#tgif edition – @skopemag news for august 16, 2019 @ 10 am est

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LOLO ZOUAÏ RELEASES “CAFFEINE” OFFICIAL VIDEO

“Lolo Zouaï is making a case for the continued relevance of the moody-pop-meets-hip-hop wave….The 24-year-old Zouaï’s music is placeless, genre-less and entirely of the moment.” – TIME

DOJA CAT RELEASES “JUICY” WITH TYGA TRACK AND VIDEO

“Juicy” first appeared earlier this year on Doja’s Amala Deluxe album and has been met with great critical praise. Having been streamed over 25 million times worldwide, “Juicy” is one of Elle’s “Best Songs of 2019 (So Far)” explaining ” it’s three minutes of pure magic…The airy, bubbly synths and Doja’s flirty lyrics about her, well, booty, have the power to make me shake what the good Lord gave me.” Doja also delivered an energetic performance of the track on A COLORS SHOW.

OXX: New Album By Danish Avant-Hardcore Act Streaming At Captured Howls

This Friday, Nefarious Industries releases The Skeleton Is Just A Coat Hanger; These Are The Black Strings That Make You Dance, the decimating new LP by Aarhus, Denmark’s avant-hardcore crew, OXX. Ahead of its release, Captured Howls is now streaming the entire album as the band posts the routing on their impending maiden tour of the US.

Listen Exclusively Here To The Captivating Raging Meltdowns Of Oxx’s New Album

ROSALÍA And OZUNA’s “Yo x Ti, Tu x Mi” Arrives As A Surprise Global Single and Video

Rosalía, who is widely celebrated for her groundbreaking fusion of classic Flamenco with electronic beats and urban rhythm, this time also interweaves the distinctive pan-Caribbean sound of steel drums into a relaxed Urbano vibe that is a perfect fit with her famed Puerto Rican duet partner.

The Jacques release hypnotic new single ‘Kiss The Pharaoh’

London-based four-piece The Jacques have shared their brand new single, ‘Kiss The Pharaoh’. It’s their first release in over two years and follows their signing to one of the world’s fastest-growing independent labels, Modern Sky Entertainment UK. The band have also announced two headline shows at The Crofter’s Rights in Bristol on October 19th, and London’s The Water Rats on October 22nd.

WATCH ALESSIA CARA’S IMPRESSIONS OF BILLIE EILLISH AND AMY WINEHOUSE ON THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON!

Skope Magazine x In.Drip. (+1 Records/300 ENT) “CVS” Single

In.Drip. is a young Los Angeles native’s mystery-soaked project. In.Drip. weaves a unique sonic narrative, something he calls ‘noir-pop’. Last year he broke out with “Titles” which Billboard premiered. He recently signed with +1 Records (Rejjie Snow, Anna of the North, Michael Kiwanuka)

Maren Morris’ “The Bones” Video Premieres Today

“The Bones” is taken from Morris’ sophomore album GIRL, which shattered the record for the largest-ever debut streaming week for a country album by a woman with 23.96 million streams in its first week. The album debuted at #4 on the Billboard 200 and #1 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart and continues to receive rave reviews.

Mumford and Sons unveil Agora Del Mar festival

Mumford & Sons are very excited to share the first details of Agora Del Mar, a three-day, all-inclusive beach party at Cancun’s Moon Palace resort February 27-29.

Produced in association with CID Presents, the intimate festival will feature two headlining performances by Mumford & Sons in addition to special guests Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Jenny Lewis, Phoebe Bridgers, Dermot Kennedy, The Tallest Man on Earth, Gill Landry and Kevin Garrett.

MUMFORD AND SONS UNVEIL AGORA DEL MAR FESTIVAL

Delaney’s New Ballad – ‘Do It For Me’

Delaney’s musical journey started in songwriting, and she found confidence in her vocal performance after appearing on The Voice in her home country, America.

AmericanaFest 2019 : Milwaukee Duo Address Race in America

“Another Man” expresses a chilling, thought-provoking political stance on modern-day racism and prejudice in America. The single strips away every layer of comfort with harrowing string melodies quivering in rage as if they’re screaming in the face of ignorance. Lyrically, the single makes direct comparisons to the days of legal slavery, calling out the reverse progress America has made in regards to equality. “Another Man” is out for release August 12.

NEWS: Rainey Day Recordings debuts with Amythyst Kiah as part of Capital Campaign.

In partnership with Beehive Productions, the nonprofit Rainey Day Fund today launched the Rainey Day Recordings, a series of live videos showcasing artists the Fund believes should be heard. Rolling Stone Country premiered the first installment featuring Amythyst Kiah, to be followed up in coming months with performances by Natalia Zukerman, Giri & Uma Peters, and others.

Watch Amythyst Kiah Sing Haunting New Song ‘Wild Turkey’

MIRANDA LAMBERT PLAYS HER WILDCARD, EAGERLY AWAITED NEW ALBUM DUE NOV. 1 DEBUTS NEW SONG “BLUEBIRD” TODAY

Miranda Lambert’s hotly anticipated seventh studio album Wildcard will arrive Nov. 1 on Vanner Records/RCA Records Nashville.

“When people listen to this record, I want them to know that I see them and hear them,” said Lambert. “I feel you, because I’m just a girl from East Texas, writing about all the things that go on in my world and in the worlds of people around me. I want people to get along, you know, just be who you are, own it and move on from the moments you couldn’t live in.”

GLOBAL SUPERSTAR MEGHAN TRAINOR RELEASES NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR KASKADE COLLABORATION “WITH YOU”

GRAMMY® Award-winning singer, songwriter, and producer Meghan Trainor releases a new music video for her smash single “With You.” The beautiful video was directed by Romeo Salazar and choreographed by Charm La’Donna [Kendrick Lamar, Britney Spears, ROSALIA].

Paul Jacks Releases Video for “You’re Gonna Learn To Love Someday” in Celebration of New LP

“Of the song, Paul told us exclusively “I decided to end the album story with this feeling of exhaustion, and how it can lead us to drastic measures. It’s meant to inspire a glimpse of hopefulness, and a sense of closure and acceptance. The letting go and moving on. And the video gave it more dimensions than I could even imagine. I worked with a great team of artists for this production and it really proved to me that we are larger than ourselves, and I became self-aware of that on a more personalized level that we all experience the struggles of life together. Our daughters are in the video too so it felt like we were making it for them as well. They will always have this video to remember that experience”

BEASTIE BOYS Limited Anniversary Edition Colored Vinyl To Be Released On October 4th

On October 4, 2019, a series of limited edition colored vinyl will be released to mark the anniversaries of Beastie Boys’ Paul’s Boutique (30th anniversary), Ill Communication (25th anniversary), including the Root Down EP, and To The 5 Boroughs (15th anniversary). All versions are pressed on 180gram vinyl and can be pre-ordered.

Penny & Sparrow’s New Album Finch Debuts at #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart, US Tour Kicks off 9/6

Penny and Sparrow’s new album Finch was recently released to great acclaim, and has debuted at #2 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart and #4 on the Billboard Vinyl Album Sales Chart. The album is now available for purchase and streaming at all major retailers. NPR Music included the album on their All Songs Considered New Music Friday podcast, naming it one of their Top 6 Albums For August 2.

SAMM HENSHAW RELEASES NEW SINGLE “THE WORLD IS MINE” TODAY

“Like some of the greats such as Amy Winehouse, Samm finds the perfect balance between his dark lyrics and uplifting instrumentals, luring you in with his rich, soulful vocals.”
-VOGUE

“Samm Henshaw has one of those voices that leaves an indelible mark.”
-THE FADER

Darci shares new track “Got U On” (feat. Nessly)

“After burning through his catalogue you can appreciate the blend of R&B, electronic, and hazy vocals he’s putting down.” – Complex

“Darci balances dark undertones with sleek production and simple but effective melodies.” – Pigeons and Planes

Two Door Cinema Club Unveils Video for Single “Once” – US Tour Kicks Off Sept. 9th

The video for ‘Once’ sees the Bangor trio cast as deadpan ventriloquists, competing for the limelight with ostentatious dummy versions of themselves, all in a satirical and hedonistic 70s showbiz setting.

Lily & Madeleine’s new music video is premiering at 1pm CDT

The new album Canterbury Girls, co-produced by GRAMMY Album of the Year winners Daniel Tashian and Ian Fitchuk, is available now.

SEP 24 » Boot & Saddle » Philadelphia, PA
SEP 25 » Union Stage » Washington, DC
SEP 27 » Haymarket Lounge at City Winery » Boston, MA
SEP 28 » Union Pool » Brooklyn, NY
OCT 3 » Beachland Ballroom & Tavern » Cleveland, OH
OCT 4 » Rumba Cafe » Columbus, OH
OCT 5 » MidWay Music Festival » Bloomington, IN
OCT 17 » The Heights Theater » Houston, TX
OCT 18 » Majestic Theatre » Dallas, TX
OCT 19 » Stateside at the Paramount » Austin, TX
NOV 5 » Musical Instrument Museum » Phoenix, AZ
NOV 6 » Belly Up Tavern » Solana Beach, CA
NOV 8 » Teragram Ballroom » Los Angeles, CA
NOV 10 » Great American Music Hall » San Francisco, CA
NOV 12 » Aladdin Theater » Portland, OR
NOV 13 » Neptune Theatre » Seattle, WA
NOV 15 » The State Room » Salt Lake City, UT
NOV 16 » Gothic Theatre » Englewood, CO
NOV 17 » The Armory » Fort Collins, CO
NOV 20 » Tower Theatre » Oklahoma City, OK
NOV 21 » Cactus Theater » Lubbock, TX

HAYLEY KIYOKO UNLEASHES “I WISH” (ROBOTAKI REMIX)

“Kiyoko’s latest bop is simultaneously energetic and dreamy, combative and yearning.” – NPR

“Kiyoko is back and better than ever” – BILLBOARD

“Hayley Kiyoko is back to remind us all that just because 20GayTeen is over, that doesn’t mean she’s done providing us all with the queer bops we deserve.” – NYLON

Norwegian indie rock/pop artist Shikoswe shares debut ‘Back in the Tall Grass’ LP

She shares the ‘Back in the Tall Grass’ LP in full with Atwood Magazine and goes in deep on a track-by-track commentary. The magazine gives her debut LP a glowing 9/10 review, stating “Shikoswe’s enchanting quality comes from the hazy, hypnotic beauty of her lush sonic poetry, and nowhere is this better defined and expressed than in her debut album, Back in the Tall Grass.”