#weekend edition – @skopemag news for August 25, 2019 @ 7 am est

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BLINK-182 & LIL WAYNE RELEASE NEW VERSION OF MASH-UP TRACK “WHAT’S MY AGE AGAIN / A MILLI”

Following the initial run of tour dates earlier this summer, blink-182 and Lil Wayne will kick off the second leg of their co-headlining tour on August 27 in Irvine, CA. The tour will hit major markets across the U.S. including Seattle, Chicago and New York before wrapping in Sacramento, CA on October 12. In celebration of the 20th anniversary of Enema of the State, blink-182 will play the iconic album in its entirety along with their other hits.

JIDENNA #85TA ALBUM & “WORTH THE WEIGHT” VIDEO OUT NOW!

Today, GRAMMY® Award-nominated multiplatinum rapper, singer, producer, artist, and actor Jidenna uncovers his anxiously awaited second album, 85 To Africa. Upon arrival, it claimed a spot in the Top 10 of iTunes Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Chart where it remains.

Breakout U.K. Duo CHAMPS Return With New Album The Hard Interchange September 27 Via BMG

Isle of Wight brothers Michael and David Champion of CHAMPS return with a new album, The Hard Interchange, out September 27 via BMG. The record follows their 2015 release, Vamala, which was released to critical praise.

Bad Wolves Announce Their Highly Anticipated Sophomore Album ‘N.A.T.I.O.N.,’ Out October 25th

Bad Wolves have proven to be the unprecedented global breakthrough rock act of 2018 and aim to continue that momentum with N.A.T.I.O.N. The stunning 12-track follow-up to their debut album, Disobey, is a bit of a departure – staying in the same realm musically, but breaking beyond. As vocalist Tommy Vext explains, “We’ve honed it in and really delivered a more focused version of Bad Wolves’ sound. Basically, it’s like pouring steroids on everything we love about the first record to create an album that’s a roller coaster of emotional experience.”

Modern Metal Favorites JINJER Return with New Album, Macro, Out October 25, 2019!

“A cocktail of modern prog metal, ‘Macro’ is the album where Jinjer show us what the future of heaviness sounds like.” – Loudwire

The wait is over! Following up on the release of their most recent full-length album, 2016’s King of Everything, and this year’s Micro EP, Ukrainian modern metal frontrunners JINJER return with their game changing new album, Macro. The album is set to be released via Napalm Records on October 25, 2019. Punishing riffs, aggressively blended vocals and astonishingly deep lyrics make Macro their most advanced and undeniable album yet – taking the listener on a journey of trauma, power struggle and greed with a progressive groove metal backdrop.

YOUNG BOMBS RELEASE NEW SINGLE “LOYAL” FEATURING GIGI TODAY

On the track, the acclaimed duo join forces with the buzzing Los Angeles singer and songwriter. Together, they craft a lush and lively love song, flipping convention upside down in the process. Airy synths and cinematic production give way to an unshakable beat as GiGi’s voice flutters on the refrain, “I’ve never been loyal, I’ve always been selfish with my love, was running in circles, but it’s you I run to now.”

ALESSIA CARA RELEASES NEW SONG “OKAY OKAY” OFF OF HER FORTHCOMING EP “THIS SUMMER”

“Cara has an exemplary voice, and she doesn’t have to push hard to extract meaning.” NYT

THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS DEBUT NEW SINGLE “THE SURPRISE KNOCK”

Critically acclaimed group The New Pornographers debut “The Surprise Knock” today. The track is the second single from the group’s highly anticipated new album, In The Morse Code Of Brake Lights, due September 27 via the band’s own Collected Work Records imprint in partnership with Concord Records.\

BRASSTRACKS’ NEW SINGLE – “PROFESSIONAL” FEATURING KYLE DION – IS OUT TODAY

“Professional” with Kyle Dion feels like the start of a new chapter for us, says Brasstracks. “We’re finally doing what we’ve always wanted to do with this one. Instead of doing everything ourselves, we got some of our favorite musicians to play the core parts… and we recorded it all at the same place Pet Sounds was recorded. Kyle wrote his ass off on the song, along with Bijou- they brought a vibe that we never imagined we’d get to. But we’re here now. We’re so excited to share this one with you guys… and be very prepared for more. “

James McArthur announces new album out Oct 11th on Moorland Records | Premieres “Plane Sailors” at Folk Radio UK

“(Reminiscent of the)…metamorphosis that British folk underwent during the late 1960’s, when the influence of psychedelia and the counterculture saw the idiom being twisted into all kinds of new and exotic shapes” – Folk Radio UK

Sammy Wilk Shares Song For Baker Mayfield – “Saturday (Wedding Song)”

“Saturday (Wedding Song)” was written by Sammy Wilk in collaboration with Josh X and James Steed for his sister Emily and brother-in-law, Baker Mayfield (Cleveland Browns’ Quarter Back). The song was performed for the first time at the couple’s wedding earlier this summer. It is the first taste of music since the release of Sammy Wilk’s Keep It In The Middle EP, released in June via KSR Group.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical Original Broadway Cast Recording To Be Released Digitally on August 30th; First Track “The Sparkling Diamond” Released Today

The producers of Moulin Rouge! The Musical and RCA Records have released a single of “The Sparkling Diamond” track from the highly-anticipated Original Broadway Cast Recording of Moulin Rouge! The Musical (click here to listen). The full album will be released at all digital and streaming providers on August 30 via Baz Luhrmann’s label, House of Iona, and RCA Records. Fans who pre-order the digital album will receive an instant download of “The Sparkling Diamond.” Click here to pre-order. A physical edition of the album will be made available at a later date.

Kim Harris chases cosmic storms on “Uproar”…stream the lively new single today

The latest from the “mightiest voice coming out of the East Coast of Canada” (CBC Music) taps into the effervescent aura that has accompanied Harris throughout her lauded career. Evoking shades of powerhouse alt-pop artists such as Florence + The Machine, Hannah Georgas, and Sara Bareilles, the track roots itself in propulsive piano lines. Supported by elegant string & horn arrangements, subtle yet ever-present hand claps, and bewitching guitar stabs, “Uproar” is graciously spirited. But make no mistake, beneath its bubbly frame Kim Harris’ candid lyrics and expressive storytelling continue to provide an emotional throughline that is consistently rich, deep, and moving.

Cheat Codes release new track, “Highway” ft. Sofia Reyes + Willy William  

Multi-platinum, pop EDM power trio Cheat Codes, (comprised of Trevor Dahl, Matthew Russell and Kevin Ford) have become one of the fastest-growing pop and dance acts, garnering over 3 billion streams.

Having dropped a handful of hot tracks so far this year, the group continue their reign over summer with the release of their new single “Highway” featuring Sofia Reyes and Willy William.

JAX ANDERSON RELEASES NEW SINGLE “HARD TIMES” ON NEON GOLD RECORDS

Jax Anderson releases her first single “Hard Times” since dropping the name Flint Eastwood, and announces a fall EP on Neon Gold Records to coincide her North American tour with Bishop Briggs and Miya Folick. Accompanied by a self-directed video, “Hard Times” is about keeping your sanity when the world around you has gone mad and was written over a two year period in Jax’s hometown, Detroit.

Jake Miller Releases Highly Anticipated New Single “LAST TEXT”

Triple threat singer, songwriter, and producer Jake Miller continues his roll-out of summer singles with “LAST TEXT” available now on all digital streaming platforms via RED MUSIC. The catchy upbeat record is written by Miller alongside Fly By Midnight’s Slavo, singer-songwriter Spencer Sutherland, and newcomer Scott Pelsang with Miller, Slavo, and Pelsang serving as co-producers. “LAST TEXT” follows previously released singles “NERVOUS and “OCEAN AWAY” and marks the third of five new songs to be released by Jake this summer prior to hitting the road with Hoodie Allen this fall.

Øff Guard Impress On New Album “Losing My Mind With My Heart”

Standout tracks “Bounce House” and “Stick Around” firmly hold their own, carving out the album’s identity early on. About the album, the band states:

Our new album “Losing My Mind With My Heart” is unlike any body of work we’ve released. All eight songs describe how it feels to live with everyday mental health issues. We hope to reach out to listeners across the world who live with anxiety and depression so they can discover a safe space within our music.

Them Coulee Boys release ‘Die Happy’

Them Coulee Boys from Eau Claire, Wisconsin proudly share Die Happy via LoHi Records. Die Happy, the third from Them Coulee Boys (and first on LoHi Records) is nothing short of magic. Recorded at Pachyderm Studios in Cannon Falls, Minnesota (Nirvana, PJ Harvey, Son Volt) and alongside producer Dave Simonett of Trampled by Turtles. From the very first line, this record is an invitation out of the claustrophobia of one’s own mind, and into something more open, free, and communal.

Leslie Stevens’ new LP ‘Sinner’ out today via Thirty Tigers, U.S. tour kicks of Sept 15

“I have always written songs to help me heal and to help me cry and laugh,” Stevens explains. “Many people don’t like tears; they are afraid of pain, they want to walk away…When after I play someone says ‘You are the most vulnerable,’ I consider it the biggest compliment. Still, it means cracking my heart open like an egg at every show.”

Geoffroy Unveils New Track/Video “Woke Up Late” | Single Out Now On All DSPs

“The song (“Woke Up Late”) addresses the intimacies of a relationship, made more so by the sensualness of the sound, plus the personal feeling of having a lack of commitment and being accustomed to space. The temptation to be with other people, however, doesn’t necessarily mean romantically but just the natural need to be socially around those closest to you.” – Atwood

FANTASIA RETURNS WITH SINGLE “PTSD” FEATURING T-PAIN STREAM ON ALL DIGITAL PLATFORMS TODAY

Fresh from announcing a headlining, North American tour, kicking off this Fall, Fantasia adds sizzle to the end of summer with the release of her latest single “PTSD” featuring T-Pain. Giving a new spin to the meaning of P.T.S.D., (Post Traumatic Sex Disorder) Fantasia says bye-bye to a lustful, tempting love that fails to live up to her uncompromised-expectations with steamy lyrics and tantalizing collaboration alongside T-Pain.

Anna Rose To Release Soul-Baring New Album; New Single Out TODAY

An ode to every kind of heartache, Anna Rose’s “Broken is Beautiful” is an anthem for the forsaken, the lost, and for those seeking understanding. – Guitar Girl Magazine

RAPSODY DROPS HIGHLY ANTICIPATED ALBUM “EVE” ALONG WITH MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK “NINA”

“Rapsody has always represented the beautiful struggle of black womanhood in her music, but on her third studio album, Eve, she does the double work of crowning queens and humanizing them…Her voice has never sounded more urgent. She’s in full possession of her powers on this album, both as a lyricist and performer, but also as a whole-sided human.” NPR

LOST KINGS ANNOUNCE NEW LOST ANGELES EP & TOUR & RELEASE NEW TRACK “TRY” WITH SAFE TODAY

Los Angeles based DJ duo Lost Kings have announced their new EP, Lost Angeles, will be released on October 25th via Disruptor Records/RCA Records. The following night, October 26th, the two will kick off their second headlining US tour at New York City’s Webster Hall. In celebration of the announcement of the Lost Angeles EP and Tour.

Shae Brock ft. Gucci Mane release remix of “Transparency”

“Gucci and Shae combine both of their distinct talents in this sensual slow jam… It’s as if two completely different ends of the spectrum merged, and it works.” – River Beats

“[Shae Brock] consistently proves her potential with every new release.” – Complex

“A force to be reckoned with. – Popdust

Shae Brock & Gucci Mane Team Up For ‘Transparency’ [River Beats Premiere]

BIBI BOURELLY RETURNS WITH “WET,” THE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED TRACK IS ACCOMPANIED BY STUNNING VISUALS

25th Anniversary of Jeff Buckley’s Grace-Previously Unreleased 1994 Live Video of “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” Premieres

August 23, 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the release of Jeff Buckley’s Grace and Columbia/Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is commemorating the occasion with an epic expansion of the artist’s catalog online, delivering more than 50 rare and sought-after tracks to DSPs for streaming or downloading.

On August 23, Columbia/Legacy is premiering a previously unreleased live performance video of “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over,” lensed during Jeff’s concert at the Middle East in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on February 19, 1994.

bLAck pARty RELEASES NEW ALBUM ‘ENDLESS SUMMER’ VIA WOLF + ROTHSTEIN/RCA RECORDS

The album, which is mostly produced by bLAck pARty himself, is a family affair featuring appearances from his brother DMP Jefe on “No Complaints” and his sister Zoe and mother Y. Machelle on “Home.” His father also wrote album track, “Purple Heart.”