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Skope single submission: J.Lately, “Run”. The Grouch, Blimes on new album
Lately says “Run” is about “getting out of your own head and just going after what it is you know you truly want. Me and Space Cadet made this beat together the first weekend that we started working on the album. It was one of like 10 beats that we made that weekend, and I started writing to like 3 or 4 of them. Later that week I just ended up combining all the songs on this beat because I realized I was talking about the same thing in all of them. It was just really like exactly where I was at the time, and I had to get it off before I could move on. After that the whole album just kind of just flowed together from there.”
NEIL YOUNG SET TO RELEASE HIS FIRST NEW ALBUM WITH CRAZY HORSE IN SEVEN YEARS
COLORADO was recorded mostly live in the studio in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado and produced by Young and John Hanlon with additional mixing at Shangri-La Studios in Malibu. Mastering by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood. As with every Young release, the resultant audio fidelity is nothing short of astonishing and sounds as if one is present on the studio floor with the band during the recording.
Natasha Bedingfield’s “ROLL WITH ME” Out Today
Grammy Award-nominated singer/songwriter Natasha Bedingfield released her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Roll With Me, today. The soulful, feel-good release was produced by Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum producer Linda Perry and released via We Are Hear, the combination label/publishing/management company Perry co-founded with fellow multi-platinum producer Kerry Brown.
Parsnip release their debut album, When The Tree Bears Fruit, today on Trouble In Mind
When the Tree Bears Fruit is the debut album from Melbourne four-piece Parsnip. Following on from two 7-inches in the last two years, Parsnip’s first full-length is playful, poetic, propulsive punk.
“Their songs have a nursery rhyme-like quirkiness, full of loopy keyboard riffs and buoyant choruses, but the theme that runs through all of them is the same: be open about life’s difficulties, but optimistic about what the future holds.” Bandcamp Daily
“…feels like a nursery rhyme in the best way.” Stereogum
No Vacation announce the release of Phasing with “Estrangers”
Sung in a calm whisper over meandering guitar and a bossa nova-reminiscent groove, “Estrangers” is the latest indulgence from Brooklyn’s ethereal dream-pop group No Vacation. Originally begun at a house party in late 2016, “Estrangers” took longer than most songs to complete. In spite of personal struggles and feelings of estrangement, the song was eventually finished in early 2019 with the addition of Romantic Era-inspired cello parts, resulting in the song’s beautifully nostalgic string climax that sings with pure, cutting emotion.
Out Now – Ola Onabulé Releases Album ‘Point Less’
Socially conscious singer/songwriter Ola Onabulé has built an enviable career as an international touring performer and has now turned his attention to the North American market with a newly recorded collection of original songs. Onabulé’s meticulous attention to detail in his arrangements and production as well as the support from Sennheiser/Neumann have contributed to the manifestation of an impressive recording.
Desert Sharks Share “Dating?” Single + Video On Northern Transmissions – Photo Cred: Shawn Cuni
Today, Brooklyn-based quartet Desert Sharks share their new single + video, “Dating?”, off their forthcoming LP. Yesterday, Northern Transmissions premiered the single, and featured the accompanying visual as the “Video of the Day.” The band recently announced East Coast tour dates in support of the album, including a hometown LP release show at The Broadway with New Myths and Nevva (tix + info here). Baby’s Gold Death Stadium is due out September 27th via Substitute Scene Records – pre-order the limited edition 12″ Gold Vinyl now.
The Grascals ‘Straighten The Curves’ on new album, available now
Every touring musician knows the difference between a twisting, turning road and a miles-long straightaway — whether that road is the literal one on which they spend so much of their time or a metaphor for career and for life. The Grascals certainly know it, as challenges and changes have mixed with top industry awards, 3 GRAMMY nominations, 2 IBMA Entertainer Of The Year awards, late-night TV appearances, frequent guest appearances on The Grand Ole Opry and more in a career now in its 15th year. And with today’s release of their latest Mountain Home collection, Straighten The Curves, the veteran ensemble shows that they’re moving full speed ahead toward new horizons.
RAINNE Gets Personal With Stripped-Down Single, “Hollow”
Alt-pop duo, RAINNE are known for their “darker, brooding, moody, and aggressive music” that leaves listeners in a world of mystery. Their latest single, “Hollow” is a refreshing contrast to their catalog. With its delicate, reverb vocals, gossamer piano lines, and echoing drums, RAINNE creates an immaculate musical setting for a song that emphasizes the hollowness one feels when separated from their lover. Just in time for autumn, a season that demands introspection and internal growth, “Hollow” is now available on digital music platforms worldwide.
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS – New Album, Wanderers, Out Today!
It’s here! Following their chart-breaking album, The Deep & The Dark (2018), VISIONS OF ATLANTIS release their spectacular new album, Wanderers, today. Wanderers is VISIONS OF ATLANTIS’ seventh album released via Napalm Records. The listener will be blown away by captivating symphonic metal songs, armed with beautiful duets by Clémentine Delauney and Michele Guaitoli. VISIONS OF ATLANTIS truly take the next step with this release, starting with a photoshoot on the shores of the North Atlantic that resulted in breathtaking pictures, lyrics that touch the heart and soul and riffs that make you tap your foot along.
Cold War Kids unveil strings & keys version of latest single
Produced by Lars Stalfors (St. Vincent, HEALTH, Foster the People), “Complainer” marks Cold War Kids’s first co-write with multi-platinum songwriter Bonnie McKee (Katy Perry, Rita Ora) and Electric Guest’s Asa Taccone. “Complainer” is currently top 25 on the alternative radio charts and nearing the top 10 of AAA. The first new music from Cold War Kids in more than two years, the song arrived earlier this summer alongside “4th of July,” also available now at all DSPs and streaming services.
Sketchy Fancy Release ‘Pub Rock’ Single
Born from the desire to explore and perform, Sketchy Fancy carve sprays of raucous delight. Their collective experience of providing soul-filled thrills and hard-driven riffs has culminated in debut album Good.Bad.Happy.Sad.
A lucid ride through dreamy collections and heavy Zeppelins through to Super Nintendo and wasted days, this five piece from South Sydney bring contemporary psychedelica into focus for the working class. Pub rock in Palace City.
UK ARTIST GRIFF REVEALS NEW TRACK “DIDN’T BREAK IT ENOUGH”
At just 18-years-old, Griff made an immediate impact earlier this summer with her empowered but affecting debut single, “Mirror Talk,” via Warner Records. Having received its first play as Annie Mac’s ‘New Name’ on BBC’s Radio 1 shortly after completing her final exams – and gone on to receive widespread plaudits – “Mirror Talk” introduced Griff’s pop-powerhouse potential in effortless fashion. It’s this confidence – and vulnerability – that shines through again on second track, “Didn’t Break It Enough,” which strips back influences of electronic music, soul and R&B to their rawest essentials.
SKOPE MAG || Gizmo Varillas ‘Danza Da Sombras’
‘Out Of The Darkness’ received plays on BBC Radio Two (Jo Wiley), BBC 6 Music (Chris Hawkins & Tom Robinson), BBC London (Gary Crowley), and Amazing Radio (Shell Zenner), plus was also added to the BBC Radio Wales A-List following plays from Janice Long & Adam Walton. Spotify added it to their ‘A Perfect Day’, ‘Discover With Friends’, ‘Feel Good Dinner’ and ‘FIFA 19’ playlists, Amazon Music added it to their ‘Introducing’ playlist, and Apple Music placed it on their ‘A List’ and ‘Breaking Singer Songwriter’ playlists. Additionally Gizmo recorded live sessions for Gaby Roslin on BBC Radio London and Janice Long on BBC Radio Wales.
Miranda Joan – ‘Happy To Have You’
Miranda Joan is a singer/songwriter born in Montréal and raised in Vancouver, Canada. Both the English and French Canadian cultures have left their mark on her artistry. Now based in New York City, Joan’s multi-cultural upbringing and love of soul music and it’s many shades, finds her sound floating somewhere between soul, pop, and singer/songwriter.
Wes Chiller’s distilled surf-punk is the perfect summer swan song
On California’s West Coast, just South of LA, there’s a seemingly endless stretch of beaches and their connected suburbs where perpetual sunshine and carefree days are more than the stuff of dreams. It’s in Capistrano, one of these satellite communities, that Wes Chiller resides, a SoCal musician who’s driving, sunny take on surf-punk makes for the perfect summer swan song.
Levitation Room share “Ooh Child” single and music video + new album out 10/4 on Greenway Records
‘Headspace’ serves as the follow-up to Levitation Room’s 2016 debut, ‘Ethos.’ and their first record on Brooklyn’s Greenway Records. Earlier this month, the band unveiled the mesmerizing “Mr. Polydactyl Cat” along with an equally trippy music video that features a mischevious feline with a knack for wreaking havoc. REMEZCLA premiered the single praising the “instrumentation that breathes out its psychedelic fumes, instantly intoxicating us with its feel-good vibes.”
SHERYL CROW RELEASES HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED FINAL ALBUM
Following a whirlwind of star-studded collaborations, the wait for Sheryl Crow’s highly-anticipated final album is over. The nine-time GRAMMY Award-winner unveils timeless anthems with prolific artists and new generations of storytellers throughout THREADS, available everywhere NOW on the Valory Music Co.
SIMPLE CREATURES RELEASE NEW TRACK, “Thanks, I Hate It”
Simple Creatures are Mark Hoppus (blink-182) and Alex Gaskarth (All Time Low) and evolved from a long-standing friendship and a musical kinship. Hoppus and Gaskarth took a beat from their individual bands to have some fun in the studio, and came away with a new band with a new sound.
TtheRCVR RELEASES DEBUT EP NEW AGE COMING
TtheRCVR has released his debut EP New Age Coming out everywhere today. The EP is a compilation of previously released digital 7inches “Keep Waiting / Spun Out, “Not Alone / Fast & Loose” along with the newest release “Fine / New Age Coming.”
The FLAMING LIPS RELEASE NEW VIDEO “GIANT BABY” FROM KING’S MOUTH!
Today, THE FLAMING LIPS release a brand new video for the track “Giant Baby” from the universally acclaimed Warner Records album King’s Mouth: Music And Songs. The video was filmed in Oklahoma City and Los Angeles, directed by Wayne Coyne and features a cameo by their long-time friend Fred Armisen. “Giant Baby” is perhaps the most lyrically poignant and personal song from the album but visually, the Lips still convey raw emotion in the most vivid and surreal way imaginable.
The Hussy Unveil New Track From Dirtnap Records LP and Tour Dates
“The energy, as with everything The Hussy do, is radiant and immediate. It’s all jangle without the bullshit.” says Post-Trash of the new track.
Bobby and Heather have spent the last few years performing and touring in a few other Midwestern projects. Heather’s jangle pop outfit Proud Parents released an LP via Dirtnap Records in 2018. Bobby’s synthwave post-punk band, Cave Curse, released an LP via FDH Records and P. Trash in late 2017. Bobby also performs in Fire Heads with Tyler Fassnacht and they are currently releasing records via Big Neck Records.
UNLEASH THE ARCHERS Release New Single & Official Video, “Northwest Passage”, TODAY!
Having just announced the release of their upcoming EP, Explorers, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS top up this week’s news by dropping their new single, “Northwest Passage”. The original song was written and performed by Canadian musician Stan Rogers, but even though the song has been covered by several bands in the past, no one does it like UNLEASH THE ARCHERS. Clear vocal passages, beautiful harmonies and heavy riffs give “Northwest Passage”the UNLEASH THE ARCHERS stamp.
ASTRID_S RELEASES NEW EP “TRUST ISSUES” – OUT NOW
“Astrid makes it all sound so sweet and easy, with plenty of sugary melodies” – Paper Magazine
“don’t look for any signs of the 22-year-old stopping anytime soon.” – Seventeen
CHRIS BROWN “HEAT” MUSIC VIDEO feat. GUNNA
Today, global music icon and entertainer, Chris Brown, has released the stylish visual for his steamy single “Heat” featuring Gunna. Directed by Edgar Esteves, the music video switches between shots of Brown and Gunna portraying clerks at the INDIGO clothing store, and Brown nailing his signature dance moves.
Yoke Lore unveils indie dance-floor jam “Everybody Wants To Be Loved” with NVDES
In the wake of his North American tour announce, Yoke Lore unveils track “Everybody Wants To Be Loved” with NVDES. Stepping away from the chill sound of his most recent Meditations EP, the single blends Adrian’s idyllic vocals with an infectious beat for an irresistibly fun electronic jam that is sure to have you on your feet.
Kashmir Winter – “we are Pretty, we are Porcelain” is available to stream now on soundcloud.
“Kashmir Winter is a collaborative project between artists junï and Edwin Raphael. Hailing from Manchester and Dubai respectively, we are both now Montreal-based and have crafted a collection of guitar-driven songs that fall somewhere between our own unique sounds.”
GARZI RELEASES NEW SINGLE “HIGHER”
Standing at the intersection of rock and rap, GARZI aims to blaze a new trail – differentiating himself from the SoundCloud rap pack – with what he describes as, “Alternative 808s.” “I like to describe my music as me throwing up my emotions on the track,” he says. “I freestyle my feelings until it forms the song.”
24kGoldn Connects with Platinum Producer D.A. Doman for “Games On Your Phone”
“24KGoldn is one of the artists I’d feel most confident with predicting a massive year for in 2019. The melodic star has impeccable energy and stellar beat selection.” – ELEVATOR
“An elegantly-ratchet, booming trap beat from Black Mayo, a hook that stays in your head, and a charismatic, unique emcee at the helm, ‘Valentino’ has all the components of a sure-fire hit” – Lyrical Lemonade
JUTES RELEASES NEW SINGLE “START OVER”
Jutes grew up on a farm in Kars, Ontario before making the jump to Toronto to attend film school. Shortly after, he dropped out to pursue music full-time. A rock kid at heart – influenced by bands of the late ‘90s and early ‘00s like Third Eye Blind and the Red Hot Chili Peppers – his style is a hybrid of alternative, pop-punk, and hip-hop. While fitting into today’s current genre-blending sound, Jutes stands out as a true artist with his emotionally honest lyrics, raw vocals, and alternative production over a knocking bass. Now based in LA, he is currently working on his major label debut EP.
