SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 9, 2016

SAQQARA MASTABAS NEW SINGLE

Saqqara Mastabas — a new project from Matthew Friedberger of Fiery Furnaces and Bob D’Amico of Sebadoh & Fiery Furnaces — will release its debut LP, Libras, on June 3rd via Joyful Noise Recordings. It’s currently available for pre-order on all formats, including Silver Lava vinyl with clear splatter (limited to 400 hand-numbered copies.)

Quick and chaotic lead single “Uto On The Upswing” gives listeners a taste of what to expect on Libras, with frequent rhythmic and tempo changes and manic melodies.

Saqqara Mastabas – “Uto On The Upswing” (Stereogum Premiere)

VICETONE “SIREN”

Following the success of their single “Siren” featuring Pia Toscano, Vicetone now introduce the official accompanying video. Set in a serene forrest landscape, the video tells the story of a man stranded when his car breaks down, encountering a mysteriouis woman in white as he searches for a way home. The new video gives fans another way to visually experience the magic that the Aurora EP has already set in motion.

EMPIRE “CHASING THE SKY”

Following last night’s episode of FOX’s smash hit show EMPIRE, Columbia Records and FOX present the video premiere for the emotive Lyon family collaboration “Chasing The Sky”! The video features Terrence Howard, Jussie Smollett and Yazz performing at Leviticus.

HANDS LIKE HOUSES NEW VIDEO

Australian rock band Hands Like Houses are excited to share the video for “Degrees of Separation,” the latest video to be released from the band’s third full-length album Dissonants, which was released this February via Rise Records. Perhaps one of the band’s most hooky, alternative songs, “Degrees of Separation” is all about contrast. Vocalist Trenton Woodley explains:

I feel like “Degrees” encapsulates the struggles of creating Dissonants – both the time and creative challenges involved. We wrote much of the album in a snowy winter setting (a very alien thing to us Australians) that made it feel like it was the perfect metaphor for trying to make something worthwhile while being so far from where you belong. The upbeat vibe contrasts the fairly dark and personal lyric matter, so it’s a fun song to crank live while still keeping it real and grounded.

“FAITHFUL” RMX

Grammy-nominated songwriter Bobby Brackins and IAMSU are sharing their “Faithful” New Bay Remix, adding fresh vibes to the infectious song that features Ty Dolla $ign on the hook and Nic Nac on the beat. Bay Area native and LA-based Bobby Brackins is gearing up for a trilogy EP release, … To Live For, … To Kill For, and … To Die For, and released “Faithful” at the top of the year as the first single via Interview Magazine. … To Live For, which will be released on May 13th, features a powerhouse roster of artists Bobby’s worked with over the years as a songwriter including Ty Dolla $ign, Zendaya (for whom he wrote her first hit single, “Swag It Out” in 2011,) Eric Bellinger, Austin Mahone, Jeremih, G-Eazy, Marc E. Bassy, Wash, and his budding artist, Mina.

http://hypetrak.com/2016/05/bobby-brackins-faithful-new-bay-remix-iamsu-ty-dolla-ign/

RIHANNA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Rihanna’s Clara Lionel Foundation (CLF) launched a global scholarship program today designed to help students achieve their fullest potential and obtain their college degree. With applications now open, the program will award full scholarships to youth in Barbados, Brazil, Cuba, Haiti, Guyana, Jamaica and the United States providing them with the opportunity to receive an education anywhere in the United States. Scholarships granted will range from $5,000 to $50,000 USD and may be renewed for up to three additional years or until a bachelor’s degree is earned, whichever occurs first. As the foundation’s most recent initiative, the goal of the program is to provide an education that will set the platform for CLF Scholars to achieve their full potential as global citizens.

“To be able to give the gift of an education is actually an honor,” said Rihanna. “Higher education will help provide perspective, opportunities and learning to a group of kids who really deserve it. I am thrilled to be able to do this.”

http://claralionelfoundation.org/#_blank

BEARTOOTH “LOSER”

Beartooth premiered new song “Loser” on Corey Taylor’s Beats 1 Radio Show A Series Of Bleeps last night. Slipknot front man Taylor praised the Columbus, OH hardcore band, declaring “Beartooth give me hope for the future.” The Beats 1 and iTunes/Apple Music exclusive will be available everywhere May 6th.

“PANDA” GOES PLATINUM

When 22-year-old Manchester producer Menace sold a “Meek Mill/Ace Hood/Wale Type Beat” called “Maniac” to Brooklyn teenager Desiigner, he had a feeling the resulting song, “Panda,” would become a hit someday. “The track itself had so much energy,” Menace told XXL in an interview. “I told [Desiigner] this was going to be something big, it’s going to get him signed; it’s going to get me signed. The production and the flow of his lyrics went well together.” Today, the RIAA certified the Billboard Hot 100 #1 hit as Platinum, cementing Menace as one of the hottest young producers in the game. The 22 year-old spent 10 years honing his craft before finding his production co-opted on Kanye West’s “Father Stretch My Hands Pt. 2,” changing his life. “Every 10 minutes I get emails asking if I can make a beat similar to ‘Panda,’ explained Menace to XXL. “Since January, I’m just looking at it all.” Earlier this week, Menace signed a publishing deal with Tim Blacksmith’s Stellar Songs, who also works with Sam Smith, Emili Sandé, Keizer, Labyrinth, Fetty Wap, and many more.

CATHIA VOLAR NEW SINGLE

After stellar performances on the fourth season of NBC’s The Voice and Telemundo’s Yo Soy El Artista (I am the Artist), native Bronx (New York) songstress, Cáthia, returns to the industry with new single “Volar” (Fly). The single was produced by acclaimed producer JEAN, known for his work with music icons such as: Prince Royce, Shakira, Alejandro Sanz, Don Omar, Daddy Yankee, Wisin y Yandel, and Luis Fonsi, among others.

http://www.latina.com/entertainment/music/cathia-volar-exclusive

WHAT YOU DIDN’T KNOW ABOUT DLOW

To many he’s just DLOW – the buzzing new artist behind the viral dance hit “Do It Like Me” to others he’s Daryon someone who is Determined Loyal Optimistic and Willing to Learn.

In this insightful piece DLOW speaks on life growing up homeless in Chicago, how music & dancing saved his life, achieving dreams and much more.

#THEWALK BY THE KID JAE

Tha Kid Jae hits us with the first visual off his recently released project “A Small Thing 2 a Giant”. The video for “THE WALK” was shot by Marv and directed by Stigmata both of Vision Studios. The Walk helps to introduce the reinvented direction for Tha Kid Jae, matching his lyrical talents with new age instrumentals. Jae, a member of the Hip Hop Heads (3H) has proven to always bring top shelf lyrics when rapping but listening to #TheWalk not only shows he has raw bars, but helps to express his passion and what drives him. This video quickly highlights the ability for Jae to create and build concepts that people of many backgrounds can follow and feel.

GOLDIE THE GASMAN JOINS FORCES WITH BIG CHIEF TO “MOVE THAT LOUD”

Goldie The Gasman teams up with likeminded trapstar Big Chief for his new visual, “Move That Loud.” The concept is pretty self-explanatory so I will spare you the synopsis. Goldie has been slowly making a name for himself throughout the Central Texas area of Texas, both for his mixtape releases and live shows as well as his more ‘entrepreneurial’ enterprises. In fact, several of his more recent releases were dropped while on vacation courtesy of the State of Texas. Now that he is once again enjoying his liberty, his music career is back on track and he has a plethora of new visuals to share with us all. This is one of them and the song will appear on Goldie’s upcoming release “The Crackprint.” Hit the link below and enjoy.

https://youtu.be/8RFwoASxsTs

BONNAROO ANNOUNCES 2016 DAY SCHEDULE

80,000 Happy Campers, 700 Acres of Tennessee Nature, 150 Epic Performances, 10+ Stages of Music, Dozens of Comedians, Four of the Best Days EVER!

http://lineup.bonnaroo.com/events/2016/06/09/

BRAD COLE “HEY SUSANNE” VIDEO

Brad Cole’s music blends soul, jazz and roots-based folk with the grit and groove of old school bossa and rhythm & blues. He recently released his album, Lay It Down and we now have a wonderfully exotic video for the vibes entrenched, “Hey Susanne” which debuted at UK’s Songwriting Magazine.

TOTO ANNOUNCE ITINERARY FOR “AN EVENING WITH” SUMMER RUN OF THE U.S.

Grammy Award winning band TOTO has announced the itinerary for their Summer U.S. run, which begins on August 12 in Riverside, IA. Much like the band’s appearance across Europe and Japan earlier this year, they performances are billed as “An Evening With Toto.” The performances will feature repertoire for their latest studio album XIV, classic hits, and both band and fan favorites from their vast catalog in performances that will stage two hours of music. Last summer, Toto co-headlined the U.S with YES, which followed a run with Michael McDonald over the summer of 2014.

http://totoofficial.com/splash/index.php

ACCLAIMED SAXOPHONISTS DAVE KOZ AND DAVID SANBORN ANNOUNCE “SIDE BY SIDE” TOUR

Today, Dave Koz and David Sanborn announced their first-ever tour together. The two saxophone greats will share the stage, backed by a stellar band. The co-headline “Side By Side” run will kick off on July 30 in Temecula, CA at Thornton Winery and include shows in Healdsburg, CA (August 13 at Rodney Strong Winery), Westbury, NY (August 25 at the Theatre at Westbury) and Montclair, NJ (August 26 at the Wellmont Theatre). The pair will also perform at the Long Beach Jazz Festival, Cancun Jazz Fest 2016 and other festivals.

“David Sanborn is my No. 1 sax idol. I prayed this would happen for many years!” says Dave Koz. “I grew up listening to and worshipping this guy. He is the one who took the saxophone from more of a traditional jazz idiom and brought it into a more pop idiom. It’s an incredible honor to be performing side by side with him.”

http://davekoz.com/

TWENTY ONE PILOTS SET NEW “EMØTIØNAL RØADSHØW” WORLD DATES

Fueled By Ramen recording group Twenty One Pilots has announced details of their upcoming world tour. The second leg of the “EMØTIØNAL RØADSHØW” tour will hit Mexico City’s Palacio De Los Deportes on September 30th and then travel though an extraordinary range of countries, including Russia, Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Belgium, France and the Netherlands (see attached itinerary). The heroic trek will continue into 2017 with North American dates beginning January 17th at Providence, RI’s Dunkin Donuts Center, followed by an eagerly anticipated March tour of Australia/New Zealand. Tickets will go on sale around the world beginning Friday, May 13th.

http://www.twentyonepilots.com/tour

JASON DERULO PREMIERES MUSIC VIDEO FOR “IF IT AIN’T LOVE” EXCLUSIVELY ON MUSICAL.LY

Multi-platinum international superstar, Jason Derulo will premiere the music video for his smash-hit single “If It Ain’t Love” today via musical.ly, the world’s fastest growing social video network reaching over 65 million users. Co-directed by Derulo and Joe Labisi, fans will be able to watch the video for “If It Ain’t Love” exclusively on musical.ly starting at 7:00 AM PST, followed by a worldwide release on YouTube.

http://musical.ly/

RACHEL PLATTEN SHARES HEARTWARMING VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “BETTER PLACE”

Award-winning, multi-platinum selling, international pop star Rachel Platten has unveiled her heartwarming new music video for her latest single “Better Place” off her Gold certified album Wildfire.

http://smarturl.it/BetterPlaceVideo

RED AUNTS TO PLAY FIRST LIVE SHOW SINCE 1998

Your favorite band of the 90s (maybe). Best and worst live shows of all time, depending on the night. Catch them at the ITR 25th Anniversary party in Los Angeles this July. Angrier, hungrier, and a hell of a lot more tired – can Terri, Kerry, Lesley and Debi get it together in time? Only one way to find out! Party in the pit, punker!

http://www.theecho.com/event/1176079-in-red-records-25th-los-angeles/

PROLIFIC NAVIGATES DESTITUTE TERRAIN IN NEW VIDEO

The underground hip-hop scene in Toronto is a dark and clandestine landscape to navigate; most evident in it’s basement dive shows and confused, undefined sound. It is difficult to find hard-working, dedicated artists adding to and developing the scene in a sea of battle rappers and OVO mimics. But spend enough time meandering through $5 rap shows and back-door hip-hop studios and some faces will begin to look familiar. Local ‘6’ MC, Producer and Hip-Hop Guru, Prolific is one of those faces and his video for ‘Hagakure,’ off of his latest effort, ‘Amor Fati’ is a product of the rugged terrain he frequents.

LORINE CHIA COLLABORATES WITH THE GAME AND WIZ KHALIFA FOR “TWO BLUNTS”

Singer-songwriter/lyricist Lorine Chia teamed up with hip hop greats The Game and Whiz Khalifa to create her latest colossal record entitled “Two Blunts” from her forthcoming EP dropping summer ‘16.

The Cameroon-born now LA-based artist debuted in 2012 with the release of her album “Lorine” to which Complex hails Chia as a, “Very unique voice that reminds many of Amy Winehouse” and deemed her debut effort as a “great listen.” The 405, Billboard and Pigeons And Planes soon followed with their endorsement of Chia’s emergence with “Lorine.”

https://soundcloud.com/lorine-chia/two-blunts-420

BAD ROYALE X BUNJI GARLIN

Bad Royale is a 4 headed beast of a DJ and production team who have just released the first single “Bun It Up” feat. Bunji Garlin to their anticipated EP, Immutable Timeline, coming tomorrow via Diplo’s Mad Decent. The track is a Serato scorcher for the summer and a sure-fire party starter as soon as the beat drops. Check out what Bad Royale had to say about the track to Billboard below.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7357173/mad-decent-bad-royale-drop-bun-it-up-featuring-bunji-garlin

HATEBREED PREMIERES LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW TRACK “SEVEN ENEMIES”

The song, from Hatebreed’s upcoming album The Concrete Confessional (May 13, Nuclear Blast), is a take on the Seven Deadly Sins that have a place in most of the world’s religions. “A lot of people gravitate towards their vices and sins and it dooms them,” said the band’s Jamey Jasta. “They lead to destructive lifestyle patterns, and then that starts affecting the people around them.”

https://youtu.be/syhoHIe6Wpc

RUTH B “LOST BOY”

Check out the official music video for “Lost Boy,” which was directed by Emil Nava and premiered on Teen Vogue, here:

http://smarturl.it/lostboyvideo

NEW JOEY PURP

Check out the new Joey Purp track “Photobooth” from his upcoming project iiiDrops out later this month. Produced by Garren w/ additional production by knoxfortune the Savemoney member continues to show his growth claiming stake as one of Chicago’s elite artists.

https://soundcloud.com/joey-purp/photobooth/s-anjuZ

SLIGHTLY STOOPID ANNOUNCES CLOSER TO THE SUN

Slightly Stoopid and Cloud 9 Adventures have announced the initial artist lineup and event details for the third edition of CLOSER TO THE SUN, a tropical concert vacation held over four nights at an all-inclusive resort located in the beautiful Riviera Maya region of Mexico. After two amazing years, the event returns December 14 –18, 2016 with a stellar lineup to join host band Slightly Stoopid. Featuring three shows by Slightly Stoopid, the lineup is rounded out by the addition of Dirty Heads, Matisyahu, Tribal Seeds, and Stick Figure, who will all be playing two shows each. The schedule will feature multiple performances held right on the beach, sunset sets, poolside sets, and late night parties in the open-air palapa – all steps away from guestrooms and the all-inclusive amenities of Now Sapphire.

http://www.closertothesun.com/

7 COME 11 “LIGHT IT UP”

The Santa Cruz based dance-funk group 7 Come 11 is set to release sophomore EP Light It Up on May 13th. The five tracks on Light it Up shake with power, fury and blaze with the energy and unrestrained emotion that has come to define 7 Come 11’s raucous live show.

MUSKET HAWK ALBUM STREAM

Tomorrow, Baltimore sludge/grind trio, MUSKET HAWK, will drop the riotous bounty of their Desolate full-length. In advance of its release, No Clean Singing spews forth the record in its jaw-breaking entirety issuing of its eight mutinous tracks, “Sometimes it feels like someone slipped a narcotic in your beer. Sometimes it feels like someone just jammed a spike in your heart and gave you a big bolus of adrenaline. Sometimes, you get the sense that you’re being hit in the neck with a crowbar. It’s a hell of a genre-bending ride – part sludge, part grind, part stoner, part wrecking ball, part homemade explosive device filled with nails that’s just gone off in your face. I think you’ll like it.”

http://www.nocleansinging.com/2016/05/05/an-ncs-album-premiere-musket-hawk-desolate/

EL GUINCHO “PIZZA

Pizza is HiperAsia’s second single, arriving four months after Cómix’s accumulated success of more than half a million plays.

As director Alberto Blanco describes it, this clip bring to us ‘The Wire meets Pizza’. Through its subtle narrative we see Pablo Díaz-­Reixa as drug lord of a pizza dealing network while its immersive cinematic pace absorbs the viewer gradually into the night this special track portrays.

STEVE YOUNG ALBUM TEASER

British Singer/Songwriter, Steve Young’s music, has been described as “Country music with pop sensibilities” also as “Well crafted Pop songs with strong Country overtones”. The acoustic guitar pulls away from ‘Rock’ genre but the live show ‘Rocks’ far too much to be considered acoustic. The lyrics far too personal to be Folk but occasionally too ambiguous to be Blues.

You only need to skim the surface of Steve’s long and diverse career to realise that ‘genre’ became obsolete a long time ago. Put your pigeons back in their box, open your hearts and minds and maybe, just maybe there will be something here – just for you……

SIMBA “500 BARS”

Montgomery County, Maryland artist Simba unleashes a new music video for his track “500 Bars.” Watch as he rips through the beat nonstop. The visual captured by Chop N Shoot Films builds on the growing buzz from Simba’s “Stiff Arm” and “No Flocking” freestyle videos. “500 Bars” can be found on Simba’s latest mixtape Year of the RUGA available now on Spinrilla.com.

SLAYER, ANTHRAX AND DEATH ANGEL FORM MIGHTY TRIUMVIRATE

Slayer, with Special Guest Anthrax and Death Angel, will join forces this fall for a seven week North American beat down. The dates start in Cleveland on September 9 and will hit both major and secondary markets across the continent. Confirmed dates are below. The Slayer Fan Club Presale starts at 10:00AM local time on Tuesday, May 10, and the general on-sale begins this Friday, May 13 at 10:00AM local time.

http://slatanicwehrmacht.com/tour

GITCHII NEW SINGLE

The enigma known as GITCHII return to Dim Mak with the insane harmonic composition “Fly Hii.” The record soars with vocal crescendos and booming drops, emitting an electronic trap-tinged flare that’s become the signature component of their productions.

TROYE SIVAN TO PERFORM AS “KIA’S ONE TO WATCH” ON THE “2016 BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS”

Billboard, dick clark productions and Kia Motors announced today that new music sensation, Troye Sivan, will perform as “Kia’s One to Watch” on the “2016 Billboard Music Awards.” The “2016 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC. For the first time in Billboard Music Awards history, viewers on the West Coast will watch the show live with fellow fans on the East Coast. This year’s show, which will be hosted by hip-hop artist Ludacris and international music sensation Ciara, will showcase big performances, unexpected collaborations and much-discussed pop culture moments. Sivan joins previously announced performers Justin Bieber, Celine Dion, DNCE, Fifth Harmony, The Go-Go’s, Demi Lovato, Shawn Mendes, P!nk, Britney Spears and a collaboration with Nick Jonas and Tove Lo.

http://www.billboard.com/billboard-music-awards

MUSIC TASTES GOOD FESTIVAL

The lineup for the first-ever Music Tastes Good Festival has been announced and features such names as The Specials, Iron & Wine, Sylvan Esso, Squeeze, De La Soul, Dr Dog, Warpaint, Gallant, Deltron 3030 w/ The 3030 Orchestra, Melvins, Twin Peaks, Girlpool, P.O.S., Living Colour, Cody Chestnutt and many others. See entire lineup below.

Presented by 89.9 KCRW, Music Tastes Good will take place the weekend of September 23-25 on the streets of historic Downtown Long Beach, conveniently located within walking distance of the Metro Blue Line (128 W 1st St).

Aiming to bring adventurous music fans and foodies together for one epic fall weekend, Music Tastes Good will feature an impressive and eclectic lineup of carefully curated musical acts ranging from iconic genre-definers and singer/songwriters, to world sounds and local favorites, along with the finest culinary offerings, local food vendors, chefs and artists.

http://mtglb.co/

GRIMES DROPS VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “CALIFORNIA”

Today, Grimes reveals the new self-directed video for “California” filmed in Los Angeles and Paris. The video features cameos from singer Megan James of Purity Ring, musician HANA, model Eric Cheng, musician Born Gold, and rising star Mac Boucher. Last week Grimes performed ‘Flesh Without Blood’ on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.

Grimes’ recent Coachella set turned fans and media into a frenzy, Noisey says she’s “poised to take over the whole world” and Rolling Stone called her a “mad scientist behind the control panel.” This spring, Grimes graced the covers of AnOther Magazine and Teen Vogue and currently stars in the campaign for Stella McCartney’s Pop fragrance.

BEAR VS SHARK ANNOUNCE DOUBLE VINYL REISSUE + REUNITE FOR LIMITED LIVE DATES

Bear Vs Shark, the Detroit mainstays who disbanded in 2005 after two tremendous LPs, have announced a limited double vinyl re-issue of both LP’s Right Now, You’re in the Best of Hands and Terrorhawk via their original label home Equal Vision Records. With new cover art by BVS singer Marc Paffi the 2xLP reissue will arrive September 9th in white, black and clear 180G vinyl with a gatefold jacket. The remastered reissue will also be available digitally on the same date. Additionally, the band has announced they’ve reunited for 7 select dates that include New York’s Bowery Ballroom, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago, a hometown Detroit date – as well as an already sold out Flint, Michigan show.

http://www.brooklynvegan.com/bear-vs-shark-going-on-full-reunion-tour-brooklynvegan-presents/

TIESTO X UMMET OZCAN

On this new collaboration from Tiësto & Ummet Ozcan, the Dutch pair came together to produce one of the year’s freshest new tracks, “What You’re Waiting For.” Known for exploring the darker side of electro, Ummet Ozcan pulls no punches when helping to cook up this epic release. The song’s fast-paced flow features plucky key strokes, a bouncy bass line, and vocal samples ranging from robotic to demonic.

VOTING OPENS TODAY FOR THE BILLBOARD CHART ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Billboard and dick clark productions announced that fans will be able to vote for this year’s Billboard Chart Achievement Award at the “2016 Billboard Music Awards” starting today. Finalists include Adele, Drake, Little Big Town, Rihanna and The Weeknd. Fans can vote for their favorite artist who has accomplished an outstanding and rare achievement on the Billboard music charts over the past year. The “2016 Billboard Music Awards” will broadcast LIVE from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, May 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET / 5:00 p.m. PT on ABC. For the first time in Billboard Music Awards history, viewers on the West Coast will watch the show live along with fellow fans on the East Coast. This year’s show, which will be hosted by hip-hop artist Ludacris and international music sensation Ciara, will showcase big performances, unexpected collaborations and much-discussed pop culture moments.

Vote

MYKA RELOCATE ANNOUNCE HEADLINE TOUR

Metalcore six-piece Myka Relocate announces The Young Souls Tour in support of their most recent release. The headline dates run from June 15 to July 15 with support from Light Up The Sky and Out Came The Wolves. Checkout all show and ticket info HERE.

https://www.facebook.com/mykarelocate/app/123966167614127/

PHOEBE RYAN ANNOUNCES ‘BOYZ N POIZN’ + “CHRONIC”

LA-based songwriter turned indie-pop artist Phoebe Ryan has announced her ‘Boyz N Poizn’ tour for summer 2016. The 15-date tour kicks off in Washington DC on July 5th and concludes in Seattle, WA on July 24th. See full list of dates below. To coincide with the announcement of the tour, Phoebe will be releasing her whimsical new song “Boyz N Poizn” on May 20th.

Phoebe’s last single “Chronic” was dubbed as a “dreamy electro-pop track” by SPIN, and has accumulated 1.4 million global Spotify streams to date. Phoebe recently just wrapped up a live run supporting Charlie Puth on his ‘Nine Track Mind’ tour, hitting over 20 cities across the U.S.

Phoebe Ryan Loves Making Out and Weed on New Single, ‘Chronic’

NOVEMBRE, METALINJECTION.NET LAUNCH “ANNOLUCE”

Novembre, Italy’s atmospheric death/doom metal purveyor, has teamed up with Metal Injection to launch a music video for the song “Annoluce,” taken from the band’s recently released seventh studio album URSA. Stream the new video, featuring a guest appearance from Katatonia/Bloodbath guitarist Anders Nyström, exclusively at:

There’s Gloom and Doom While NOVEMBRE Goes Boom on “Annoluce”

PEACHES REMIXES SIMONNE JONES’ DEBUT SINGLE “GRAVITY”

Jones’ story includes transformative journeys exploring health and culture in the jungles of Africa and Brazil, powerful moments conducting HIV research in state of the art labs, and being locked in her mentor Peaches’ Berlin studio among various dildos and synthesizers. Impressed with Jones’ burgeoning talents, Peaches took her in as a protégé, leading to collaborations on Peaches’ own “Vaginoplasty” and “Free Pussy Riot.” She instilled artistic autonomy in terms of Jones being able to write her songs, perform most of the instrumental sections, and engineer and produce her own recording sessions. “She locked me in her studio and forced me to make noise and scream,” says Jones. Peaches was also pivotal in her shifting from organic instrumentation to brazenly appropriating electronic instrumentation in her work.

http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7357850/peaches-simonne-jones-gravity-remix

DRAKE WHITE IS #LIVINTHEDREAM BY GIVING THE DREAM

“One of the country’s most energizing performers” (Rolling Stone Country), Drake White is collaborating with Ford Motor Company Fund in five cities across the U.S. to make a positive impact on the community.

No stranger to giving back through his work with Outnumber Hunger and Feeding America through their partnership with Big Machine Label Group, White is taking his community commitment to a new level by teaming up with Ford in key markets to participate in local service projects. Ford dealers will assist by providing transportation in specific markets and engaging the local community for volunteer needs and much more.

http://drake-white.webflow.io/

“JUSTIN BIEBER”

Pia Mia, who at only 19 is making waves as a recording artist, songwriter, entrepreneur, social influencer and fashionista. Having just been named (first ever) fashion director of Madonna’s fashion brand Material Girl, as well as the new face of the brand, and having founded her own label with Interscope at the age of 17 – she is one of music’s brightest young stars.