MICHAEL ALEXANDER & BIG WHISKEY RELEASE VIDEO FOR LYNYRD SKYNYRD’S SIMPLE MAN
Michael Alexander & Big Whiskey, the Southern Rock band from Madison, WI, have released a video for “Simple Man” which appears on their debut album Sandman out now.
MAJID JORDAN’S NEW ALBUM THE SPACE BETWEEN ARRIVES TODAY
Majid Jordan release their second full-length album, The Space Between [OVO Sound/Warner Bros. Records], in stores and at all digital retailers today.
MEYHEM LAUREN AND DJ MUGGS RELEASE ‘GEMS FROM THE EQUINOX’
Queens rapper Meyhem Lauren and LA producer DJ Muggs have released their new collaborative album Gems From The Equinox on Soul Assassins Records / Kobalt Music Recordings and share a raw new video for “Hashashin” feat. Conway. The album features Action Bronson, the late Sean Price, Roc Marciano, Conway, B-Real, Mr. Mothafuckin’ eXquire, and more. It also comes on the back of the first single and video “Street Religion” feat. Roc Marciano and second single and video for “Murder Rap” (watch below). Combining gritty hip-hop production transformed into a high fidelity modern sound with Meyhem’s lyrical fury and gritty street chronicles of New York City make this a timeless body of worke. I hope people enjoy it!
Verse Simmonds Mixes Patrón and Henny in a New R&B Relationship Drama
An in-demand songwriter with credits for Kanye West, Justin Bieber, Usher, and many others under his belt, Verse Simmonds is an impressive artist in his own right, lending his compositions pathos with his golden-voiced tenor. Awakening at the harsh light of dawn with the hazy memories of a turbulent evening, Verse Simmonds wallows in regret in “Liquor & Misunderstanding,” his latest single. Singing over a hazy, barely-there instrumental that mimics the feeling of hitting the bottle a little too hard, Verse tells the tale of a fraught relationship and how alcohol can make things worse.
FEVER HIGH Premieres Spooktacular Video at Playboy
On November 10th, Brooklyn’s FEVER HIGH will release their long-awaited full length album, FHNY, which expands further on the danceable, retro-tinged sound that The Guardian described as “iridescent and infectious.” Just in time for Halloween, Playboy just premiered the group’s spooktacular video for “Casting My Spell,” which they called a “bouncy Halloween anthem.”
As Eddie Smith III and Jesse Rankins prepare to release their new single you can’t help but notice some changes. Formerly an electronic leaning group, the pair has returned with a new sophisticated sound and refined look to match. The i am OTHER/Interscope Records’ Alabama duo, WATCH THE DUCK, is back with their new single, “Friends Only.” The track reminds us of the importance of the people we surround ourselves with— people that aren’t just there for a good time, but that will comfort us when we’re hurt and have our back when we’re not in the place to have it ourselves. “Friends Only” is the versatile, feel-good R&B song that will live in your end of summer and beginning of fall playlists.
STAL RELEASES “FRESH BLOOD” SINGLE
Just in time for Halloween STAL has released the incredible new track “Fresh Blood.” from the eponymous EP due out next year. STAL translates to steel in more than a few languages. As a result, the word conjures feelings of coldness and evokes imagery of a modern, industrial life. On the new EP Pierre-Marie Maulini, the creative force behind STAL, strikes the perfect balance between the cold, sleek varnish of this picture and something decidedly more harmonious and human. With the help producer Eric Palmquist (Bad Suns, Mute Math, Night Riots) STAL was able to craft the perfect example of how one can keep their humanity in the age of twenty first century digitalism.
Sol Heilo releases exceptional debut album ‘Skinhorse Playground’
Following a successful career in Norwegian folk-tet Katzenjammer, today sees Sol Heilo release her debut LP ‘Skinhorse Playground’ – out today, October 27th via Propeller Recordings.
Darkwave duo Cock & Swan share new single “Flock Descending”
Today Seattle-based electronic synth-pop duo Cock & Swan’s share new single “Flock Descending” taken from their forthcoming album, Dream Alone. It follows the moving lead-single “PERG (Honing)”. The Grey Estates share the new track saying, “…a single that raises every hair on you arm, prickles all your senses and plunges you into a masterfully created world that’s as haunting as it is beautiful.” Dream Alone is out November 3rd on Hush Hush Records.
YØUTH Releases Debut LP, Blame
Nashville indie rock artist YØUTH has released Blame, the debut LP from multi-instrumentalist Julian Denté. Blame is out today and available at all digital outlets.
In speaking with Julian about the making of Blame, there’s no doubt that this album has taken its toll on the young songwriter. Years removed from completing this record, the album had been shelved due to management changes, hacked social media accounts, and multiple rescheduled release dates. Because of those challenges, Julian says he feels disconnected from these songs; some of which he wrote when he was 19 years old. But there is gratification in forging ahead and self-releasing an album that he’s poured so much time and effort into.
NASA Releases Striking Video Featuring Disturbed’s Grammy-Nominated “The Sound Of Silence”
isturbed’s Grammy-nominated version of Simon & Garfunkel’s “The Sound of Silence” has been featured in a video released by NASA that was filmed aboard the International Space Station during Expedition 53. Captured by space station Commander Randy Bresnik and flight engineers Sergey Ryazanskiy and Paolo Nespoli, the video features stunning footage of Earth and outer space from the space station’s orbit 250 miles above Earth.
NORFOLK’S STAR PAYASELF – “1THOU”
Norfolk, VA emcee and entreprenuer Star PaYaself ends the fourth quarter srong with his latest single “1Thou”, released on PaYaself Records. Like many of his releases, you can jam this one in the club or the ride.
PaYaself Records is the indie label Star co-owns with his partner Wes Wright. The two teamed up after realizing there wasn’t a lot of young, new talent from their region with a voice or platform. Their goal is encourage fellow artists to take control of their own brand and content; hence the PaYaself moniker. Star’s own music is a welcome blend of substance and beats you can’t sit down to, making him one to watch for 2018.
NSTASIA’S DEBUT NEW RELIGION EP OUT NOVEMBER 17
Singer/songwriter NSTASIA announces her debut New Religion EP will be released on November 17 and shares visuals for her lead single, “Trap or Die”. A seasoned songwriter, she’s already written for Beyonce, Pharrell, Usher, Skrillex, LL Cool J, Jermaine Dupri, Macy Gray, Nicole Scherzinger, Rodney Jerkins, Gourdan Banks and more. She’s now breaking out as her own artist with New Religion, which features production by Skrillex, Ryan Tedder (Ariana Grande), A-TEAM (Boyz II Men, Quincy Jones), Sakpasé (Kanye West, Jay-Z, Rihanna, Nicki Minaj). The “Trap or Die” video was directed by EAST and Chris Graz and features the stunning NSTASIA in a dream-like state chronicling her fiery relationship with an ATL bad boy.
Tritonal release stacked ‘Good Thing’ Remixes pack
Tritonal’s timely ode to Summer romance ‘Good Thing’ delivered the Texas duo’s fourth intoxicating Original of the year in a typically grandiose melodic offering combining Laurell’s infectious vocals with their unmistakable energy, ‘Good Thing’ makes an emphatic return with the release of this sweeping, complete remix package.
Opening with Chad & Dave’s very own Club Mix, ‘Good Thing’ takes on a club-ready, flared form filled with building bass notes infused with Tritonal’s renowned energy – a taste of what to expect from Tritonal’s critically acclaimed live shows.
Alabama-born phenom Yelawolf releases his third studio album — Trial By Fire — today on Slumerican/ Shady Records/ Interscope Records. Available on all digital platforms, the album includes the previously released tracks “Get Mine,” featuring Kid Rock, “Punk,” featuring Travis Barker and Juicy J, and “Shadows,” featuring Joshua Hedley.
RL Grime drops annual Halloween Mix
LA producer RL Grime dropped his hugely popular annual Halloween Mix today. In its sixth year, the series has amassed over 20 million cumulative streams to date. This mix features his booming new track “Era” and unreleased music from a handful of collaborators and friends including MR Carmack, Graves, and others. RL Grime is currently on his monster NOVA Tour – full dates below. Check the mix below and share.
Night Argent to Support Social Repose on ‘The Empress Tour’
Today, Washington alternative pop rock outfitNight Argent announced that they will be heading cross-country, embarking on an East Coast run, The Empress Tour, in support of alternative artist, Social Repose, this coming January, along with September Mourning and Secret Tree Fort. The announcement comes following the release of the band’s sophomore EP, The Fear (Outerloop Records), which made its debut at #82 on Billboard’s Top New Artist Chart.
Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor Release New Album ‘Lavender Blood’
Detroit psych-rockers, Sisters of Your Sunshine Vapor, highlight the juxtaposition of horror and bliss with their dizzying new record, Lavender Blood. One part warm and comforting, the other part heavy and chaotic; the band delivers a psychedelic odyssey worth multiple listens.
Elk City releases cover of “Suddenly Last Summer”
With a cover of The Motels 80s classic, “Suddenly Last Summer”, Elk City herald in the autumn daze and announce their signing to Bar/None Records. “Suddenly Last Summer” is being released November to streaming services and digital retailers.
The Naked And Famous Release ‘Last Forever (Stripped)’ Today
With three albums under their belt, a US platinum single for “Young Blood” and a wildly successful tour with Blink 182, New Zealand’s The Naked And Famous have revealed their latest acoustic rendition of their single, “Last Forever”, from their LP “Simple Forms” . Taken off their upcoming “Stripped” LP, the band explores their singles from an acoustic perspective breathing new life into their euphoric hits.
Alex Bloom announces upcoming album, shares first track and video “Sunrise”
Although he may be a 21st century artist, he naturally approaches music from a perspective honed by years immersed in classics from the flower power heyday. Holing up in Los Angeles’s New Monkey—the studio that once belonged to Elliott Smith—he emphasized a “live” approach and found the sweet spot between sixties-style psychedelic pop bliss, off-kilter instrumentation, and modern indie style. A breath of fresh air amongst today’s digitized landscape.
VINYL MANUFACTURING EVANGELIST JACK WHITE TO KEYNOTE ‘MAKING VINYL’
There’s no bigger champion of vinyl than Jack White and he will honor ‘Making Vinyl’ with his presence on Nov. 6 at the Westin Book Cadillac Hotel as the keynote speaker, capping a full day of sessions of experts discussing all aspects of the astounding rebirth of the global record manufacturing industry.
White joins fellow keynoters Darryl (“DMC”) McDaniels of the pioneering rap group RUN-DMC and Michael Kurtz, co-founder of the 10-year-old Record Store Day (RSD) widely acknowledged as the catalyst that fuelled vinyl’s resurgence. RSD is a conference partner in ‘Making Vinyl’, which is produced by Colonial Purchasing Co-op, a buying group of media manufacturers.
Coffin Carousel gets lobotomized in slimy new ‘Skull Candy’ music video
Melbourne Australia’s adrenaline-infused horror-punk rockers Coffin Carousel have released a spooky new music video for their latest single ‘Skull Candy’, and the band has teamed up with Dread Central for the exclusive worldwide premiere! The video was directed by Howard Von Noise and shot by Sionainne Costello. Skull Candy is the fourth single taken from the band’s new album Between Death & Dead which saw a worldwide release on October 13 via Eclipse Records.
GAVIN JAMES’ NEW SINGLE, “HEARTS ON FIRE,” IS OUT TODAY!
One of the breakthrough artists of 2017, James has sold over two million singles worldwide and amassed half a billion streams on Spotify alone since the release of his debut studio album, Bitter Pill, which contained the hit single “Nervous.” He has performed over 500 shows to more than three million people at festivals and on sold-out tours across the U.S., Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. James has also supported such artists as Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith.
Ronnie Fauss Returns With ‘Last Of The True’ Out Today,
Of the new tracks, Fauss comments, “I didn’t want to leave anything on the table when I was recording this album. I wanted to empty my notebook.” A genuine fan of the Americana catalog, he looked to his own record collection for inspiration and nods to those influences throughout Last Of The True. The final product is something quite rare: a modern-day Americana gem, as well as a celebration of the older sounds that influenced the genre. It is an album that fires twin barrels of Texas twang and Nashville nuance. There are no borders here. No rules or restrictions. From the dobro arpeggios and bluegrass-worthy stomp of “No One To Blame But Yourself” to the guitar-based heartland rock of “Twenty Two Years,” Last Of The True is everything its title promises: a blast of something real and authentic, delivered right when we need it most.
WARM BREW RELEASE NEWEST SONG “STRETCH” ON RED BULL RECORDS
Today, Red Bull Records recording trio Warm Brew releases their newest single, “Stretch,” produced by Al B Smoov (producer of Isaiah Rashad’s ‘Wat’s Wrong’ ft. Kendrick Lamar & Zacari) which you can listen to here. The song marks the latest release from the LA natives in advance of their upcoming untitled second album on Red Bull Records, is available now on all DSPs.
The trio has been on the road since the beginning of October with The Underachievers and Injury Reserve on The Renaissance Tour, playing tonight in Santa Cruz @ The Catalyst. The tour keeps Warm Brew on the road until November 17th with the last stop in Los Angeles, CA at The Novo.
Thrillchaser Announces New Full-Length ‘A Lot Like Love’
Thrillchaser – previously known as American Wolves – is beyond thrilled to announce their new full-length album A Lot Like Love. The record, produced by Taylor Larson (From First To Last, Asking Alexandria, Periphery, The Dangerous Summer) is slated for an early 2018 release, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
PREMIERE: THRILLCHASER embrace “Emptiness” in new lyric video
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YO GOTTI RELEASES NEW ALBUM I STILL AM TODAY
Multiplatinum Memphis rapper and CMG mogul Yo Gotti unleashes his brand new album, I Still Am [CMG/Epic Records], in stores and at all digital retailers today. Get it at this link @skopemag. Upon going live at midnight, the record catapulted to the Top 11 of the iTunes Overall Top Albums Chart and Top 3 of the Top Hip-Hop/Rap Albums Chart where it continues to hold strong.
Alex Aiono Shares “Does It Feel Like Falling” (Acoustic Rooftop Session)
Aiono released his latest single “Does It Feel Like Falling” September 15th on Interscope Records. The track is produced by The Futuristics and Gryffin and features Trinidad Cardona. Watch the original video for “Does It Feel Like Falling” HERE.
Boo Ray And Lilly Winwood release “Islands in the Stream”
Nashville’s Boo Ray has teamed up with Lilly Winwood to pay tribute to the great Kenny Rogers as he continues his “Farewell Tour,” with their cover of the classic “Islands in the Stream.” This is a sneak peak into the 7inch duet series Ray is gearing up to release in partnership with Kindercore Vinyl later this year.
“As a kid I was way into the Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton version of the song,” says Ray. “Earlier this year Lilly Winwood & I were nostalgically digging the song and discovered The Bee Gees wrote it. We gone and went down the Barry, Robin & Maurice Gibb rabbit-hole and landed on the soundtrack from “Grease”… it’s just a blast and we had to record it. I think we got kind of a Muscle Shoals take on it.”
Harlem Polymath Ro Ransom is Unstoppable on Momentum, His New Mixtape
A fearlessly creative young artist with a long list of disparate influences, Ro Ransom specializes tasteful, speaker-knocking hybrid of rap music and R&B. Treating us to his first project under his current name, Ro Ransom shares Momentum, a dense and exhilarating new mixtape. Packed with innovative production mixing acoustic and electronic instruments and drawing from a wide palette of inspirations, Momentum changes drastically from track to track, bounding from the chamber-rap, pizzicato “Prettiest,” to the room-enveloping “Stop The World,” which evokes 808s-era Kanye West, late 80s Phil Collins, and the Drive soundtrack in equal parts, to the bombastic trap of the hit single “See Me Fall,” all in a span of three tracks. Featuring appearances from Jazz Cartier and Kensei Abbot, the album boasts previously released hits like “Doppelganger,” which Spotify listed on their Most Necessary playlist, and “See Me Fall,” which earned over 5.6 million plays on Spotify, 169,000 Shazams, and inspired a viral remix by producer Y2K, which has generated more than 7.4 million YouTube views. An accomplished effort from a rising artist, Momentum is available to stream on all platforms.
Chuck McDermott’s “The Girl From St. Lucy” Video Out Now
Americana music veteran, Chuck McDermott, premieres his new video “The Girl From St. Lucy” on This is the Latest. The music video was shot at Old Ship Church in Hingham, MA, the oldest house of worship in continuous use in the United States, built in 1861. The video includes still photos from McDermott’s family albums, which include photos of McDermott’s mother. The church is also where he met his fiance, Anne, who is shown sitting in the church with McDermott. Not only is it a stunning example of 17th century architecture, it has a lot of personal significance to this artist.
LVRN’s Latest Signee Spacejam Bo Releases Video For “Who Really Love Me?”
Hailing from the Northside projects of Montgomery, Alabama, 20 year old Spacejam Bo today releases a video for his single “Who Really Love Me?” through Atlanta’s LVRN Records, home to 6LACK and D.R.A.M..
Justin Moore Honored With Multiple Career Achievements
Seven-time chart-topping singer/songwriter Justin Moore joined industry friends and family last night in Nashville to celebrate multiple career milestones. An inaugural artist signed to The Valory Music Co. in 2007, under the Big Machine Label Group umbrella, the Arkansas native has sustained a hearty run of hits across four studio albums. The event honored PLATINUM certifications for JUSTIN MOORE and OUTLAWS LIKE ME as well as the GOLD certification of OFF THE BEATEN PATH. Additionally, the catchy “Bait a Hook” achieved PLATINUM sales status for the Big Machine Music writer, who penned the track alongside Jeremy Stover and Rhett Akins.
“It’s crazy to think about,” said Moore. “The fact that the fans have stuck with me through a decade in this business is overwhelming. I am so thankful for their support as well as Country radio’s. Let’s do this again in 10 more years.”
SUPERDIVORCE Releases New Album Action Figures
Today, October 27th, Superdivorce shares their new album Action Figures via Too Sweet Records. The sophomore release from the synth-wave duo, Action Figures is feel-good 80’s inspired pop rock from beginning to end, with incredibly catchy melodies and synth lines.
In less than one year’s time, Superdivorce transformed from a four-piece post-hardcore band on the verge of fiery death, into a electro-pop duo with ten brand new songs prepared for release. In the form of a full-length album called Action Figures, Nick Villars and Zach Bender created a collection of tunes for the express purpose of dancing and singing.
The Song “Fire” by Jah Rooti is pure fire
The song Fire by Jah Rooti is a release of his latest single, produced by RosesEnt in collaboration with JkeezRecords.
With just a few months left in the year, Jah Rooti has decided to release the long anticipated version of his signature song “Fire”, which has been making waves in the streets since this year began.
Alexa Villa Drops Newest Music Video Today
Directed by Ra Dreyfus, the music video showcases Alexa Villa’s ferocity within every verse. At the onset, we are plunged headfirst into a frenzied orgy of visuals; alluring, abrasive, and exalting the fine line between madness and genius. Depicting a theatrical range, Alexa Villa takes opportunity to showcase her raw, unadulterated vocal prowess and unequivocally commanding stage presence.
Country music promoter Rob Potts passes away, aged 65
One of Australia’s biggest champions of country music, Rob Potts, has passed away aged 65. The co-founder of CMC Rocks was involved in a single-vehicle motorcycle crash, while riding with a group on Tasmania’s West Coast.
