SKOPE NEWS FOR DECEMBER 29, 2017

Lyric video of Ephwurd’s “Function” ft. Oneeva

“Function” is the third track out on Eph’d Up Records, the latest expansion of Datsik and Bais Haus’ growing Ephwurd empire, following “Phunky Beats” (featuring Jvst Say Yes) and “Money” (featuring Fatman Scoop) earlier this year. Since making their notable debut as an anonymous duo in 2015, Ephwurd have been shaking dancefloors around the globe with their signature bass-house sound, yet always evolving. Their collaboration with Oneeva, which is comprised of producer Antonio Fioravanti and vocalist Natalie Kyoko Waters, represents a foray into new musical territory as they begin to bring up-and-coming talent to their own imprint. Drawing their inspiration from artists such as Nero and Feed Me, Oneeva is a winning fit for Ephwurd’s brand identity. Epwhurd just rounded out the year with a takeover of LA’s Belasco Theater, so we can’t wait to see what is in store in 2018 for these aces of bass.

Trinity Soulstars – ‘Light Body Therapy’ (Official Music Video)

Light Body Therapy is a trippy, auto-tune drenched anthem that intends to pull the listener out of the commonplace limitations of daily life. The video was shot in a cabin during a blizzard deep in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate NY and symbolizes the Soulstars’ journey of healing oneself from the inside out. In true DIY fashion Light Body Therapy was recorded, mixed, mastered and edited by the Soulstars themselves, with the video being shot by the talented Ben “The Shooter” Cleeton.

Axia Nation ft Yani, Papa San – Official Music Video

Axia Nation band leader Yani teams up with reggae singer Papa San for new single “Nothing Without You”.

City of Ft. Worth, TX Declares December 30th ‘Toadies Day’

The city of Ft. Worth Texas has declared Dec. 30th Toadies Day: “in appreciation for their contributions to Ft. Worth’s local music culture.” A certificate of recognition will be given to the band prior to the band’s performance that evening at the legendary Billy Bob’s. Toadies will record their set for a live album to be released in 2018 and join other notable acts to have recorded at Billy Bob’s ncluding Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard.

The gig is also in support of their latest release The Lower Side Of Uptown, part of ABC News’s 50 Best Albums of 2017 (Released Sept. 8th via Kirtland Records.)