SKOPE NEWS FOR JANUARY 24, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Watch Now: Wiz Khalifa Releases New Video For “Letterman”

Wiz Khalifa released the video for his single “Letterman” today. “Letterman” comes off of his new mixtape, LAUGH NOW, FLY LATER, released in November.

ATHANASIA Release New Lyric Video for “Cyclops Lord (My Will Is Done)”

Los Angeles-based trio ATHANASIA blend classic thrash, power and black metal influences with modern heavy metal fury to create a sound that is equal parts commanding, aggressive, and melodic. The band is set to release their highly-anticipated upcoming full-length album, The Order of the Silver Compass, later this year. In the meantime, ATHANASIA is gracing fans with the unforgettable new track “Cyclops Lord (My Will Is Done)”.

CENTURIES: The Lights Of This Earth Are Blinding Streaming At New Noise Magazine

Formed in 2008 in South Florida, the current CENTURIES lineup now includes members based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Nashville, Tennessee, and in the UK from Manchester. Since their 2013 debut Taedium Vitae (Southern Lord), the group have refined their sound into something more focused, and intense, and The Lights Of This Earth Are Blinding surges with ten new tracks of the band’s harrowing, metallic, punk/crust-influenced hardcore, delivered with a calculated, very deliberate approach. The album was recorded in February 2017 by Kris Hilbert at Legitimate Business (Catharsis, Torch Runner, The Body), mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege (Integrity, Black Breath, Halshug), and completed with artwork by Phil Trona.

Album Premiere: Centuries – “The Lights of This Earth Are Blinding”

Belgian post-hardcore/rock outfit Lamiräl premiered first song “Words I say”

Belgian post-hardcore/rock newcomer : Lamiräl is a new band formed by well-known musicians of the local alternative/hardcore scene : Gil (Jesusproject, Thot), Jean-Pierre (El Comer Ocho, Volver…), Tino (Channel Zero) and Vincent (Lethvm, Old Wvrms).

Faze Wave Share “Suburban Boy” Track Via The 405

The 405 has premiered the new single from Faze Wave entitled “Suburban Boy”. Earlier this month Magnet shared the single entitled “Leagues”, the A-side to “Suburban Boy”. Both are out now via Canvasclub.

​R&B ALT-POP ARTIST, CORINA CORINA, DROPS TRACK VIA SINGERSROOM

The album is a conceptual project written about all the aspects of her lifelong relationship with alcohol, in conjunction with themes of empowerment, loneliness, regret and love. A seasoned vet in the nightlife industry, Corina Corina has had a love/hate relationship with her “day job” for years. “BAR$” adopts a more empowered viewpoint from previous releases, as the protagonist is exhausted and jaded but not at all a victim; she knows exactly what she’s doing, she’s a hustler and knows how to play the game. In fact, every single dollar she put into the creation of Hangover Music came from bar money.

PREMIERE: Corina Corina – BAR$

Fiona Grey Shares Glittery New Indie Pop Single “Dirty Dream”

Budding dirty pop artist Fiona Grey is thrilled to share her new single “Dirty Dream” today, January 15, 2018. Complete with shiny guitar lines, a groovy sax solo, and Fiona’s fiery delivery, “Dirty Dream” builds into a dancey pop tune that’s as much Lorde as it is Lady Gaga. A tale of unrequited love, the shimmery pop single touts Fiona’s stellar songwriting skills and modern pop sensibilities.

Premiered with Galore Magazine, who wrote, “She’s in the type of pop genre with the likes of Charli XCX and Lady Gaga – the kind of lady pop that makes you want to leave the house without underwear on and make a mistake with a bad boy next summer.”

Fiona Grey had a “Dirty Dream” and she wants everyone to know about it

Notaker’s “Too Smooth” on Monstercat

Notaker has made a name for himself through atmospheric, cinematic sonic journeys, but he proves his capabilities as a producer with dynamic prowess on his newest track “Too Smooth” featuring Grey MTTR on Monstercat. “Too Smooth” is a refreshing departure from Notaker’s usual sound, delivering a funky, deep house bassline and lively vocals, a rare occurrence in his prior releases; the lyrics add a playful, flirtatious vibe that contrast against his tendency toward profound melodies. The combination makes for an upbeat, dance-floor friendly track that still embodies Notaker’s sophisticated and genreless style. Featured artist Grey MTTR adds their share of energetic, groovy house vibes; the newcomer is most well known for their release “Tomorrow Sounds” with We Are Loud & Justin Prime on Armada and are now adding the all-star collaboration with Notaker to their accomplishments. Press play on “Too Smooth” and prepare to get those feet moving!

CARNAGE SETS TO RELEASESOPHOMORE ALBUM “BATTERED BRUISED & BLOODY”

Today, the musically versatile, producer and DJ, Carnage revealed the cover art and title to his much-awaited sophomore effort, Battered Bruised & Bloody. The album is slated for release on March 2nd via Heavyweight Records and is available for Spotify pre-save now. After months of dropping hints, guest features and track listing for the upcoming album are still under wraps and will be announced shortly.

Recently the tireless producer released back-to-back critically well-received singles, “i Shyne” with Lil Pump and “Learn How To Watch,” featuring Mac Miller and MadeinTYO. Since release “I Shyne” has have surpassed 2.4 million Spotify streams, 5.1 million views on YouTube and 2.3 million plays on SoundCloud. “Learn How To Watch” has over 2.1 million Spotify streams, the video has surpassed 2.4 million YouTube views, and the track has garnered 510k plays on SoundCloud.

Josh Reck – ‘Throwing Love Away’ Single & Video

We first heard about Josh Reck in 2017, when he released his debut pop single Commitment. With an impressive music video to complement it’s banger vibe, that saw its premiere on Huffington Post. Just a month later, he released an emotional love ballad that’s just made to tear at your heart strings, called Proud. To top off 2017, he released his five track, self written debut EP Story Teller and now, he’s about to release his second music video to start off the new year, which is just the start of more music to come from Reck in 2018.

VERGE COLLECTION new single ‘Feelin’ Old’

Verge Collection say a big fat ‘hello’ to 2018 with the release of epiphany-inducing single ‘Feelin’ Old’ – the opening track to their upcoming debut album Flaneur (out March 30). Celebrating their debut long-player, the Perth four-piece also announce their biggest tour to date, taking their working class world class poetry to suburban millennials at eight locations across the country this April. They’ll be joined by atomic surf noise rockers White Blanks at all shows.

NEWS: Luther Russell’s ‘Selective Memories’ out this Friday

Selective Memories: An Anthology offers 41 reasons Luther Russell is so highly regarded by his peers and so treasured by fans, who have fallen in love with his eclectically personal songs, which careen rambunctiously among power pop, rootsy Americana, folk-rock, punk, funk and country. This 2-CD compilation, due this Friday, February 26, 2018, via Hanky Panky Records (and as a double cassette on Burger Records), also provides newcomers a wonderful introduction to an artist whose work critics have compared favorably to Wilco, the Replacements, Ryan Adams, Elliott Smith, and Big Star.

Soul II Soul announce 30th anniversary tour

Iconic British band Soul II Soul will embark on a landmark tour of the UK in 2018 marking 30 years of hugely influential success, paying tribute to their legendary debut album, ‘Club Classics Vol 1’.

The double Grammy Award winning and five-time Brit Award nominated band will play 12 dates in the UK in October and November 2018, including a date at London’s Palladium, featuring a stunning production.

THE GHOST WOLVES: ‘Texas Platinum’ psych-blues duo launch World Tour

Guitarist/vocalist Carley Wolf was raised with a pack of wolf-dog hybrids on her family’s Texas hill country ranch. When she met drummer Jonny Wolf and they started making music together, they named their band The Ghost Wolves as a way of memorializing their beloved companions who had died.

Jax Jones Drops Video ‘Breathe’ feat. Ina Wroldsen

Grammy nominated artist, songwriter and producer Jax Jones today shares the official video for new single ‘Breathe’ featuring Ina Wroldsen. Directed by James Slater (Major Lazer, Jamie T, Pixx), the video was shot in various deserted late night London locations including a desolate shopping mall and an after hours Natural History Museum, a stunning backdrop for dancers Shaadow Sefiroth and Shala Sarah Haruko Iwaskow to run wild.