SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 3, 2018 @ 12 PM EST

CHARLIE PUTH UNVEILS LYRIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “DONE FOR ME (FEAT. KEHLANI)”

Today, Multi-GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth took to his Instagram to unveil the lyric video for his recently released single “Done For Me (featuring Kehlani),” which is available now at all music retailers and streaming services. Download/Stream HERE and watch the lyric video HERE. “Done For Me,” which sees Puth being joined by GRAMMY® nominated R&B sensation and Atlantic labelmate Kehlani, is the current single from Puth’s highly-anticipated sophomore album, Voicenotes, which is set to arrive on May 11th and is available now for pre-order.

Steve Darko & So Metta Release New EP ‘Bae Area

A release described as “piss-face-inducing” might sound suspect by most people’s standards, but when described in relation to Atlanta’s premiere house beat hunters, Psycho Disco!, all starts to make sense. For the label’s latest release, they’ve thrown it a team-up of legendary DJ / producer Steve Darko and partner So Metta on an absolutely monster EP titled ‘Bae Area / Let’s Dance.’

Raiden and YURI (Girls’ Generation)’s “Always Find You”

After a wildly successful debut, Raiden and k-pop superstar YURI (Girls’ Generation)’s collaboration “Always Find You” has received a stellar remix package featuring some of Protocol’s top talent. The dreamy electronica of the original is transformed four times over by Blinders, Sam Void, Maximals and Sunstars, and there’s guaranteed to be something for everyone. Blinders opens with cinematic instrumentals and ethereal melodies coupled with chill, futuristic bass to kick things off on a dreamy note; Sam Void delivers a driving house rhythm that will have dance floors grooving. Next up is Maximals, whose version effervescent and bouncing, perfect for the festival circuit. Sunstars’ remix of “Always Find You” closes out the lineup with the most heavy-hitting of the four, filled with reverberating drops and serrating synths. No matter the mood or the situation, this remix package has you covered. The “Always Find You” remix package is out on Nicky Romero’s influential imprint Protocol Recordings. Furthermore, Nicky Romero as well as Raiden with YURI, performed “Always Find You” in front of several thousand people during their Main Stage performanes at Ultra Music Festival last week in Miami.

Alex Arpino drops video for new single ‘Space Ghost (In a Puppet)’

Alex Arpino has had a rich history in Perth music, with a decade fronting indie pop purveyors The Autumn Isles behind him, he now sets out on a solo escapade with his debut self-tilted record. First single Space Ghost (In a Puppet) heralds an open playing field and showcases not only his songwriter prowess, but his skills as a producer. Written and recorded in his studio, Alex Arpino on all instrumental and vocal duties with Malcolm Clark (The Sleepy Jackson) on drums; he has pieced together an infectious saturated synth hook that balances the line between new wave and psych pop.

Atwood Mag Premieres Planes On Paper “Two Rivers”

Often during recording, Jen and Navid found themselves completely alone in the studio, a familiar setting for the the two, who most often write in the isolation of rural Washington State. The song “Television,” recorded by just the duo, highlights the effectiveness of their writing and voices alone.

The 502s – ‘What To Do’ single

In August 2017, The 502s released a live video, featuring all six members of the band and their instruments squeezed into their grandfather’s charming 6×10 laundry room, strumming and singing their forthcoming single What To Do, – a light, folk pop tune packed full of ebullient trumpet lines and infinitely memorable sing-along vocals. It’s a carefree showcase of the band’s collective persona, illustrating simultaneously a lightheartedness in manner, a charming do-it-yourself deftness, and a magnetism in character infrequently found within the prevailing musical landscape. “That’s my favorite video of us,” says singer/songwriter/banjoist Ed Isola. “It kind of encapsulates the fun energy of it. We put that out and it’s got a really good response.”

NEW SUBTERRANEAN EP OUT NOW

“SUBTERRANEAN” is a sophisticated body of work consisting of dark basslines, triumphant leads, mesmerizing synths, hard hitting drums and angelic vocals by an unveiled vocalist. “ESTRANGED” is a weapon of a tech/club banger. Unrelenting drums, nostalgic synths and a heavy bassline all lead to an electrifying release. This will set any size room on fire.

HARTS Releases New Single ’21&19′

Harts is the moniker of Indian-born, Australian-based musician, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, composer, and music producer Darren Hart, whose singular blend of funk, jazz, blues, psychedelic rock, and indie electronic has drawn comparisons to Prince, Jimi Hendrix, and Lenny Kravitz, among others. 21&19, the latest track from Harts is due to be released on the 30th of March.

ALPHASTATE Intensify Their Sound With ‘The Grind’

With the new album from Greek metalists Alphastate, The Grind, the band wanted to take a more modern and aggressive approach musically. They deliver this with very loud and distinctive guitars, a more modern production with the vocals pushed upfront and drums that punch through the sound. In the lyrics, they have included more personal thoughts and experiences so that The Grind will be the groups most personnel release and sonically their best so far. Alphastate have made an album of pure aggression along with the best songs they have ever written.

Sergeant Thunderhoof release latest album ‘Terra Solus’

Formed in late 2013, Bristol based rock outfit Sergeant Thunderhoof initially started as an excuse for old friends to get together once in a while and jam some tasty licks. It soon became apparent that a collective sound was emerging and so it was decided that they would go into the studio and do some recording. The result of which was ‘Zigurat’, a killer 5 track EP, stretching over 40 psychedelic doom drenched minutes.

The album met with countless positive reviews and led to shows around the UK playing with bands such as Orange Goblin, Raging Speedhorn, Black Spiders, Elder, Gonga, Mos Generator, Desert Storm, Grifter, Sigiriya, Suns of Thunder, Baron Greenback and many more.

London trio PLYA release ‘Feast My Eye’ video

London based alt-pop trio PLYA have revealed the video for their new single ‘Feast My Eye’, out now via Atlantic Records’ Taste & Tone label.

Featuring My Family actor Gabriel Thomson, the video explores the demise of a relationship and captures the lyrical desire to make an unfaithful partner suffer the consequences of their actions.

Gain Eleven: New Single – Freaking You Out

This is the brand new single Freaking You Out from Gain Eleven. Release date March 30th.

Gain Eleven from Arvika, Sweden is a band that plays rock with addictive melodies, loads of energy and a healthy sense of humor. They’re often compared to the likes of Foo Fighters and the Hives. Their debut “All in” was released in 2016 and is referred to by its admirers as a “kick in the crotch” type of record. The band has toured both in Sweden and abroad, for instance opening for Airbourne in Russia.

The Magician Reveals New French Speaking Track Featuring Hamza, ‘Love Break’

The Magician has unveiled his latest track, an ode to everlasting love featuring the French language vocals of Belgian rapper Hamza.

The new single, is a lilting, summery slice of dancehall-tinged RnB featuring steel drums and a soft, bouncing bassline; a natural stylistic continuation of the sounds of ‘Las Vegas’, The Magician’s most recent creative output. The track marked a slight change in musical direction for the Belgian producer, previously known for his bombastic pop hits with the likes of Lykke Li and Years & Years.

JOYNER LUCAS ANNOUNCES I’M KIND OF A BIG DEAL NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

Following the success of his critically acclaimed mixtape 508-507-2209 and viral videos “I’m Not Racist,” “Stranger Things,” and “Frozen” Atlantic Records artist, Joyner Lucas, announces his much anticipated North American tour I’M KIND OF A BIG DEAL. The 27 city tour will kick off in Toronto, CA on May 6th and will include stops in Montreal,CA, New York, NY, Boston, MA. Tickets on sale now and is available for purchase at JoynerLucas.Com.

NOISEPICKER To Release Peace Off Debut LP

Exile On Mainstream will release the Peace Off debut LP by UK-based NOISEPICKER on May 11th, issuing the album’s info, preorders, and more this week.

After years of performing, and reveling in loud, hard-hitting music, UK-based singer and guitarist Harry Armstrong (End Of Level Boss, Lord Of Putrefaction, Decomposed, Hangnail, The Earls Of Mars, etc.) has sought the darker side of his musical taste, channeling heavy blues in a new group called NOISEPICKER.

WOOD CHIPS – THE DEBUT EP ‘KARLO’ OUT NOW

Formerly known to the world as Slowolf, his collaborations as a DJ included Scrufizer and Kimbra. However, it was a serious illness to his youngest son Karlo – who his debut EP as Wood Chips is named after – made Andreas re-evaluate his life and move his family from Copenhagen to live on a ranch in the Danish countryside where he began work on the music that would become Wood Chips.

Mamas Gun Share video for ‘You Make My Life A Better Place’

Mamas Gun are today sharing the video for new single, ‘You Make My Life A Better Place’, the new clip follows the recently announced UK tour which begins at The Jam House, Birmingham on June 21, 2018 before concluding at the Omeara, London on June 29, 2018 – tickets for all dates are available via the links below. The dates arrive as part of a wider world tour in support of the band’s forthcoming album, Golden Days which is due for release on May 18, 2018 via Candelion – you can watch the video for the new single here.

CARDI B RELEASES LONG AWAITED VIDEO FOR “BARTIER CARDI”

Cardi B has released the long awaited video for her second single and now platinum certified hit, “Bartier Cardi ft. 21 Savage,” which premiered last night on VH1 during an episode of “Love and Hip Hop Atlanta.” The video, directed by famed artist Petra Collins, comes shortly after the surprise release of “Be Careful,” the first track off of Cardi’s debut album, “Invasion Of Privacy,” out this Friday, April 6th. Cardi B – 2x GRAMMY ® Award-nominated rap superstar – will be the musical guest this week on NBC’s Saturday Night Live with host Chadwick Boseman on April 7th. Cardi B is also set to make her Coachella debut this year, performing on Sunday, April 15th and 22nd.

A KILLER’S CONFESSION Releases Official Music Video for “Angel On The Outside”

Hard Rock Band A KILLER’S CONFESSION, led by former Mushroomhead vocalist Waylon Reavis, has released the Official Music Video for their new single, “Angel On The Outside.”

Watch Anna Burch’s video for “With You Every Day”

Growing up in Michigan, her fixation with music transitioned from a childhood of Disney and Carole King sing-alongs to more typically angsty teenage years spent covering Bright Eyes and Fiona Apple at open mic nights. By 18 she was deep into the lifestyle of the touring musician, juggling all the regular trials and changes of young life while on a schedule that would have her gone for months on end.

Paul Cherry’s Debut LP, “Flavour” out now on Feeltrip Records

Paul Cherewick, aka Paul Cherry, came up during Chicago’s garage rock golden age of 2014. Despite being heavily involved in the DIY scene with up-and-coming bands such as Twin Peaks and The Lemons, Paul has abandoned the all-too-familiar lo-fi rock sound of his first EP “On Top”. He has spent the past two years returning to his jazz roots, completely reinventing himself on his upcoming LP, Flavour.