SKOPE NEWS FOR APRIL 28, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

GLADIUS JAMES RELEASES NEW SINGLE “RICH” FT. WIZ KHALIFA

Breakout Island Records artist Gladius James, the singer, writer, producer, and all-around stealth provocateur who caused a quiet uproar with his smoldering debut single “Too Bad,” and its soul-drenched follow-up “We All Got Issues,” returns with a brand new track, “Rich” featuring Wiz Khalifa. “Too Bad,” “We All Got Issues,” and the latest release “Rich” will be included on REVELATION, Gladius’ eagerly awaited forthcoming debut EP. Stay tuned to Gladius’ socials for release details.

Brent Cobb releases new single ‘Come Home Soon’

Brent Cobb has today released his new single, ‘Come Home Soon’. The track premiered with The Fader, who call it “A sweet song for a road warrior like Cobb…such a sensitivity to time and people in his songs… can’t wait for this album, it’s gonna be the summer soundtrack.”

NICKY BLITZ UNVEILS NEW SONG “BACKFIRE”

Today, in anticipation of his debut project, Atlantic Records multi-instrumentalist/songwriter/producer Nicky Blitz has unveiled a brand new song – “Backfire,” which Blitz co-wrote with Brian Robertson and GRAMMY award winning Sam Martin, is available now at all DSPs and streaming services.

LA’s DAN SADIN RELEASES “THE WAY THAT IT HURTS” SINGLE + ANNOUNCES DEBUT EP

Los Angeles musician, songwriter and producer Dan Sadin, pronounced “say-den,” born Danny Sadin Schnair, has released “The Way That It Hurts,” the first single from his debut EP. Dan is a seasoned musician, currently best known for his work with electro pop band Frenship, with whom he records and tours with as their guitarist. As a seasoned player and a songwriter he has played on RIAA Platinum certified tracks and albums for artists such as Sabrina Claudio, Jessie Ware, Frenship, MØ and more.

SAN DIEGO THRASH/PROG/POWER FAVORITES SYMBOLIC RELEASE NEW VIDEO “DEVIL BE ME”

an Diego’s SYMBOLIC have released the video for “Devil Be Me”, the first single from their upcoming release 5IVE, in stores 5/11 from EMP LABEL GROUP, available now for pre-order from empmerch.com.

DRAMA ANNOUNCE NEW EP + SHARE “MAJID”; NYC SHOW SOLD OUT

The Chicago duo of Via Rosa and Na’el Shehade aka DRAMA have released a new track today, “Majid” and announced their new EP, Lies After Love, coming on May 18th. They recently spoke with The FADER about their new music – links + tour dates below (show this Sunday in NYC is SOLD OUT); “Majid” video coming soon.

Nashville’s nobigdyl. Releases “twenty eighteen.”

Nashville hip-hop artist nobigdyl. has released his latest single, “twenty eighteen.” Produced by 1995 (fka Anthony Cruz), “twenty eighteen.” marks the second single released as part of nobigdyl.’s new deal with Capitol CMG in Nashville.

Produced in partnership with Beats Headphones, the music video for “twenty eighteen.” is available today exclusively on Apple Music. The video features nobigdyl. donning a pair of Beats, which, the song reveals, can be key in tuning out unwanted noise, especially from voices with ulterior motives.

CHARLIE PUTH PREMIERES “DONE FOR ME” (SYN COLE REMIX)

Multi-GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth has premiered the Syn Cole Remix for “Done For Me” the third single featuring Kehlani off his highly anticipated sophomore album Voicenotes (available May 11th via Atlantic Records). The remix follows this week’s premiere of an 80s-nostalgic video companion, already boasting over 5.7 million views on YouTube.

If Walls Could Talk Announce Deluxe EP, Release Music Video For “Static”

Alternative pop-rock quintet If Walls Could Talk aim to create an experience for their fans through their theatrical sound and engaging live performances. In 2016 the band released their debut EP, What Would They Say?, which features tracks that are structured like a classical aria while others blend elements of rock, rap, and pop. Earlier this week, If Walls Could Talk announced a re-release of the EP, titled What Would They Say? Deluxe Edition, which is set for release on June 8th, 2018 and includes new tracks as well as three revisioned acoustic tracks. With the announcement, the band partnered with Pure Grain Audio to premiere the music video for their newest single, “Static.”

Reuben Bidez Announces ‘Something To Say’ EP out June 22

Today, Reuben Bidez releases “What You Really Wanted,” the first single from the forthcoming EP that features vocals from one of Nashville’s strongest new voices Molly Parden. American Songwriter said, “Anchored by gentle acoustic guitar and embellished with slide guitar flourishes, the track takes stock of the ways in which we try to shape ourselves to fit the expectations of others.”

Reuben Bidez Announces Something To Say EP, Shares “What You Really Wanted” ft. Molly Parden

Clairo Announces Details On Forthcoming Debut EP. Releases New Single & Video, “4EVER”

Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter and producer Clairo has revealed her latest single and official video for “4EVER,” taken from her highly anticipated debut EP. The video was filmed and directed by Clairo and shot on her school campus at Syracuse University this spring. Watch the video HERE.

“diary 001” is the confirmed title of her forthcoming EP, which is set for release via the FADER Label on May 25. Alongside her the wildly popular “Flaming Hot Cheetos,” the new EP will feature a collection of previously unheard songs. “4EVER” is available worldwide on all digital platforms from today.

Nickodemus Releases New Single “Inmortales” Ft. Fémina

Veteran New York DJ / producer, Nickodemus, has spent the last two decades playing music across the world and gathering sounds from each place he touches down. Those sounds have now been compiled into Nickodemus’ highly-anticipated forthcoming artist album A Long Engagement. To date, we’ve already gotten two tastes of the project with Arabic influenced “Do You Do You?” Feat. Carol C & The Spy From Cairo, and Afro-Carribbean stunner featuring legendary Reggae vocalist Jahdan Blakkamoore on “Livin Your Dreams,” ahead of the album’s May 4th release via Wonderwheel Recordings.

New Music: Tamara Bubble “Laundry”

“Laundry” touches on relationships and roles in an in-your-face, yet playful manner. Her feisty lyrics challenge traditional gender roles in ways that might offend anyone who has said, “go make me a sandwich” to a woman at some point in their lives… I don’t know about you, but I think we need more Tamara Bubble in our lives.” ~ Jura @sightsandsounds