SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 19, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Danya Vodovoz shares his newest soulful single “F to K”

Danya Vodovoz’s latest single, “F to K”, features the suave vocal melodies from Miami-born, German-based singer Dennis LeGree. “F to K” is a slight detour from Danya’s usual electronic sonic landscape: this warmer, modern-bluesy offering showcases his own diverse taste.

NICK GRANT’S NEW MIXTAPE DREAMIN’ OUT LOUD ARRIVES TODAY

Just last week, he preceded the project’s arrival with the critically exalted single “Black Woman” [feat. Stacy Barthe]. Right out of the gate, the uplifting and empowering anthem garnered tastemaker praise for its honest, hypnotic, and heartfelt tribute to African American women everywhere. The music video brings it to life vividly as a bevy of inspirational women flank Grant. Vibe, HotNewHipHop, HipHopDX, and more immediately touted and embraced “Black Woman.” Meanwhile, Respect wrote, “Expect this LP to create a nice buzz heading into the summer season.”

Brazil’s Sculpture release “To Another Place” via Hammer of Damnation

Hailing from Brazil, post-black metallers Sculpture have released their debut full-length “To Another Place” earlier this month. This instrumental project is headed by two experienced musicians from Sao Paulo’s extreme metal scene who have decided to develop an instrumental sound featuring good melodies and without giving up on the weight and aggressiveness. The result from these experiences is “To Another Place”, which immediately aroused interest from Hammer Of Damnation for its originality and the will to develop an unprecedented ambience on the national scene.

Sculpture is the Brazilian answer to Alcest, Woods of Desolation, Harakiri for the Sky or Drudkh, while keeping a peculiar style that varies between Ambient / Post / Black Metal with progressive elements and heavy metal, totaling about 40 minutes of Intrumental Ambient (post) Black Metal.

Riton & Kah-Lo join forces once more with new single ‘Ginger’

After their high-energy set at this year’s Lost & Found Festival, Grammy nominated duo Riton & Kah-Lo return with a bang, showcasing their vibrant new single ‘Ginger’. As the pair continue their fruitful musical partnership, ‘Ginger’ follows the success of their club anthems ‘Fasta’, ‘Fake ID’ and the Grammy-nominated ‘Rinse & Repeat’.

‘Ginger’ sees the in-demand pair blend their talents to form a thumping house hit, with Kah-Lo’s unique delivery bringing fresh character to the London-based DJ Riton’s hammering bassline.

Out now > Intergalactic Lovers new single ‘My I’ > watch video here

‘My I’ is the latest single taken from ‘Exhale’, Intergalactic Lovers’ new album. The band shot the video for ‘My I’ on tour in Japan with longtime collaborator, director Jeff Bronder. It didn’t take them more than a few weird costumes and the colourful scenery of a karaoke bar to capture their attention and to create a fascinating music video. “This is what happens when you drop a bunch of pals from Aalst in Japan together”, says Jeff about this absurd alliance.

New Release from The Black Eyed Peas “RING THE ALARM pt.1, pt.2, pt.3 ” on Interscope Records

Black Eyed Peas have just shared a new music video for a new song titled “RING THE ALARM pt.1, pt.2, pt.3.” The song is available here via Interscope Records. The track comes on the heels of their previous politically charged single and video for “Street Livin'” which exploded back in January when it was released. “RING THE ALARM pt.1, pt.2, pt.3” is a continuation of the call-to-action for reform on issues such as police brutality, prison reform, gun reform and immigration.

CLARA MAE TEAMS UP WITH JAKE MILLER FOR CONTAGIOUSE POP DUET “BETTER ME BETTER YOU”

Sweden-based singer/songwriter Clara Mae set a promising tone this year with emotional debut single, “I’m Not Her”, and addictive sophomore single “I Forgot” – amassing over 19M combined streams. Today she continues to make a name for herself with pop duet “Better Me Better You”, teaming up with acclaimed recording artist Jake Miller for the seductive track and official video, out today via Big Beat Records – WATCH HERE.

The video stars both Clara Mae and Jake Miller, picking up where Clara’s last two singles left off. “Better Me Better You” is about being conflicted in a relationship – idealizing the past and wondering if there could be someone better out there for you.

Anima Tempo Debuts “Primal Symmetry” Music Video

Allow us to further introduce Anima Tempo; they are a progressive metal act hailing from Mexico City. Their energetic and frantic, yet melodic style will hit home for fans of acts such as Between The Buried And Me, Veil of Maya, and Periphery, and is bound to resonate within fans from all over the globe: the group is busy touring Mexico and, more recently, Costa Rica, amongst the many other dates and festivals scheduled for the rest of the year, including even a future trip to Japan.

QUALITY CONTROL RAPPER LIL BABY RELEASES HARDER THAN EVER TODAY

Atlanta based rapper Lil Baby has just released his project Harder Than Ever, out now on Quality Control Music / Wolf Pack Global Music / Motown Records / Capitol Records. Joining the rising star on features include Drake, Offset, Moneybagg Yo, Young Thug, Lil Uzi Vert, Gunna, and Hoodrich Pablo Juan.

Acclaimed singer/songwriter Nadia Nair delivers new single ‘K’

Labelled as one of music’s fastest rising talents, exciting new Gothenburg songstress Nadia Nair has unveiled her new single, the beautifully soothing ‘K’. Having emerged from behind the scenes, working with the likes of Skip Marley and Kindess, Nadia bursts from the realms of her native Sweden, now delivering beautiful original material that promises to cross over into the UK and beyond. The first track to be revealed from a forthcoming project, ‘K’ will be self-released on 18th May.

Chuck Roberts delivers spiritual rework of classic house anthem ‘In The Beginning (There Was Jack)’

Chuck Roberts, best known as the man behind the iconic vocal “In the beginning, there was Jack…and Jack was the groove of all grooves…” in Rhythm Control’s ‘My House’, has been catapulted into the limelight once more, with Chicago house pioneer Terry Hunter preaching an inspirational 2018 cut of the legendary sample, on brand new release ‘In The Beginning (There Was Jack).’

CLUTCH TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM “BOOK OF BAD DECISIONS” SEPTEMBER 7TH 2018

Maryland rockers CLUTCH have announced Book of Bad Decisions as the title of their new studio album.

Book of Bad Decisions, CLUTCH’s 12th studio album is scheduled for a worldwide release on September 7th, 2018 via their own Weathermaker Music label.

The album was recorded at Sputnik Sound in Nashville, TN by producer Vance Powell (Jack White, Chris Stapleton, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather) and consists of 15 new tracks.

Mons Vi Premieres “Nite Drive” via Ones To Watch (LIVE NATION)

Based in Brooklyn by way of Miami, Mons Vi combines an electronic-influenced, lo-fi aesthetic with incisive lyrics – thriving in emotionally-charged territory rarely ventured to in the world of indie pop. In late 2015, Matthew Hershoff recorded “Stay,” in his Brooklyn bedroom after hearing it in a dream. He then asked Adrianne Gonzalez, his friend and fellow Miami-transplant, to sing on the track with him, and Mons Vi was born. With Michael Cohen on drums and Alex Faron on bass, Mons Vi makes music for the digital age.

THE JOY FORMIDABLE make triumphant return with new song

As The Joy Formidable prepare for their sold-out show at Meltdown Festival next month, the Welsh trio are ready to share a brand new track from their forthcoming album, and announce a UK headline date at The Lexington, London.

Saint Marilyn Share ‘Tangle’ EP Via MAGNET

Today, synth-pop duo Saint Marilyn share their new EP, Tangle. Earlier this week, MAGNET exclusively streamed the record, praising the band’s new synth driven sound, stating, “The two started playing together toward the end of 2013 as a drums-and-guitar outfit but soon excommunicated the six-strings and began worshipping at the altar of vintage synths.

Introducing: GRANT & “Catcher In The Rye”

Every so often a voice comes along that leaves you utterly entranced and completely hypnotized. Today, that captivating voice belongs to rising Stockholm-based singer/songwriter GRANT, whose new single “Catcher In The Rye” is out worldwide today.

Less than a month out from her debut London live show, supporting Tove Styrke at The Borderline on June 13,”Catcher In The Rye” comes along and hooks you instantaneously with its buoyant bassline and infectious melody. The song is taken from her forthcoming debut album “In Bloom,” which is set for worldwide release on June 1.

Oldermost announce new album (out 7/13)

The album also highlights the paradoxical blend of neuroticism and mysticism of lead-singer Bradford Bucknum, whose vocal delivery oscillates between semi-theatrical energetic bursts to gentle, sugary crooning. At times, despairing wit and questionable advice buoyantly tumble over a sea of lush strings; at other times, the songs dig their heels in the genre and the classic-rock enthusiasm of Mike Sobel’s guitar, the steady but experimental rhythms of Stephen Robbins’ focused and passionate drumming and Dan Wolgemuth’s unique and melodic bass playing. The music is both familiar, yet fresh – it hints at nostalgia without stumbling into kitsch. At some moments the music sounds urbane, almost high-brow and literary, and at others times, its wild and unrefined; a late night argument over cheap domestics.

Leon Bridges – “Bad Bad News (Ricky’s Vibe Tape feat Terrace Martin)” Out Now

Says Terrace, “I feel like Leon is such an important piece to the puzzle art. He represents the past present and the future and it was an honor to be a part of his journey on this record”.