SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 19, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

Farewell to Fear Releases Voices Album

Farewell to Fear releases their new album, entitled Voices. The album is available through Pavement Entertainment and can be downloaded and streamed digitally (iTunes and Spotify), as well as purchased in select independent record stores.

Farewell to Fear was born out of the huge black hole that mainstream rock radio left during the absence of super rock stars like Pearl Jam, Alice in Chains, and Soundgarden. The band revisits that era with big rock riffs, big choruses, and big anthems for a new generation of mainstream rockers.

BRIDGE drops new video for “Lost My Mind”

“I was working on an album but I think I’m more comfortable with the idea of putting out songs as I make them. The sound is definitely different from the last album. It’s more confident to say the least, both in soundscape and lyrics. But this is a song from the last album, it was one of my favorites and it definitely means more to me than some of the other songs do because the lyric on the hook, ‘spinning like a ghost at the bottom of the top,’ was exactly how I was feeling and still sometimes feel. It’s the concept of being around the best, and people who are so on top of their craft and sometimes just feeling so little or alienated and not present. And the impact that made on me as a person and as a musician, but also how it effected my relationships as well.” – BRIDGE

new artist – Diana Gordon

We are working with with the super talented singer/songwriter Diana Gordon, who has a new song “Kool Aid” out today. She’s got an incredible story and you’ll be hearing a lot more about her soon. Read the interview she did with Pigeons & Planes and listen to “Kool Aid” at the link below.

Surf’s up with Kip Nelson’s psychedelic, sun-bleached EP, ‘Waves After Work’

Santa Barbara singer-songwriter Kip Nelson makes his debut on Waves After Work – a six-song EP filled with psychedelic guitars, gritty, lo-fi drums, and dreamy synths that will transport you straight to the water-front. It’s Nelson’s first solo venture, and see’s him distilling his years spent touring with regae outfit, ‘The Olés’, taking the vibe of the music and adapting it to his indie-rock stylings.

Poster Children Release New Album ‘Grand Bargain!’

Poster Children returned earlier this year with the politically charged track “Grand Bargain!”, announcing a new album to come in spring. The album, of the same name, is available today via Lotuspool Records. Last week, on the one-year anniversary of Donald Trump taking office, they shared the new music video for “Grand Bargain!”. In the video, the bandmate’s children dressed as Jared Kushner and Donald Trump play out many of the President’s heavily publicized moments, which include lots of tweeting, eating fast food, and the infamous “Trump Drinks Water” moment during a speech on national security. On the same day, they announced a summer tour which will start June 29 and hit Chicago, Brooklyn, Boston, Philadelphia and Washington DC.

Jessie Reyez drops “Body Count” OFFICIAL VIDEO

Earlier this month Jessie Reyez dropped her new song “Body Count”, an empowering anthem for self-love and expression that was hailed by Billboard, Noisey, Time, New York Times, Nylon, Paper, Vibe, MTV, HypeBeast, Okayplayer and more. Today she shares the official video, with Jessie finding herself taking on her critics, but in a setting you wouldn’t expect.

MELENDI Makes History With His New Music Video “DÉJALA QUE BAILE”

Spanish singer and songwriter Melendi premieres the spectacular music video for his single “Déjala Que Baile” feat. Alejandro Sanz and Arkano.

The video is, in every sense of the word. It truly raises the bar for all music videos produced in Spain. It’s also a milestone for Melendi as the first music video in which he doesn’t appear, and as the most conceptual and aesthetically textured video of his career.

Mija shares new song “Talk”

Mija has shared her new jazz-influenced Drum-n-Bass track “Talk”. The song is Mija’s first original since her breakout EP, How To Measure The Distance Between Lovers, and continues to display her love for genre diversity and musical exploration. Mija will also be performing at Movement Festival in Detroit on May 28th and at Output’s Rooftop on June 1st.

Shooter Jennings unveils self-titled new album

Low Country Sound and Elektra Records are proud to announce the eagerly awaited new LP from Shooter Jennings. SHOOTER arrives at all music retailers and streaming services on Friday, August 10th.

new Aesop Rock – “Klutz”

Aesop Rock has just dropped a new single entitled “Klutz.” Similar to last year’s standalone single “Hot Dogs,” the song arrives as a digital single + a new video directed by longtime collaborator Rob Shaw + a pre-order for a physical 7″ version (with artwork by legendary street artist Stephen “Espo” Powers; who’s also crafted some merch to launch in conjunction with this).

wifisfuneral and YBN Nahmir Pay Tribute to a Cash Money Great with “Juveniles”

With a dexterous flow and excellent taste in instrumentals, Palm Beach County’s wifisfuneral is a leader of the new wave of Florida rappers. Paying tribute to the classic era of Cash Money Records, wifisfuneral shares “Juveniles,” a high-energy new banger. Borrowing the famous flow from Juvenile’s timeless “Back That Azz Up,” wifisfuneral lets loose on the new track, proving his lyrical prowess over a bouncy beat by Jahlil Beats, the man behind Bobby Shmurda’s “Hot N*gga” and many other hits. Featuring an appearance from rising Alabama wunderkind YBN Nahmir, “Juveniles” is the latest single from Ethernet, wifi’s highly anticipated upcoming mixtape. “Juveniles” follows the eventful, Complex-premiered video for Ethernet single “Knots,” featuring Jay Critch and boasting a cameo appearance from Fatboy SSE.

Nashville Rapper nobigdyl. Releases New Single

Nashville hip-hop artist nobigdyl. has released “psycho heart!,” the third single from his forthcoming major label debut on Capitol CMG. Following his recent Beats Headphones collaboration on “twenty eighteen.,” “psycho heart!” was co-written and produced by Shaun Lopez (French Montana, Deftones) and Sam Farrar (of Maroon 5). Revealed on Instagram, nobigdyl. will release his full-length album, SOLAR, on June 15 followed by album release shows in Nashville, Atlanta, Jacksonville, and Memphis.

Over 24,000 Sign Care2 Petition Demanding Billboard Music Awards Revoke Nominations of Chris Brown and XXXTentacion

“It’s completely unacceptable that XXXTentacion and Chris Brown would be still honored after these violent attacks,” the Care2 petition reads. “The music industry has ignored and enabled violence against women for far too long. Men that commit violence against women need to be held accountable for their actions — and they should NEVER be honored with a Billboard Award.”

LISTEN: RUSS’ NEW TRACK “BACK TO LIFE”

“Cherry Hill” can be found on his major label debut album There’s Really A Wolf, which features two double-Platinum songs and four Gold songs, and has officially been certified Platinum by the RIAA, making Russ one of the few artists to go Platinum with a debut album.

BTS LOVE YOURSELF ‘Tear’ OUT NOW

Ahead of their highly anticipated performance at the Billboard Music Awards this Sunday, BTS releases their third studio album LOVE YOURSELF ‘Tear’ – the album is available now for purchase and streaming worldwide.

LOVE YOURSELF ‘Tear’ is the third installment in the BTS’ LOVE YOURSELF series, and serves as the turning point of the story; where previously unveiled LOVE YOURSELF ‘Wonder’ and LOVE YOURSELF ‘Her’ expressed the joys of love, LOVE YOURSELF ‘Tear’ highlights the pain of parting. The album’s first single “FAKE LOVE” embodies the theme of the entire album in a most lucid and stark way, with the song’s sound and lyrics capturing the emotions of saying goodbye.

Australia’s Conrad Sewell releases ‘Ghosts & Heartaches’

Conrad Sewell is proud to introduce to the world his newest project, Ghosts & Heartaches – his first release since 2016. For the past two years, Conrad has been playing shows all over the world alongside renowned DJs and artists alike. “I was fucking over it,” he confesses. “Life on the road had become a whirlwind in the past few years. I was partying like a madman, and I completely fucked up a relationship I thought would last forever. When I started writing, I held nothing back.” His two new releases, ‘Come Clean’ and ‘Healing Hands’ [300 Entertainment] shed ambiguity and confront his reality head on by candidly speaking on alcohol, drugs, a penchant for blacking out, and a myriad of mistakes in his beloved pop/rock vocals. These tracks are not an apology though; it’s simply his truth over minimal instrumentation and production.

Pop Singer-Songwriter Meekha Releases Debut EP

Rising Pop singer/songwriter Meekha has officially released her much-anticipated debut EP, Mercury In Retrograde.

Highlighted by Meekha’s penetrative vocals, Mercury in Retrograde is a collection of six inspired songs that find the singer sharing some of the biggest moments of her life so far.

GREG HOLDEN DEBUTS BRAND NEW TRACK, “ON THE RUN”

Today, critically acclaimed singer/songwriter and BMG’s latest signing, Greg Holden, is excited to share his new single, “On The Run,” his first release in three years. The track was produced by the iconic Butch Walker (Katy Perry, Panic! At The Disco, Weezer) and serves as a follow up to his third full-length studio album, Chase the Sun (2015). “On The Run” is an uplifting, stadium-ready anthem complete with catchy, summery hooks that perfectly mesh with Holden’s strong, heartfelt vocals.

Heather Styka Releases New Album North

With her new album North, Chicago songwriter Heather Styka combines folk and pop sensibilities while tackling relatable themes of inclusion, belonging and civic responsibility. North is out today, and is available everywhere.

The Bluegrass Situation premiered the album, which cuts deep into the issues, combining the lyrical intricacy of folk, melodic pop sensibility and the grit of classic country on songs that are both equally smart and disarming. North was recorded at Styka’s family lake house in northern Wisconsin with Danish backing band The Sentimentals, who have made a name for themselves accompanying Americana artists including Jonathan Byrd, Anna Egge, and Slaid Cleaves. In a matter of days, sequestered in a small log cabin on a lake, Styka and the Sentimentals recorded the entirety of North, tracking most of the album live as a full band.

TK Kravitz Releases New Single “Mile Away” via Rap-Up  

After the release of his bubbling new video “Ocean Ft. Jacquees,” TK Kravitz is back with his latest single “Mile Away,” which premiered via Rap-Up.

The Atlanta native and military brat told Rap-Up, “I wanted a fun vibe, but I didn’t want the message to get lost either. It’s about still being able to spot the bullshit from a mile away no matter what’s going on around you.”

Keeping with his undeniably catchy hooks, TK delivers a mid-tempo jam with reggae-infused production. “Mile Away” is bound to be the summer soundtrack to everyone’s BBQs and day-parties.

MISHLAWI RELEASES DEBUT SELF-TITLED EP “MISHLAWI”

Off the back of over eight million YouTube views, 21-year old trans-Atlantic talent Mishlawi officially releases his self-titled debut EP ‘MISHLAWI’ today, via Island Records/Universal. His latest track ‘All Night’ has amassed a huge following with over 9 million YouTube views.

With a middle-eastern background living in several different countries while growing up, American/Portuguese musician Mishlawi is mostly influenced by rap and R&B, relentlessly exploring new sounds and cultural influences, all which are explored on ‘MISHLAWI’.