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SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 11, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Skope: Colyn Cameron (Wake Owl) psychedelic new single/video – LP out 10/12 Self-produced and recorded direct to 1/2″ tape in his small Los Angeles studio apartment, the album is an outpour of his artistic experimentation, fusing psychedelic influences of the late ’60s and calling to mind the likes of David Vandervelde and Christopher Owens. Dear…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 10, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Eric Clapton and the new Doyle Bramhall II, album out 10.5 On October 5th, Provogue will release ‘Shades’, singer-songwriter and guitarist Doyle Bramhall II’s dramatic debut for the label. The album comes hot on the heels of Bramhall’s 2016 critically acclaimed fourth record, Rich Man, his first solo album in 15 years. In the intervening…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 10, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Colyn Cameron (Wake Owl) Announces Debut Solo Album Out 10/12 Having releasing two albums on Vagrant Records and one independently as the acclaimed indie-pop outfit Wake Owl, singer-songwriter Colyn Cameron returns with his debut solo album Sad & Easy set for release on October 12th. Self-produced and recorded direct to 1/2″ tape in his small…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 9, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

Marsicans release video for new single ‘Pop-Ups (Sunny at the Weekend)’ A soaring indie-pop jam and the perfect companion to long hazy summer days, the track unsurprisingly picked up rave reviews including the Sunday Times’ ‘Hottest Tracks’, BBC Radio 1 support from the likes of Huw Stephens, Phil Taggart and Abbie McCarthy who made it…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 9, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Liz Beebe of Dustbowl Revival Releases Solo Children’s Album – Now Out Liz Beebe is best known as the female powerhouse of the critically acclaimed band Dustbowl Revival. With an international touring schedule that spans over continents, and months on the road, Beebe found herself becoming an aunt in the midst of the madness. A…

SKOPE NEWS AUGUST 9, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Sole Heartbreakers’ survivor Walter Lure presents new track ‘Damn Your Soul’ Walter Lure & The Waldos present ‘Damn Your Soul’ aheads of releasing their new album ‘Wacka Lacka Boom Bop A Loom Bam Boo’. This is the first new album in 2 1/2 decades from legendary guitarist-vocalist Walter Lure, an original member of The Heartbreakers,…

SKOPE NEWS AUGUST 9, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Neighbor Lady announce fall tour following country-kissed indie-rock debut, ‘Maybe Later’ Following the release of their debut album Maybe Later earlier this year, Atlanta-based quartet Neighbor Lady will be taking their country-kissed indie-rock on a headlining tour that includes shows in Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, Portland, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, and more. Additionally, Neighbor Lady…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 9, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

BAILE FUNK RISING SENSATION GABILY TEAMS UP WITH BRAZILIAN FUNK KING NEGO DO BOREL ON “PEGA PEGA” Sexy, upbeat and irresistible, “Pega-Pega” is the product of a standard-setting collaboration between King of Brazilian Funk, Nego Do Borel and Gabily, one of Brazil’s fastest-rising pop stars. The stunning artist, Gabily, has captivated audiences with tracks like…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 8, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Sammy Brue To Release The “Down With Desperation” EP This Friday – Summer Tour Begins Tonight Sammy Brue is set to release the Down With Desperation EP this Friday, August 10th. The 5-song collection was produced by Steve Fisk (Nirvana, Soundgarden, Car Seat Headrest) and was recorded live at Soundhouse Recording in Seattle, WA. It…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 8, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Calvin Valentine Drops Stoney New Single + Announces Solo Album Los-Angeles based producer, multi-instrumentalist, singer, and emcee Calvin Valentine has already become a music veteran despite his youth, producing for legends like De La Soul, Nas, and more recently – Disney Star / Interscope signee Ryan Beatty. This summer, he lends his lush production, singing,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 7, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

ICYMI: Foxing release new single ‘Gameshark’ ahead of album out August 10th via Triple Crown With their forthcoming third album ‘Nearer My God’, St. Louis’ Foxing have soundtracked the apocalypse. And on newly-released track ‘Gameshark,’ they’ve damn near musically-personified the panic we’re all gonna feel just before it goes down. ‘Gameshark’ is a frantic frenzy…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 7, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Courteney Cox Directs Music Video for Joel Taylor’s “Give Myself Away” the Sydney-born, LA based multi-instrumentalist described as “a masterfully talented singer and songwriter” by PopDust -has released the new video, “Give Myself Away,” after it premiered with Hollywood Life. The video was directed by actress Courteney Cox, who says, “I am a good friend…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 7, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Reach The World & Advertise @skopemag News Ghost X Gardens premiere “Heartbreak Hotel Chelsea” via The Big Takeover Last week NY-based art rocker Ghost X Gardens premiered the title-track to his new album Heartbreak Hotel Chelsea via The Big Takeover who observed “One part Grizzly Bear, one part Smashing Pumpkins, with a lashing of Lou…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 6, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Baeilou Announces Single “Mourning Mantra” Like a bright sun seen through an overcast haze, the new single from baroque singer-songwriter Baeilou is a warning of eventual planetary demise. “Mourning Mantra” uses a staccato cello and a caramel sweet melody to talk about the shifting landscape of earth. From the floating fish in the sea, to…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 6, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Hey Harriett – ‘Too Fast Too Soon’ Single Forming in 2017, Hey Harriett is an indie/surf/rock band that has made leaps and bounds in the Adelaide music scene. To the outsider it may seem that Hey Harriett appeared out of nowhere but those closer to the project know that this has been a long time…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 6, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

ZAYN RELEASES “TOO MUCH” FEATURING TIMBALAND ZAYN has released “Too Much” today, his latest track from his forthcoming second album via RCA Records. “Too Much” was recorded in Hollywood and co-written by ZAYN and Timbaland, along with Angel Lopez and Federico Vindver of Timbaland Productions. Timbaland also produced the track. You can listen to “Too…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 4, 2018 @ 5 PM EST

A R I Z O N A UNVEILS GRIPPING NEW SINGLE “WHAT SHE WANTS” “The most amazing part about sending our music into the world over the past few years has been watching how deeply people associate with it, and how much they make it their own,” says lead vocalist Zachary Charles, “We’ve since found…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 4, 2018 @ 7 AM EST

Danielle Bradbery Unveils New Single “Goodbye Summer” with Thomas Rhett Country music songstress Danielle Bradbery has unveiled her new single “Goodbye Summer” with multi-Platinum artist and friend Thomas Rhett. The foot-tapping ode to short-lived romance is available at all digital retailers now and will impact country radio on Monday, August 27. The bittersweet mid-tempo song…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 3, 2018 @ 5 PM EST

BECK: “COLORS (PICARD BROTHERS REMIX)” NOW AVAILABLE Adding to the already vibrant and kaleidoscopic sparkle of the original, the “Colors (Picard Brothers Remix)” brings an otherworldliness that only this pairing could conceive. “Colors” is both the namesake and mission statement of Beck’s 13th album (and sixth to crack the U.S. Top 10), released October 13,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 3, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

La La Anthony Plays “KeKe” In Drake’s Latest Video “In My Feelings” La La Anthony shared her red-hot look from the set in New Orleans Thursday night appearing in Drakes new video “In My Feelings” playing the infamous role of “KeKe.” The Karen Evans directed video shows LaLa as Drakes romantic obsession doing what he…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 3, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Darling James releases sparkling sophomore EP MOOD EYES Today, Melbourne based songwriter and producer Darling James releases MOOD EYES; a clutch of six pastel pop sonic super novas which premiered on Purple Sneakers this week and kicks off his six date East Coast tour in support of the release. CHAKRA EFENDI shares nostalgic video for…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 3, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

BAZZI UNVEILS “BEAUTIFUL (FEAT. CAMILA CABELLO)” One of the biggest breakout artists of the past year, Bazzi, has teamed up with multi-platinum global chart topping singer/songwriter Camila Cabello, just off of her two back to back #1 singles “Havana” and “Never Be the Same” for a new version of his hit single “Beautiful.” This brings…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 2, 2018 @ 7 PM EST

FATHER SHARES VIDEO FOR “WE HAD A DEAL” Released last month, “We Had A Deal” was met with great critical praise. Pitchfork exclaims, “… [with] rattling sub-bass, plenty of open space, and sticky choruses…Father’s charisma [is evident]…he finds nuance and humor where other rappers see black and white.” FADER proclaims, “[Father is] an influential figure…

Tough On Fridays – “The Waywards”

This all-girl band is full of mighty power as they’re kickin’ down the door with their latest release titled “The Waywards”. The group is still in its infant stage just being formed in 2017 down in Georgetown, Texas. Tough On Fridays is equipped with Katie on vocals, bass & guitars and Caleigh on vocals &…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 2, 2018 @ NOON EST

slenderbodies announce US headline tour dates California-based duo slenderbodies announce a string of headline U.S. tour dates following shows in September with Milky Chance. The Take You Home World Tour will hit Los Angeles, Atlanta, D.C., Philadelphia, Boston, New York City and Chicago, along with stops in the UK/Europe and Canada. Tickets are on sale…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 1, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

MIRANDA GLORY RELEASES A NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR HER LATEST SINGLE “HYPOCHONDRIAC” Los Angeles-based artist Miranda Glory has released a brand new music video for her latest single “Hypochondriac.” Born from Glory’s obsession with WebMD, this track explores the interesting parallels between the fear of diseases and the anxieties we experience in relationships. During a…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 1, 2018 @ NOON EST

Tink Releases New Video For “M.I.A.” Today The EP features production by Eiby On The Track, 15HunnitBoy, Deejay Wes, Mike & Keys, Rance Of 1500, MJ Nichols and Joose. Additional new music from Tink to come this year. SPOOK THE HORSES: New Noise Debuts “Following Trails” Video New Zealand-based atmospheric metal ensemble SPOOK THE HORSES…

SKOPE NEWS FOR AUGUST 1, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Boise rapper Zero Releases Music Video for Provocative “Top of the World” Boise rapper Zero has just released his provocative new music video. The video, which was directed by Mario Nolasco, is for his song titled “Top of the World” and is the first video release after the rapper signed to Imminence Records back in…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 31, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

WEATHERS PREMIERE THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “PROBLEMS” TODAY Cameron Boyer says about the music video; “The ‘Problems’ video is our nod to the great heist films we grew up watching. Everything from our album art, to some of our lyrics, to of course our videos, is inspired by film in some way. Tarantino is one…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 31, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Perth’s Alex Arpino to launch self-titled album September 1 Alex Arpino has had a rich history in Perth music, with a decade fronting indie pop purveyors The Autumn Isles behind him, he has now set out on a solo escapade by releasing his debut self-tilted record – also to receive a hometown launch this September…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 31, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

LT Wade Shares ‘Transient’ LP Via PunkNews | Album Out Now On DSPs Transient is the name of the record LT Wade’s life has been very transient over the last 2 years. He started recording the album in London, UK before moving to San Francisco where he continued work on the album, then finally finishing…

SKOPE NEWS JULY 30, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Dead Ceremony release pulse-pop title-single ‘Heartache’ along with the EP Dead Ceremony is a four-piece from Tunbridge Wells Kent, made up of Christopher Stewart, David Trevillion, Neil Allen and Harry Pearce. Originally the solo-project of lead-singer and songwriter, Christopher, Dead Ceremony became an outfit and have cut their teeth releasing a steady run of acclaimed…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 30, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Persona Premieres New Single And Music Video, “Whole Again”: WATCH The adage that states “what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger” hits home for Long Island Indie/Pop rock quartet Persona and their brand new single “Whole Again,” out TODAY with a corresponding music video. Running off the recent release of their last single, “Indie Cowboy”…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 30, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD UNVEIL NEW SINGLE, “ANOTHER LEVEL” Just last month, Hollywood Undead released their hotly-anticipated new track, “Gotta Let Go,” which has already racked up over three million global streams, with the accompanying music video clocking over one million views. Today, the band is proud to release their follow up single, “Another Level,” a fiery,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 29, 2018 @ 7 AM EST

Grim Streaker Shares New Single “Mojito” & Summer Tour Dates Brooklyn’s Grim Streaker burst onto the scene in 2016 and hasn’t slowed down since. Last year brought the band’s explosive first single “Guts,” a highly-praised debut EP, Minority Girl, and bills with bands like METZ, A Place To Bury Strangers, Thunderpussy, and Jacuzzi Boys. Their…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 28, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Australian duo Mezko present their latest EP Syzgy The release celebrates the duality at MEZKO’s core, where the union of opposites between band member Kat Harley & Laura Bailey gives life to endless possibilities. This is theme that the pair fiercely embraces, both as people and as musicians. Introducing Mezko’s New EP SYZYGY + Interview…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 28, 2018 @ 7:30 AM EST

MASON RAMSEY INTRODUCES HIT SINGLE “FAMOUS” FOR THE FIRST TIME ON NATIONAL TV Big Loud Records and Atlantic Records’ rising star MASON RAMSEY introduced his lead single, “Famous,” off his recently released FAMOUS EP at ABC’s Good Morning America, performing the song for the first time on national television yesterday (7/26). Watch Mason Ramsey premiere…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 27, 2018 @ 5 PM EST

POPPY DROPS LATEST SINGLE “IN A MINUTE” After receiving critical acclaim for her debut album along with 70 million combined streams on “Poppy.Computer” and sold out Poppy.Computer Tour, 2018 began with Poppy premiering her YouTube Red Series “I’m Poppy” at the Sundance Film Festival. She quickly followed that with the second leg of her sold…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 27, 2018 @ NOON EST

Anthemic & empowering indie-pop ‘Think About Me’ from Northern Irish artist D.A.N Following up on preceding single ‘0300 (Human)’, a tale of insomnia and emotional turmoil, this next release from the Northern Irish talent D.A.N is like tearing back the curtains to welcome the morning light and opening yourself up to whatever the day may…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 27, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Anticipated single from Los Angeles artist Party Nails Party Nails is the moniker of Los Angeles based musician Elana Belle Carroll. She is a prolific songwriter, producer, singer and guitarist hailing from Chatham, New York. Somewhere between pop, alternative and electronic, with a slight nod to punk, her work has been called “an absolute dream”…