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SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 31, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

by Skope • July 31, 2018

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…

by Skope • July 30, 2018

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…

by Skope • July 30, 2018

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”…

by Skope • July 30, 2018

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,…

by Skope • July 29, 2018

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…

by Skope • July 28, 2018

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…

by Skope • July 28, 2018

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…

by Skope • July 27, 2018

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…

by Skope • July 27, 2018

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…

by Skope • July 27, 2018

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”…

by Skope • July 26, 2018

The Molochs premiere new single ‘Too Lost In Love’ at Brooklyn Vegan “I had come in with just this repeating chorus: ‘Too lost in love to see what’s going on,’” says singer-songwriter Lucas Fitzsimons. “It just went ’round and ’round in circles because it felt so good to sing and play. It was like a…

by Skope • July 26, 2018

Time, the Valuator Streams New Single “How Fleeting” From the very first haunting notes of the song, where vocalist Phil begs for fans to not hold him back, to the very powerful ending, listeners cannot help but feel as if they too, are part of the journey the band has embarked on, also thanks to…

by Skope • July 26, 2018

Jerry David DeCicca returns with his second solo album of 2018 Jerry David DeCicca returns with his second solo album of 2018, Burning Daylight. Out September 28th on Super Secret, Stereogum just premiered the album’s lead single calling it “a love song celebrating a commitment that endures through years of challenges, one that concludes on…

by Skope • July 25, 2018

IDLES release new single “Samaritans” | Second LP “Joy As An Act Of Resistance.” out August 31st on Partisan Records This afternoon IDLES have shared new material in a searing takedown of toxic masculinity entitled “Samaritans”. A live favourite for sometime, the Theo Watkins directed music video compiles archival clips displaying traditional masculine imagery. The…

by Skope • July 25, 2018

LA-based queer art-punk band OBJECT AS SUBJECT OBJECT AS SUBJECT is an LA-based art punk band led by classical violinist turned punk singer, Paris Hurley (composition, vox, dance, drums, // Kultur Shock). This feminist battle cry is a call to action fueled by raw wailing vocals, a barrage of floor toms, gritty bass riffs, and…

by Skope • July 25, 2018

What Youth Premieres Chief White Lightning Video | Debut LP Out Now! “WARNING: This song will turn any pair of shoes into dancing shoes. You may experience a twitch in your hip and a tap in your toes. Also has had history of making days better.” That’s Joshua Logan’s introduction to his new video for…

by Skope • July 24, 2018

LaRosa – “Pretty Lies” New Release Brother and sister duo, Isabel and Thomas are an emerging creative force from Annapolis, Maryland. They have performed in small clubs with nationally recognized jazz artists, at local showcases, and regional festivals and are now positioned to break out with their own original and sophisticated style of earthy, urban…

by Skope • July 24, 2018

FOOLiE Releases New EP ‘Becky’ Out Now Via Psycho Disco! Hailing from California’s Bay Area, producer / DJ FOOLiE began his career dabbling in trap and hip-hop production before finding his niche in the underground House music scene. Officially making his stamp on the genre thanks to a debut via Billy Kenny’s This Ain’t Bristol,…

by Skope • July 24, 2018

TELOCH VOVIN / GRAVE GNOSIS: Transmissions Streaming At Decibel Magazine TELOCH VOVIN’s side of the Transmissions split features “Treatise On The Left Emanation,” which was recorded at REI and Studio Pentagrammaton and features guest guitar khaos by Doug Randazzo and screams by the Dragon’s Coven. The band issues of the track, “‘Treatise On The Left…

by Skope • July 23, 2018

ICYMI: Tomberlin releases new track “I’m Not Scared” Of the song, Sarah Beth Tomberlin says “It is abrasive, heavy, but packaged delicately. I feel like many people view women as such — shrill and emotionally burdensome but responsible for consistently presenting themselves pleasantly. Gentle and affable – their warmth a tool to heal often with…

by Skope • July 23, 2018

THE ACES RELEASE ADDICTIVE VIDEO FOR ‘LAST ONE’ Utah quartet, The Aces, released their debut album When My Heart Felt Volcanic this past spring and have been on the road ever since. Today the band share their addictive new video for ‘Last One’, produced by The Aces and directed by the drummer Alisa Ramirez. L.A.D…

by Skope • July 22, 2018

Bassnectar announces ‘Reflective Pt. 3’ EP Bassnectar has also announced Be Interactive, a new nonprofit with the mission of funding fan’s good deeds to improve their communities and the world. Be Interactive is holding its first benefit show on September 29th at Bill Graham Civic Auditorium in San Francisco featuring Bassnectar, The Glitch Mob, Dead…

by Skope • July 22, 2018

Phil Collins Meets Tame Impala New Single Beachwood Coyotes have garnered both critical and commercial acclaim with features on high-profile media outlets such as Wonderland Magazine, LA Weekly, the 405, One’s to Watch, Culture Collide, and Huffington Post, as well as multiple music placements on MTV. Half Human – ‘A1 Club’ Single & Video Half…

by Skope • July 21, 2018

EYEHATEGOD: Guitarist Brian Patton Issues Statement Regarding Decision To Leave Band The band will be playing as a four-piece. Longtime guitarist Brian Patton, who’s been missing in action on the last few EYEHATEGOD tours, recently issued a statement regarding his decision to leave the band. “Touring and being away from my family started to get…

by Skope • July 21, 2018

NOTHING,NOWHERE. SHARES “REJECTER” VIDEO nothing,nowhere. has shared an official video for “rejecter,” which is streaming today exclusively via Pigeons & Planes who state, “‘rejecter’ perfectly exemplifies why nothing,nowhere.’s music is so exciting. Taking a number of familiar elements, he’s crafted a world of sound that’s both fresh and recognizable. It’s somewhere between the completely new-age…

by Skope • July 21, 2018

Scott Storch and Vevo premiere Still Storch documentary Today, Vevo has exclusively released, ‘Still Storch,’ an original film about legendary music producer Scott Storch. From his early beginnings as a member of The Roots band to producing worldwide hits for Beyoncé, Dr. Dre, 50 Cent, Chris Brown and many others. This no-holes barred mini-doc delves…

by Skope • July 21, 2018

Dexx! Turner – “F*ck Boi” Single release from Alabama native, Dexx! Turner’s album “To The Moon and Black.” The record, “Fu*k Boi” is full of energy and charisma with a little bit of witty wordplay for the audience. THE PAPER KITES To Release ‘On The Corner Where You Live’ (September 21); Listen To “Deep Burn…

by Skope • July 21, 2018

LT Wade Shares “We’ll Never Be Those Kids Again” Via All Things Go Alternative rock artist LT Wade shares his new single, “We’ll Never Be Those Kids Again,” off his forthcoming LP, Transient. All Things Go premiered the track, praising it, stating, “Opening slowly with gentle layers both thick and thin, the latest single by…

by Skope • July 15, 2018

benny blanco’s “Eastside” video with Halsey and Khalid benny is responsible for hits for the likes of Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Maroon 5, Rihanna, Katy Perry, Kesha, Sia, The Weeknd, Selena Gomez, Wiz Khalifa and many more, and most recently worked on Ye, Kids See Ghosts and Nasir with Kanye West and his GOOD Music…

by Skope • July 14, 2018

Frøkedal shares spirited new folk-rock single ‘David’ As the release of Oslo-based Frøkedal’s much anticipated second album ‘How We Made It’ draws closer (set for release August 31st via Propeller Recordings), today she’s sharing new single ‘David’ – a spirited, folk-tinged indie rock song, that lyrically appears to focus around the general notion of, “hope”.…

by Skope • July 13, 2018

REAL FRIENDS Release Third Studio LP ‘Composure’, Out Today Composure is Real Friends’ most ambitious work to date. The 10 tracks on this album have challenged the band as musicians and friends. From nailing down the best pop hooks with producer Mike Green (The Aces, All Time Low, The Mowgli’s, Paramore) that showcase the band’s…

by Skope • July 13, 2018

19 yr-old Taylor Janzen speaks out about mental health in “The Waiting Room” Fresh from an impactful performance at Winnipeg Folk Festival alongside Courtney Barnett and Phoebe Bridgers, which earned her praise in Toronto Sun, 19 year old Winnipeg artist, Taylor Janzen, today releases her new track, “The Waiting Room”. With deeply personal lyrics softly…

by Skope • July 13, 2018

Debut single from St. Louis musician Summer Magic Kevin Bachmann, the force behind Summer Magic, comes from a long pedigree of St. Louis bands. A former member of Lapush, on the Carson Daly-owned label 456 Entertainment, he has also been in the shoe-gaze group Troubadour Dali, and spent time in Jon Hardy & the Public.…

by Skope • July 12, 2018

The Interrupters ‘Fight The Good Fight’ Climbs Billboard Charts The Interrupters new album Fight the Good Fight debuted on the Billboard charts on first week release as #1 Heatseekers, #2 Independent Record Label Album, #5 Current Rock, and #5 Current Alternative Album. Additionally, Alt-Rock radio single is the #1 Most Added on Alternative Radio. U2:…

by Skope • July 12, 2018

Warped Tour Icon Shiragirl Shares New Live Video for “Summers Comin” Fresh off the release of her Brooklyn Goes Hollywood EP (released 6/20), this “Punk Rock Madonna” first splashed onto the scene after crashing the Vans Warped Tour. As the legend goes, a young, determined Shira showed up in her iconic pink RV, created her…

by Skope • July 12, 2018

Dillon Francis announces Spanish-language album WUT WUT “The whole thing started from the Westside EP in 2011. I had just discovered moombahton and began experimenting with Latin styles,” shared Francis. “For my second album, I wanted to create one cohesive vision, since I now have a better understanding about what that means. Latin music is…

by Skope • July 11, 2018

Jacob Banks’ “In The Name Of Love” From Major Motion Picture The Equalizer 2 Out Now Critically-acclaimed singer/songwriter Jacob Banks’ brand-new track “In the Name of Love” is featured in the upcoming Sony Pictures film The Equalizer 2, in theaters July 20th. The triumphant track, written by Jacob and produced by Oak (Miguel, Kehlani, Alicia…

by Skope • July 11, 2018

TALL HEIGHTS Announce New Album & Tour Amidst a summer of touring across both North America and Europe, TALL HEIGHTS today announce the forthcoming release of their new album Pretty Colors For Your Actions this Fall via Sony Music Masterworks. The album’s debut will set into motion a huge fall for the group, who will…

by Skope • July 10, 2018

Jacob and Fanny – “Miss You” Last week, Jacob and Fanny released their debut single “Miss You”, which instantly dominated Canada’s TV stations, and radio airwaves! After performing live on Global TV’s “The Morning Show” (over 500k viewers), and appearing on Bell Media’s CP24 news network, and Sirius XM’s “The Breakdown” it is no surprise…

by Skope • July 10, 2018

AVONLEA DEBUTS “IT SUCKS” Rising pop singer/songwriter Avonlea has unveiled the first new song – “It Sucks” – off her forthcoming self-penned project “10 2 17” (Art Club/Atlantic). Avonlea’s “10 2 17” project will feature a series of unapologetically candid tracks detailing the different stages of the young starlet’s adolescence and acts as an expression…