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SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 22, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

by Skope • June 22, 2018

Demon Days Announce Debut EP / Share Charming Video For ‘No Winners’ Following their massive cross-country ‘No Winners’ tour that proved their ability to turn “any group of 20-somethings into an appreciative audience of jazz cats” (theMusic.com.au) and wrapped with an appearance at Groovin the Moo Bunbury, beloved Perth neo-soul kids Demon Days are delighted…

by Skope • June 21, 2018

NEW VIDEO! Kobra & The Lotus “Velvet Roses” “High impact, pure rock adrenaline!! This vid is a fabulous trip. Free falling through the sky, whipping tight turns on a planet where everything that makes sense to you doesn’t apply and the impossible doesn’t exist. Join this tenacious driver and her motley crew as they take…

by Skope • June 21, 2018

MIYA FOLICK DEBUTS “STOCK IMAGE” “Stock Image is the conversation you have with yourself when you’re feeling lost and your color has faded,” says Folick. “When you’re too focused on inhabiting a certain image and then suddenly you realize your insides are empty, that you’re just a frame. I wrote it from a place of…

by Skope • June 20, 2018

THE FAIM PREMIERE NEW VIDEO FOR “SUMMER IS A CURSE” WITH BILLBOARD The highly-anticipated new video follows frontman Josh Raven and his love interest on the run from the law, eventually escaping before it all goes up in flames. It also showcases the band delivering a stellar live performance with the Welsh countryside as a…

by Skope • June 20, 2018

TxTheWay “Jump” New Music Video! TxTHEWAY (fka T-Baby) is an American-born rapper and singer-songwriter of Jamaican descent raised in the city of Miramar,Broward County,Florida. His influences span broadly from Jamaican artists such as Bob Marley, Jimmy Cliff, and Beres Hammond to American acts like Trick Daddy, Uncle Luke, and JT Money. Hear “Hangin’ On” off…

by Skope • June 20, 2018

GOODY GRACE DROPS NEW MUSIC “19/6” Canadian singer/songwriter/producer Goody Grace kicked off his 21st birthday with a brand new compilation duly titled, “19/6.” The compilation features two new songs: “Judas” + a heartfelt cover of Lil Peeps’ “Worlds Away.” “June 19th is my 21st birthday, so I felt I had to release new music to…

by Skope • June 19, 2018

The Mylars Premiere Video for “Breathe Again” on PureGrainAudio.com Today! When asked about the video, Danny Roselle explains; “Breathe Again is a song about going up against the odds time and time again and the sacrifices that are constantly being made to follow your dream. It’s a song about the reality of going after that…

by Skope • June 19, 2018

Antoine Delvig Releases High-Energy Edit of Mosimann’s “Low Pro” on Protocol Recordings Protocol Recordings brings us one of the hottest tracks of the summer by way of the Antoine Delvig edit of Mosimann’s “Low Pro.” Delivering a driving bassline and hair-raising breakdown, this absolute bomb brings us back to the original days of progressive and…

by Skope • June 18, 2018

2018 INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION (ISC) JUDGES ANNOUNCED The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its panel of judges for the 2018 competition. Established in 2002, ISC is the world’s largest songwriting competition and is open to both professional and amateur songwriters, signed and unsigned. A total of 71 winners in 23 categories share…

by Skope • June 18, 2018

New Zealand R&B talent NOAH SLEE follows up debut album “Otherland” Focusing on many life-changing moments, the album put Slee on the world stage while remaining painfully authentic, as Noah comes out as gay, explores the Berlin nightlife, ponders on religion, pays homage to his Tongan roots, and grapples with his artistry across the incredible…

by Skope • June 18, 2018

grandson RELEASES DEBUT EP “a modern tragedy vol. 1” grandson detailed the EP stating, “a modern tragedy vol. 1 is my first cohesive body of work. It’s a sort of state of the union as told from a fed up, disenfranchised, pissed off young poet.” He added, “This is the only way I know how…

by Skope • June 16, 2018

French Electronic Duo Scratch Massive Drop Two New Remixes Maud Geffray and Sebastien Chenut have been keeping the decks hot since 1999 when the magic of Scratch Massive first began. Hailing from Paris, the pair eventually moved their talents overseas to Los Angeles, where they eventually launched the electronic dance music label bORDEL Records in…

by Skope • June 16, 2018

Post-punk/grunge outfit Castle Black release socially powerful single “Sierra” Television, internet and social media make it easier than ever to bring world issues to light – but an overwhelming quantity of information also makes it easy for them to be forgotten, as one day rolls into the next. Brooklyn post-punk/grunge band Castle Black use their…

by Skope • June 15, 2018

nobigdyl. Releases New Album Nashville hip-hop artist nobigdyl. has released SOLAR, his second full-length album and first on Capitol CMG. Out today, SOLAR features 12 tracks that explore his journey from darkness into the light. Lead singles “enemies?,” twenty eighteen.,” and “psycho heart!” have all garnered praise from outlets such as NYLON Magazine, Ebro Darden…

by Skope • June 15, 2018

Jonas blue delivers official music video for new single ‘Rise’ Platinum-selling hitmaker and 4-time BRIT Award nominee Jonas Blue, unveils the official music video for his latest hit, ‘Rise’ featuring rising duo, Jack & Jack. Since the release of ‘Rise’, the production has already surged to number #1 in the UK dance Shazam chart, has…

by Skope • June 15, 2018

Protoje Shares New Video “Bout Noon” With over 13 million streams last year, over 156 million YouTube views and currently 1.5 million + monthly Spotify followers, Protoje is at the forefront of an exciting resurgence of conscious Jamaican music and taking his sound worldwide. “Bout Noon” is the latest video from his anticipated album A…

by Skope • June 14, 2018

Billboard and Clash favourite, Steele releases her debut album ‘Paroxysm’ Having previously been at the brink of something huge, after featuring in Rolling Stone (3 times) and appearing at Elle’s 2017 fashion show, Steele was tragically struck down with meningitis. This left her with epilepsy and in need of a complete lifestyle change but ultimately…

by Skope • June 14, 2018

BIG CITY Release ‘Running For Your Life’ Music Video Norwegian melodic heavy rock/metal band, BIG CITY, have released a music video for ‘Running For Your Life’, the track is taken of their second album ‘Big City Life’, due out as a double CD digipack including their 2013 debut album ‘Wintersleep’ on June 22nd, 2018 via…

by Skope • June 14, 2018

One Direction Drummer on New Pop/Rock Band Dubbed as iHeart Radio’s “Emerging Artists of the Week,” and recently featured on prominent industry outlets including Billboard, Tidal, and J-14, pop/rock sensation EVARIDE are gearing up for their highly anticipated West Coast tour promoting their new soon to be hit single “WHAT’S IT ALL FOR?” due out…

by Skope • June 13, 2018

Kingdom drops new mixtape Following the warm reception of Kingdom’s debut album “Tears in the Club” which featured collaborations with SZA & Syd, LA-based producer Kingdom returns with the second installment of his VIP EDITION mixtape series aptly titled VIP EDITION VOL. 2. ‘Perfume’ – Natalie Shay Natalie Shay is a 19 year old multi…

by Skope • June 13, 2018

Johnny Conqueroo – Haint Blue EP Formed when its members – Grant Curless, Wils Quinn, and Shawn Reynolds – were in their freshman year, Johnny Conqueroo’s early EP’s saw them writing long, grungy blues jams, spiraling in and out of swampy dirges as the band played what they felt, acting on instinct in a fervent…

by Skope • June 13, 2018

ACE HOOD DROPS MUSIC VIDEO FOR TITLE SINGLE ‘UNDEFEATED” Following the success of his newly released Billboard top-charting project “Trust The Process 2: Undefeated,” today Ace Hood releases his new music video for the title track “Undefeated.” The Brian Willete directed IN STUDIO music video give viewers a UP CLOSE glimpse into Ace’s world as…

by Skope • June 12, 2018

LEWIS CAPALDI PREMIERES LIVE VIDEO FOR — “TOUGH” — TODAY “I’ve wanted to release this song from the moment I finished writing it,” Capaldi says of “Tough,” which he co-wrote, and was co-produced by Jonathan Quamby (Benjamin Clementine, Jacob Banks), and Spike Stent (Ed Sheeran, Florence & The Machine, Frank Ocean). “For me it’s a…

by Skope • June 12, 2018

French Thrash/Death outfit Evilness shared new track “New Perspectives” A days before the officiel worldwide reissue of their debut full-length effort, French thrash/death-metal power-trio Evilness just shared new audio excerpt from the album with “New Perspectives” available right now on YouTube and Bandcamp. DJ/Producer Pat Lok Releases New Single WYG(4 ME) ft. JONES Vancouver’s very…

by Skope • June 11, 2018

MAGIC! RELEASES NEW SINGLE & MUSIC VIDEO FOR “KISS ME” MAGIC! is composed of Grammy Award-winning songwriter/producer Nasri (lead vocals), Mark Pelli (guitar), Alex Tanas (drums) and Ben Spivak (bass). The band made their mark with hit single “Rude”, released in 2014 before exploding into viral popularity. Holding the #1 spot on Billboard’s Hot 100…

by Skope • June 11, 2018

Framing Hanley is back, Release new single, New Album coming in Fall Framing Hanley are back with a new single Puzzle Pieces available everywhere digitally now (http://bit.ly/2LwT5dS) and plans for their 4th album titled Sumner Roots to be released in Fall 2018 with Thermal Entertainment. Kenneth Nixon states “For the last few years there was…

by Skope • June 10, 2018

Alt Rock/ R&B Artist Trevor James Proves To Be A Lady Killer On ‘Assassin’ (Soulbounce) “Trevor mixes funk and rock easily to create a funky-yet-seductive potion sure to get into your system. Backed by a tight bassline, rhythm guitar leads the way as he elaborates his plan to make you his.” (Soulbounce) SoulBounce Exclusive: Trevor…

by Skope • June 10, 2018

LOST KINGS RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “WHEN WE WERE YOUNG” FEAT. NORMA JEAN MARTINE TODAY “We really wanted to capture the nostalgic feeling of the song in the video by recreating some of our favorite memories of our childhood,” says the duo. “There is nothing better than being carefree, playing sports, getting lost in the…

by Skope • June 9, 2018

Burn River Burn Partners with Pavement for Neüstonia Release Pavement Entertainment partners with hard rock band Burn River Burn for the release of their Neüstonia album, available for purchasing and streaming. The album appeals to fans of classic hard rock to grunge. The band aims to produce a sound they define as “next level heavy…

by Skope • June 9, 2018

Introducing…In.Drip. and “Titles” Every so often a song comes along that leaves you completely entranced and absolutely captivated. Today, that song goes to rising Los Angeles singer/producer In.Drip., whose debut single “Titles” is premiering via Billboard and out now worldwide. Tom Baxter | Announces new album, shares first single Admired by the likes of Tom…

by Skope • June 8, 2018

Southampton trio Burning House unveil warm fuzz-pop single ‘Peach’ Fusing elements of shoegaze and decade-spanning American Indie (Elliott Smith, Swans, Deerhunter, Teenage Fanclub, Slint, Pixies) Burning House’s sound is defined by multi-layered, piercing guitar rhythms, sophisticated melodic arrangements, and tempos spanning introspective, stripped down pieces through to distinctly upbeat, frenetic songs. Peach is perhaps the…

by Skope • June 8, 2018

UK Singer-Songwriter Becky Hill Releases “Sunrise In The East” Today UK singer-songwriter Becky Hill releases “Sunrise In The East” today via Interscope Records. With its elastic beats and warm, summery synths, “Sunrise In The East” was co-written by Hill with Maverick Sabre and Lost Boy and produced by ADP. It captures a new relationship, when…

by Skope • June 7, 2018

A. Wesley Chung (Boris Smile) shares joyful video for ‘Restless’ Californian-born, Glasgow-based Americana musician A. Wesley Chung (Boris Smile / The Great Albatross) has today shared joyful brand new video for ‘Restless’, the first single taken from his debut – a life-affirming and cinematic dose that tells of Chung’s conflicting emotions around growing up and…

by Skope • June 7, 2018

For U is about a wait that almost makes you destructively paralyzed or puts you in a vacuum of beautiful melancholy Inspired by the ethereal 90s trip-hop movement/00’s downtempo society, spearheaded by Lamb/Portishead/Bonobo as well as her own involvement in the cinematic world of dance, Uma E. Fernqvist is setting herself up as an artist…

by Skope • June 7, 2018

Pioneering transgender artist Lenny Zenith shares new pop-punk single “Trouble” What If The Sun is technically Lenny’s debut album under his own name, but it’s also far from his debut – as evidenced by his vast discography and 30+ year career. Lenny’s story begins in New Orleans in the early 70’s, where he was born…

by Skope • June 6, 2018

New Video! LUC “Glow” She is vocalist, music and songwriter Kari Kimmel. He is producer, musician and songwriter Joe Corcoran. They have over 90 million streams and thousands of film, TV & album placements between them. A$AP ROCKY DROPS NEW VIDEO FOR “PRAISE THE LORD (DA SHINE)” FEAT. SKEPTA Following the release of his third…

by Skope • June 6, 2018

LAUREN SANDERSON ANNOUNCES SUMMER U.S. TRUST THE UNIVERSE TOUR Riveting newcomer Lauren Sanderson has announced summer U.S. headlining dates, aptly dubbed the Trust The Universe Tour, her first major trek since signing with Epic Records this past spring (see complete list of dates below). The live run kicks off in Milwaukee, WI on July 12…

by Skope • June 5, 2018

Curtis Harding Reveals New Single “It’s Not Over” Curtis Harding is excited to release his new single “It’s Not Over” today, the first taste of new music since his acclaimed second album Face Your Fear, released last autumn to rave reviews. The buoyant, soulful cut arrives just in time for summer – and with it,…

by Admin • June 5, 2018

GLOSSE ‘We Got Heat’ – New Music ‘We Got Heat’ marks the debut release of electropop troupe GLOSSE. A provocative, brooding track about commitment and fidelity, ‘We Got Heat’ evokes a sense of danger and disobedience from the offset. The song presents itself as a showdown and is a twisted, wry look at the idea…

by Skope • June 5, 2018

How this #1 Billboard artist beat Tourette’s syndrome With Music She also met a member of The Violent Femmes that led to a unique musical partnership. Would you like an inspiring interview to talk about the above, how the combination of the two led her to the path of music and the top of the…