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SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 4, 2018 @ 6 PM EST

Lauren Lakis Single Entitled ‘Lead Us On’ A child of Baltimore, Lauren Lakis grew to embrace the fatalistic spirit of the city with an ever-present and fearless approach to her work and art. The hand-crafted rawness of her sound bellows deep and true, unscathed by the prevailing winds of today’s polite rock. Lakis’s persistence and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 4, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

Homebound Sign to Rude Records, Announce Brand New EP, and Release “Coming Clean” Single UK pop-punk act, Homebound is kickstarting a brand new chapter today, announcing their forthcoming EP More To Me Than Misery, due out August 17th via Rude Records. More To Me Than Misery follows their 2017 release, The Mould You Build Yourself…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 4, 2018 @ NOON EST

Paste Magazine announce Kendl Winter’s Stumbler’s Business with “Solitude” Kendl Winter’s new solo album is a stark folk affair, a natural extension of the work her and Palmer T. Lee have created over the past half decade as The Lowest Pair. Paste has the first taste of Winter’s solo album, her first on Team Love…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 3, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

WEST OAKLAND HIP HOP ARTIST J. STALIN DROPS TEARS OF JOY 2 Always repping for his West Oakland neighborhood, J. Stalin is known for his slick sense of street lyricism over slap-heavy beats – and that is exactly what he delivers on his new album Tears Of Joy 2. Wild Moccasins share long-distance ode “Longtime…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 3, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Nick Offerman shares ‘Hearts Beat Loud’ Spotify Playlist Chosen as the Closing Night Film of the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, music-themed crowd-pleaser Hearts Beat Loud, directed by Brett Haley (The Hero, I’ll See You in My Dreams), comes to theaters June 8th. Set in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the film follows a father played by Nick…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 2, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Austin’s Golden Dawn Arkestra releases new album & shares new music video Forever promoting belief in the transcendence of time and space, Golden Dawn Arkestra continues to experiment with a myriad of musical styles & genres, all the while remaining true to their expansive cinematic sound. RAL (formerly of Dubsidia) Releases New EP, ‘Simple Things,’…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 1, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

LIZ VICE RELEASES NEW ALBUM SAVE ME OUT TODAY Soulful songstress Liz Vice is excited to announce the release of her sophomore album Save Me out everywhere today. Team Picture | Share full ‘Recital’ mini-album Leeds-based six-piece, Team Picture have today released their debut mini-album, ‘Recital’ out via Big Dumb Music. Produced by Matt Peel…

SKOPE NEWS FOR JUNE 1, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

All Things Go has your first listen to Guthrie Brown’s new tune “Edge Of The World” + new EP out 8/31 Nashville-based singer/writer Guthrie Brown is flexing his alt-pop musical muscle with the release of his brand new single, “Edge Of The World,” housed on his forthcoming EP, Keeping On, set for release on August…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 31, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Noise-pop / alt-rock band The Voms release video for “Left Right” Man’s best friend… or is he? The Voms new music video for “Left Right” takes a comical perspective of urgent cravings and crude problem-solving, as an adorable canine takes a turn for the dark side, plotting revenge against his owner. Premiered on Alt Dialogue,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 31, 2018 @ NOON EST

Good Charlotte Release New Music Video For “Actual Pain” Generation Rx represents both a new chapter and full circle moment for the group-brothers Joel [vocals] and Benji Madden [guitar, vocals], Billy Martin [guitar], Paul Thomas [bass], and Dean Butterworth [drums]. Powered by punk spirit, rock songcraft, and cinematic ambition, they retain the signature vitality and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 31, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Alice Merton Shares “Lash Out” Video Alice Merton has shared the video for her new smash single “Lash Out”. The video was co-directed by Max Nadolny & Jonas Stark, and was shot between Berlin and South Africa. “Lash Out” is included on her ‘No Roots’ EP, which also features the hit title track along with…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 30, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

L.A. Girlfriend Shares “Ex” Track Via BlackBook LA-based, fuzz pop artist L.A. Girlfriend shares her new single, “Ex,” off her forthcoming REGINA EP. BlackBook exclusively premiered the track praising it stating, “Indeed, with its thumping rhythm, somber synths and piercing guitar blasts, it’s a thoroughly absorbing electro-pop archetype.” Lead single “Possession,” was debuted by LA…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 30, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Dark Electro-Wave: Scratch Massive Releases “Last Dance” from New Record GARDEN OF LOVE Together as Scratch Massive, French duo Maud Geffray and Sébastien Chenut have been making electro-tinged slow-motion house since 1999. With multiple full-lengths and original soundtracks under their belt, these two have a knack for crafting moody, cinematic bangers. “Last Dance” fits this…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 29, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

Happy. Release Lyric Video for “Fishtank” Produced by Will Pugh (Cartel) Happy., comprising of Tate Logan (Vocals/Rhythm Guitar), Jack Eskridge (Guitar), Caleb Rucker (Drums), and Sean Bowick (Bass), is more than just a pop punk band from Columbia, SC. Formed in 2016, Happy. released a successful EP entitled, The Endless Bummer, before signing with independent…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 29, 2018 @ NOON EST

TMG Fresh – ‘Throw A Stack’ (Music Video) “Throw A Stack” is every up and coming rappers dream video. The visual is loaded with cars, lots of money, beautiful women, two huge boats, and a couple of jetskis. This video is the introduction to TMG’s fresh lifestyle. Rising Toronto duo Once A Tree release new…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 28, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

‘Bitch, Baby.’ was written in celebration of women and as a love letter to singer Joe Stark’s wife Mixing the stomp and swagger of a rock ‘n roll band with the danceable drama and rule-breaking spirit of pop music, Pet Fangs bridge the gap between old and new, raw and refined, organic and digital. CHiCKN…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 27, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Inner Tongue’s Debut Album Favours – Out Today The Vienna based musician, Inner Tongue’s debut album Favours (Mount Silver Records/Caroline International), is out everywhere today. With elements that at times recall James Blake, Childish Gambino and Frank Ocean, Favours boasts delicacy and astonishing depth. Inner Tongue is also able to creatively combine a lightness of…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 26, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

Apple Music’s Songs of the Summer 2018 Officially launching today, Apple Music’s Song of the Summer highlight the very best Pop, dance, hip-hop, and R&B hits to soundtrack the perfect summer. Apple Music’s editors around the world reviewed and vetted songs that are currently gaining momentum on the service platform, in culture and the world…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 25, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Emerging Artist Willa Amai Shares New Music Video “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” Singer/songwriter Willa Amai has shared a new music video today for her inspiring cover of Daft Punk’s “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger”. In the video, Amai gives an intimate performance of the track out in the wilderness, amplified by an array of colorful visual…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 25, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

single: DONALD DUMBE, “MOLESTORS” New York-bred social commentator Donald Dumbe presents his new single “Molestors”. Performed over the instrumental of Migos’ “Stir Fry” track, “Molestors” is written by evOLVE for Donald’s publishing imprint LOOTYTune$, one of Donald’s several ventures currently in incubation alongside licensing company Chalay and fashion label A2C. Jill Barber Premieres “Mercy” Video…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 25, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Polyphia Release New Track “G.O.A.T.” & Start US Tour Tonight! Wanted to give you a heads up that the instrumental progressive metal group, Polyphia, are sharing their brand new track “G.O.A.T.” and accompanying music video today! The bold new stand alone single indicates an exciting new direction for the band. Produced by Y2K (Killy, Yung…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 24, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

TRAIN Debuts Single “Call Me Sir” Known for their countless chart-topping hits, multi-platinum-selling band TRAIN today debuts their much awaited single, “CALL ME SIR” via Columbia Records. Featuring Gym Class Heroes’ Travie McCoy and country singer/songwriter Cam, the song showcases Train’s signature sound with an infectious chorus. The single will be added to Train’s set…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 24, 2018 @ NOON EST

KAWALA release new single Funky through Mahogany Records on May 24th Speaking about the new single KAWALA explain, “‘Funky’ was one of our earliest works, born out of the grim halls we (Jim and Dan) shared at uni in Leeds. The title childishly derives from the upbeat feel of the song, which was our first…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 24, 2018 @ 10 AM EST

Goon sign to Partisan Records Rising Los Angeles scuzz-rock 4-piece Goon are excited to officially announce their signing to Partisan Records. Ahead of their debut album out next year, the band’s first two EPs ‘Dusk of Punk’ and ‘Happy Omen’ – put out independently in 2016 and 2017, respectively – will be released physically for…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 24, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

Good Charlotte Sign Worldwide Partnership with BMG For New Album BMG is proud to announce it has entered into a worldwide partnership with multi-platinum, rock band Good Charlotte and their MDDN label to release the band’s forthcoming new studio album later this year. Good Charlotte has cemented their legacy as one of the most popular…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 23, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

Raz Simone – New Album and Video Raz Simone joins forces with Korean heavy hitter Jay Park to bring us their newest single, Outta Bounds. This song, powered by complex visuals, launches the release of the highly anticipated, Closer, Raz’s first full length project since 2016. Campdogzz Sign To Cursive’s Label 15 Passenger Chicago, IL’s…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 23, 2018 @ 1 PM EST

Dead Ceremony digitise despondence on aurally organic ‘All This Noise’ 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 MAY 23, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

LORDS OF SEALAND previews new album with single ‘ORGAN TRAIL’ Lords of Sealand is thrilled to announce the release of the “Organ Trail,” the first single from their forthcoming debut concept album Zs. “Organ Trail” will be available for streaming and download May 24. The song is a serpentine and uneasy exploration of a child’s…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 22, 2018 @ 7 PM EST

“Horses: Patti Smith and Her Band” Feature Documentary Available Exclusively on Apple Music Horses: Patti Smith and her band documents one of the last concerts of Smith’s seminal album Horses performed in full in sequence at the Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles. Horses: Patti Smith and her band includes intimate backstage footage and features Smith…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 22, 2018 @ 2 PM EST

CHARLIE PUTH’S VOICENOTES SCORES TOP 5 DEBUT ON THE BILLBOARD 200 Multi-GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter/producer Charlie Puth has scored the highest chart debut of his career to date with his Gold-certified, critically acclaimed sophomore album Voicenotes entering the Billboard 200 at #4 and the Top Albums chart at #2. Voicenotes is highlighted by a trio of…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 22, 2018 @ 9 AM EST

Diimond Meeks Releases New Song And Video “Loose Me” Feat. CeeLo Green On Thursday evening in the stylish and swaggering Sayers Club in Hollywood, RED MUSIC artist Diimond Meeks belted the lyrics at his world premiere of his new single, “Loose Me”, to a packed audience of fans, fellow label artists, and celebrity guests. Friends…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 21, 2018 @ 3 PM EST

Signals (ex-Of Mice & Men and A Skylit Drive) release debut single It was over 10 years ago that Michael “Jag” Jagmin and Jonathan Kintz last shared the stage together while in the Orange County band Odd Project. After that group disbanded, Jag went on to front the post-hardcore band A Skylit Drive, while Jonathan…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 21, 2018 @ NOON EST

JUAN MAGÁN & MALA RODRÍGUEZ RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR ‘USTED’ Juan Magan Received From Universal Music Spain The Platinum Disc For ‘Déjate Llevar’, And For His Collaboration In ‘Bum Bum Tam Tam’ Ft MC Fioti, In Addition To, The Gold Play Button From Youtube For Reaching More Than One Million Subscribers In His Official Channel.…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 20, 2018 @ 12 PM EST

JØUR Releases Reflective New Single “American Nightmare” Alt-pop singer, JØUR, released her captivating new single, “American Nightmare.” The track is the first single off of her upcoming record, Chiaroscuro. The song captures the essence of JØUR’s alt-pop sound with electronic minimalism and angelic delicacy. “American Nightmare” is now available for download across all digital music…

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…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 19, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

RISE AGAINST RELEASE ALTERNATE VERSION OF “HOUSE ON FIRE” “House On Fire” is the debut track from The Ghost Note Symphonies, Vol 1. Set for July 27 release on Virgin Records, the collection features reimagined versions of standout songs from the band’s discography, framing stripped-down instrumentation with unique orchestration. JAZZ CARTIER RELEASES NEW SINGLE “GODFLOWER”…

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’…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 18, 2018 @ 11 AM EST

Disasterpeace scores ‘Under the Silver Lake’ Under the Silver Lake is an upcoming neo-noir comedy drama directed by David Robert Mitchell, director of It Follows. A24 is releasing the film in Los Angeles and New York City on June 22nd, 2018 before expanding nationwide in July. For scoring duties, David Robert Mitchell turned to previous…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 18, 2018 @ 8 AM EST

SURMISER: No Echo Premieres “ESF” By Upstate New York Punk/Grunge Trio “‘ESF’, or Expensive Swedish Furnishings, is a song about being so fucking bored that you go crosseyed and into a hallucination daydream,” offers SURMISER guitarist/vocalist Jay Andersen of the new single. “The being ‘stuck in the couch again’ part is a call to the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR MAY 17, 2018 @ 4 PM EST

New Video: Robb Bank$ “Griffith Did Nothing Wrong” Robb Bank$ simply can’t be stopped. 2012’s mixtape Calendars ignited a fan base via Tumblr and kicked off his intriguing and impressive career thus far. Among a series of critically acclaimed and buzzworthy projects, he unleashed his full-length debut Year of the Savage in 2015. Amping up…