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SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 19, 2017

High Waisted shares fiery new video for “feminist rock and roll war cry” The video premiered via Uproxx where the band shared, “This video is about the struggle to find the confidence to be your boldest self. It’s sex-positive and celebrates female strength. We also tried to play homage to powerful frontwomen of the 90’s.”…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 18, 2017

Musician John Mayer Gives His Dad A Gift That Will Keep On Giving Singer/songwriter John Mayer has established the Richard Mayer Scholarship Fund at Fairfield County’s Community Foundation in honor of his father, Richard, who turned 90 last week. The four-year scholarship will provide funds to a student pursuing the field of education. Forever faithful…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 17, 2017

Inviolate Releases Official Music Video for “Broken Cycle” Atlanta-based rock/metal/industrial band Inviolate has released their brand new music video for “Broken Cycle”, the second single from their August 2017 full-length CD The Insomniac’s Dream. Originally premiered on Tattoo.com, “Broken Cycle” was shot by Chance White of White Flame Studios at both the complex of the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 16, 2017

Perth Singer Scott Ruthenberg releases debut single Scott Ruthenberg is a singer/songwriter from the Western Australian suburb of Fremantle. At the ripe age of 28, Scott has finally released his debut single titled ‘Know You Better’ – a song he initially penned five years ago, in 2012. The single is about being honest and open…

WEEKEND EDITION: SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 14 – 15, 2017

JOSHUA HYSLOP Announces New Album ‘Echos’ Releasing February 23, 2018 Canadian singer-songwriter Joshua Hyslop returns with new album Echos, releasing February 23, 2018 on Nettwerk Records. “‘Echos’ is an album about empathy.” says Joshua. “I wrote most of these songs about real experiences that people close to me have had in the past year or…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 13, 2017

STRØM: Dark R&B nostalgia with a hint of electronic pop STRØM is a new Swedish multi-instrumentalist that debut his first single back in summer at No.1 on the Hype Machine. Hilly Dilly described it as “Dark, captivating electronic-pop.” Shay-Ling is the follow up and is out today. Louise Goffin premieres new video Sometimes recordings result…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 12, 2017

Hollywood Undead Statement On Matty Kurlzz “Matty and Hollywood Undead have decided that we are parting ways amicably. Matty decided he would like to pursue his own interests and we are supportive of that. We wish him nothing but the best moving forward.” Tweets by MattyKurlzz CHECK OUT KAMAIYAH’S “SUCCESSFUL” VIDEO Kamaiyah continues to put…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 11, 2017

You Should Be Listening To Hunter Hayes’ New Track “You Should Be Loved” Five-time GRAMMY© nominee Hunter Hayes is again sharing new music with fans, this time with the help of Justin Timberlake-backed pop group The Shadowboxers. Co-written by Hayes, Sam Ellis and Blair Daly, “You Should Be Loved” is described by Rolling Stone as…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 10, 2017

TURN ME ON DEAD MAN stream new album “Heavymetal Mothership” in full via The Obelisk San Francisco’s heavy rock freaks TURN ME ON DEAD MAN are now streaming their supersonic, comet-spangled fifth album “Heavymetal Mothership” via The Obelisk, officially coming out October 13th on Heavy Psych Sounds. TREPANERINGSRITUALEN: Swedish Ritualistic Industrial Outfit Releases Kainskult Album…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 9, 2017

Marko Penn Drops Visual for “Favors” ft. Zoey Dollaz Coming off of the release of Marko Penn’s debut project DIRTY WORK, Marko comes with a visual to one of the fan favorites “Favors” featuring Miami’s Zoey Dollaz. Marko has been in the studio over the past couple years with some of the industry’s top talent,…

WEEKEND EDITION: SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 7 – 8, 2017

Obvious Creature ‘It Ain’t Much Better In Here Kid’ Out Now Everywhere The full album is an atmospheric chill-space, with expertly placed melodies, dissonant harmonies and a head bobbing drum machine thump to fill the echoing spaces. Juiceboxxx Shares “Destruction And Redemption” Video On Punknew Prior to this video release, Juiceboxxx had his LP ‘Freaked…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 6, 2017

CLASH premiere visuals for WhoMadeWho’s “I Don’t Know” Following the release of “I Don’t Know”, including club-ready remixes from Adana Twins (Exploited), Stereocalypse (Get Physical Music) , Fur Coat (BPitch Control, Crosstown Rebels, Hot Creations) and Margot (Border Community, Kill The DJ), on September 1st, Danish three-piece WhoMadeWho continue to make waves by revealing the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 5, 2017

EUROPE: “Walk The Earth” video EUROPE—Joey Tempest (vocals), John Norum (guitars), Mic Michaeli (keyboards), John Levén (bass), Ian Haugland (drums)—just released the video for the title track from their forthcoming eleventh studio album, WALK THE EARTH, which is due out October 20 on Hell & Back Recordings (Silver Lining Music). The album was recorded at…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 4, 2017

How To Get Music In Spotify Playlists Before we dig into everything there’s to know about Spotify playlists at this moment in time, you should remember that just because someone has a ton of streams does not mean they have a ton of fans. How To Get Music In Spotify Playlists The General Assembly announce…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 3, 2017

KIIRA’s “Last Time” feat. Noah North & Naomi Wild of ODESZA fame The single was premiered with support from CelebMix on Friday, September 29th. Speaking on her debut single, KIIRA said, “This song means so much to me because of how I relate with it on a personal level. I recorded it in July and…

SKOPE NEWS FOR OCTOBER 2, 2017

Jim Marshall’s Collection of Previously Unseen Peace Photographs on Display San Francisco Art Exchange (SFAE) announces PEACE: Photographs by Jim Marshall, an exhibit featuring a selection of legendary photographer Jim Marshall’s unseen peace photographs. The exhibit opens October 20 at SF Art Exchange (458 Geary St, San Francisco, CA 94102) with a welcome reception from…

WEEKEND EDITION: SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 1, 2017

Copper Fest Celebration of Cultural Arts Expands New Partnerships From exhilarating Caribbean music to groundbreaking contemporary dance to deep dives into community and spirituality. The second edition of Copper Fest, the celebration of cultural arts from Miami’s Copperbridge Foundation, reaches out to the City of North Miami and the Little Haiti Cultural Center and opens…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

Phantom Phunk “My Hands” About the single “My Hands”: “Fast and to the point, “My Hands,” is possibly the first true single to come out of Phantom Phunk. This up-tempo foot stomper carries a seemingly calculated blend of moods, teetering between a groovy calmness and a hyperactive angst. The darker undertones in this piece however…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Kaylee Rutland Gets Up Close and Personal With New EP ‘That Side of Me’ Singer-songwriter, Kaylee Rutland, is set to release her most personal project to date; a six-song EP, titled That Side of Me. Produced by four-time Grammy nominee and Rutland’s longtime producer and mentor, Jamie O’Neal, listeners are guided track-by-track on a lyrical…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Felix Cartal’s brand new “Hold Tight” With his dreamy, melodic and yet dance-floor friendly sound, Felix Cartal has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in modern dance music. His Spotify channel has garnered over 45 million streams, and his track “Killing Time” with R3hab reached over 4 million streams just a few…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2017

Fred Smith album out 6 October Renowned Australian singer-songwriter Fred Smith’s new album Great is a rollicking hayride through American history, politics and pathologies. One of the few Australian songwriters who has both a US Marine Corps medal and a US merchant mariner’s license, Smith’s musical musings come with a lot of knowledge and experience.…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 25, 2017

JEREMY ZUCKER SHARES NEW SONG “END” The 21 year old New Jersey based multi-talented singer, songwriter, and producer, Jeremy Zucker has just released his new single, “End”. The track, which was written on an exceptionally overcast day in London, is about finding that tiny thread of hope amidst feelings of frustration and despondence. Following the…

SKOPE NEWS WEEKEND EDITION FOR SEPTEMBER 23 – 24, 2017

Richie + Rosie to Release ‘Nowhere In Time’ Richie and Rosie, the power duo known for their unique harmonies and unmatched talent, announce the release of their second full-length record, Nowhere in Time, on November 10, 2017. This morning, Folk Radio UK premiered their first single and video from the album, “Waterbound”. After three years…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 22, 2017

Gingerlys Announce Self-Titled Album + Share “Turtledoves” Hailing from Brooklyn, NY, Gingerlys are a five-piece indie pop band formed in 2013. The group began when guitarist Matt Richards started sharing acoustic demos of his strummy pop songs with his fellow bandmates in his Valley Stream, NY basement. They released their debut 7″ Jumprope EP with…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 21, 2017

Memnon Sa premiere new single with CVLT Nation “Citadel is one of those albums you can simply lose yourself in. Memnon Sa can so easily manipulate all these different aspects of their sounds and come up with something that is so fluid and trippy, it is just insane.” – CVLT Nation Rina Sawayama Releases New…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 20, 2017

Outsider’s new single ‘Míol Mór Mara’ The brand new Warner Music signing has released the single through the label’s W Songs. The Irish singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and poet is reminiscent to the likes of The War On Drugs, The Killers and Bruce Springsteen. He has been described by Clash as, “An exciting Irish talent… his…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

Wolf Alice release new track “Heavenward” Today, London-based rock band Wolf Alice release new track “Heavenward”, which was featured as a Zane Lowe World Record on his Beats 1 show. The track will be included on the band’s upcoming sophomore album entitled Visions Of A Life, which is set for release September 29th, 2017 via…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 18, 2017

KINGS BOUNTY Joins Tour Dates with Korn & Release Heavy New Track “Made You King” Established bands across the country, ranging from New York hardcore legends Cro-Mags to iconic modern metal bands Korn and P.O.D., have sung the praises of New York City based alternative rock/metal group KINGS BOUNTY – comprised of Anthony “Q” Quiles…

SKOPE NEWS WEEKEND EDITION FOR SEPTEMBER 16 – 17, 2017

U2’s concert in St. Louis Scheduled for September 16, 2017 Has Been Cancelled Live Nation and U2 regrettably announce their St. Louis show scheduled for tonight, September 16, 2017 has been cancelled. “We have been informed by the St. Louis Police Department that they are not in a position to provide the standard protection for…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Kali Uchis’ video for “Nuestro Planeta” featuring Reykon debuts today Directed by renowned photographer Daniel Sannwald, the video was shot in Medellin, Colombia, where the track was originally recorded with Reykon and The Rude Boyz (Shakira, Maluma). Uchis’ debut album is forthcoming. “I wanted to shoot this video in the same place we made the…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Silk ‘N’ Oak – ‘What They Say’ Single Silk ‘N’ Oak – who have played at festivals like Airlie Beach Music Festival, Gympie Music Muster, Decades Festival, and Caxton Street Festival – hail from a small town south of Brisbane, called Boonah. They credit Johnny Cash, Bruce Springsteen, Arctic Monkeys, Mumford & Sons, sexy guitars,…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

BIBLICAL: New Album, ‘The City That Always Sleeps’ Streaming in Full Toronto rock and roll band BIBLICAL will release its new album, The City that Always Sleeps, on September 15 via Tee Pee Records / New Damage. The band’s sophomore full-length is a deep dive into sludgy psych rock that explores spaces, textures and tones…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

Wolf Alice release video for new track “Beautifully Unconventional” Today, London-based rock band Wolf Alice release the music video for their new track “Beautifully Unconventional”. The video, which was directed by Stephen Agnew, premiered on The FADER. “This song is a celebration of all your non-conforming friends,” Ellie Rowsell explained to The FADER. “A celebration…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 11, 2017

BOSCO shares moving documentary Rising singer / songwriter BOSCO shares a special documentary chronicling the making of her new project, b., out now via Fool’s Gold. She also talks about growing into a woman and her own personal struggles, putting forth an alternative image of an artist of color that’s not traditionally depicted in the…

SKOPE NEWS WEEKEND EDITION FOR SEPTEMBER 9 – 10, 2017

Tieks ft. Chaka Khan & Popcaan – ‘Say a Prayer’ London-based producer and songwriter Tieks returns with latest release ‘Say a Prayer’ on Ministry of Sound/Sony. The track, featuring the vocals of legendary R&B singer Chaka Khan and Jamaican reggae artist Popcaan is out now and acts as the follow-up to Tieks’ huge 2015 hit…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 8, 2017

Vampire Diaries Actor Michael Malarkey releases ‘Uncomfortably Numb’ What comes first? The actor or the songwriter? For Michael Malarkey, the writer came first, then the self-taught musician, rapidly followed by the self-made actor. Michael’s journey as a musician started when he began placing guitar parts behind his passion of writing copious amounts of poetry. ‘I…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

ELESIA iiMURA x Assassin x Bounty Killer “Come For Me” ELESIA iiMURA humbly shares her experience in Kingston, Jamaica where she filmed her new video for “Come For Me.” The Japanese-Australian artist journeyed to the Caribbean to film a star-studded visual that features reggae and dancehall heavyweights Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco and Bounty Killer. Director…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 6, 2017

Bluebird – ‘Invincible’ Single Bluebird is a female Australian Singer/Songwriter born and raised in Melbourne. She records her original music at home in her studio. With an established following on online forums such as Soundcloud, Bluebird is now focusing her music toward a wider audience through The A&R Department. M.I.L.K. reveals visuals for ‘If We…

SKOPE NEWS FOR SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

PLAN THREE – “ECHO” “The song “Echo” from Plan Three is the latest single leading right up to their new and highly anticipated album “Wish I Was Stormborne” that is due to be released on September 29th. One of the strongest tracks among the eleven solid songs on the album, it is a straightforward, beautiful…

SKOPE NEWS LABOR DAY WEEKEND EDITION FOR SEPTEMBER 2 – 4, 2017

Frida Sundemo releases new single ‘Gold’ Swedish songstress Frida Sundemo has released her brand new single ‘Gold’ ahead of her highly anticipated international debut album Flashbacks & Futures, due on October 6th through leading Scandinavian record label Cosmos Music. ‘Gold’ premiered with V Magazine who described the single, “A cinematic piece of swirling synths, anthemic…