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SKOPE NEWS FOR MARCH 29, 2016

by Skope • March 29, 2016

WOLVERINE ALBUM & RECORD DEAL Laser’s Edge division, Sensory Records, is proud to announce the label’s signing of Swedish progressive metal kingpins, WOLVERINE, for the Summer release of the band’s mighty fifth studio full-length release, Machina Viva. A natural progression from Communication Lost, released in 2011 via Candlelight Records, Machina Viva invites the listener into…

by Skope • March 28, 2016

GWEN STEFANI’S NEW ALBUM DEBUTS AT #1 This Is What the Truth Feels Like — the new album from three-time GRAMMY Award-winning superstar Gwen Stefani — has debuted at #1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album chart, bowing with 84,000 album equivalent units. The album’s first single, the synth-pop ballad “Used To Love You,” has…

by Skope • March 24, 2016

RICHARD LYNCH NEW SINGLE PREVIEW Compiling a long list of hits and chart toppers in the traditional country world, Richard Lynch is an award-winning American country music artist, reminiscent of the classics that started it all. The same passion and raw truth that fueled the likes of Conway Twitty, Keith Whitley, Waylon Jennings, George Jones,…

by Skope • March 23, 2016

NICK VALENTINI COLLECTIVE NEW VIDEO The Nick Valentini Collective is a critically acclaimed eight-piece, fusion musical collective born in Los Angeles, California. Blending indie rock, jazz and experimental psychedelic soul; the band has been often dubbed as a “jazz fusion Radiohead”. The collective consists of Nick Valentini (singer, keyboard), Erik Shibowski (bass), Hugo Shibowski (tenor…

by Skope • March 22, 2016

SAVE US FROM THE ARCHON ALBUM Save Us From The Archon is extremely proud to release their Tragic Hero Records label debut album, “L’Eclisse”. The band is excited for fans to hear the direction they took this album in musically. Guitarist Andrew Cresto explains, “with L’Eclisse, we’ve created a soundscape that mimics our internal consciousness…

by Skope • March 21, 2016

MEWS NEW SINGLE Today Danish band Mew debuts their new song “Count To Ten” on Stereogum. The track is from the upcoming Transformers Roll Out album, out April 15th via Hasbro Studios and Sony Music Entertainment’s RED Associated Labels (RAL). Stream the track via Stereogum here: http://bit.ly/22o5Aif FINGERTIPS VIDEO “KISS ME” Fingertips are back and…

by Skope • March 17, 2016

“WE LIKE DRUGS” Comical yet sinister, Banimal stalks the stage adorned with the cast off toys of childhood. A stark industrial backbeat sets the tone for his strange, sardonic lyricism and monophonic melodies. Raw, minimal and direct, Banimal shares an analog kinship with synth-pop pioneers Devo while paralleling the paranoid themes of Talking Heads and…

by Skope • March 16, 2016

RENE MARIE LP & SINGLE René Marie, the “outrageous” (Wall Street Journal) vocalist has taken the recording process one giant step further with the release of her most personal album on May 13. As the follow-up to 2013’s Grammy award-nominated album I Wanna Be Evil (With Love to Eartha Kitt), ‘Sound of Red’ is her…

by Skope • March 15, 2016

SARA DIAMOND NEW SINGLE Sara is best known as the American anthem singer for the Montreal Canadiens and singing children’s songs for Montreal-based KIDZUP Records, where she sold over 1 million records. Hear her r&b infused debut single “Just Give In”: http://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/blog/just-give-in-sara-diamond-premiere-canada-2016 USHUAÏA IBIZA BEACH HOTEL ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL BEACH CLUB OPENING PARTY WITH MELON BOMB…

by Skope • March 14, 2016

NIHIL NEW SINGLE Sludgy/Alternative hardcore outfit Nihil is pleased to unleash their second single, entitled “Gears,” off their forthcoming Foundation LP that is set to be released in October. The single coincides with the launch of the band’s pre-order crowd funding campaign that will give additional pre-order incentives the more a person donates. “We are…

by Skope • March 11, 2016

IN DYING ARMS NEW SINGLE In Dying Arms is excited to premiere the latest single, “Blackwater”, off their upcoming Tragic Hero Records debut ‘Original Sin’. Vocalist Orion Stephens talked about the importance of the song, “Blackwater is a personal favorite off the record. This song really shows the true range of the band as well…

by Skope • March 10, 2016

GAZ COOMBES UNVEILS SPECIAL LIVE VIDEO In anticipation of his first-ever North American solo tour and the physical CD release of Matador, Gaz Coombes is pleased to unveil the live video for the title track to his Mercury Prize-nominated album. The video features a minimalistic yet compelling performance of “Matador” by Coombes, Ben Walker, Garo…

by Skope • March 9, 2016

RENAISSANCE FAIR NEW VIDEO Nashville TN’s Renaissance Fair are debuting their new music video on Four Letter Nerd. Watch the “Southampton” video and check out an exclusive interview with frontman Nick Taylor here. Renaissance Fair’s self-titled debut EP was released late last year via Spartan Records. EXCLUSIVE PREMIER: Renaissance Fair’s “Southampton” Music Video + An…

by Skope • March 8, 2016

SAGE SHARES SURREAL, FUTURISTIC “AUGUST IN PARIS” VIDEO Ambroise Willaume knows himself well. In these few words, he sums up what seems to be the exceptional force behind his career to date : A young man constantly looking for the fresh and original, a rejection of all that is repetition. Nine years ago, he created…

by Skope • March 7, 2016

C.NICHOLE REMIXES NEW SINGLE A major in marketing at the University of Houston, C.Nichole seized the opportunity to intern at one of the “Big 3″ record labels during her time there. Taking all the knowledge she learned, C.Nichole started her own music publishing company. After demoing tracks for artists and getting feedback from labels, she…

by Skope • March 4, 2016

SHOTGUN JIMMIE NEW ALBUM Shotgun Jimmie releases his new album, Field of Trampolines, on Friday, March 18, 2016 via You’ve Changed Records. The record’s debut single, “Join The Band,” premieres today courtesy of the classic Canadian band breakfast stop, Aunties & Uncles. Listen HERE. Field of Trampolines is a perfect summer album, recorded at the…

by Skope • March 3, 2016

LEE AARON NEW ROCK ALBUM Ever timeless, seemingly ageless, and artistically fearless, Lee Aaron has sustained a three-decade strong career based on the powerful songwriting and vocal delivery that are at the heart of Fire and Gasoline (Big Sister Records/ILS/Caroline). Featuring songs like the title track Fire and Gasoline, Wanna Be, Heart Fix and Bitter…

by Skope • March 2, 2016

ZELOOPERZ NEW TRACK “HEART” Detroit’s fastest rising rap whiz-kid ZelooperZ has announced his anticipated studio album Bothic is coming this Friday, March 4th on Bruiser Brigade Records. Additionally, he has shared new track from the forthcoming album titled “Heart” feat. Wiki of Rat King as premiered by Noisey here. Produced by frequent collaborators Bulletproof Dolphin,…

by Skope • March 1, 2016

WE ARE THE WILLOWS STREAM “WHEREVER YOU GO, WHATEVER YOU DO” We Are The Willows and The Homestead Records/Amble Down Records are excited to announce the double vinyl release of Picture (Portrait) parts 1 and 2 on March 25th. Available for pre-order now at WeAreTheWillows.com, the release of the double vinyl album will mark the…

by Skope • February 29, 2016

JOEY KNEISER (GLOSSARY) HITS THE ROAD Joey Kneiser was a boy formed in the red-clay mountains of East Tennessee. Skinned-kneed and too blind to drive a car, he constantly searched for a place to locate his restlessness– playing in punk bands with instruments he taught himself to play, skateboarding with a pack of Oak Ridge…

by Skope • February 24, 2016

PHANTOMS COVER “COCAINE” Phantoms have released their new cover of Eric Clapton’s classic “Cocaine” with all new production and vocals. The song was originally recorded in 1976 by country blues singer JJ Cale, both the song and Cale were made famous when Eric Clapton released his version in 1977. Stream the Phantoms cover below and…

by Skope • February 23, 2016

VALLEYS US TOUR Modern progressive/experimental metal group VALLEYS recently released their debut full-length concept album, Experiment One: Asylum. In celebration of the album release, VALLEYS is pleased to announce their upcoming 17-date U.S. headline tour, the Experiment One: Asylum Tour, fueled by COLDCOCK Whiskey. The tour kicks off April 1st in Chesapeake, VA and features…

by Skope • February 22, 2016

ZIGGY MARLEY SETS SELF-TITLED SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM RELEASE FOR MAY 20TH Seven-time Grammy award winning recording artist Ziggy Marley will release his sixth studio album, “Ziggy Marley,” on May 20th through Tuff Gong Worldwide. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Ziggy, the new self-titled album marks his first release in 2 years, following 2014’s…

by Skope • February 19, 2016

KENDRICK LAMAR JOINS BJ THE CHICAGO KID ON BJ’S SONG “THE NEW CUPID” BJ The Chicago Kid’s Motown debut In My Mind is available February 19 . The album features a few leaders of the new school including Kendrick Lamar, Chance The Rapper, Isabella and Big K.R.I.T., but it has some serious old-school flavor. Before…

by Skope • February 18, 2016

AURORA UNVEILS VIDEO FOR “CONQUEROR” AURORA, one of Rolling Stone’s Artists to Watch, unveils the video for her single, “Conqueror” premiered via Paper Magazine. Shot in otherworldly settings, Aurora sings of the frustration she feels whilst trying to escape from the prison in which the video is set. http://www.vevo.com/watch/GBUV71600066 STAR WARS EPISODE II: ATTACK OF…

by Skope • February 17, 2016

LATIN NIGHT OF MUSIC IN JUPITER, FL Guanabanas’ now-popular monthly Latin Music Night will feature Miami’s “electropicante” modern folkloric group Lanzallamas on Saturday, February 27, 2016, beginning at 9 p.m. The water-front venue is located at 960 North Highway A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477, and the event is free and open to those 21 and over.…

by Skope • February 16, 2016

NEW SINGLE BY ADIAM The first offering since EP1’s poetic and reflective “Desert Island” track and accompanying ethereal video, “Quiet Desperation” is a powerfully driven up-tempo song that is both dark and uplifting at the same time. With undeniably one of catchiest opening lines, Adiam prominently establishes herself: “I know that you’ve been fucking. Everybody…

by Skope • February 12, 2016

SIA RELEASES BRAND NEW VERSION OF SINGLE “CHEAP THRILLS” FEAT. SEAN PAUL Multiple Grammy-nominated singer /songwriter/ producer/massive hitmaker Sia today celebrates the Top 5 chart debut of her album THIS IS ACTING with the release of a brand new version of her single “Cheap Thrills” feat. Sean Paul, available today at all digital providers. Click…

by Skope • February 11, 2016

LET’S EAT GRANDMA NEW VIDEO Transgressive are pleased to announce the signing of Let’s Eat Grandma, the most unique and fascinating duo to have come out of the UK for some time. Best friends since the age of four, multi-instrumentalists Rosa and Jenny (aged 16 and 17) create imaginative and original music that crosses the…

by Skope • February 10, 2016

THE WINERY DOGS “HOT STREAK” THE WINERY DOGS released the video for “Hot Streak,” the title track from their critically acclaimed second album, which was released October 2, 2015 on Loud & Proud Records via RED (a division of Sony Music Entertainment) and in the rest of the world via earMUSIC. The trio–Richie Kotzen (vocals,…

by Skope • February 9, 2016

PANIC! AT THE DISCO PERFORMS “VICTORIOUS” ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW In case you missed it, earlier today Panic! At The Disco stopped by The Ellen DeGeneres Show to perform “Victorious”. PRETTY SISTER “DRIVE” You might know the voice and brains behind Pretty Sister – it’s Zak Waters, who was featured on Adventure Club’s smash…

by Skope • February 8, 2016

DREAMERS NEW SINGLE ON BILLBOARD “…the group are ready for the mainstream… Featuring first-hit “Wolves (You Got Me)” and their latest buzzy single “Drugs” (“a song about how attached we are to our devices,” they share) the set dazzles with three unreleased monster cuts “Shooting Shadows,” “Never Too Late To Dance,” and “Come Down Slow.”…

by Skope • February 5, 2016

THE LUMINEERS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM & “OPHELIA” The Lumineers announced today the release of their second album Cleopatra via Dualtone, an Entertainment One company, on April 8th. In addition the Lumineers have announced the first leg of their World tour commencing April 14th in the UK. The band also shares their first single “Ophelia” which…

by Skope • February 4, 2016

AUTOEROTIQUE NEW SINGLE PREVIEW On the heels of this exciting nomination, Autoerotique is thrilled to announce the first single from his forthcoming Kids Don’t Care EP, “AUH”. Dropping Feb 12th, 2016, the bass-house heater contains a flurry of military percussion and rising synths, with titular vocals from Leah Culver. Doubling as A&R for DIM MAK,…

by Skope • February 3, 2016

HASTER “THE UNSCENE” “The Current Sea”, the brand new album of “Best Metal/Hard Rock Metal” winners at the 2013 Artist In Music Awards, HASTER, is out now via Musicarchy Media. The release comes after a successful Kickstarter campaign in which Haster reached 70% of their target after 24 hours only and a series of US…

by Skope • February 1, 2016

FRIEDEMANN LP STREAM Helping broaden the audience for the works of FRIEDEMANN, US-based Scene Point Blank has chosen the infectious Wer Hören Will Muss Schweigen as its featured album for all of February, streaming the entire album now as the record sees release Friday, January 29th. http://www.scenepointblank.com/news/records/2016/01/28/spb-exclusive-friedemanns-wer-horen-will-muss-schweigen/ FOXES RELEASES TODAY NEW SINGLE “WICKED LOVE” The…

by Skope • January 29, 2016

COLDPLAY ANNOUNCE U.S. STADIUM TOUR Today, Coldplay announced the first U.S. shows of this year’s A Head Full Of Dreams Tour. This is the band’s first world tour since the 2011/12 Mylo Xyloto Tour, which was seen by more than three million people on five continents. The Live Nation produced tour kicks off on Saturday,…

by Skope • January 28, 2016

LOREN SMITH “BREAK FREE” Pop vocalist and pianist, Loren Smith, recently dropped the groundbreaking reworking of his single, “Break Free,” titled “Break Free: The Late Night Mix” in collaboration with illustrious slam poet, Jeremiah Blue. The brilliant blend of Smith’s unparalleled vocals and Blue’s masterful performance of verse, leave listeners absolutely breathless and is now…

by Skope • January 27, 2016

OLE SIGNS JEFF TROTT ole, the world’s fastest growing independent rights management company, has signed a co-publishing agreement and catalog purchase with acclaimed songwriter Jeff Trott. Jeff’s credits include chart-topping singles “If It Makes You Happy,” “Every Day Is a Winding Road,” Soak Up the Sun,” “My Favorite Mistake,” and “There Goes the Neighborhood” for…

by Skope • January 26, 2016

STREAM LASER’S DEBUT ALBUM ‘NIGHT DRIVER’ Toronto’s Laser, the new group fronted by vocalist Lisa Lobsinger (Broken Social Scene), Paul Pfisterer (The Beauties) and Martin Davis Kinack (Transistor Sound & Lighting Co.), have made their debut album Night Driver available for advance stream prior to its release this Friday, January 29 on Foreseen Entertainment. THUG…