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SKOPE NEWS FOR JULY 8, 2015

by Skope • July 8, 2015

TIME SPENT “SKIN & KNEES” Frontman Joe Cattivera says, “Sometimes the best songs are the ones that sound like they’re about someone else, when they’re really about yourself. Historically most of our songs have been about someone else or something else—but the perspective on this album is a lot more from the outside looking in,…

by Skope • July 7, 2015

FADER PREMIERES SPILLAGE VILLAGE’S “TEN TEN” Fader premiers Spillage Village’s “Ten Ten” off their July 6th release project, Bears Like this Too; a compiletion EP, featuring the collective effort from EarthGang, J.I.D, 6lack, Marian Mereba, Jordon Bryant and Hollywood JB with help from OG Maco. This is the sequel to their critically acclaimed, Bears Like…

by Skope • July 6, 2015

PAMELA ANDERSON ASKS PUTIN TO STOP WHALE MEAT SMUGGLERS World-renowned actress Pamela Anderson has sent a personal request to Russian President Vladimir Putin to ask that Russia take measures to prevent the passage of the St. Kitt’s-registered cargo vessel WINTER BAY through the Northeast Passage to Japan. The WINTER BAY is carrying more than 1,700…

by Skope • July 2, 2015

RiFF RAFF & TRAVIS BARKER TEAM UP FOR NEW TRACK “SPAZZ OUT” RiFF RAFF and Travis Barker join forces for “Spazz Out” as an exclusive collaboration between the two powerhouses for Warped Tour. RiFF RAFF is also announcing additional “Spazz Out” tour dates that are hitting cities separate from Warped Tour. The track is an…

by Skope • June 30, 2015

NEW ALBUM BY ANDREA ZONN Most fans of Americana and country know violinist and vocalist Andrea Zonn from her 12-year run as a featured member of James Taylor’s band, and as a recording and touring musician with Lyle Lovett, Trisha Yearwood, Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas, and Vince Gill. Now, fans can experience the full breadth…

by Skope • June 29, 2015

TEKH TOGO “MORE CRYSTALS” Grand Rapid, Michigan rapper/producer/visual artist Tekh Togo presents “More Crystals”, the new single produced by Chicago’s Jon Content. Togo is preparing for the release of BlackWater, his forthcoming album featuring Mick Jenkins, Nitty Scott MC, Joose of AGO, and Dougy Lo Hot as well as production from Mistro, Nixon and Seventh…

by Skope • June 26, 2015

SOUNDTRACK TO UPCOMING FILM SOUTHPAW FROM EXECUTIVE PRODUCER EMINEM Southpaw (Music from and Inspired by the Motion Picture), the soundtrack to The Weinstein Company motion picture Southpaw, will be released on July 24th — the same day the film hits theaters — via Shady Records/Interscope Records. Eminem serves as Executive Producer of the album, which…

by Skope • June 25, 2015

FOX AND FOWL RELEASES ‘ELIZA’ VIDEO With a successful East Coast tour almost complete, Fox & Fowl has provided yet another treat to with the release of the video for single ‘Eliza’. Revealing the group’s brand new lineup as a trio, the video flips between performance shots of the band and a clearly besotted couple.…

by Skope • June 24, 2015

PAUL BOOTH CREATES HOME GOODS LINE Paul Booth, dubbed “The New King of Rock Tattoos” by Rolling Stone and “The King of Creepy” by Forbes Magazine, has launched an exclusive line of home goods – releasing under the name Paul Booth Brand – available now only via www.PaulBoothBrand.com. Paul Booth Brand home goods serve an…

by Skope • June 23, 2015

AERO FLYNN ANNOUNCES SUMMER TOUR DATES + “Dk/Pi” Aero Flynn will continue to tour in support of their self-titled debut album this summer. Deemed “one of 2015’s sleeper greats” by Stereogum, and “a blissful return for the enigmatic songwriter” by Consequence of Sound, Aero Flynn caught many by surprise when it was released this spring…

by Skope • June 22, 2015

BUILT TO SPILL CONFIRM SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER TOUR DATES Beloved Indie rock hero’s Built to Spill have confirmed tour dates for September and October 2015. Tickets are on sale now. Built to Spill have been touring in support of the new studio album, Untethered Moon, released this past April 21st, by Warner Bros. Records. Yet…

by Skope • June 18, 2015

GROUPLOVE’S HANNAH HOOPER COLLABORATES WITH VOLCOM Hannah Hooper of Canvasback Music/Atlantic recording artists Grouplove has teamed with Volcom, the popular surf, snow, and streetwear manufacturer, on an exclusive women’s collection, Lady Grouplove for Volcom. In addition to writing/performing music, Hooper is also an accomplished visual artist, and the collection – which includes denim jackets, crop…

by Skope • June 17, 2015

NEW EP BY MAXIMONO Following a slew of releases via esteemed labels Simma Black, Criminal Hype and Crossfrontier Audio, as well as previous successes in the drum & bass scene, house project Maximono are the latest recruits to join Amine Edge & DANCE’s fledgling CUFF imprint for their debut EP, ‘Shake or Break’. With their…

by Skope • June 16, 2015

TROY AVE “DOO DOO” Troy Ave doesn’t need a corporation to make him an international star and bring the true sound of New York back. As the title of his new album notes, he is Major Without A Deal. Some of New York’s most legendary artists unite on Major Without A Deal to support the…

by Skope • June 15, 2015

TITLE FIGHT ANOUNCES FALL TOUR DATES Kingston, PA four-piece Title Fight have announced fall North American tour dates. The band will be hitting the road in support of their third full length album and Anti- Records debut Hyperview, which was released earlier this year. The tour will begin October 22nd in Columbus, OH and wrap…

by Skope • June 12, 2015

THE GLITCH RELEASE ‘PIECE OF THE INDESTRUCTIBLE’ EP In the wake of their explosive closing performance at the X Games in Austin this past Sunday, The Glitch Mob release their new EP, ‘Piece of the Indestructible.’ This announcement came as a surprise last week with the release of single “Better Hide, Better Run (ft. Mark…

by Skope • June 11, 2015

NEW SINGLE BY THE LEGENDARY GOLDEN RIVER SHOW BAND The Legendary Golden River Show Band returns with Wall-To-Wall and Tree Top-Tall on Friday, September 4th. Quick Before it Melts premiered “The Halfway,” the first single from the EP, this morning. Following their Mike O’Neill (Inbreds) produced debut EP, Greatest Hits Vol. 2, The Legendary Golden…

by Skope • June 10, 2015

THE CARIBBEAN’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER POP LABEL PRETTY BOY RECORDS JOINS CRAFT AGENCY On June 9th, Artist, Producer, Director, Philanthropist and Pretty Boy Records Founder Trevor Pretty, alongside his superstar roster, announced plans for the ‘Pride Of Barbados’ Tour, and an exclusive producer camp culminating with an international music showcase featuring Pretty Boy Records’ artists.…

by Skope • June 9, 2015

THE NEW YORK TIMES STREAMS JAMES TAYLOR’S NEW ALBUM Before This World, James Taylor’s first new album of new music in thirteen years, is set for release on June 16th via Concord Records. Starting today, fans can visit The New York Times Press Play to preview the entire album one week prior to release. Taylor…

by Skope • June 8, 2015

SELIA “FIRST STRIKE” Post-hardcore act Iselia has released the song “First Strike” from their upcoming two song EP Lost Star. The record will be available via Cardigan Records on June 16th, but you can pre-order it now through the label’s website. Clocking in at two and half minutes, “First Strike” packs in the intensity and…

by Skope • June 5, 2015

FANDANGO TO PREMIERE “I LOVE MOVIES” EPISODES STARRING DARIUS RUCKER AND REBA Fandango, the nation’s leading digital destination for moviegoers and fans, announced today plans to debut new episodes of “I Love Movies” featuring CMA Award winners Darius Rucker and Reba in front of thousands of Country fans at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville…

by Skope • June 4, 2015

MUSE’S “DEAD INSIDE” #1 FOR FOURTH CONSECUTIVE WEEK “Dead Inside” the first single from Muse’s forthcoming seventh studio album – Drones – holds its reign on the top of the Mediabase and Billboard Modern Rock Charts this week for the fourth consecutive week. “Dead Inside” is the trio’s fourth #1 song. Muse holds the record…

by Skope • June 3, 2015

NEW GRACE POTTER SINGLE Grace Potter is excited to reveal the album cover art and August 14 release date for her forthcoming debut solo album Midnight. It’s her first new music since 2012’s The Lion The Beast The Beat. The album’s first single, “Alive Tonight,” is available for purchase. Listen to the song at the…

by Skope • June 2, 2015

THE VELVET TEEN RELEASE NEW SONG “ECLIPSES” Being released on Tuesday, June 30, All Is Illusory marks the band’s fourth album and is the long-awaited and elegant follow-up to 2006’s Cum Laude! that was recorded and co-produced by Steve Choi (Rx Bandits, Peace’d Out) and Roger Camero (No Motiv, Peace’d Out). From its gorgeous, dizzying…

by Skope • June 1, 2015

DYLAN OWEN NEW VIDEO 22 year-old rapper Dylan Owen’s There’s More To Life EP, which releases June 8th, is a coming of age story about an individual growing up in a small town, treading through waves of anxiety for the future. In his Mike Holland-directed video for “Everything Gets Old,” which debuted via DJBooth, Dylan…

by Skope • May 29, 2015

CAZZETTE PREMIERES “TOGETHER” FEAT. NEWTIMERS “Together,” the latest single from Swedish powerhouse duo Cazzette, is available today on Spotify via ICONS Music. Cazzette enlisted Stockholm-based artist Newtimers to sing vocals on the tune. “Together” is bursting with energy, featuring powerful piano chords and hard-hitting, groovy bass hits. Billboard.com premiered “Together” today. Look for Cazzette’s U.S.…

by Skope • May 28, 2015

GIORGIO MORODER PREMIERES “DÉJÀ VU (ALBUM MEGAMIX)” VIDEO Legendary founder of disco and an electronic music trailblazer, Giorgio Moroder, premieres today the “Déjà vu (Album Megamix)” video, produced by Hyper House, in anticipation of his first studio album in 30 years, DÉJÀ VU due out on June 16th via RCA Records. The video premiered this…

by Skope • May 27, 2015

2015 GLSEN RESPECT AWARDS – NEW YORK TO HONOR MATTHEW MORRISON GLSEN, the leading national education organization focused on ensuring safe and affirming schools for all students, will host the 2015 GLSEN Respect Awards – New York. Introduced in 2004 and held annually in Los Angeles and New York, the GLSEN Respect Awards showcase the…

by Skope • May 26, 2015

CALEXICO ANNOUNCE NEW TOUR DATES The celebrated Tucson, Arizona band Calexico has just announced some additional fall live dates. The shows are part of the band’s current North American tour and go on sale this coming Friday. The band is performing in support of their acclaimed new album Edge of the Sun, which Magnet recently…

by Skope • May 22, 2015

MEG SAMPSON NEW SINGLE Aussie folk pop singer/songwriter Meg Sampson is stoked to be doing what she does. Originally from a small country town, Nhill in Western Victoria, Meg performed at everything possible from a very young age. To the point that she’s sure the locals were well and truly ready for her to leave…

by Skope • May 21, 2015

DRIFTA AND THE BLEEDING STONES NEW SINGLE ‘The Stone That Bled’ was written by Drifta and produced by Sean Carey. Drifta describes the track as a song that represents the impossible, going against the grain. With its vintage rock sound and in-your-face melodies, the second release from DAT-BS brings you back to the good old…

by Skope • May 20, 2015

BEAT COPS NEW SINGLE A Montreal all-star group; Mikey Heppner (Priestess), Tim Fletcher (The Stills), Pat Bennett (Trigger Effect) and Max Hébert (Breastfeeders, Final Flash) created Beat Cops. This project is a long time coming with Mikey Heppner and Tim Fletcher forming the punk rock outfit, ‘The Dropouts’, back in 2001. ‘Priestess’ and ‘The Stills’…

by Skope • May 19, 2015

MATT LEGRAND “SPRING BREAK GIRL” A sleek mix of Nick Jonas style and a hint of that Justin Bieber urban feel, Matt has crafted a unique sound that’s entirely his own. The single blasts off with a booming beat, Matt’s vocals creating an unforgettable melody that flows fluidly across the slick synths. A slow groove…

by Skope • May 18, 2015

PILLARS “WOMAN WITHOUT HER LOVE” VIDEO Following the release of her second, blissfully electronic outing, ’Woman Without Her Love’, London-based newcomer PILLARS has now unveiled an accompanying video. Shot by Harvey Pearson (Aquilo and Låpsley), the visuals offer up a narrative that perfectly mirrors the slow-burning sophistication of the song. Preparations are now being made…

by Skope • May 15, 2015

LEE ANN WOMACK SCORES 2 AMA NOMS Lee Ann Womack, the diminutive country torch singer, made a decision seven years ago to follow her heart. If people thought she was crazy to walk away from the multi-platinum world of mainstream country to record the songs that moves the East Texas classicist, Womack’s heart won out.…

by Skope • May 14, 2015

SMOKE SEASON “BEES” The single’s effortlessly sensual and hypnotically rhythmic undertones are only further enhanced by the spellbinding visuals of the music video. In line with the DIY identity that has become a part of Smoke Season’s brand, the pair constructed a one-of-a-kind honeycomb LED light installation for the shoot. The video also showcases projection…

by Skope • May 13, 2015

SATE “WARRIOR” SINGLE SATE’s overall theme is to empower the listeners through the music, which you can hear in this debut single “Warrior”. The track premiered on Kick Kick Snare, which said that SATE “seamlessly fuses powerful, blues-infused rock with a singer that matches the intensity in both voice and presence.” “Warrior” is the debut…

by Skope • May 12, 2015

JASON BURNS “LIGHTWEIGHT” Jason Burns has inspired widespread support over the last couple of years with his expert production stylings and a steady stream of well-received releases, and for his latest EP ‘Lightweight,’ the Portland-based producer has crafted yet another melodic gem alongside vocalist and songwriter Sarah Winters. ‘Lightweight’ is an effortless blend of Winters’…

by Skope • May 11, 2015

NET ARTISTS PANDOVISIA RELEASE A SINGLE RECORDED 31 YEARS AGO Indie net artists Pandovisia, best known for their debut album The Last Man On The Net, today announced a new release titled Messages From The Recycle Bin. Unknown Story, the first message from the upcoming album, was originally recorded on a mono tape recorder back…

by Skope • May 7, 2015

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND PERFORMS TONIGHT ON CBS’S LIVE ONLINE MUSIC SERIES Dave Matthews Band will perform on CBS Interactive’s limited-run concert web series, LEGENDS ON LETTERMAN, tonight and pay a final visit to LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN tomorrow, May 8.LEGENDS ON LETTERMAN celebrates the musical acts that have performed on LATE SHOW with DAVID…