Occult Horror Doom’ metal band MOSS has completed work on its new album. The sinisterly titled Tombs of the Blind Drugged will drop in North America on July 7 via Rise Above Records. Hailed as, “the bleakest, darkest doom metal ever recorded”, MOSS cooks up eerie anti-music that transmits the occult like none other.…
Month: June 2009
BUTTERFLY BOUCHER ON CNN “MUSIC & CONVERSATION”
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Re-introducing you to singer-songwriter-musician BUTTERFLY BOUCHER whose new album SCARY FRAGILE is out this week via the imprint Situation Operation. Check out BUTTERFLY’s Q&A below as well as links to her current interview on CNN’s “Music and Conversation:” SKOPE IT HERE! www.butterflyboucher.com
NEW ECHO SCREEN ALBUM OUT AUGUST 4
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New Jersey pop-rockers Echo Screen are back with their third record, an EP titled Goodbye Old Life, slated to drop August 4th. The five new songs were produced by Ace Enders (of The Early November fame), and will be released via the band’s own label, ES Music. “I liked them a lot because they weren’t…
DEL MARQUIS FROM SCISSOR SISTERS VIDEO “LITTER TO SOCIETY”
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That’s where it all started for Del Marquis, designer, Scissor Sisters guitarist and burgeoning solo artist. Sure, he loved his instrument at first — but not because of the sound.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: CHRISETTE MICHELLE FT DEZ’O “I”M LEAVING” RMX
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Ghostface Killah, AZ, Inspectah Deck “Harbormasters”
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THE IDLE HANDS ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF DEBUT
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The Idle Hands are proud to announce the release of their debut full-length album The Hearts We Broke On The Way To The Show, due out September 8th on Pretty Kids Collective records. The Minneapolis band made up of Irish ex-pats and Midwest natives have written an impressive record filled with songs about lust and…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: YOUNG DRO “ON FIRE”
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The Dirty Sample, Beauty & Poison
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Hand’Solo is a Toronto based independent record label that is often underrated, but it’s catalogue constantly leaves you with your mouth agape. Representing artists from Canada, the U.S., the U.K. and Japan, “Beauty & Poison” features the crème of the crop of hip-hop today. Write off whatever you thought rap was,…
Iras, Samael Angel
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Born in Africa and now living in Southern France, Iras is a true renaissance man. Tired of playing politics with music business, he’s releasing his entire discography (currently “Samael Angel”) through creative commons on June 25th. His music weaves a story that is captivating and has a depth hardly ever reached in music…
Rachel Taylor Brown, Susan Storm’s Ugly Sister and Other Saints and Superheroes
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Portland’s Rachel Taylor Brown has created an oddity of an album on her fourth release. Expertly entwining geekish novelty with theological/existential ponderings, Brown’s Susan Storm’s Ugly Sister and Other Saints and Superheroes explores and experiments with strange hybrids of both style and substance. The album careens unpredictably from the minimalist folk-industrialism of the title…
Lloyd Dobler Effect, Lloyd Dobler Effect
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With a name like Lloyd Dobler Effect, how can you go wrong? Back it up with some peppy indie-rock anthems, maybe a slow song or two and some clever referential humor occasionally nestled in the lyrics. Perfect, right? Well, I’ve got bad news for you. There’s not so much as a mention of kick boxing…
Wunderbugg, Transgradulate
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Transgradulate is a made up term that roughly means “to graduate into a new phase of life with joy”. The meaning definitely stacks up to the new record as these three musicians combine many different musical elements. The overall sound is quite different yet very fresh. The band is made up of Whidden…
THE LOST FINGERS OFFER “BILLIE JEAN” COVER / AUDIO
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A large part of mourning the loss of a music industry legend is remembering and memorializing their career.
Gilson, Lampiao
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Whether you’re looking to entertain your guests for a dinner party or have a romantic evening with your significant other, Gilson Schachnik has you covered with Lampiao. Gilson brings you the vibrant sounds from Brazil along with heavy doses of jazz, pop and even some funk. Gilson provides elements from traditional Brazilian music…
SICK PUPPIES UNVEIL TRI-POLAR ALBUM ART
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Sick Puppies have just unveiled the album artwork for Tri-Polar, their second major label album, and follow-up to Dressed Up As Life. Tri-Polar will feature the anthemic single, “You’re Going Down,” which is being used as the theme song for the WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view as well as “Street Fighter War.” www.SickPuppies.net
ARTISTS TWITTER THEIR REACTIONS TO MICHAEL JACKSON’S DEATH
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With the tragic and sudden death of the King of Pop, there have been a number of artists tweeting their thoughts on Twitter.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Lexi “Just Another Party”
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DETAILS AND COVER OF NEW PARAMORE ALBUM, BRAND NEW EYES
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The pop-punk rockers from Tennessee are currently opening up for the comeback tour of No Dobut, and details of their new album have finally been released!
CREEPY VIDEO “TWO WEEKS” FROM GRIZZLY BEAR
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This is pretty creepy. Great song though. Daniel Rosen sounds like a mix of Gene Pitney and Brian Wilson. This is a single off the ‘Veckatimest’ album out now. The video was produced by Karen Lin. “Two Weeks” [youtube tjecYugTbIQ nolink]
CARE BEARS ON FIRE OFFER “SUPERTEEN” MP3
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Care Bears on Fire are offering a free MP3 of their song “Superteen” as a sneak peak of their forthcoming album “Get Over It!” being released by S-Curve on July 14. The song makes the pressures and insecurities of adolescence relatable to both current and former teens.
SONY EXECS REFLECT ON MICHAEL JACKSON
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Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: “Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and…
TRACY CHAPMAN REVEALS SUMMER SCHEDULE
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Elektra recording artist Tracy Chapman has unveiled an extensive slate of summer concert dates, her first full-scale North American itinerary in over three years. The tour — which celebrates the multi-platinum, four-time Grammy-winner’s acclaimed 2008 release, “OUR BRIGHT FUTURE” — will hit the road on July 31st at Boston’s House of Blues. From…
STREAM CLIPS & WIDGET FROM ROB THOMAS LIVE DVD
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The Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Colorado — a legendary venue that has been graced by rock luminaries from The Beatles to U2 — provides the awe-inspiring backdrop for three-time Grammy ® Award-winning artist Rob Thomas in his first-ever live performance DVD.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: PHRESH PRINCE “PHRESH PRINCESS”
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KEVIN BLACK JOINS GLOBAL MUSIC GROUP AS COO
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Kevin Black has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of, Global Music Group, it was announced today by Roland Turner, CEO, Global Music Group. In his new position, Mr. Black will assume overall responsibility for overseeing the creative vision and brand recognition of the label. “Kevin is one-third owner of Global Music Group along with Mike…
METRO STATION TO OPEN FOR MILEY CYRUS ON HER FALL ARENA TOUR
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The rumors are true! As announced by Miley Cyrus early yesterday morning, the pop superstar will be joined by special guests Metro Station on her upcoming North American tour. The ten-week arena run — launching September 14 in Portland, OR, and running through December 2, in Miami, FL— will mark the first time that Cyrus…
KLEERUP TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ON ASTRALWERKS ON JULY 28, 2009
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There must be something in that icy water that they drink, as Scandinavians seem to have a particularly keen ear for melody and harmony. Sweden, in particular, has given birth to a number of great popular music acts recently; Robyn, The Knife, Peter Bjorn & John, The Concretes, and umm…. Andreas Kleerup. You probably haven’t…
THE MARS VOLTA STREAM “SINCE WE’VE BEEN WRONG”
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Check out “Since We’ve Been Wrong,” a new track from The Mars Volta off of their forthcoming album “Octohedron” due out June 23rd.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Jeremih feat. Benz “Birthday Sex (Remix)”
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POLVO SIGN TO MERGE AND RECORD NEW ALBUM
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Polvo will release their new album, In Prism, September 8th on Merge Records. In Prism is the first studio album from Polvo since 1997’s Shapes. In Prism was recorded at Echo Mountain in Asheville, North Carolina with Brian Paulson in March of 09, with additional recording in Carrboro in May of ’09. Polvo formed in…
LAURA IZIBOR NEW VIDEO “FROM MY HEART TO YOURS”
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“The foundation begins with soul,” explains 21-year-old singer/songwriter/producer Laura Izibor of her passionate, piano-guided songs.
RICHARD SWIFT NEW VIDEO FOR “THE ATLANTIC OCEAN”
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Check out Richard Swift’s brand new video for second single “The Atlantic Ocean” from his album of the same name. Get ready for disco, robot fights and lasers… Richard Swift’s “The Atlantic Ocean” Video: SKOPE IT HERE!
SIRE RECORDS TO RELEASE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK TO FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES’ (500) DAYS OF SUMMER
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Sire Records will release the original soundtrack to the Fox Searchlight Pictures’ feature film (500) Days of Summer on July 14th. The film received a standing ovation at its debut screening during the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and releases in select theaters on July 17th, 2009. (500) Days of Summer is not a love story.…
SAGE FRANCIS OFFERS MP3 TO “STRANGE FAME”
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Hip hop rabble-rouser Sage Francis is set to add to his underground acclaim with the release of the Sick of Wasting mixtape on June 16th. Part of his hilarious, creative and popular “Sick of…” series — which began in 1999 and has also included Sick of Waiting Tables and Sick of Waging War, among…
BOW WOW CONFIRMS COLUMBIA SPLIT
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Bow Wow took to his official Twitter account to confirm that he is no longer with Columbia Records. The rapper wrote: “Wanna thank them for the release and also thank them 4 err thang. I made all my hits with them.” Bow accomplished ten top ten records with ten-million albums sold worldwide with Columbia. He…
PITBULL HAPPY TO BE SIGNED TO A MAJOR LABEL
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Pitbull’s hit single “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” has been on the Billboard chart for quite some time now. The rapper just got signed to Sony and he says he’s very excited to be on a major label now.
WHITNEY HOUSTON UPDATE
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Whitney Houston has just confirmed her highly anticipated comeback album will be titled I Look To You. Her sixth studio disc will feature contributions and production from Akon, Alica Keys, Swizz Beatz and Diane Warren. You can expect I Look To You to hit stores on September 1st via Arista Records. For more up…
MICHAEL JACKSON DEAD AT AGE 50
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The L-A Times reports that Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, is dead at age 50. On Thursday afternoon, the pop legend was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles after collapsing at his home. He suffered from cardiac arrest and was not breathing when the paramedics arrived and the EMTs administered CPR in…
Gian Tornatore, Fall
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Soft, smooth and sophisticated, saxophonist and composer Gian Tornatore’s third album, “Fall,” is a delight to listen to. The album, a follow-up to Tornatore’s 2003 debut, “Sink or Swim,” and his 2005 sophomore album, “Blackout,” has a short track listing of only eight songs, however, the quality of each song compensates for the quantity.…
