Month: December 2009

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Bekay “2009 Year In Review”

We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! Bekay “2009 Year In Review”: SKOPE IT…

NUKE THE SOUP MAKE A SPLASH IN NYC ON JANUARY 20

The ocean-inspired pop/rock band Nuke the Soup will make their way to New York City on Wednesday, January 20 at 4 p.m. for a performance at the Best Buy store in Manhattan. The appearance is part of the Live at Best Buy series where they will perform songs from their full length debut recording, Make…

BOSTON INDIE ICONS “THE NEATS” RELEASE REMASTERED CATALOG

Ace of Hearts Records today announced the release of “The Neats, 1981- 84, The Ace of Hearts Years”. Re-mastered by legendary indie producer Rick Harte from their original studio recordings, the effort is a journey through a period fans and critics alike agree were the bands’ most expressive years. With this release, tracks only available…

RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, JANUARY 2010

Maxfield Gast, Eat Your Beats (Militia Hill Records) Philly-based acid-jazz trio incorporating hip-hop, breakbeat and drum n bass into a 70s/80s sound… wait, it’s not as sloppy and convoluted as I just made it sound.   It’s compartmentalized — songs for generic asphalt Jay-Z beats, songs for generic breakbeats, you get the idea; from what…

DJ GQ HEADS TO Y100 IN MIAMI

Clear Channel’s only Top 40 CHR station in Miami, FL (Y100) has officially hired DJ GQ as their newest member and On-Air DJ. His debut broadcast will be live from Off the Hookah in Downtown Fort Lauderdale on New Years Eve from 10pm thru 2am on New Years Day.   This can possibly be more…

DEVYNE STEPHENS GIVES BACK TO CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE OF ATLANTA

Devyne Stephens, Chairman and Founder of UpFront Megatainment Worldwide, presented a generous gift to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta during Stephens’ Annual Christmas Gala, Puttin’ on the Ritz: The Top Hat Affair. Closing out the $43 million capital campaign needed by the end of this year for the revitalization of Children’s at Hughes Spalding, his $300,000…

VYBZ KARTEL ANNOUNCES SPLIT WITH LISA HYPE

Portmore Empire Leader Vybz Kartel has officially announced that the Portmore Empire is parting ways with Dancehall deejay Lisa Hype. Kartel issues the following statement: Lisa Hype is no longer a part of the Portmore Empire. The members of the Empire have unanimously agreed to end our professional relationship especially in light of certain ‘developments’…

MARKY RAMONE IN NYC FOR NEW YEARS EVE

Ring in 2010 with Marky Ramone, special guest DJ of the night at the Hudson Hotel in NYC on West 58th St. Marky will be spinning tunes in the Ramones fashion   from 11:00pm to 1:00 am EST. Marky Ramones Blitzkrieg’s first new song with Michale Graves (ex-Misfits) “When We Were Angels” made its debut…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: COOP “Swagga Jacka”

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HOUSE OF PAIN REUNITE FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY TOUR

Hip-hop icons House of Pain have announced a series of dates in March 2010 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The group will celebrate their Irish-American heritage by performing tracks from their classic hit filled catalogue with dates scheduled in Buffalo, Atlantic City, New York, Hartford, and Worcester for March 2010.   HOUSE OF PAIN TOUR…

SLANTY SHANTY RECORDS PRESENTS COKE RATS / MP3

Pissed off, weird and obsessed with serial killers and fantasy movies since childhood, bored Chicagoan Timothy Tsurutani has found a suitable outlet for his girlish falsetto, cannibalistic savagery and his obsession with noise breakouts in COKE RATS.

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Termanology “3AM (Freestyle)”

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GIBSON ACOUSTIC ANNOUNCES THE KEB MO SIGNATURE BLUES MASTER MODEL

Gibson Acoustic, the world’s premier maker of renowned acoustic guitars located in Bozeman, Montana, announced the availability of the long awaited Keb Mo Signature Acoustic Blues Master guitar.   No other musician embraces the blues like the legendary Keb Mo. His post modern playing blues styling stretches to fully electric blues, jazz, and R&B while…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Jah Cure ft Alison Hinds “Call on Me”

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KEYSHIA COLE GIVES AWAY XMAS DINNERS IN OAKLAND

Keyshia Cole was born and raised in Oakland CA. She has released three multi-platinum selling albums and has garnered numerous award nominations. She also made history with her #1 rated reality TV show, The Way It Is, on BET. KEYSHIA COLE IS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND WILL GIVE AWAY XMAS DINNERS TO THE ONES…

CHICANE RELEASES NEW VIDEO FEATURING NATASHA BEDINGFIELD

The song, “Bruised Water,” is a mashup of Chicane’s hit “Saltwater” with Natasha Bedingfield’s “I Bruise Easily,” and is off Chicane’s comprehensive greatest hits collection, The Best of Chicane, out now on Ultra Records in celebration of his twelve years of influential dance and pop music.

TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA, NIGHT CASTLE

TSO is recognized as the ultimate touring operatic/theatrical act in music today.   Selections from the new offering are being previewed on the current annual TSO Christmas tour.   When you have a stable of the top writers, musicians and vocalists in the business, it makes for a flexible and versatile, writing platform without boundaries.…

SHOOTER JENNINGS NEW SINGLE “WAKE UP”

Shooter Jennings’ new single, Wake Up! is available tomorrow from your favorite digital music store, including iTunes! “Wake Up” is the first single from the forthcoming album “Black Ribbons”, set for release March 3rd, 2010.

Matthew Curran, Simplify

Matthew Curran and his trio (Matt Jurasek on bass & Kevin Conray on drums) introduce a powerful yet simplified rock ‘n’ roll sound.   Curran & company are blending together elements of rock, blues and alternative to offer you a creatively fresh recording.   With catchy guitar rhythms & vibrant hooks, Simplify sums it all…

NIELSEN BDSRADIO UNVEILS DECADE TOP 500 AIRPLAY REPORTS

Nielsen BDSradio’s exclusive Decade Top 500 Reports are now available, featuring the Top 500 releases spun in every format.   These reports are accessible to BDSradio subscribers and reflect radio detections from January 1, 2000 – December 17, 2009.     Non-BDSradio subscribers can request reports by sending an email to bdsradio@bdsonline.com. Nielsen BDS charts…

MARILYN MANSON CRUSHES 20 MILLION CLAIM BY EX BANDMATE

Marilyn Manson’s insurance coverage will pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit brought against him by a former member of his band, but all of the money will go to the plaintiff’s attorney, a lawyer for the goth rocker said today. Stephen Bier, better known by the stage names Pogo and Madonna Wayne Gacy, brought his…

KICKBEND HOLIDAY VERSION OF “CHRISTMAS LIGHTS” VIA BROADJAM.COM

Chicagoland blues-rock band KickBend recently recorded “Christmas lights” with guest musicians Mario, Joe, and Steve. The free download is available on KickBend’s Broadjam page: SKOPE IT HERE! KickBend is also giving away a free album to the first ten new fans who…   1) Add KickBend as a friend on MySpace – www.myspace.com/KickBend 2) Listen…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: YUNG HAZARD “DANGER”

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P.O.S ANNOUNCES “EVERY NEVER IS NOW” TOUR

It’s been quite a year for Rhymesayers recording artist P.O.S – Never Better marked the third album from this Minneapolis rapper, which appeared on multiple year end lists including Spin’s “Top 10 Best Album You Might Have Missed” and MySpace’s Top 50. After four videos (Drumroll, Optimist, Purexed, Never Better), a cover of Pearl Jam’s…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Darrin James Band “The Lovely Ugly Truth”

We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! Darrin James Band “The Lovely Ugly Truth”:…

JASON CASTRO KICKS OFF 2010 WITH “THE LOVE UNCOMPROMISED EP”

Atlantic recording artist Jason Castro has announced the upcoming release of a new five-song collection, entitled “THE LOVE UNCOMPROMISED EP.” The set will be released online via all digital retailers – including the former American Idol’s own www.jasoncastromusic.com on January 12th. Physical CDs will be available at venues on Jason’s upcoming tour, which begins on…

Alligators, Piggy & Cups

Recently were seen some impressive music come out of the Pacific Northwest. Bands like Loch Lomond, Kane Hodder, The Dandy Warhol’s, and of course Death Cab for Cutie just to name a few. This new brand of music flows and ebbs with rich liquidity, exotic musical textures, and a lot of positive creative energy. Enter…