While the title may suggest otherwise, the sound shaped on Talking to Walls’ latest album We Were Not So Tall does anything but fall short. In the wake of praise that followed their debut Naked, Talking To Walls is celebrating the release of their second full-length LP, now available physically and on iTunes.
Month: April 2010
CRYSTAL CASTLES US ALBUM RELEASE DATE MOVED FORWARD
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Due to phenomenal demand and anticipation around the news of the forthcoming second self-titled Crystal Castles album on Fiction Records, the US will be following suit with the advanced UK digital release by making the album available immediately on Monday April 26th. Following the debut of both the limited edition Record Store Day 12″ release…
JODY PORTER RELEASES NEW SINGLE “AURORA”
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Fountains of Wayne guitarist Jody Porter releases solo debut Close To The Sun via Engine Room Recordings on May 11, 2010. Skope has just got in his first single “Aurora” for our readers to enjoy!
CYPRESS HILL TOUR WITH SLIGHTLY STOOPID
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Cypress Hill celebrated yesterday’s release of new album Rise Up with a special performance in front of a packed-house crowd at The Warfield in San Francisco. Those that couldn’t make it in shouldn’t worry; the legendary hip hop group has announced a summer tour with Slightly Stoopid that begins July 16 at the Verizon Wireless…
KAYLIN LEE CLINTON OFFERS SKOPE READERS FREE MP3 “YOU WHO”
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Kaylin Lee Clinton is a singer-songwriter who currently resides in New York City. Born in Philadelphia, Kaylin steeped in a household of music, where the Irish, Israeli, and Russian folk music of her heritage blended in harmony with classical composers and classic American folk artists.
Duc’n it Easy, October
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This six-song set from Duc’n it Easy will excite your senses and get you all fixed up with some feel-good tunes. October features a mellow rock approach with a jam band feel that also incorporates elements of country from time to time. The overall vibe is extremely cool with a laid-back demeanor and…
DAVINCI RELEASES NEW VIDEO “BEN”
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After hitting listeners with a flurry of tracks, DaVinci is back with a second video off The Day The Turf Stood Still, “Ben”. For this video, Fillmore’s own created an all-encompassing metaphor through money, Ben Franklin, and the $100 bill.
JASON REEVES SELLS OUT WASHINGTON DC, BOSTON TO FOLLOW
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Singer-songwriter Jason Reeves’ spring tour is off to an amazing start. The 25-year-old Iowa City native performed a sold-out show at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA, near Washington DC, and is close to selling out his show at Boston’s 939 Café on April 23rd. Please see below for all remaining tour dates. Jason…
THE LIONS ARE READY TO ROAR!
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The Lions are writing new songs at a feverish pace, touring incessantly, and enjoying all the freedoms that come with being a true indie band. The Lions have been able to release two full length albums called Sounds Familiar and Live Love Laugh, 2 EP’s-The Lions & Rock N Roll Lounge (EP Sessions) and…
SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT IYAZ
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This year’s breakthrough pop sensation Iyaz will release his eagerly anticipated debut album, Replay, on Beluga Heights/Reprise Records on June 8th, 2010. The album was produced by Beluga Heights founder J.R. Rotem, who has also produced scores of hits for Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Britney Spears, Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, Rick Ross, and many others.
NECRO RELEASES NEW SINGLE “asBESTos”
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Those familiar with Necro, the Brooklyn bred rapper/producer/label-owner know that he single handedly re-defined the term “hardcore” while gaining an enormous cult following behind his flourishing indie rap empire. “asBESTos,” the first leak from his forthcoming sixth album, DIE!, finds Necro taking listeners on another ride through the darkest side of hip-hop’s rugged terrain where…
GEORGE HODOS TEAMS WITH SNOOP DOGG FOR DEBUT U.S. SINGLE RELEASE ON MAY 4th
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International pop artist GEORGE HODOS will be making his United States debut with the release of his new single “Just A Man” featuring Snoop Dogg on May 4th. The featured single is currently positioned at #32 on Billboard’s Nextmusic Charts, and can been seen topping others including Billboard’s Mike Bordes Sprint Radio Alltel Playlist,…
THE ROLLING STONES NEW VIDEO & TRAILER
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The Rolling Stones are preparing to re-release their 1972 classic album Exile On Main Street. Regarded as one of the greatest albums in rock ‘n’ roll history and one of the most defining of the Stones’ catalogue, Exile On Main Street will be re-released on May 18th.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2010
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RIHANNA RUSHED TO SWISS HOSPITAL On Monday, Rihanna was rushed to a hospital in Switzerland for unspecified reasons. However, we now know what was wrong with the singer. According to People, RiRi had an injured rib and wanted to make sure it was nothing serious. Fortunately, it wasn’t. Rihanna is currently “doing well” and…
The Radio Dept., Clinging To A Scheme
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In today’s musical landscape, four years is basically an eternity for a band to follow up an album with another. This obviously doesn’t matter to the Swedish electronic pop band The Radio Dept. as their newly released album Clinging To A Scheme comes on the heels of the well-regarded Pet Grief record which dropped way…
Ayler Young, Back In The City
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For many musicians based out of New York City, it is easy to write about life in the Big Apple but it is much harder to make it sound fresh and compelling. Ayler Young, a 30-year-old songwriter influenced by both classical and rock music, doesn’t seem to have that problem though as his just released…
EVELYN EVELYN NEW VIDEO “ELEPHANT ELEPHANT”
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Amanda Palmer and Jason Webley’s amazing discovery, Evelyn Evelyn, the world’s only conjoined twin singer-songwriter duo, are thrilled to share their new video for “Elephant Elephant.”
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD RELEASE iPHONE APPLICATION
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Gold selling recording artists Hollywood Undead are coming at you with their very first fan app! The brand new iPhone/iPod touch/iPad app allows fans to have access to Hollywood Undead at all times. Create custom wallpapers based on the band’s latest release, Desperate Measures, or build your own customized mask with your photo and mash…
CARIBOU NEW ALBUM SWIM, TOUR DATES
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Swim is Caribou’s masterpiece; an album that absorbs club culture sounds weaved within subtle pop frameworks, and the record Dan Snaith has wanted to bring to fruition for as long as he has been making music. Snaith, a Canadian from small-town Ontario now based in England, has been a leading figure in electronic music…
SEE GREEN OFFER “GOLDMINE” MP3 TO SKOPE READERS
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It’s been a while since See Green (formerly going by the name of their singer Courtenay Green) has been back in the spotlight, but now the band is back and bringing their fabulous synth pop combined with “fuzzy guitar riffs” to their new Violet EP set to be released digitally on May 4th!
DISTURBED PUTTING FINISHING TOUCHES ON BRAND-NEW STUDIO ALBUM ENTITLED ‘ASYLUM’
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Grammy-nominated hard rock band Disturbed are in the studio putting the finishing touches on a new album, entitled Asylum. The release is the follow-up to their 2008 platinum album Indestructible, which spawned the Active Rock smash single “Inside the Fire.” Asylum will be released by Reprise Records in late summer. As with Indestructible, Disturbed…
BLOOD RED SHOES NEW VIDEO “DON’T ASK”
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Steven Ansell and Laura-Mary Carter haven’t slowed down since their new album exploded onto the scene. The band have stopped off in almost every European city you can name, and are set to play festivals throughout Europe this Summer.
THE SPILL CANVAS NEW VIDEO “OUR SONG”
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A day after the release of their latest EP, Realities, The Spill Canvas premiered their new music video for “Our Song” on MTV. The video is a witty spin on classic movies like Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, Night of the Living Dead, Titanic, and Say Anything to name a few, and should have fans…
BREAKING: DEVON CLIFFORD 1979 – 2010 R.I.P.
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As the news continues to spread, we realize many of you are already aware of the recent passing of Devon Clifford, drummer of Canadian five-piece You Say Party! We Say Die! For those who haven’t yet heard, it is with the heaviest of hearts to inform you of this sudden and tragic loss of a…
Italian Japanese, The Lush, Romantic Weirdness
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Sometimes, you can get a real feel for a certain group right off the bat. That is exactly the case here with Italian Japanese and The Lush, Romantic Weirdness. I can sense right away that this band has something special and that they will definitely be a smash hit within the music scene.…
COHEED AND CAMBRIA PERFORM ON FUEL TV
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Coheed and Cambria rocked FUEL TV’s “The Daily Habit” last week and below you can find videos to songs “Here We Are Juhhernaut” and “Time Consumer.” Tune in to Coheed and Cambria on FUEL TV’s “The Daily Habit,” Thursday, April 29th 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT to catch their FULL performance which includes even more music from…
NEW VIDEO FROM GODSMACK
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Godsmack has premiered their highly anticipated and MMA driven music video for “Cryin’ Like A Bitch” on Vevo. The video features UFC champions Chuck Liddell, Rashad Evans, Brock Lesner, BJ Penn, and Matt Hughes brutally knocking out the competition and showcasing their raw strength while Godsmack performs the aggressive rock anthem in a warehouse. “Cryin’…
PAUL WALL BOUNCES OUT OF THE CORNER WITH 4TH MAJOR RELEASE
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Fresh off a month-long tour with former partner-in-rhyme, Chamillionaire, Houston rapper, Paul Wall, is all set to drop his 4th major label album, Heart of a Champion, on June 29th through SwishaHouse/Asylum Records. Almost half of the tracks featured on the album are produced by long-time friend and Expensive Taste band-mate, Travis Barker. The album…
MUSE ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES FOR FALL 2010
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Fresh off a triumphant spring North American tour and headlining appearance at Coachella, British rock trio Muse have announced dates, venues, and ticket on-sale dates for the second leg of their Resistance Tour. The autumn headlining trek begins September 22nd in San Diego, CA, and continues through November 6th where it concludes in Cincinnati. Please…
RIP: GURU – FINAL SKOPE TV INTERVIEW
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Hip hop has lost a true legend and today is a very sad day for fans of Guru & hip hop. Skope TV was fortunate enough to get an exclusive with Guru last year and we wanted to post it to share and celebrate this incredible man & emcee!
THE MARY ONETTES US TOUR CANCELLED DUE TO VOLCANIC ASH
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“We are very sorry to announce that we are forced to cancel our US tour due to the volcanic ash that is keeping European air traffic grounded. We feel really sad for all our fans who had already bought tickets and for the promotors and support bands who have been advertising and working for the…
NIKKI & RICH “NEXT BEST THING” VIDEO
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Sultry pop-soul newcomers Nikki & Rich will release their debut album, entitled Everything, this summer on Reprise Records.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: The Bangz ft. Pusha T from Clipse “We Winnin”
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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! The Bangz ft. Pusha T from Clipse…
MIGGS PREVIEWS TWO TRACKS FROM NEW ALBUM
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The rock trio Miggs will be releasing its fifth album, “Wide Awake,” on May 18, 2010, via Rock Ridge Music. The first album to feature drummer Ryan Scarbrough (who joined vocalist/guitarist Don Miggs and bassist Michael Lombardo in the group in 2008), “Wide Awake” was recorded in Tampa in December 2009 with multi-platinum producer/engineer…
SKOPE / DEFTONES OFFER ESP LTD SC-207 SIGNED GUITAR
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To celebrate the release of Diamond Eyes on May 4th, Deftones and Skope Magazine are excited to offer you the chance to win an ESP LTD SC-207 guitar signed by Deftones.
BLUEBRAIN NEW VIDEO “TEN BY TEN”
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DC-based brother duo Bluebrain unveil the new video for single “Ten by Ten” today by praised director Gabe Askew. Best known for his Ed Droste-applauded fan video for Grizzly Bear’s “Two Weeks,” Askew directed and animated Bluebrain’s video with the same elaborate detail. “Ten by Ten” is the new single from Bluebrain’s electro-rock debut album…
The Royal Heist, Midnight In The Garden of Evil
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With the precision of a bullet in the chamber, The Royal Heist are corked in to deliver–and that’s just how they start their debut spin, Midnight In The Garden of Evil, released digitally April 20th. The record is produced by the band and Max Coane, the same man behind the sound of recent punk legends…
BIZ TALK: MAYBE IT’S TIME YOU HIRE A SOUND GUY
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A lot of bands debate on whether or not to hire their own sound guy or just do the sound setup themselves. If were talking quality venues – most professionals will in fact bring their own sound guy on tour with them. This keeps thing consistent show to show.
JEREMY MESSERSMITH OFFERS “VIOLET!” MP3
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To call Minneapolis-based Jeremy Messersmith a musician is half-truth: He’s also a storyteller, who has carefully crafted a trilogy of songs that narrate life. His forthcoming full-length, The Reluctant Graveyard (out May 4), contains “11 songs about death, and perhaps, unexpectedly, life,” according to Messersmith, completing an album trilogy of lifelong (ahem, literary), observations.
KELLER WILLIAMS’ BRAND NEW ALBUM TO BE RELEASED MAY 25
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Keller Williams releases his first-ever all-covers collection, amusingly titled Thief, on May 25, 2010. Recorded with the Keels–husband and wife duo Larry and Jenny Keel–Thief includes songs originally written and recorded by as wildly diverse an assemblage as anyone’s ever likely to dream up. Keller is on tour this summer – at solo shows, with…
