Month: July 2010

WIZ KHALIFA INKS WITH ATLANTIC VIA ROSTRUM RECORDS

Atlantic Records has announced the signing of acclaimed rapper Wiz Khalifa, an outcome of a deal with Rostrum Records, the rapper’s longtime independent label.   The Pittsburgh-based hip-hop sensation is currently at work on his much-anticipated label debut, slated for release in early 2011. Recently named MTV’s “Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010,” Wiz is set…

DEAD CONFEDERATE UNVEIL VIDEO “GIVING IT ALL AWAY”

Dead Confederate unveil an imaginative, surgery-based music video for forthcoming single “Giving It All Away”. Directed by Jason Miller (Of Montreal, Major Lazer, Diplo), the video is darkly poetic and features the band being at the mercy of a group of small children (found through a casting call on craigslist).

PRETTY GREEN OPENS EXCLUSIVE POP-UP STORE IN LONDON

Pretty Green, Liam Gallagher’s new critically acclaimed, high-end and limited edition clothing line will finally be unveiled and available from today in the heart of London’s historical rock and roll stomping ground at 57 Carnaby Street on Friday July 30th. Last night, he celebrated the opening with celebrity friends who were out in force to…

SKOPE TV PHONER WITH TROY MARSHALL

It is very rare that we interview music executives here at Skope TV but when we do it can be very eye opening & informative. We got to share 20 minutes with Troy Marshall who is currently the Vice President of Rap Promotion and Lifestyle Marketing for Interscope Geffen and A&M Records. Troy opens up…

EPIPHONE RELEASE DAVE NAVARRO GUITAR

With his six-string skills best described as a merger between heavy metal, psychedelia and modern rock, Dave Navarro became one of alternative rock’s first true guitar heroes. Throughout his seminal work with Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers, his guest spots on Nine Inch Nails’ Further Down the Spiral and Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little…

THIS BLUE HEAVEN PREVIEW NEW EP WITH “NOVA LOVE”

This Blue Heaven is female-fronted power pop bursting from the heart of the Boston indie rock scene. Catchy but never canned, the quintet’s rich, melodic songs about light and love, delivered with brazen innocence by frontwoman MacKenzie Outlund, beckon you into a vibrant world of shimmering guitars, hooky synths, and driving beats.

ELI “PAPERBOY” REED NEW VIDEO

Brooklyn-based soul singer Eli “Paperboy” Reed will make his major label debut with the August 10 release of Come And Get It on Capitol Records. The album, an irrepressible, largely self-penned, 12-song set produced by Mike Elizondo, will feature the lead single, “Come And Get It,” which has just received an official music video. The…

POT SMOKE AND HIPPIE STANK

“Pot smoke and hippie stank. Blue skies and a looming sun. The 9th annual Bonnaroo music festival continued the tradition of great music and expression. There is a certain freedom that you feel on the grounds of the Bonnaroo farm in Manchester, Tennessee. You have the freedom to wear your funky glasses and tie die…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 30th, 2010

EMINEM STILL NUMBER ONE! Eminem’s “Love The Way You Lie” featuring Rihanna holds at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week, while Katy Perry’s former number one hit, “California Gurls,” stays steady at number two.   Taio Cruz climbs one spot to number three with “Dynamite,” which pushes B.o.B’s “Airplanes” down…

The Bluesmasters, Featuring Mickey Thomas

Like a lot of people, I’ve grown plain tired of rehashed old style blues songs.   After not having heard a stack of such things recently, it really doesn’t feel too bad listening to a group of da old blues.   This disc features Mickey Thomas on vocals, best known for his tenure with Jefferson…

DEUCE JOINS EPICENTER 2010 LINEUP

Deuce, former front man of Hollywood Undead has announced that he will be joining the line-up for this year’s EPICENTER Twenty Ten for his first solo performance ever. Deuce will perform along side hip hop superstar Eminem (only 1 of 3 performances in the US this year), Blink-182 (their only 2010 concert in North America),…

RAH DIGGA NEW VIDEO “THIS AIN’T NO LIL’ KID RAP”

Rah Digga left rap 10 years ago to pursue film editing (she went back to school to do so and continues to do this as a career) and raise her daughter.   She only got back in the game after some finessing from one of rap’s well known producers, Nottz, to make a few songs…

THE JOHN LENNON TIME CAPSULE PROJECT

In honor of John Lennon’s 70th birthday on Saturday, October 9, 2010, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and BoxofVision LLC will create three authorized time capsules of John Lennon’s post-Beatles recordings and fan contributions submitted via http://www.BoxOfVision.com/TimeCapsule, to carry his legacy of peace and love to future generations.   With the…

THE SWITCH SDTRK LISTENING PARTY SAMPLER

The Switch, due in theaters August 20, stars Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in an offbeat comedy about Kassie (Aniston), whose plans to have a baby all by herself go awry due to a last-minute switch that’s discovered seven years later when her slightly neurotic best friend Wally (Bateman) finally gets acquainted with her “precocious”though…

JOE BROOKS “SUPERMAN” VIDEO

Singer-songwriter Joe Brooks has released a music video for his debut single “Superman.” The video features the musician performing in a New York style loft and is definitely worth checking out. “Superman” will appear on Brook’s debut album, Constellation Me, available August 17th on Universal Republic Records. Check it out now.

SEAL TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM

Internationally acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Seal will release his sixth studio album, Seal 6: Commitment, in the U.S. on September 28th on Reprise Records. The first single is “Secret,” a deeply moving, string-laden ballad, that ranks among Seal’s finest love songs. Commitment finds the London-born, three-time Grammy Award winner re-teaming with renowned music maestro David…

SKOPE LIVE! 1ST GUITAR HERO TOURNAMENT TONIGHT – BOSTON!

Skope Live! & Fleming Entertainment are throwing a huge party tonight, Thursday July 29th in Boston, MA. We got three amazing bands to keep the music going all night. We will also be offering FREE appetizers while they last at the start of the night! There will also be a Guitar Hero 5 Tournament going…

WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE NAMES ROD RILEY PRESIDENT AND CEO OF WORD ENTERTAINMENT

Warner Music Nashville (WMN), the Nashville-based music operations of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced that Rod Riley has been named President and CEO of Word Entertainment, WMG’s Christian music division.   In his new role, Riley will oversee Word’s entire operation, including A&R, sales and marketing, music publishing, distribution, church resources and…

THE SWORD UNLEASH MASSIVE WORLD TOUR

The Sword’s legacy in the metal world has been rapidly growing since they formed in 2003. Their recent stints opening for legends such as Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and Motorhead have helped them garner praise from fans both young and old. The Sword Tour Dates:   UNITED STATES 10/01:   Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey…

HOPE OFFERS NEW SINGLE AUDIO “LOVE LOVE LOVE”

For singer/songwriter/producer HOPE, her name pretty much says it all. She’s a gifted performer with an angelic voice and a naturally sunny disposition. She’s a lyricist for whom the word “love” comes easily. Armed with a message, her major label debut is set for release this October and features the sparkling first single “LOVE LOVE…

FREE EP FROM EL-P & CAMU TAO

The EP that EL-P and Camu Tao recorded as Central Services back in 2005 has finally been released as a free download in conjunction with the pre-order for Camu’s posthumous debut album. Both are located at the below link, but the EP can be downloaded free without ordering the full length. SKOPE IT HERE!

Anna Madorsky, Talk Is Cheap

I had the pleasure of reviewing Anna Madorsky’s last album Incantation.   The previous record was more of a story-telling narrative with a full range of characters and the whole nine yards.   I even went so far as to call Incantation “Modern Age Narrative Pop”.   Completely switching directions now, Madorsky has created a…

MAXIMUM BALLOON PREVIEWS ALBUM WITH “GROOVE ME”

Maximum Balloon, the debut from David Andrew Sitek; guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer for TV On The Radio, as well as such critically-acclaimed and popular bands like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Liars and Scarlett Johansson’s album of Tom Waits covers, will be released on August 31st on DGC/Interscope Records. Check out “Groove Me” featuring Thelophilus London:…

EXIT CALM RELEASE SELF-TITLED DEBUT

Sonic Unyon Records is pleased to announce the release of the inspired debut album from South Yorkshire, England-based Exit Calm. Already making waves in the UK, the self-titled album will be released in North America by Sonic Unyon on October 12th, 2010. A sonic and soulful masterpiece, this impressive debut showcases the four-piece’s distinctive wall…

SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT KORROSIVE

Last week Skope TV got on the line with an emcee coming out the Bay Area, Oakland to be exact. Korrosive started out as a producer but decided to grab the mic and show what he could do. Earlier this year he released his album, ‘Money Rules Everything’ and he shows no signs of slowing…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 28th, 2010

RIHANNA TO STAR IN UPCOMING ACTION FLICK! According to Variety, Rihanna is gearing up for her first feature film. The pop princess has reportedly signed on to appear in an action film called Battleship. Alongside True Blood’s Alexander Skarsgard and Taylor Kitsch, she will assist in attempting to save the planet from an alien invasion.…

ANNA ROSE, NOMAD

When I reviewed the EP, I mentioned that I prefer female rockers that can also deliver a ballad.     After many years of listening to just about every genre on the planet, I’m very picky when it comes to personally judging female singers.         Anna held my interest as a storyteller,…

SANTANA & STEVE WINWOOD LIVE IN NOBLESVILLE, IN

July 7, 2010 was the night when I got to experience two music legends for the first time. On that hot ‘n’ clear Wednesday night, Verizon Wireless Music Center in Noblesville, IN had the pleasure of booking two legendary acts. Okay, Okay…enough suspense already–you wanna know who I’m talking about right??  

OVAL OFFERS FREE EP “RINGTONE”

On June 15th, Oval marked his return after nearly a decade with the now out of print 12″ EP entitled “Oh”.   September 7th will see the release of his sprawling 70 track double album called “O”, and now Markus Popp is offering up a free “Ringtone” EP availalbe here: SKOPE IT HERE!

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Phreshy “Worth It”

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! Phreshy “Worth It”: SKOPE IT HERE!

NO SURRENDER NEW VIDEO “GODDA GET IT”

Hip-hop hybrid group No Surrender, composed of Mr. Steeples, Seraphim, and Gnomad, set out to make what Seraphim calls “the direct opposite of what a typical hip-hop video might be,” for their first single “Godda Get It”. “In terms of art direction and visuals, I can’t think of anything in hip-hop like it,” notes Seraphim.

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Big Shug “Spit Six”

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! Big Shug “Spit Six”: SKOPE IT HERE!

Blow Up Hollywood, Take Flight

When you hear the title of this band Blow Up Hollywood, one might think for a second that this is a fast, punchy & violent rock, punk or metal band.   BUH actually is none of the above and they are not blowing up anything literally but figuratively Blow Up Hollywood is making a statement.…