Month: October 2010

THE SPILL CANVAS VIDEO “DUST STORM”

As they continue on the second leg of their nationwide tour with the Goo Goo Dolls, alt-rockers The Spill Canvas have released a music video for “Dust Storm,” the second single from their recent LP Formalities.   The video – described by the band as “the most fun video shoot they’ve ever been a part…

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE TO OPEN FOR SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS AT WEMBLEY

The National Football League (NFL) today announced that My Chemical Romance will perform the official pre-game entertainment for the NFL Pepsi Max International Series game on Sunday 31st October, at Wembley Stadium. The band will prepare the 85,000 strong crowd of fans for the clash between home team, the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver…

DAFT PUNK PUT OUT NEW VIDEO FOR SDTRK

The music video for Daft Punk’s “Derezzed” from the upcoming TRON: Legacy Soundtrack is available now. You can pre-order the Daft Punk TRON Soundtrack and receive an exclusive glow in the dark poster at www.TRONSoundtrack.com. [youtube SPFpcKm0B7U nolink]

JEREMY MESSERSMITH NEW VIDEO FOR HALLOWEEN

Minnesota-based songwriter Jeremy’s Messersmith and the very talented Eric Power have teamed up once again to bring you another fantastic video for Messersmith’s song, “A Girl, A Boy, And A Graveyard,” just in time for Halloween!

DARK PARTY (ELIOT LIPP & LEO 123) TO RELEASE NEW FULL LENGTH ALBUM

This fall brings the anticipated release of DARK PARTY’s first full-length album comprised of twelve original tracks. After a pair of single releases in early 2010, the group announces they will release their full-length album LIGHT YEARS on November 2 through Old Tacoma Records and 1320 Records. Weaving spacey electro, west coast funk, and sharp…

ALTER BRIDGE PREPARES NEW ALBUM AB III

Active rock powerhouse ALTER BRIDGE are preparing to release their third studio album, AB III, on November 9th. In anticipation of the release, guys have posted a video from the studio to update fans about the recording process. Alter Bridge was formed in 2004 by Creed members Mark Tremonti, Brian Marshall, and Scott Phillips, and…

SLASH DEBUTS SEXY NEW MUSIC VIDEO FEATURING FERGIE

Slash will premiere his steamy new music video for current single, “Beautiful Dangerous,” featuring Fergie, from the guitarist’s self-titled debut, today, October 28, 2010.   Directed by Rich Lee, The ultra sexy video has Fergie portraying a leather lingerie wearing crazed fan.   Things get racy when the singer ties Slash to a bed, kisses…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 2010

KATY PERRY DEDICATES NEW VIDEO TO IT GETS BETTER Katy Perry announced on her Twitter page that she’s dedicating her “Firework” video to the recently launched It Gets Better campaign, which lends support to young gay people who have been bullied. The clip can be seen on Eonline.com now.   The video was shot in…

DINOSAUR BONES PEN DEAL WITH DINE ALONE RECORDS

Dine Alone Records is proud to welcome Dinosaur Bones to their ever-expanding roster. The label will release the band’s EP titled Birthright digitally on November 2, 2010 and plan to release the band’s debut LP titled My Divider in early 2011. The Toronto-based indie pop quintet has amassed an impressive amount of accolades to date,…

NEW PORTUGAL. THE MAN VIDEO

Portland-via-Alaska band Portugal. The Man is putting the finishing touches on their as-yet-untitled Atlantic debut album with producer John Hill (M.I.A., Santigold), scheduled for release in early 2011. The band wraps their headlining U.S. tour, presented by Aquarium Drunkard, this weekend.  

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: SNOOP DOGG “NEW YEARS EVE”

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! SNOOP DOGG “NEW YEARS EVE”: SKOPE IT…

SHAWN CHRYSTOPHER TO RELEASE ANTICIPATED EP

On December 7th, Shawn Chrystopher is set to release You, and Only You, a rapturously artistic LP that sees the young rapper staying true to the musical integrity of a full length project. The result is a stunning collection of music with each track sonically tuned to have distinguished melodies and hooks that stick after…

BOSTON BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER

Boston Ballet presents Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker, voted last year as ‘The Best-Loved Nutcracker in the U.S.’, November 26 — December 31, 2010. All 40 performances of this season’s production are presented by State Street Corporation. All performances take place at The Boston Opera House, 539 Washington Street, Boston. Additionally, Boston Ballet and The Nutcracker…

LAUREN PRITCHARD NEW VIDEO

Check out the raspy swagger of Universal Republic artist, Lauren Pritchard, whose album has already seen accolades in the UK, and is poised to make waves in the US; produced by Ivor Novello-winning songwriter Eg White (Adele, Duffy) with help from hip folk-slingers, Mumford And Sons. SKOPE IT HERE! www.laurenpritchard.com

OH LAND SHARES BRAND NEW MUSIC VIDEO

Other than showcasing Oh Land’s infectious music, the video explores imaginary landscapes, including what appears to be a snow-blanketed tundra covered with spheres of light.   Video director thirtytwo (Blur, Elbow, Franz Ferdinand, and Arctic Monkeys) pays homage to Oh Land’s history as a ballet dancer by meshing modern and classic choreography against the backdrop…

THE DEARS ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM

Acclaimed Montreal rock band The Dears are proud to announce the release of their new album, DEGENERATION STREET. A welcome return to form and for fans of the operatic hysteria of past albums, NO CITIES LEFT and GANG OF LOSERS, DEGENERATION STREET finds Murray Lightburn, Natalia Yanchak, Patrick Krief, Robert Benvie, Roberto Arquilla and Jeff…

THE BLUE ANGEL LOUNGE SET TO RELEASE ‘NARCOTICA’

The Blue Angel Lounge (Hagen, Germany) are set to release their second studio album, ‘Narcotica’, this November 16th. The band and their previous self-titled debut has been something of a blogger’s secret tip, but this may not be the case this time around, as they have taken a tremendous stride forward since their 2008 self-titled…

The Micronite Filters, Puff Go The Dragon’s Mystic Fires

The Micronite Filters, yet another fine addition to Get Bent’s intensely visceral lineup of blues-heavy rock and rollers, are not a band to be taken lately. From the opening crash and swell of “In Search Of Delights,” its easy to get seduced by the band’s no-nonsense attitude. Heavy, but never overbearing, The Micronite Filters manage…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 2010

PERRY, KE$HA, BIEBER ADDED TO AMA’S The American Music Awards already had a pretty impressive line-up of performers scheduled with P!nk, Bon Jovi, Christina Aguilera and Usher, but now, even more star power has just been added.   According to a press release, it was just announced that Katy Perry, Ke$ha and Justin Bieber have…

CORNERSHOP CANCEL TOUR

Cornershop has released this statement: “This morning at 3:30AM (UK), after many long discussions with US agents it has been decided that Cornershop need to postpone their USA Tour until next year.   Due to a new album coming out next year and other commitments, regrettably cancellation has been deemed the best thing for all…

KELLER WILLIAMS’ FIRST-EVER KIDS’ ALBUM

Keller Williams releases his sixteenth album – and first-ever album for kids and families – appropriately titled Kids. With Kids, Keller once again breaks new ground, staking out his next conquest: the absolute adoration of the under-10 crowd and their parents, caregivers, and relatives. Kids has already been warmly embraced by such kids’ music tastemakers…

MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE GIVE FANS A WINDOW INTO CALIFORNIA 2019

With the highly anticipated November 22nd release of their fourth studio album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys approaching, My Chemical Romance has created a unique way to transmit the album’s vision of California in post-apocalyptic 2019. The band shares its window into the future via a Transmissions Player on its website,…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 2010

JUSTIN BIEBER’S FRAGRANCE As we previously reported, Justin Bieber will be releasing a fragrance line.   According to Women’s Wear Daily, Bieber is preparing a unisex fragrance line that will be infused into dog tags and wristbands.   They will be sold at Wal-Mart starting on November 26th.   JUSTIN BIEBER PREMIERES MOVIE TRAILER Justin…

LATHAN MOORE: BLUE COLLAR ETHIC; TRUE COUNTRY

I have always said of contemporary Country: “It is either too ‘boo hoo’ or too ‘yee haw.’” It seems the blue-collar ethos of the genre (Williams Sr., Nelson, Haggard) has either been lost completely or it is cooked and contrived into radio-friendly Country Pop, rife with kitschy lyrics sung by pretty men in boots and…

TWISTA & 1800 TEQUILA MERGE FOR “THE HEAT” VIDEO

Twista turns up the heat (and changes the game) with 1800 Tequila in his latest video The Heat, featuring Raekwon. Check out the video here on Skope Magazine. 1800 Tequila is the United States’ best selling super-premium tequila, renowned for being expertly aged and consistently smooth. Named after the year it was created, 1800 Tequila…

BOSTON BALLET PREVIEW OF LA BAYADERE

This world premiere production of the classical masterpiece is choreographed by Florence Clerc, former étoile with Paris Opera Ballet, after Marius Petipa. La Bayadère, on stage November 4-14, features new sets and costumes by Boston Ballet’s Production and Wardrobe Departments.   SKOPE IT HERE!

CASH MONEY SENDS DJ ALEXEI CEASE AND DESIST

Cash Money Records and Universal Group have sent a cease and desist letter to DJ Alexei in an attempt to stop the release of Lil Wayne’s remix album that features mashups of the artist’s material with classic 90s recordings from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and other influential rock acts. The…

VON PEA OFFERS “GOOD LIFE” MP3

With a soulful beat reminiscient of J. Dilla, this chorusless banger rides upon a catchy vintage sample that croons “Don’t give up the good life.” The Tanya Morgan emcee showcases his skillful delivery and lets his personality shine through on the whole track. Some of the lyrics come directly from the writings of the rapper’s…

JIMMY EAT WORLD ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR DATES OF 2011

Jimmy Eat World have also announced their first tour dates of 2011, with more dates to follow. Beginning on January 28th in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the tour will run through the southern states before heading up the east coast, with shows at the 930 Club in Washington D.C. and Club Zoo in Pittsburgh. See below…

ANYA MARINA TO RELEASE “SPIRIT SCHOOL” EP NOVEMBER 15

Anya Marina will be releasing her new EP, SPIRIT SCHOOL, November 15.   The forthcoming EP will be the first glimpse of new material from Anya since her 2009 single release of “Satellite Heart” which was included in the Twilight Saga: New Moon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack.   Some might say penning a song is…

La Strada, New Home

La Strada, a Brooklyn five piece, sounded like the most seafaring of seafaring bands on their debut that I had myself double checking that they weren’t from Halifax or Scotland. Now, on their follow-up, New Home, the band seems to be injecting some of that chamber-pop sound that Brooklyn is known so well for. No,…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2010

JT’S BENEFIT CONCERT Justin Timberlake’s annual benefit concert, Justin Timberlake and Friends, a Special Evening Benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children, raised over one-million dollars on Saturday night.   It marks the third year in a row the event has raised over one million dollars to provide additional funds that help support Shriners Hospitals For Children,…

JW SHOWS STOLI NOT TO PUT ALL TALENTS IN ONE BASKET

Tonight is a super day to be in Boston. I know Skope is all about music but The Celtics are back tonight against the Miami Heat at the TD Garden. I wanted to feature a Boston based artist who I have been watching for a while now. Allow me to introduce JW, the epitome of…

TALES OF THE FRIGHTENED, VERNON WELLS, EBAN SCHLETTER

When it comes to recording the written word, Halloween (and of course The Grinch at Christmas) belonged to actor Boris Karloff.   Eban Schletter who recently did a CD of spooky music, Witching Hour, has teamed up with actor and narrator Vernon Wells to recreate the 60’s pulp fiction stories of Michael Avallone.   As…