It is summertime and that means that music festivals are in full swing. Looks like Snob Doodle will be out there roughing it as well.
Month: July 2009
PANIC RELEASE STATMENT
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Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith, the only remaining members of Panic at the Disco, have released a statement via their MySpace page regarding the departure of Ryan Ross and Jon Walker. The statement reads: “We just wanted to let you know, that the news of Ryan and Jon leaving the band is unfortunately true. It’s…
ALICE IN CHAINS UNVEIL VIDEO FOR “A LOOKING IN VIEW”
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Alice in Chains is proud to release a brand new video today for their recently leaked track “A Looking In View.”
SPINNERETTE RELEASE “BAPTIZED BY FIRE” VIDEO
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In case you didn’t see on Spinner this weekend, Brody Dalle’s Spinnerette has debuted the video for “Baptized by Fire,” the first single from her self-titled full length album. SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Jamie Foxx ft. Drake & Kanye West “DIGITAL GIRL RMX”
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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! Jamie Foxx ft. Drake & Kanye West…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: P.J. Pacifico “Jackbone”
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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! P.J. Pacifico “Jackbone”: SKOPE IT HERE!
TWITTER CHART TO TRACK ARTIST POPULARITY
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Country music trade publication MusicRow and New Media marketing group AristoWorks have formed a chart to track Country music artists’ popularity among Twitter users. The rankings are based on the number of users “following” each artist. Currently, there are 72 chart positions. Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift occupy the No. 1 and 2…
ISLAND RECORDS AND SKOPE OFFER LOLLAPALOOZA TIX + $100 GAS MONEY
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To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, Island Records is teaming up with Skope Magazine to give you a chance to win a pair of tickets to the annual Lollapalooza festival in Grant Park, Chicago and a $100 gas card to help get you there!
GARY GO NEW VIDEO FOR “BEAUTIFUL”
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The self-titled debut album from rising Brit-pop sensation Gary Go coming Sept 15 from Decca Records.
INTRODUCING HOT CHELLE RAE FIRST SINGLE “I LIKE TO DANCE”
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“Hot Chelle Rae’s intrinsic swagger and dominance belie their youth, but that’s the only misleading bit about this Nashville four-piece. They are honest to goodness rock and roll at its finest–ripe and arrogant, sweating with tangible promise that hangs in the air at their live shows.
CANTORA RECORDS ANNOUNCES THE RE-MASTERED RELEASE OF MGMT’S “TIME TO PRETEND” EP / MP3
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Cantora Records, the indie outfit who first introduced the world to MGMT, is pleased to announce the re-mastered release of their debut EP, “Time To Pretend”.
PARAMORE NEW SINGLE “IGNORANCE” AUDIO STREAM
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New single “Ignorance” available to stream. “Ignorance” also available to purchase digitally July 7th.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: EMINEM FEAT JACK BEAZLY “YOU MADE ME REMIX”
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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! EMINEM FEAT JACK BEAZLY “YOU MADE ME…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: J. FUTURISTIC “1st Name Last Name (Remix)”
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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! J. FUTURISTIC “1st Name Last Name (Remix)”:…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Havoc “Going OT”
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DAVID HODGES SIGNS WITH REPRISE RECORDS
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Singer and songwriter David Hodges, formerly of multi-platinum rock band Evanescence, has signed a solo deal with Reprise Records. The Little Rock, AR, native is currently putting the finishing touches on his debut studio album for the label. As one-third of Evanescence, Hodges co-wrote such hits as “Bring Me to Life” and “My Immortal” from…
SLAYER TO UNLEASH WORLD PAINTED BLOOD IN LATE SUMMER
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For nearly three decades, bassist/vocalist Tom Araya, guitarists Kerry King and Jeff Hanneman, and drummer Dave Lombardo have proven over and over, whether in the studio or on the concert stage, that there is Slayer and then there’s everyone else. And they’re about to do it again, first with the band’s co-headline spot on this…
CHICKENFOOT, CHICKENFOOT
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Super group, haven’t had one since Velvet Revolver. Here’s a kick ass good one. It occurred to me that the band that each member came from, each had a power player. This group of power guys fit the slot correctly to deliver the punch that the previous bands had. Sammy Hagar, Chad…
MACK 10 RETURNS WITH NEW LP
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According to BallerStatus.com, Mack 10 has teamed up with big names like Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Akon and many others on his upcoming Soft White LP. The project is a follow-up to 2005’s Hustla’s Handbook. The West Coast rapper describes the project as “just raw and uncut, it’s just me.” Fans can expect his…
METALLICA PAY TRIBUTE TO JACKSON
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During their July 4th show in Germany, Metallica paid tribute to the late Michael Jackson. The group played a snippet of “Beat It” before going into a cover of Queen’s song “Stone Cold Crazy.” Singer James Hetfield also told the crowd that “Beat It” features “a main influence” on guitarist Kirk Hammett’s playing.…
TREY SONGZ GETS REMIXED BY MASE
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Rap-Up.com has gotten its hands on a revamped track for Trey Songz’ “I Need A Girl” featuring Mase. The unofficial remix may take some by surprise, especially since Mase has retired from rap to become a preacher; however the emcee said Michael Jackson’s passing inspired him. SKOPE IT HERE!
AEROSMITH POSTPONE DATES
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Aerosmith had to postpone three dates because singer Steven Tyler was suffering from an unspecified injury. The group couldn’t make their July 1st show in Cincinnati, their July 3rd show in Hershey, Pennsylvania or their concert on Sunday in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Reuters speculates the injury is a pulled muscle since fans at…
GET A FREE NICKELBACK SONG
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There’s a new version of Internet Explorer available and if you download it now, you will receive a Nickelback song to go along with it. It’s all free, so head to Nickelback.com to get your hands on both now.
YELLOWCARD TO PLAY SOON?
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According to Degy Entertainment, Yellowcard are looking to head back on the road soon. The band is hoping to play some college venue shows at the end of 2009 and into 2010. For more information, head to Degy.com. In 2008, Yellowcard announced that they were taking a break.
PARAMORE TALK ALBUM COVER
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Paramore has explained their new album art to MTV News. The cover image for the band’s next record, Brand New Eyes, features a yellow and black butterfly who’s wings have been separated from its body. Front woman Hayley Williams told MTV that the butterfly is one she found in her driveway. The cover art is…
THE GAME SPEAKS ON 50 CENT BEEF
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According to MTV News, The Game revealed that he wants to “apologize to 50 Cent as a man.” The two rappers had a huge falling out a few years back, one that Game says started because he “was young, man” and he admits “I did a lot of dumb things. I felt me and 50…
JEREMIH PROJECTED TO OUTSELL MAINO
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According to HitsDailyDouble.com, Jeremih’s self-titled disc is on pace to sell between 45 and 50-thousand units in its first week. If this is the case, the “Birthday Sex” singer will move more units than Maino’s much anticipated debut, If Tomorrow Comes… and Ace Hood’s Ruthless, combined. Both of the rappers will most likely fall in…
CHRIS BROWN IS RAPPING?
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Chris Brown is on a mission to revive his reputation after facing assault charges for the alleged incident with Rihanna. Over the weekend, the troubled singer showed off a new hairstyle at Diddy’s all-white party in Beverly Hills and he also released a new freestyle. Yes, according to Rap-Up.com, Breezy is rapping with his BFF…
THE MATT SHWACHMAN BAND RETURN TO SKOPE LIVE! ON 7/17/09 IN BOSTON
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Matt Shwachman and his band are back for another live show with Skope Live! Not only did Matt agree to play the show but he also played a major role in producing this awesome night. MSB reside in Worcester but they are making fans all over New England. Come see what the buzz is about…
Sipo, Year of The White Rose
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Freddie Sipo wrote, produced, mixed and engineered all songs on Year of The White Rose. Sipo also took care of the mastering and artwork for the new album. Not to mention, Sipo also handled the vocals & guitars along with some percussion parts. All I have to say before even hearing the…
PANIC AT THE DISCO SPLIT IN HALF
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Via Myspace and a follow-up confirmation by their two former band mates, Ryan Ross and Jon Walker of Panic At The Disco have called it quits for the band, in order to “embark on a musical excursion of their own”.
The Music of Faye Miravite, La Brezza
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Originally from the Philippines but residing in Florence, Italy for the last 20 years, Faye Miravite brings you multi-cultural jazz. On the record, you will hear an array of talented artists contribute their time to make up the recording of La Brezza. Musicians from three different continents helped make Miravite’s compositions come to…
JENNY LEWIS CHARMS ORLANDO AT THE PLAZA THEATER
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Last Sunday, Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley made a stop on her solo tour in Orlando, FL at the Plaza Theater. Things started of with a showing of the film “Welcome to Van Nuys”, a documentary about the making of Jenny Lewis’ recent album, Acid Tounge, with Heartless Bastards opening up.
FOLKSTRESS LINGERS IN LOCAL GALLERY
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Just as the roses continue to grow 30 years long at the patio of Cucuru Gallery and Café, sweet and colorful are the simple things in life that remain a constant. Simplicity is what local solo folk artist Lindsay Weidmann explored in “What Else Have I Been Missing” her first CD, in which she performed…
Gala, Tough Love
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Italian-born singer/songwriter, Gala, brings her version of Tough Love to you. Gala Rizzatto is now based in Brooklyn and offers up a mixture of world music, rock, pop, dance and even hip-hop elements. The record is highly eclectic in taste with a bite of the Big Apple and Gala in each song. The…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Havoc “Smells Like Nine/Five”
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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! Havoc “Smells Like Nine/Five”: SKOPE IT HERE!
U2’s 360 TOUR SNEAK PREVIEW
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Take a sneak peak at U2’s upcoming 360 World Tour! Featuring stage construction, sound bites from band manager Paul McGuinness and tour producer Arthur Fogel. Behind the scenes only link: [youtube XZrkRBT3aSA nolink] Full clip link (incl mgmt/crew interviews): [youtube LucNhAWJ8W8 nolink]
INSANE CLOWN POSSE AUDIO PREVIEW & BEHIND THE HATCHET VIDEO
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Insane Clown Posse, the Detroit duo of Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope, are readying their tenth full-length release Bang! Pow! Boom!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Deluka “Cascade”
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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! Deluka “Cascade”: SKOPE IT HERE!
ESSEX CHANEL TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM SEPTEMBER 29
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Chicago’s cross-genre musical project Essex Chanel is releasing it’s 8th (not counting The Album is Dead or the song-a-day January 2007 project) official studio album September 29th, 2009 on Sweet Goodness, a hot new indie label based in Chicago. Entitled Love is Proximity, the project took over 2 years to complete and consists of 42…
