Month: November 2009

SEASON 2 OF SUNDANCE CHANNEL’S “SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH…”

Sundance Channel will launch the second season of its critically acclaimed music/talk original series “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:00pm et/pt with an episode featuring U2’s Bono and The Edge. “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” combines the best elements of talk and music television and lets viewers in on intimate conversation…

LIGHTS TO RELEASE EXCLUSIVE REMIX EP NOVEMBER 24, 2009

Keytar-wielding synth-pop sensation LIGHTS will be releasing Ice Pack, an exclusive remix EP today, November 24, 2009. The EP features six unique versions of “Ice”, an 80’s influenced, irresistibly catchy track off LIGHTS’ debut full-length release The Listening. The Ice Pack will be available exclusively online at www.iamlights.com.   The EP features a diverse group…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mu Dills “Selfish”

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! Mu Dills “Selfish”: SKOPE IT HERE!

RAPHAEL SAADIQ MP3 & VIDEO “STAYING IN LOVE”

While his name might register on more than a few “newcomer” lists, Raphael Saadiq’s impressive resume stretches over two decades and time logged with classic groups Tony! Toni! Toné! and Lucy Pearl, before his solo bow in 2002 with Instant Vantage, a confident collection that landed a record-setting five Grammy nods.

SPOON ANNOUNCE FIRST DATES OF 2010 TOUR

Spoon has announced the first six dates of an extensive world tour in support of the band’s seventh album, Transference, now due out in the U.S. on Merge on January 19, 2010 and a day earlier in Europe on Anti-. See below for the full listing of dates. U.S. tour dates will be announced as…

CARNEY RELEASE “LOVE ME CHASE ME” VIDEO

Evan Rachel Wood guest stars in the video opposite Reeve Carney, Broadway’s next Spiderman. She is also starring in the upcoming Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark Broadway Production (directed by Julie Taymor with music by Bono and The Edge), playing Peter Parker’s love interest Mary Jane Watson. “Love Me Chase Me” is available now on…

Early Day Miners, The Treatment

It’s a rather remarkable thing when a band like Early Day Miners stays under the radar for so long. Six full-length records into the game and they remain a niche band, whose name rarely gets brought up within indie rock discusssions. Enter The Treatment, the aforementioned sixth full-length. This is where things will probably change…

Parkas, You Should Have Killed Us When You Had The Chance

Say it ain’t so! Yet another young, sweaty rock and roll act, full of energy and promise calls it a day. But rather than lament for the demise of dense barroom rock, listeners should pull a little carpe diem here. You Should Have Killed Us When You Had The Chance, the tongue in cheek final…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 2009

MILEY’S 17TH BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Miley Cyrus turned 17 yesterday and she celebrated over the weekend with family in friends in New York City. According to People magazine, the pop star was surprised with a performance from the cast of the hit Broadway musical Rock of Ages and had a special cake designed by the people…

PAUL VAN DYK TO ROCK ROSELAND BALLROOM NEW YEARS EVE IN NYC

How do you envision your New Year’s Eve? How does Grammy Award Nominated DJ Paul van Dyk, You and your closest friends sound?   Fresh from his historic performance at the Berlin Wall Anniversary, Paul will be playing an extended 4 hour set on a specially designed Integral Sound System conceived by famed sound man…

DAFT PUNK TOUR IS JUST A RUMOR

There are no tour dates currently planned for Daft Punk. The recent rumors of a Daft Punk tour are false. We would like to ensure that no fans are taken advantage of by fictitious rumors of upcoming shows.

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Sia “You’ve Changed”

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! Sia “You’ve Changed”: SKOPE IT HERE!

OBIE TRICE RETURNS WITH PRODUCER MOSS / MP3

Returning with his first LP since his departure from Shady Records (where he was one of the label’s top selling artists), Obie Trice readies a new street LP, Special Reserve, which finds him collaborating solely with rising producer MoSS. With a very strong fanbase, a strong presence on commercial radio and having sold in excess…

DELICIOUS VINYL RELEASE IPHONE GAME

Ever wanted to step into the DJ booth and get the party started right?   Then “Bust-a-Move,” do the “Wild Thing” and pour some “Funky Cold Medina,” as Delicious Vinyl DJ puts you in control of the dance floor.   Delicious Vinyl and Ten23 Software are proud to announce Delicious Vinyl DJ a new music…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Creedence Clearwater “Run Rudolph Run”

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! Creedence Clearwater “Run Rudolph Run”: SKOPE IT…

BOSTON’S REED WADDLE BEST NYC SONGWRITER?!

Boston singer/songwriter and guitarist Reed Waddle can add another notch to his guitar strap after his Grand Prize winning performance at the New York Songwriters Circles fourth annual Songwriting Contest finale at the venerable Bitter End.   Reed’s soulful performance of his single “Piece By Piece” brought New York’s music faithful to their feet and…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mary McBride “Do You Hear What I Hear”

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! Mary McBride “Do You Hear What I…

NEVER SHOUT NEVER LAUNCHES ACOUSTIC TOUR IN JANUARY

Christofer Drew, the 18-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist who records under the name Never Shout Never, will hit the road in January for a solo acoustic tour in support of Never Shout Never’s eight-song mini-album, entitled What Is Love? The album, which was produced by Butch Walker (Weezer, Katy Perry, Pete Yorn) and recorded in both…

LISA HANNIGAN COVERS DEPECHE MODE

Irish songstress Lisa Hannigan has just released a special set of live recordings, Live At Fingerprints, which includes six live tracks done at Fingerprint Records in Long Beach, CA.   Live At Fingerprints is out now exclusively at www.thinkindie.com, and everywhere else physically and digitally on December 15, 2009. Now for a treat, check out…

TBS HANGS WITH ANBERLIN / VIDEO

Did you ever wonder what happens when two rock stars hang out together? Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday has created a video that gives fans a behind the scenes look at how he would spend the day with Stephen from Anberlin. Watch the two lead singers hang from a tree, have fun in the…

GROOVE ARMADA VIDEO FOR “I WON’T KNEEL”

Andy Cato and Tom Findlay, better known together as Groove Armada, will release their sixth studio album, Black Light, February 23, 2010 in the U.S. The album, which features an impressive list of guest artists, represents a bold new phase in the duo’s artistic evolution, while maintaining a signature Groove Armada style that fans have…

VIDEO OF MICHAEL WELCH FROM ‘TWILIGHT: NEW MOON’ TALKING MUSIC

After dropping by the Luthier Society offices last week, Twilight: New Moon’s MICHAEL WELCH showcased his musical savvy in this exclusive new viral video, as he talks about the music scene, the direction of today’s industry, and his current favorite bands–including New Zealand natives “LIKE A STORM”!   Check out the accomplished actor and drummer’s…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: 8 BALL & MJG “TEN TOES DOWN”

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! 8 BALL & MJG “TEN TOES DOWN”:…

JOEY MCINTYRE TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM

After wrapping up a whirlwind year on the road with the newly reunited New Kids on the Bock, pop icon Joey McIntyre isn’t slowing down.   The singer/songwriter will release his solo EP, HERE WE GO AGAIN, available in early December. The sound is like nothing the multi-platinum performer has ever done before.   Over…

BIG JEFF OPENS STOLI’S MIND TO THE CHILDREN’S MUSIC MARKET

My next guest is a first for the “Skoped Out” column. After receiving the press kit and new album from Big Jeff, I was truly intrigued. Big Jeff got his start over 13 years ago playing songs for his daughters and children at the local New Jersey daycare center. The music was so well received…

Rise For Order, Rip It Up

Rise For Order is a hard rock/metal group based in Toronto.   Four members included are:   Johnny Goltz on lead vocals, Trevor MacLeod on guitar, Mad Choyles on bass and Jorge Pereira on drums.   It’s also worth noting that their producer, Steve Thompson, has worked with Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Korn and Soundgarden.…

UNIVERSAL MOTOWN’S FINEST ROCK DETROIT

The most quintessential of American holidays, Thanksgiving, is the setting for a special celebration of a quintessentially American musical treasure: the classic songs of Motown. NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute.…