Gerhardt “Jerry” Fuchs, beloved and respected drummer for The Juan MacLean, Holy Ghost!, Maserati, !!!, and Turing Machine, amongst others, passed away in the early hours on Sunday, November 8th due to an unfortunate elevator accident that occurred in a Brooklyn loft building. He was pronounced dead at Bellevue Medical Center, a few hours…
Month: November 2009
5 THINGS YOU NEVER KNOW ABOUT SKILLET
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The members of Skillet recently visited MTV to share five facts you never knew about the band. Check out the video to learn about the ladies in the group, their albums so far, and the two things the band can’t live without. The band is currently on the Awake and Alive tour with…
MOBY BRANCHES OUT WITH THE LITTLE DEATH / MP3
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The Little Death are self releasing their self-titled debut. The band is Laura Dawn (lead vocals), Moby (bass,guitar), Daron Murphy (guitar, bass, harmonica), and Aaron A. Brooks (drums) creating raw blues, soul, psychedelic rock with gritty vocals and lyrics.
COBRA STARSHIP NEW VIDEO “HOT MESS”
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Check out COBRA STARSHIP’s new video for “HOT MESS” which premiered today on MTV!
SEAL TO RELEASE HITS ALBUM DECEMBER 8
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Grammy-winning vocalist and songwriter Seal will release a collection of his greatest songs on one CD, HITS, to be released December 8, 2009 on Warner Bros. Records. Fans can purchase a CD or CD/DVD package which includes the Seal ‘Soul Live’ dvd with nine amazing live performances from his worldwide hit album Soul. The…
RAIN: A TRIBUTE TO THE BEATLES ROCK OUT AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY
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A Homecoming concert for the ages graced the stages of IU Auditorium in Bloomington, Indiana. It was Oct. 15 and the event was RAIN, which offered up a taste of Beatlemania at its finest. RAIN is a Beatles tribute band that mimicked the fab four perfectly. Everything from the look to the…
PEANIZLES
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Peanizles is back with a fresh strip for November.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9th, 2009
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BEYONCE WINS BIG AT MTV EMAS Beyonce won three awards at the 16th annual MTV Europe Music Awards, which also marked the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. At the event, which was held at Berlin’s O2 World Arena, Bey won for Best Singer, Best Song for “Halo” and Best Video…
STOLI DISCOVERS AN EXCITING RHYME & FLOW FROM SEREL
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My next guests are comprised of smooth melodies, tight rhymes, and a chemistry that is obvious from first listen. Coming out of Seattle, Washington is Vanessa Stone and Shai Poent and they are, Serel. After one listen to their singles, “You Like It” and “Danger” it was quite apparent that Serel is the real deal.…
INTERVIEW WITH SIERRA KUSTERBECK AND BLAKE HARNAGE OF VERSAEMERGE
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It’s not easy being the “odd man out” when trying to make your name in the music scene, but VersaEmerge believe that their edginess will end up being their advantage in reaching that goal.
MOTLEY CRUE ANNOUNCE PLANS FOR A NEW GREATEST HITS ALBUM TO BE RELEASED NOVEMBER 17
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Mötley Crüe have announced plans for an updated version of their Greatest Hits, including a special never before heard remix of “The Animal In Me” and the Grammy nominated “Saints of Los Angeles” from the hit Saints Of Los Angeles album. The remix of “The Animal In Me” comes from an interpretation by James Michael,…
TECH N9NE IS THE #1 INDEPENDENT HIP HOP ARTIST IN HISTORY
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Add another T.K.O. to TECH N9NE’s scorecard. The Billboard Chart results are in after K.O.D.’s first week of release: #1 Indie Album, #2 Rap Album, #14 in Top 200, #16 iTunes Album Overall. Complementing TECH N9NE’s audio attack is an equally impressive visual assault: After an Oct. 27 All Day Premiere, Tech’s “Leave Me Alone”…
BARBEE UNVEILS NEW VIDEO “FEELS SO GOOD”
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Singer, songwriter and fashion model Barbee sizzles with with her sexy new single “Feels So Good.” The song, inspired by Teddy Pendergrass’ rendition of the same name, solidifies Barbee’s status as a sexy, classy songstress with the ability to fuse soulful R&B with the classic rub-a-dub sounds of reggae and dancehall – a true homage…
3 DOORS DOWN RELEASE ‘THE BETTER LIFE’ ULTIMATE FAN PACK
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Ultimate fans can find a ‘better life’ with 3 Doors Down with the release of “The Ultimate Pack,” announced today. The Ultimate Pack is available now, and includes six gems that are the perfect holiday gift for the 3 Doors Down fan: Limited Edition Re-Mastered Green Vinyl “The Better Life” LP with new…
Jay Reatard, Watch Me Fall
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Three years after his last full length, Jay Reatard returns with Watch Me Fall, a jubilant twelve tracks that smooth over Reatard’s scuzzy, garage-rock gems with concise production. Many will lament over Reatard’s decision to give into a production-heavy record, but it’s impossible to neglect how the production works in Reatard’s favour. Reatard’s vocals are…
The Got To Get Got, Salahee
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One of the biggest fears faced by writers is making their audience seem irrelevant by dropping unnecessarily large amounts of references. Anyone who’s read Chuck Kloksterman has probably felt fucking stupid at one point, yet there’s something about his vast array of knowledge that keeps you coming back for more. I wouldn’t be as brazen…
Hockey, Mind Chaos
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You’d think with a name like Hockey, this Portland foursome would be one of those shit-kickin’, tough as nails country bar bands. But thankfully for everyone who likes listening to records and going to shows and leaving with their teeth, this isn’t the case. Instead, the insanely catchy Hockey present a plethora of synth-laden hooks…
Cococoma, Things Are Not All Right
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Forget blitzkriegs, CoCoComa’s Things Are Not All Right is the real all-out assault. Ten tracks clocking in at somewhere around 25-minutes (It’s impossible to count, let alone keep your head above water throughout these often fanatical but impressively succinct tracks) will leave listeners grasping for air. But how could you expect any less from Goner…
AG, SADAT X, & DJ JAB FORM TRINITY & RELEASE FIRST SINGLE
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For those wondering where hip-hop’s next super group is, Trinity has come to quell all inquiries. The triumvirate consists of AG, Sadat X, and DJ Jab and delivering raw, uncut hip-hop is priority number one on their list.
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD “NO OTHER PLACE” LIVE
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Hollywood Undead have just posted live video footage from their upcoming CD/DVD release Desperate Measures. The performance showcases the 6 crazy MC’s performing the popular song “No Other Place” to a fan packed venue. The band’s high energy performance gives fans a peek at what they can expect on 11/10 when the CD/DVD package releases…
SHINEDOWN & PAPA ROACH ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING DATES
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Multi-platinum, 2009 American Music Award nominee Shinedown and multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Papa Roach announce co-headlining dates. Two of today’s biggest bands in rock, each delivering #1 rock hits this year (Shinedown’s “Second Chance” and “Sound Of Madness” and Papa Roach’s “Lifeline”) will kick off the tour December 5th in Highland Heights, KY. Tickets for Highland Heights,…
NORMA JEANS SIGNS TO RAZOR & TIE
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Acclaimed post-hardcore heavy rockers Norma Jean signs with Razor & Tie and plans a 2010 album release. The band will headline the “Explosions 2009” US tour in late November through December. Norma Jean will play their breakthrough album Bless The Martyr and Kiss the Child in its entirety on select dates. This is…
THEM CROOKED VULTURES OFFER “MIND ERASER, NO CHASER” FREE
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In celebration of All Souls Day, Them Crooked Vultures a/k/a Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme and John Paul Jones are giving it away: As of midnight, “Mind Eraser, No Chaser” is available as a FREE download at iTunes. No obligation to buy anything. “Mind Eraser, No Chaser” Free on iTunes: SKOPE IT HERE!
EVERCLEAR ARE BACK WITH NEW ALBUM & DATES
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The word is out: EVERCLEAR is back, better than ever, and ready to re-connect with their audience. Frontman Art Alexakis has gone back to basics: recruiting a new band, releasing In A Different Light, a new album that reinterprets the Everclear songbook with some fresh surprises, and finally returning to the road, to the…
NEW BOYZ TO JOIN CHRIS BROWN ON NORTH AMERICAN FAN APPRECIATION TOUR
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Ben J and Legacy of The New Boyz will join multi-platinum recording artist Chris Brown on an 18-city North American Tour. When “You’re A Jerk” hit the internet earlier this summer, the group had no idea how fast the song would pick up. Within days of uploading, youth across the country were recording…
SHWAYZE ASK FANS TO BUY ALBUM VIA YOUTUBE
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Let It Beat is finally here. The sophomore album release from Shwayze drops today and the guys do not want you to forget. The Malibu-based duo have just posted a short video to remind all of the Shwayze fans out there to pick up the new release in-stores today. The feel good album includes the…
THE DOORS SHAKE THE BIG APPLE TO ITS CORE
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Rhino and Bright Midnight Archives unleash four inspired performances from The Doors’ final tour with LIVE IN NEW YORK. The latest addition to the band’s acclaimed series of archival concert releases, this six-disc collection contains all four of The Doors’ performances — in their entirety — recorded in 1970 at the Felt Forum in New…
PRISCILLA RENEA COVERS CHRIS BROWN & OWL CITY
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Priscilla Renea’s album doesn’t come out til 12/1, but she’s keeping busy with some new covers. Check out this mash-up cover of Chris Brown’s “I Can Transform Ya” and Owl City’s “Fireflies”: [youtube JtIL70MxvPM nolink]
KENNY ROGERS CHRISTMAS & HITS TOUR
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means music legend Kenny Rogers will once again be embarking on his highly acclaimed annual holiday tour, bringing his exceptional talent and signature sound to stages across America. The 2009 edition of the Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits Tour featuring Rebecca Lynn Howard will…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: DJ WHOO KID AND DJ SCREAM PRESENT “NEW KIDD ON DA BLOCK”
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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! DJ WHOO KID AND DJ SCREAM PRESENT…
FALLBORN PRESENTS AUDIO & VIDEO FOR “POISON SOUL”
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FALLBORN packs a musical punch that is as much about raw emotion as it is about the irresistible pull of a well-crafted song. Like other high-energy alternative rock bands from Orange County before them, FALLBORN has a distinct and confident personality, and it colors their music with authenticity.
LOU DOG FROM KOTTONMOUTH KINGS NAMED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NORML LOS ANGELES
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Lou Dog, from Suburban Noize recording group the Kottonmouth Kings, has been named the new assistant director for the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). “I am proud of the appointment and I am prepared to continue lending my energy and resources towards the advancement of the…
Language Arts, Where Were You In The Wild
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Where Were You In The Wild, the debut LP from Vancouver’s Language Arts is a record made for the music geeks. No, not because it presents a certain bookish aesthetic. But because this eleven-track masterpiece contains some of the most original and inventive music available for blogging purposes. Sadly, it’s only those who are constantly…
Portugal. The Man, The Satanic Satanist
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How much does album packaging matter in this in age, when Itunes and The Pirate Bay are happy to pawn digital copies of new releases off and have the tunes delivered to you almost instantaneously? Albums used to be a complete package, a work of art. Despite their decidely modern sound, Portugal. The Man seem…
SHERWOOD RELEASE NEW VIDEO “MAYBE THIS TIME”
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Sherwood are back with their brand new album Qu and a new video for their single “Maybe This Time” that received its world premiere on MySpace!
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB NEW 3 DISC LIVE DVD
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are to release Live, a 2-DVD, 1 CD set on 16th November 2009 on the band’s own Abstract Dragon label. The DVD features over two hours of live concert footage from three sold out shows in Berlin, Dublin and Glasgow. The footage documents the end of the band’s 2007 tour in…
ROONEY TO RELEASE SELF-PRODUCED, LIMITED-EDITION EP, WILD ONE
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L.A. five-piece Rooney is gearing up to release a new, limited-pressing EP, Wild One and will embark on a national headlining tour beginning November 27th at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre, in support. Fans can get a first listen to Wild One as the EP will be available exclusively at these upcoming shows before…
AFI PERFORM “VERONICA SAWYER SMOKES” LIVE FROM mtvU ULALUME FESTIVAL
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With no better way to kick-off Halloween, AFI brings fans a golden performance of “Veronica Sawyer Smokes” live from mtvU’s Ulalume festival. The Morrissey-esque track comes from AFI’s newly released album, Crash Love which also features the single “Medicate.”
BOOM BOOM SATELLITES PRESENT “KICK IT OUT” VIDEO FEAT FLO RIDA & TAHJ MOWRY
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With the COMBINATION of three musical forces coming together to forge one new sound, Kick It Out, the latest release from platinum selling recording artists Boom Boom Satellites featuring Tahj Mowry and Flo-Rida has already began to infiltrate radio airwaves. With what many program directors have begun referring TO as rock-hop, Kick It Out is…
SUGAR RED DRIVE RELEASE “ONE MORE TIME” VIDEO
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Sugar Red Drive have unveiled the music video for their single, “One More Time,” from their self-titled debut album. The dark and ominous clip captures the band’s raw energy and is a great example of why Sugar Red Drive is building a buzz in the rock scene. [youtube kKCsJuGOV4Q nolink] www.myspace.com/sugarreddrive
