Month: December 2010

SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT DAVID ROUSSEAU

When artists like Lil Wayne, Enrique Iglesias, and Pitbull just to name a few need a music video done they call on David Rousseau. Skope TV got on the phone with David live from Miami, FL this weekend to talk about this. Join us as David talks about getting his start, what equipment he prefers,…

SKOPE / RISE AGAINST HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY

To get fans in the holiday spirit, Rise Against is giving away all kinds of awesome swag including a signed copy of their brand new DVD, Another Station: Another Mile, signed posters, stickers, and custom messenger bags made out of recycled tour banners.

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2010

GET A P!NK TWIBBON Want to show your love for P!nk on your Facebook and Twitter pages?   Well now you can add a P!nk Twibbon to your account.   Learn how at PinksPage.com. BRUNO MARS TALKS GRAMMY NODS Bruno Mars was nominated for an impressive seven GRAMMY Awards, and he caught up with MTV…

MIDDLE CLASS RUT, NO NAME, NO COLOR

Middle Class Rut are one of the newer groups out there gigging, in the vein of two man groups like White Stripes and Black Keys.   Zack Lopez is on guitars and vocals, accompanied by Sean Stockham on drums and vocals.   USA is a Ramone’s styled rocker.   Are You On Your Way is…

MYSPACE MUSIC PRESENTS ITS TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2010

So it’s that time of the year again, the time where the Myspace Music editorial team locks itself in a conference room with a stereo and a white board and argue out which records we thought were the best this year. This list covers metal, pop, hip-hop, indie and electronic music – it may be…

EINSTÃœRZENDE NEUBAUTEN 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR CANCELLATION

Einstürzende Neubauten’s Anniversary Tour in the US has been cancelled. The band has issued the following statement: It is with great regret that Einstürzende Neubauten announce the cancellation of their planned thirtieth anniversary appearances in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto and New York.   While the US Department of Homeland Security did issue approvals…

TERRY OHMS DEBUTS NEW VIDEO “ALONE AT LAST”

This week Alabama faves Vulture Whale’s frontman Wes McDonald celebrates the release of the Terry Ohms’ debut LP ‘What Do You Mean, What Do I Mean?’ by premiering a new, homemade video for album track “Alone At Last”!

STEVE LUKATHER, ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

Steve is a well-rounded studio vet who has played with a virtual “Who’s Who” in the music industry, and was the six-string wizard behind Toto.   This release as expected, features some clever and tasty guitar work.   The band he’s assembled for this disc include Steve on vocals and guitar, CJ Vanston on keys…

KINA GRANNIS SIGNS WITH ONE HAVEN MUSIC

Famously independent singer-songwriter Kina Grannis has entered into a worldwide partnership with One Haven Music with whom she will release a redux version of her debut album Stairwells.   The deal encompasses both a record deal with One Haven Music Records, distributed by The Orchard, and a publishing deal with One Haven Music Publishing, a…

VIRTUAL LOVE LETTER GOES VIRAL

What started out in one Los Angeles-area man’s garage as a virtual love letter to his long distance girlfriend has morphed into a nationwide phenomenon.   Walter C. May, a television creative director, recently saw his longtime girlfriend leave her native Los Angeles to matriculate at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business to obtain her…

CYPRESS HILL COLLABORATE WITH 13TH WITNESS

Legendary rock / hip hop group Cypress Hill join creative forces with 13th Witness for their latest video ‘Light It Up’. This live-performance video for Cypress Hill’s Pete-Rock produced track, was shot at New York’s Nokia Theatre. ‘Light It Up’ is taken from Cypress Hill’s latest album “Rise Up”, Out Now on Priority Records. [youtube…

NEW ALE INSPIRED BY COLLECTIVE LOST IN THE TREES

Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, North Carolina has just announced Lost In The Trees Farmhouse Ale. The group‘s singer and songwriter Ari Picker helped choose the flavors and offered up creative input into this one of a kind ale being made from local harvested figs. “In the late summer and early fall, dozens of friends and…

STOLI HITS THE HOOD TO HANG WITH RUSSTOWN REPRESENTAZ

Another Friday is here and I am in a great mood. I feel like partying & just having a good time this weekend. My guests this week know how to do just that. Please meet Balla and Russtown Representaz. These four friends are reppin Ruston, LA. I caught wind of them after hearing the single…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 2010

KANYE GETS 5 MICS FROM THE SOURCE We’ve just learned Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has received the highest ranking from The Source magazine. The “Power” rapper claimed five mics for his project, which sits at the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart. You can check out the full review of…

INSANE CLOWN POSSE FIRST CHARITY DRIVE VIDEO

“’Sugar Slam’s Super Live Toy Drive’ is Targeting Juggalos to Donate New Winter Necessities and Toys for Children in Need by Giving Away an Exclusive Psychopathic Family CD to Each Donator.” Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records’ first charity event, “Sugar Slam’s Super Live Toy Drive” is giving away an exclusive holiday CD, Holiday Heat,…

FRANK TURNER TO RELEASE NEW EP ON DECEMEBER 7

Somewhere in between his performances at this year’s Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo and his just wrapped tour with Social Distortion the critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter Frank Turner found time to record the five song Rock & Roll EP, which is scheduled for release on December 7, just in time for the holidays.  …

LLOYD SIMON HELPS LAUNCH THETAPMUSIC.COM

TheTapMusic.com is an exciting digital music platform for exposing underground and new artists from all over the world. With over 15 years experience in licensing we aim to add value by connecting artists not just with fans and the industry, but also with brands for licensing opportunities! http://thetapmusic.com

TAYLOR SWIFT ANNOUNCES NEEDTOBREATHE FOR TOUR

Taylor Swift announced today that NEEDTOBREATHE has been added as a featured artist to the North American dates of her TAYLOR SWIFT SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011. Since the 2006 release of their debut album on Atlantic Records, NEEDTOBREATHE has enjoyed great success across several radio formats, and played more than 1,000 live shows, increasing…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, 2010

LADY GAGA TO RELEASE NEW SONG IN FEBRUARY Lady Gaga announced that in February, she will release a new single off her highly anticipated album, Born This Way.   Gaga broke the news to fan site Lady-Gaga.net and added that the album is like “bad kids going to church, having fun on a higher level.”…

YELAWOLF RELEASES HOME TOWN VIDEO

Alabama-born rapper, YELAWOLF, recently released his debut album titled Trunk Muzik 0-60. In light of his release, Yelawolf, also known as Catfish Billy, has created a short video showing off his home town of Gadsden, Alabama, where he talks about his inspirations in music, where he first got started as a rapper, and shows us…

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS HELP LOCAL FOOD BANKS

California based Kottonmouth Kings have announced they will assist local food banks this year with their annual “Jingle Bowls” Christmas tour dates. Kottonmouth Kings are encouraging fans to bring non-perishable foods items to donate to local food banks on their upcoming ‘Jingle Bowl’ shows in San Diego, Anaheim and Tempe, AZ in December.   KOTTONMOUTH…

DECEMBER 2010 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCH”

Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s.

RASKAL RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “I PROMISE”

Hit song “I Promise” is presently burning up the local charts. Raskal, a young and promising artist is at the forefront of local entertainment, when asked what inspired him to write this song his response was, “I was at work one day and one of my co-workers mentioned the words I Promise and that is…