The Johnny Ill Band announces the release of their upcoming album “Ask All The Doctors” out February 7 (Digital) / February 28 (Physical) through Urinal Cake Records. A local favorite in one of America’s most celebrated meccas for underground rock music, The Johnny Ill Band sounds like a blissful mix between the stone-sincere lyricism of…
Month: January 2012
CASEY ABRAMS SIGNS WITH CONCORD MUSIC GROUP
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Casey Abrams, the rising, multi-talented singer/songwriter who wowed millions on the most recent edition of American Idol has signed a worldwide recording agreement with Concord Music Group. His debut album will be released in early summer 2012. Abrams was a standout contestant this year as an American Idol season 10 finalist thanks to…
MODEST MIDGET, The Great Prophecy of a Small Man
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It’s not every day when you can safely call a band “musical explorers”, but in Amsterdam’s progressive rock masters Modest Midget’s case, no one can DENY the claim. Bravely embracing new intellectual and spiritual frontiers is the name of the game for founder Lionel Ziblat and his musical cohorts Artis Orubs, Emiel de Jong, and…
Walking Sideways, Walking Sideways
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For years, there has been this kind of idea in many people that small doesn’t work. There needs to be more songs and such, just like books where the idea of less than 100 pages novels or such isn’t a book at all. However, as years go by, this idea has been changing in people’s…
DARK NEW DAY RETURNS WITH SOPHOMORE ALBUM
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DARK NEW DAY–Clint Lowery (guitarist from Sevendust), Will Hunt (drummer from Evanescence), Troy McLawhorn (guitarist from Evanescence), Brett Hestla (lead singer/guitarist from Virgos Merlot) and Corey Lowery (bassist from Stereomud and Eye Empire)–will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, NEW TRADITION, February 28 on Goomba Music (distributed by eOne Music). The first single, “New…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: COMMON “STAY SCHEMIN” [DRAKE DISS]
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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! COMMON “STAY SCHEMIN” [DRAKE DISS]: SKOPE IT…
MILES NIELSEN NEW ALBUM NEXT MONTH
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Singer-songwriter Miles Nielsen stirs up his own pop rock brand of Beatles-esque Cosmic Americana with his sophomore album, Miles Nielsen Presents The Rusted Hearts, available nationally at digital retailers on February 14th via independent label Rotown Records. Having previously been released in a limited run at concerts and his website in the fall, the 12-tracks…
DUCKY OFFERS MP3 “KILLING TIME”
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Ducky aka Morgan Neiman, has a producer’s instinct and a powerful voice. She has been making music since she was 13 years old and has played alongside the likes of Japanther, Ninjasonik, Roxy Cottontail, Trouble Andrew and Action Bronson. Her latest release, The Whether EP out February 21, fearlessly explores the sinister side.
TEAM ME NEW VIDEO “SHOW ME”
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March 5th marks the debut full-length release from Team Me, one of Scandinavia’s most innovative and promising acts. As grandiose as it is fragile and intimate, ‘To The Treetops!’ is an enchanting collection of rich, orchestrated pop songs. [youtube kxyWT-FY9vE nolink] ‘To The Treetops!’ sees the band build on the eager enthusiasm displayed on their…
TONY IOMMI DIAGNOSED WITH LYMPHOMA
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With the news that Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time. Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan–the “IRON MAN” of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and…
MASIA ONE DEBUTS VIDEO SHOT IN PHILIPPINES
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BOOTLEG CULUTURE (LP), the long anticipated release from MASIA ONE & Grammy-winning producer CHE VICIOUS kicks off this New Years with the debut of a new music video: WARRIORS TONGUE.
DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES SET TO TOUR DOWN UNDER
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Daryl Hall and John Oates will bring their spectacular, acclaimed stage show to New Zealand and Australia for a tour of the two countries’ vintners as well as some of their most prestigious venues, starting Jan. 28 at the Church Road Winery in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, and concluding with a Feb. 12 show at…
BANDHAPPY LAUNCHES 1/5/2012
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BANDHAPPY, the brand new and first LIVE online and in-person music education service, is pleased to announce the launch of registration abilities beginning at 11am ET on Thursday, January 5th, 2012. Lessons will begin on Monday, January 9th as students are activated into the system. The site has received thousands of requests from students seeking…
THE MENZINGERS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Rising punk rock band The Menzingers create a rousing sound featuring crashing power chords, rock steady drumming and anthemic sing-along choruses alongside powerfully poetic everyman lyrics. The group is set to release their Epitaph Records debut album On The Impossible Past this February 21st. Fans are invited to pre-order the album by going to www.themenzingersstore.com.…
JASON MRAZ UNVEILS “I WON’T GIVE UP”
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Happy 2012! In honor of the New Year, Jason Mraz has unveiled a brand new song, “I Won’t Give Up,” from his forthcoming album. [youtube TdN5GyTl8K0 nolink] Available on iTunes: http://bit.ly/IWontGiveUp
SNOOP DOGG & WIZ KHALIFA’S GO PLATINUM
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Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa are celebrating the platinum success of “Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars),” the first single from the “Mac And Devin Go To High School Soundtrack.” The track, produced by The Smeezingtons, is currently in the Top 20 on the Billboard “Hot 100 Singles” Chart. Adding to this excitement, the…
JO DEE MESSINA APPEARS ON BRAVO’s ‘THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA’
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Multi-platinum, award-winning country singer/songwriter JO DEE MESSINA will appear on BRAVO’s wildly popular series “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” this Sunday, January 8 at 9/8c. Cameras captured the country songstress during a recent collaborative writing session with Atlanta cast member and former member of the platinum-selling group Xscape, Kandi Burruss. Burruss won a Grammy…
JUSTINE DORSEY: TAKING ON THE WORLD
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Talent comes in all ages, Justine Dorsey is living proof. This sixteen year old young lady out of California is planting seeds and watching her career grow. She started singing at the very young age of seven and also did musical theater and eventually picked up songwriting. Writing became the catalyst that made her creativity…
JANUARY 2012 ISSUE “A DIAMOND IN THE ROUGHâ€
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With all these “Occupy (fill in your favorite city)” missions that recently took place, I got to thinking of all the offensives that were launched over the years in order to make a difference. What I realized was that most, if not all of them utilized music in some form or another. So in order…
EMAXIMUS, DJ Psycho Steve Presents Emaximus The Hungriest MC In The Game
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One of the most inspiring aspects of hip hop is that it seems to represent, in its best cases, true perseverance and hard won individuality. Independent hip hop is particularly fascinating because it’s typically, and quite literally, “one man versus the world”. It gives us a glimpse of what’s to come. After all, even…
FREE DOWNLOAD VIA MARTYPARTY
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Second in the series of his purple music albums, MartyParty brings us, Six Shots Of Jameson. Since the release of his Young Pimp and SubOn offerings in July 2011, MartyParty has been crafting his next full length album Six Shots Of Jameson. The 12 track drama follows the energy and emotion of the club night.…
RUMER UNVEILS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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Atlantic recording artist Rumer has announced plans for a North American tour. The acclaimed British singer/songwriter will kick off the headline trek with a very special record release celebration at Los Angeles’ Hotel Café on January 24th, marking the day her award-winning debut album, “SEASONS OF MY SOUL,” sees its US release. The tour…
CLINTON CURTIS OFFERS FREE ALBUM ONLINE
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Clinton Curtis, Key West raised, NYC-based songwriter is giving away a new album of cover songs as a gift to his friends and fans. The album, Rock N Roll Chameleon, is an eclectic collection of songs written by some true Rock and Roll legends such as Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles and…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Masspike Miles “Infatuated” VIDEO
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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! Masspike Miles “Infatuated” VIDEO: [vimeo 34628923 nolink]
BLANCAWHITE’S DEBUT ALBUM INSPIRES A GLOBAL RESURGENCE OF HARD ROCK
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It’s high time for a resurgence of classic hard rock! With that rallying cry, BlancaWhite has released its debut, full-length album, “Resurgence of Rock,” to significant fanfare and acclaim. Sung by legendary vocalists from the 70s and 80s hard rock era, Resurgence of Rock is original, in-your-face, party-hardy hard rock at its finest! An extraordinary…
PRIMA DONNA NEW ALBUM FEBRUARY 7
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Call them punk, glam punk, rock n’ roll… any way you cut it Prima Donna channels such influential groups such as X-Ray Spex, Ramones and Sex Pistols, as well as ’70s glitter idols Mott the Hoople, T. Rex and David Bowie. But it’s their sharp, concise songwriting, that separates the band from the pack and…
MC ANA TIJOUX DEBUTS VIDEO FOR ‘SHOCK’
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A political testimony to the massive student protests occurring in Chile and around the world, ‘Shock,’ is a musical snapshot of the current milieu of unrest. “Writing this song, I was inspired by these social movements, writing from my perspective as a mother, musician and citizen. I thought it was important to pay…
VENREZ PREPARE DEBUT ALBUM ‘SELL THE LIE’
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With more and more modern rock music sounding processed and over-produced, it’s refreshing to come across a new band that doesn’t forget the glorious sounds of raw rock music. And that band is Venrez, who are preparing to unleash their debut full-length, ‘Sell the Lie,’ on February 28, 2012. Comprised of singer Steven Berez (whose…
MELANIE AMARO SIGNS WITH EPIC
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Announced today, Epic Records signs Melanie Amaro to a recording contract following her triumphant win on season one of “The X Factor.” Her new home with Epic Records places her under the leadership of legendary music executive, Epic Records Chairman/CEO and The X Factor judge, Mr. Antonio “L.A.” Reid. As part of holding the coveted…
Charley and Jesi, Charley and Jesi
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Over the years we’ve seen pop, rock, and even alternative rock bands slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows. Talking to many music fans out there, the response is overwhelming. Give me something new, something that makes me feel good. something that’s pure and is going to kick me in the heart. Something that doesn’t…
JASON DERULO FORCED TO CANCEL ALL TOURING
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Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Jason Derulo suffered an injury to his neck on Tuesday, January 3rd, and has been forced to cancel all touring and promotional activities. The 22-year-old Miami native injured himself while training for his upcoming World Tour in support of his current album Future History, which was scheduled to commence in…
STOLI KICKS OFF 2012 TO THE MUSIC OF 2TALLIN’
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. Finally back in the game after the holidays and New Years celebration. I had to really think about what kind of musician I wanted to have on to kick off 2012. I feel like I got it right with my boy from Fresno, CA, 2Tallin’. 2Tallin’ was caught on my radar after hearing his…
Cold Blue Kid, Mimic
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As years go by, new musicians in their quest as a band or singles to create something new, innovative and unique mix different genres one way or another. Some ended up doing it and delivering something better than they and everyone expected and others something awesome, good and probably not as the first one. Not…
BRENDAN BENSON LAUNCHES READYMADE
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Beloved musician, songwriter/producer and co-founder of The Raconteurs, Brendan Benson is thrilled to announce the launch of his own record label and publishing company, Readymade. This spring, Readymade will make its debut on the international stage with new releases from Benson (What Kind of World – 4/21 through http://BrendanBenson.com to coincide with his son’s 2nd…
THE DOORS TO DEBUT NEWLY DISCOVERED SONG
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“THE YEAR OF THE DOORS” officially kicks off on Monday, January 9 at noon Eastern when the iconic rock band will officially debut the first new, completely unreleased song in 40 years, “SHE SMELLS SO NICE.” The bluesy track captures the band–organist RAY MANZAREK, guitarist ROBBY KRIEGER, drummer JOHN DENSMORE and late singer JIM…
FYEBOY LOVES TO SMOKE / VIDEO
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Daytona Florida Rapper, FyeBoy, expresses his love to “smoke” in his latest video featuring Fireboy Records label mates Michael Stokes, Supa Gutta, & Sticks. [youtube tssNwE8Wz1E nolink] Directed by Brice Miller, the video shows a series of recreated scenes the most memorable black films, & has already gained over 60,000+ hits on YouTube virally as…
A LULL VIDEO “SOME LOVE”
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A Lull are hitting the western part of the US from mid-January through early February with the band Deleted Scenes. If you have not already seen A Lull live, this is a must see tour. Their wall-of-sound sets have garnered universal praise and steadily built their fan base in every city they have played.
My Silent Bravery, Cant Quit
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Over the years we’ve seen pop and rock slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish & highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” & I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs & Rock n…
PODCAST: FROM STOCK BROKER TO ROCK’N’ROLLER
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What is it about live performances that’s addicting? On its weekly audio podcast Hot Sauce, Plain Ketchup interviews Australian rock’n’roller Sarah McLeod about her experiences performing live. http://PlainKetchupPodcast.com features audio and video podcasts with professionals from all walks of the arts and entertainment industry.
SAMANTHA TESTA LETS THE WORLD KNOW ABOUT “MY BADASS MAN”
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Power vocals of a Kelly Clarkson and as captivating as Adele. Samantha brings the intensity and on stage confidence of a seasoned performer beyond her 19 years.
