The Holocaust can be an emotional subject to bring up. Its impact on the global psyche has been felt for generations. Yet, it is a necessity for younger generations to learn what the survivors and their families went through, as the saying goes: “those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat…
Month: February 2012
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Young Trap “I’m Young Trap” 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! [youtube hLUvTx1FGww nolink]
KID INK ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM & SINGLE
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Kid Ink has announced on his Twitter page that the name of his upcoming debut record will be “Up & Away”. The record drops this spring. Kid Ink released the official single from the record, “Time Of Your Life” today on iTunes. iTunes link: http://t.co/KSruGLMk https://twitter.com/kid_ink
NEW VIDEO BY M. WARD CHASES 100K VIEWS
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On Monday 9th April M. Ward will release his Bella Union debut ‘A Wasteland Companion’ and we are very pleased to be able to share with you the new video for ‘The First Time I Ran Away’. Directed by Joel Trussell — who also directed M.Ward’s video for Post War cut ‘Chinese Translation’ – this…
NIKON AND WARNER MUSIC GROUP TEAM UP TO ROCK SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST
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NikonInc. and Warner Music Group are uniting to host a star-studded residency at the upcoming South by Southwest ® Music & Media Conference (SXSW ®) in Austin, Texas. “The Warner Sound Captured by Nikon” will make its home at Austin’s famed La Zona Rosa, with two days and three nights of showcase performances slated…
ADAM ARCURAGI NEW VIDEO “PRESIDENT’S SONG”
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Like a fire that consumes all before it was recorded mostly live with producer Duane Lundy (Jim James, Daniel Martin Moore, Ben Sollee) over a 12 day period at his Lexington, Kentucky studio. The recording process was inspired by Phil Spector era recordings and early twentieth century folk songs and hymns, such as on the…
JAMES VINCENT MCMORROW TO RELEASE WE DON’T EAT EP
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On February 21, Dubliner James Vincent McMorrow will release We Don’t Eat – a five-track EP available at all digital retailers. The EP features the title track along with audience favorite cover tunes, Steve Winwood’s “Higher Love” (which has been downloaded over 72,000 times already in the UK) and Chris Isaak’s “Wicked Game.” We…
ELTON JOHN AND MELANIE AMARO’S PEPSI SUPER BOWL COMMERICAL
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PepsiCo today released details about its iconic Pepsi ad to air during Super Bowl XLVI, which will be broadcast on NBC. Pepsi also announced digital partnerships that will enhance fans’ Super Bowl experience on-line. The new ad titled “King’s Court” features Melanie Amaro, THE X FACTOR 2011 winner, singing for multi Grammy-winning music legend…
Moonbound, Peak of Eternal Light
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There is a difference between nostalgia and the respectful use of tradition. Moonbound, the solo project of Fabio Trentini, is an intriguing example of the latter. Accurately self-described as “80’s pop rock with progressive influences”, that’s not all there is to the picture. Moonbound’s new brilliantly titled release “Peak of Eternal Light” feels fresh and…
JOEL HENDERSON TO RELEASE THE ALBUM OF 2012 IN APRIL
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Louisville singer/songwriter JOEL HENDERSON will release Locked Doors & Pretty Fences on April 10, 2012, on TroubleCure Records. This is his first full-length, full-band CD and the follow up to the intimate “Always Willing to Take Me In” released in 2011 and “The High Risk EP” that was released a few years earlier.…
MATT CAHOON IS THE ONE-MAN BAND CALLED EVERPRESENT
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Being that Skope started in Boston over 12 years ago, we have seen many artists come & go. My guest today has been around for most the time and that has placed him in high ranks in the New England music scene. Matt Cahoon’s band Everpresent have been making music for years and you know…
A.B. Clyde and the Kittylitters, Smokin’ Catnip
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Over the years we’ve seen rock, pop and even rhythm and blues slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable and highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” and I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully transforming “Sex Drugs…
COMING OUTTA MALAYSIA MUSIC VIDEO SITE ATTICTV
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AtticTV plays the best music videos on the web right in your browser in an awesome “kick-back and relax” manner. It’s like MTV for the web. Music lovers just have to pick a music genre they like, and the best music videos from that genre will start playing all day long. Users can also favorite…
THE PARLOTONES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM
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The Parlotones will release their fourth studio album, Journey Through the Shadows, on May 8th via Sovereign Entertainment USA. The new album was recorded in Johannesburg and Cape Town during the final months of 2011 and includes 12 brand new tracks of their undeniable romantic and anthemic rock sound, while offering several surprises along…
IRELAND’S CATHY JORDAN FIRST SOLO ALBUM FROM BLIX STREET RECORDS
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Blix Street Records will release Irish singer Cathy Jordan’s debut solo album, ALL THE WAY HOME, on March 13, 2012. A driving force in the internationally renowned Irish traditional band Dervish, Jordan is a singer, musician and composer whose cultural and musical roots are entrenched in the Midlands of Ireland and whose influences stretch across…
ERIC TURNER NEW VIDEO
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As promised, Eric Turner has delivered the official music video today for his new single, “Angels & Stars.” The street art inspired video also stars rappers Lupe Fiasco and Tinie Tempah (who are featured on the track), and was shot in Los Angeles by director P.R. Brown (Skylar Grey, John Mayer, Alicia Keys). “Angels &…
F.STOKES CAMPAIGNING HIS WAY TO PERFORM ON THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW
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F.Stokes is campaigning his way to perform on the Ellen DeGeneres show. Being a positive man who has continuously set goals and then puts his mind to achieving them, this will be no different. He explains his reasoning behind wanting to perform on Ellen by saying, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show represents the diverse…
NEW ALBUM COMING BY TAPROOT
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Taproot will release their sixth full length album, The Episodes, on April 10th, 2012. The forthcoming effort is produced by Tim Palatan who previously worked with the band on 2010’s highly successful Plead the Fifth. The Episodes, nearly six years in the making, is a complexly developed concept album. Bassist Phil Lipscomb spoke on the…
EDWARD SHARPE AND THE MAGNETIC ZEROS CURRENTLY IN THE STUDIO
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Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros have announced that they are currently in the studio recording the follow-up to their debut album, Up From Below. After an early session in Bogalusa, LA, the band has been recording at their studio in Ojai, CA. The album, which is self-produced, will be released on May…
GUY CAPECELATRO III OFFERS “GIRLFRIENDS” MP3
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Feeling reflective as Valentine’s Day approaches? Guy Capecelatro III has the perfect song for your playlist. “Girlfriends,” with echoing vocals provided by both Capecelatro and Unbunny’s Jarid del Deo and almost reverent organ, is a song that looks back with 20/20 hindsight.
AMY KUNEY NEW VIDEO “KISS ME LIKE YOU MEAN IT”
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While her roots lie in the U.S., Kuney has been getting a lot of love north of the border. Her song Gasoline Rainbows hit #1 on the Canadian Rock charts after it?s release as the title track of a benefit album for the Gulf oil spill of 2010. This album featured Kuney alongside Phoenix, The…
JIMMY RAE GETS THE DIRT ON INDECENT EXPOSURE
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Time to “Get Up” and find out more about this Vermont-based band called Indecent Exposure. The group is made up of three members: father-son duo of Jim Tye Sr. aka DJTJ on bass & vocals & Jimmy Tye Jr. on guitar along with Ben Abbott on drums. This trio incorporates elements of metal,…
JIMMY RAE DARES TO ASK: WHAT’S SO GOOD ABOUT THIS HOOD?
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Are you ready to find out more about the “dopest group in the game today”? I hope so because Sab-rey Smith, who is ½ of the rap duo GooD HooD, wants people to know that they’re all about “awesome music”. According to Smith he wants “awesome music” to be GooD HooD’s ultimate legacy…
Paul Collica, It’s Not Me…It’s You
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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…
SEK’ND HAND SMOKE, SELF-TITLED EP
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Continuing the trend of rock and metal bands spelling their names incorrectly, Sek’ndhand Smoke are here to rock with their self-titled EP (2010). According to their bio, they play “simple, no frills, rock and roll”. The band has extensively toured throughout Oregon, California, and Washington, and they’ve also built a following through promoting their Youtube…
MGK LANDS WWE WRESTLEMANIA XXVIII OFFICIAL THEME SONG
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World Wrestling Entertainment (aka WWE) has awarded MGK’s “Invincible” as main event wrestler John Cena’s theme song at pop-extravaganza Wrestlemania XXVIII taking place April 1, 2012 at the Sun Life Stadium in Miami, FL. “Invincible” is running in WWE Wrestlemania XXVIII promotional advertisements and will serve as John Cena’s song of the evening when…
SHANE HARPER RELEASE “ROCKETSHIP” OFFICIAL VIDEO
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Shane Harper has just unveiled his official video for his latest single, “Rocketship,” which comes from Harper’s upcoming album, which will exclusively be released through Target on February 14th. “The process of writing a song, recording, and then shooting a video for it is really an incredible experience,” said Shane. “I hope everyone enjoys watching…
JEREMY BOLM LAUNCHES SECRET VOICE
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“What is Secret Voice? It’s an excuse. It’s an excuse to release different things that I fully believe in, whether it’s a record, book, video, etc. The wonderful people at Deathwish Inc have blessed me with this opportunity. I have been lucky enough to spend most of the last few years traveling, and in my…
FAMED SINGER FREDDY “BOOM BOOM” CANNON RELEASES AUTOBIOGRAPHY
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Freddy “Boom Boom” Cannon, the talented singer of timeless hits of the ’50’s and ’60’s such as “Palisades Park,” “Tallahassee Lassie,” “Way Down Yonder in New Orleans” and “Action!,” has just penned his autobiography, Where the Action Is! (Publish America). It is currently available internationally through book stores, on the internet and via Amazon.com and…
BROTHER DEGE PREMIERES NEW “BLACK IS THE NIGHT” VIDEO
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Feeling the bite of 21st century ennui? Hell with it. Strap in, turn on and tune down with some dark-as-a-black hole Delta blues. With 2012 here, the Mayan calendar coming to a close and Planet X swinging over the horizon, you may as well ride it out with some swamp infested, pass-the-Prozac slide-Dobro guitar. …
BALKAN BEAT BOX DEBUTS MUSIC VIDEO FOR “PART OF THE GLORYâ€
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The socially conscious, multicultural trio BALKAN BEAT BOX has debuted the official music video for their celebratory dance track “Part Of The Glory,” from the forthcoming album GIVE. The critically acclaimed group’s first release in nearly two years, GIVE will be released Tuesday, March 6 on Nat Geo Music. They’ve also announced U.S. tour dates…
LUCY ROSE UNVEILS BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR “RED FACE”
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British indie songstress Lucy Rose continues to plot her Stateside takeover with her new single “Red Face” and a video to go along with it. Featuring home videos of Lucy as a child, beware that you’ll fall in love with her even more than you already are. [youtube tLVdbFt-psg nolink] This winter marks the first…
BO WALTON GOES WILD
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“Wild at heart” c/w “Wild woman” Bo Walton Since the release of Bo Walton’s double “A” side “‘s too much” & “Hey mister night” in November 2011 things have really taken off. With extensive interviews, plays, downloads and CD sales across the UK, Europe, Australasia and the USA Bo Walton has already built up a…
PETER KELLY RELEASES DEBUT EP
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“It all starts with the song,” says singer/songwriter/guitarist Peter Kelly, “an acoustic guitar (or piano if you’ve got one), your voice, and whatever idea that is trying to come out.” All the songs on Peter’s debut solo EP, Forever, Again, go through the same process. “There is that flash of inspiration, the race to get…
Matthew Nimegeers, Mystery Man
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Over the years we’ve seen rock, pop and even modern folk music slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows providing music that is extremely sing songy, predictable, popish and highly corporate. I hereby call this new breed of music “Poser Rock” or “Power Pop.” I want to personally thank all the corporate giants for successfully…
JOINT STATEMENT FROM PRODUCERS AND PIONEERS KENNETH GAMBLE & LEON HUFF
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Gamble & Huff wrote and produced the #1 smash hit ‘TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia),” best known as the “Theme from Soul Train.” “Don Cornelius and his creation of ‘Soul Train’ and its legacy had a great impact on American culture. Don’s vision allowed for African-American artists to be exposed to people all over the…
NEW ALBUM BY WRETCHED
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Wretched has entered the studio to record their third full-length album, Son of Perdition. The forthcoming effort is set for a March 27 release and will be produced by Jamie King (Between The Buried And Me, He Is Legend, For Today) at The Basement Studio in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Last year, Wretched solidified…
SCREENER OUT NOW FOR WARPED TOUR DOC
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For 17 years, the Vans Warped Tour has been a punk rock juggernaut, a misfit circus crisscrossing North America every summer as a wandering minstrel show for youth culture. Embracing a powerful, unifying ethic created by its founder Kevin Lyman, the Vans Warped Tour has grown and prospered as the music industry itself imploded…
EL DA SENSEI NEW VIDEO
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In promotion of El Da Sensei’s Nu World Remix EP, the Nu Jeru legend reunites with his Artifacts cohorts Tame One & DJ Kaos for the !llmind Remix of “Everyday In The Street”. Directed by Monstar Films, this video signifies the first time that all three Boom Skwad members have been featured in the…
ESPERANZA SPALDING DEBUTS “BLACK GOLD”
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Eclectic jazz songstress and upright bass virtusuo Esperanza Spalding is back with “Black Gold”, the vivacious first single from her upcoming album, Radio Music Society. Unveiled just in time for the beginning of Black History Month, the song is triumphant testimony of empowerment, and is bound to become a celebatory anthem for people from all…
