Most would agree most popular artists out there have something truly special to give to their fans. This goes above the typical attributes like raw talent, amazing songs, nice voice, or even a very marketable look, sound & image. There’s something truly infectious at the core of these artists that simply makes us feel good…
Month: June 2012
CHAKA KHAN ANNOUNCES A REVOLUTIONARY PROGRAM TO KEEP KIDS OUT OF JAILS
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10-time GRAMMY Award winning singer and activist Chaka Khan and top Los Angeles community and business leaders announced today the Los Angeles kick-off of the No Excuses National Initiative, a pilot program that aims to keep juvenile offenders from returning to jail. “In Los Angeles County, more than 60 percent of all incarcerated youth return…
LOVERBOY RETURN
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For more than three decades, veteran multi-platinum Canadian rockers Loverboy have been lovin’ every minute of it…and now are proud to announce the upcoming worldwide release of ROCK ‘N’ ROLL REVIVAL via Frontiers Records. The album is set for an August 14th release in the United States and Canada and features nine newly re-recorded…
THE DUST ENGINEERS OFFER “SO AMERICAN” MP3 FOR 4th
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Fresh off the heals of releasing their video for “Freeway Freakout” on My Old Kentucky Blog last week, The Dust Engineers are back at it again to create fireworks with their cover of the 1978 track “So American.” Originally performed by The Mutants and then again by Dodge Dart, The Dust Engineers have put a…
MC MEYHEM LAUREN DROPS DEBUT ALBUM FOR FREE
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Meyhem Lauren, the Queens-bred Lo-Life representative who’s promising collaborations with childhood friend Action Bronson on last year’s Dr. Lecter promptly caught the ear of the internet, has announced his debut full-length, dropping for free today on LRG/Greedhead (the label owned by Heems of Das Racist, who is featured on the project). Respect The Fly Shit…
JAKE MILLER NEW VIDEO “RUNNIN”
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19-year-old rapper, singer, and songwriter Jake Miller recently unveiled the official video for his summer-ready new single, “Runnin.”The clip focuses on Jake’s struggle to win the approval of his girlfriend’s dad, and also features an eye-catching, green convertible Mustang. It was directed and produced by Mu2 Productions, the same team that has helmed Jake’s previous…
Stereo Pirates, Self Titled
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Newsflash: Deep from the depths of the Twin Cities arises a 5 headed beast known as Stereo Pirates. Stereo Pirates just released their debut self titled CD in 2012. ARRRRRRRRRR I always listen to the opening track extremely carefully. It’s the opening track the artists has selected to hit your ears first and foremost.…
LIMITLESS 5IVE CREATE “LET’S DO IT AGAIN” FOR OBAMA
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Getting the attention of the organizers of the Democratic National Convention is no easy feat but Limitless 5ive, comprised of Demerious (15 yrs old), Raheem (16 yrs old), Demetrius (17 yrs old), Cameron (17 yrsold), and Stephen (15 years old), has done it and earned themselves a coveted spot among the lineup of performers. …
WIRE: DAILY UNSIGNED CELEBRATES ITS 2ND BIRTHDAY
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New music discovery site DAILY UNSIGNED celebrates its second birthday in grand fashion this week; with more featured bands getting record deals and featuring more incredible music. Daily Unsigned is a new music discovery site that caters to the A.D.D personality in all music fans by featuring one new artist per day. These features are…
PEREZ HILTON ‘POP UP’ MUSIC COMPILATION RELEASES AUGUST 7
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Perez Hilton and Opus Label announced today that “Perez Hilton’s ‘Pop Up: #1,” the first compilation from the new Perez Hilton music series, will be released on August 7. The album showcases 18 of Perez’s favorite and must-know artists and will be available on iTunes, in stores and through an innovative, specially-branded T-shirt campaign. Hand-picked…
HENRY ROLLINS TAKES ON ‘CAPITALISM’
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HENRY ROLLINS hits the campaign trail this fall for a two-month tour hitting all 50 state capitals — starting September 6 at Hawaiian Brian’s in Honolulu, HI — and wrapping up on the eve of the Presidential election at the 9:30 Club in the nation’s capital. Titled Capitalism, HENRY’s latest talking tour offers not so…
WAYNE WONDER UNLEASHES HIS BRAND NEW VIDEO “CAUGHT UP”
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The sweet sounds of Wayne Wonder will resonate throughout the summer season once again. The iconic singer releases his sizzling video “Caught Up” from Miami-based director Antwan Smith (Rick Ross, Trina, Maino, Cam’ron, Yo Gotti and Plies). This pop-fueled reggae anthem off Love Bug riddim is the first single from Wayne Wonder’s long-awaited album ‘My…
SSION VIDEO FOR “EARTHQUAKE”
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SSION’s new video for “Earthquake” is a coming-of-age love story between an enigmatic instigator and an alien-brother-lover resulting in the purest form of magic — with a bit of feminism and Las Vegas showmanship thrown in for good measure — all shot in Kansas City. [youtube eTjF5JZ_v7M] Bent will see a September 18th release on…
DUBBLEOO NEW VIDEO
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As DubbleOO continues to build towards the online release of his latest mixtape Beast Mode, Vol. 2, an effort that will precede his own sophomore solo album, in addition to a joint album with Bay Area rapper The Jacka, he’s today giving fans the chance to check out the video for “The World We Live…
SHANE HARPER NEW VIDEO “DANCIN’ IN THE RAIN”
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As promised, Shane Harper has released the official video for his new single, “Dancin’ in the Rain.” The video, which premiered this week on Disney and Radio Disney, shows Shane taking advantage of a rainy day, and, of course, dancing in the rain. The track appears on the extended edition of Shane’s debut, self-titled album,…
Shatterglass, Self Titled
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With all of the evolving rock genres out there trying to invent new sounds and new concepts, it is actually refreshing to get right back to good old rock ‘n’ roll. That is what Shatterglass brings to the table with their self-titled EP. Catchy hooks, driving leads, sing along lyrics and a great chemistry have…
LUNIC OFFERS MP3 TO “FAR AWAY”
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The gorgeous women of New York’s LUNIC are back again, this time with a MP3 for the electrifying single, “Far Away.” The all-female electro-pop outfit are on the verge of releasing their highly anticipated sophomore album, Future Sex Drama, due out September 2012. The seductive video will not only capture your ears, but your eyes…
OWL CITY & CARLY RAE JESPEN DUET LYRIC VIDEO
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Owl City and Carly Rae Jepsen released their sun-soaked, summer anthem today, June 26th, on iTunes and all Digital Service Providers. [youtube Agluuflcpos] “Good Time” can already be heard in over 80 different markets across the US since it hit radio on Monday. “Good Time” is the first single off of Owl City’s forthcoming The…
THE HIVES ANNOUNCE U.S. TOUR DATES THIS SEPTEMBER
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The Hives will return to the U.S. this Fall for a West Coast run in support of their lauded new album Lex Hives. Kicking off September 6 in Vancouver, the band will make stops in Seattle, Portland, Los Angeles, Oakland, Las Vegas and more. Tickets go on sale this Friday, June 29. The September…
WIRE: ELECTRIC SUN PREMIERES GIBSON STUDIO SESSIONS ON PUREVOLUME
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Electric Sun recently recorded a 3 song set in NYC’s legendary Gibson Studios as part of Gibson’s Live Studio Sessions series. Part 1 of the series, which features the track “Don’t Look Back,” premiered today over at PureVolume. Be sure to check back with PureVolume over the next few weeks to see parts…
LIVE NATION ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES LEADING HARD EVENTS
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Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV) today announced the acquisition of leading electronic music concert promoter and festival operator HARD Events. Since its creation in 2007, founder Gary Richards and his team have attracted a variety of today’s top acts to headline their shows from Justice, Skrillex, Boys Noize, and Crystal Castles to some…
DAVE MATTHEWS BAND’S UPCOMING STUDIO ALBUM
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On September 11, RCA Records will release Dave Matthews Band’s Away From The World, which the group recorded with Steve Lillywhite, who produced its first three studio albums – Under The Table And Dreaming, Crash and Before These Crowded Streets. See below for track listing. The pre-order for Away From The World is underway now…
BLACK LIPS ANNOUNCE WORLD TOUR WILL EXTEND TO THE MIDDLE EAST
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The gloriously notorious flower punk quartet Black Lips, in an ongoing attempt to leave no stone unturned in their effort to spread their music globally, are treading a path few Western bands have traveled with a run of dates planned for the Middle East this Fall. “We want to play everywhere on the planet, and…
TomkoMarsh, Slow Dancer
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About the Artist: This is TomkoMashs’s debut CD entitled “Slow Dancer” (2012). For those who may not know Larry Tomko and Peter March have over 60 years of musical experience between them. Larry Tomko came to France via San Francisco as a sax player, songwriter and backup singer. After contributing to acclaimed studio projects he…
ALIFIC, Dub in the District
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About the Artist: This is ALIFIC’s latest CD entitled “Dub in the District” (2012). ALIFIC is the creation of Brendan Dane who is based out of the DC area. He is the musical mastermind of ALIFIC and his cited influences include “Long Beach Dub Allstars, Slightly Stooped, and Sublime. Review: What does Crystal Method…
MEDINA RELEASES NEW SINGLE “FOREVER” & OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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Chart-topping Danish singer, Medina, is ready for a takeover in the US with her newest single “Forever” out today on Ultra Music. The track is paired with a new official music video featuring the beautiful songstress roaming the streets of New York City in a wedding gown — the perfect visuals for a fresh and…
BODY PARTS NEW VIDEO “DOING THINGS”
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“Doing Things” is the new music video from LA-based band Body Parts. The creative process was a collaboration between the band and directors David Seger and Mike Karnell, deeply inspired by the documentary film, Pina, about the late German dancer, Pina Bausch. The band’s own Alina and Ryder conceived the choreography and invented the quirky…
MONOKINO NEW VIDEO “MELISSA”
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Dutch band Monokino wrote the soundtrack for the new GAG TELEVISION (a subsidiary of GAG ENTERTAINMENT INC.) drama series “Melissa.” Furthermore, Melissa is the first single from the upcoming Monokino album.
Justine Dorsey, Unsaid (EP)
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About the Artist: This is Dorsey’s latest EP entitled “Unsaid” released in 2012. Venture to the internet — it will reveal an amazing musical career thus far for this rather young and up and coming female singer/songwriter. Based out of Southern California Dorsey is a 2012 LA Music Award Nominee for Best Female Singer/Songwriter. Review:…
ZAMMUTO ANNOUNCE FIRST HEADLINING TOUR
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Zammuto, the new quartet from the Books’ mastermind Nick Zammuto, have added a nationwide run of headlining dates to their already heavy tour itinerary. The Fall run currently clocks at 35 dates (with yet more to be announced) and spans from September to November, including a number of dates with breakthrough Australian pop sensations Gotye.…
GREEN DAY ANNOUNCE “OH LOVE” WILL BE THE FIRST SINGLE
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Green Day announced that “Oh Love” will be the debut single from their upcoming album trilogy ¡UNO! ¡DOS! ¡TRÉ! Produced by Rob Cavallo and being released by Reprise Records, ¡UNO! will street September 25th, ¡DOS! November 23rd, and ¡TRÉ! January 15, 2013. The track will impact radio on July 16th and will be…
LIVE SHOW REVIEW: FITZ AND THE TANTRUMS
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As Royal Teeth and ZZ Ward made their way through the opening sets, the atmosphere at The Music Farm became as equally charged and full. While the bar front became easier to maneuver, the stage front was soon a writhing sea of bodies as the venue reached capacity.
JULY – SEPTEMBER 2012 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCHâ€
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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.
STOLI IS HONORED TO GET FIRST LISTEN TO ‘STARS BURN’ EP FROM DIG DUG DISASTER
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Hello Skope readers all over the globe on this fine Tuesday. Skope management has asked me to mention that Skope has a really sleek mobile site at http://m.skopemag.com for your tablet & smartphones. I was on Drudge Report today and they had a headline on Justin Bieber’s new CD sales decline. Can the industry please…
SUPERSTAR RUNNER NEW VIDEO “COME HOME DYLAN”
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In lead singer, Ben’s own words he says, “The song is written to a kid who ran away from home, and is still missing. I’m hoping this video will help find him, or at least let him know that he is loved and missed. Wherever he is, I hope he is okay. I’m not really…
BRIDGE NINE RECORDS ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM RELEASE FROM GALLOWS
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Now, Gallows is excited to announce the release of a brand new album, which will be available in the U.S. from Bridge Nine Records early this Fall. Eleven new tracks were recorded at BroadfieldStudio in Watford, the band’s hometown, in May with producers Thomas Mitchener and Steve Sears and feature some of Gallows best,…
THE CULT’S “HONEY FROM A KNIFE” AUDIO
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“Honey From a Knife,” the lead- off track from The Cult’s critically-acclaimed new studio album Choice of Weapon, hits radio this week. The song, rooted in the seductiveness of addiction, has been singled out in numerous media reviews for its raw energy, sexual rhythms, Duffy’s knife-edge guitars and Astbury’s impassioned vocals, all woven around…
MARIUS HEADS TO THE USA
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Now for the first time, this incredible new group from an unfamiliar nation where sheep outnumber people, will be performing their unique brand of indie music to the people of the United States. The group was founded by guitarist, lead-singer and songwriter Marius Ziska, an artist “blessed with an amazing voice.” – which is certainly…
SHANNON MCARDLE RELEASES NEW ALBUM ON JULY 31, 2012
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Shannon McArdle releases her second solo album, Fear the Dream of Axes for Bar-None Records on July 31, 2012. Download “Warden” at http://www.bar-none.com/warden.zip. Future tour dates will be announced shortly. The Mendoza Line made the move to New York City from Athens, GA in 1999, establishing themselves as a rollicking, well-read rock band with…
HUNTERS TO TOUR THIS JULY WITH A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS
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The visceral Brooklyn duo, Hunters, is gearing up to tour across the East Coast and Midwest this July in support of noise rock heavyweights A Place to Bury Strangers. Their 2011 EP Hands On Fire (produced by James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins and Nick Zinner of Yeah Yeah Yeahs) is 14 minutes of sonic…
