Never one to slow, New Orleans rapper extraordinaire, Dee-1 is still working hard on the road as a part of The Heist World Tour, alongside Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. Despite the constant grind of touring, Dee is releasing the latest video for the song “Love Me Some You” off #TheFocusTape, his latest mixtape hosted by…
Month: November 2012
BOBBY RUSH NEW ALBUM FEBRUARY 2013
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Bobby Rush’s new Down in Louisiana, out February 19, 2013 on Deep Rush Productions through Thirty Tigers, is the work of a funky fire-breathing legend. Its 11 songs revel in the grit, grind and soul that’s been the blues innovator’s trademark since the 1960s, when he stood shoulder to shoulder on the stages of Chicago…
VERMOUTH CONFIRMS DEBUT RELEASE
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Los Angeles based-band, Vermouth (www.vermouthlounge.com), confirmed today that their debut album, RetroFuture Pop Exotica will be released on Tuesday January 21, 2013 and will be available in stores and at all major digital retailers including iTunes. Vermouth is the brainchild of Justine Kragen and Steve McDonald, whose eclectic assortment of influences create bite-sized chunks…
WIRE: BIG HARP NEW MP3
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Big Harp’s sophomore album Chain Letters will be released on January 22 via Saddle Creek. Rolling Stone is running an MP3 premiere of “You Can’t Save ‘Em All” from Chain Letters. Big Harp’s Chris Senseney says, “A good portion of our new album deals with the tension between action and inaction, especially as evinced in…
STOLI & INCWELL FEELING BLESSED THIS THANKSGIVING 2012
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Hello and welcome to a Thanksgiving edition of Skoped Out. You know the mainstream news is full of negativity and chaos. I want to go the other way this holiday season and say that I feel blessed to be a part of Skope and to watch the music industry bouncing back in so many ways.…
JEROME “BIGFOOT” BRAILEY ON ‘A DIFFERENT KIND OF CHRISTMAS’
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The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated Nappy Roots group member Buffalo Stille , Jonathan Hay and Sabrina Hale of Hoopla who are part of the Nappy Roots’ business team and have worked alongside Nappy Roots during their last three national album releases through Fontana, including “The Humdinger” (which charted with #7 Billboard Rap Charts, #11 Billboard R&B…
WIRE: GOLD FIELDS POST NEW SINGLE
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The quintet- which includes Mark Robert Fuller (vocals), Vin Andanar (guitar/vocals), Rob Clifton (keys/percussion), Ryan D’Sylva (drums) and Luke Peldys (bass) were declared by The Huffington Post as “…one of the most impressive bands you will ever experience.” Gold Fields proved this well-earned title by blowing away audiences at various festivals across the U.S. during…
FREEWAY NEW VIDEO “JUNGLE”
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Freeway is gearing up for the release of his new album, Diamond in the Ruff, which comes out next Tuesday, November 27th. Today, he’s releasing the video for the first single,”Jungle,” which was filmed entirely in his hometown of Philadelphia. Watch the video for “Jungle” here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIh2abQpV8E http://www.facebook.com/PhillyFreezer
PRYME TYME TO RELEASE DEBUT EP JANUARY 2013
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Jamaican-born, New York-based dancehall artist Pryme Time is set to take the dancehall world by storm with his debut EP Fresh Out The Dirt, set for release in January 2013 from Kaieteur Records. Born Daniel Lambert in Clarendon, Jamaica, Pryme Tyme returns to his roots for this musical journey, bringing his unique brand of dancehall…
A LIFE ONCE LOST HEADLINE DATES
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A LIFE ONCE LOST recently finished up a successful run with Revocation and KEN mode. If you missed them on this run, you may have another chance to catch them on some select headline dates in December! The band will be stopping Erie, PA, Pittsburgh, PA and Newark, DE next month. See directly below for…
JIMMY RAE KEEPS IT REAL WITH THE “ADIDAS MAN” YOUNG EZE
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His real name is Eric Ward but most know him as Young Eze or Adidias Swag. This young artist is originally from Milwaukee but he is currently attending Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana where much of his life consists of: “class, recording and performing music, work at the fitness facilities, joining a fraternity,…
JOSH GROBAN TO RELEASE SIXTH STUDIO ALBUM
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Internationally renowned, multi-platinum recording artist Josh Groban has announced that he will release his eagerly anticipated sixth studio album, entitled All That Echoes, on February 5th, 2013, on Reprise Records. All That Echoes was produced by Warner Bros. Records Chairman Rob Cavallo, who has also worked with Green Day, Dave Matthews Band, and many others.…
twenty | one | pilots MUSIC VIDEO FOR “HOLDING ON TO YOU”
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Fueled By Ramen duo, twenty | one | pilots have released their new music video for “Holding On To You,” the first single off of their forthcoming full length debut, titled VESSEL (Preorder the new album HERE). Hailing from Columbus, OH The duo that is twenty | one | pilots – Tyler Joseph and…
SASQUATCH! MUSIC FESTIVAL MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2013
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On the heels of a highly successful, critically acclaimed sold-out 2012 festival, Sasquatch! Music Festival is set to return for 2013. The festival will run May 24-27 (Memorial Day Weekend) at The Gorge–the internationally acclaimed concert venue carved in the basalt cliffs high above the Columbia River Gorge in Quincy, WA. A limited number of…
IRON LYON VIDEO “SUMMER IN THE CITY”
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Although we’re just over a month away from winter solstice, there’s no harm in revisiting the joys of summer as the seasoned emcee/deejay Iron Lyon unveils the visuals for “Summer In The City.” Taken from his sophomore LP, From The Ground Up, the soulful production of Chad Dubz combines effortlessly with the visual direction of…
YOUR YOUTH OFFER “WHAT SMARTS” MP3
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Your Youth is a loud alternative band from Brooklyn that doesn’t totally exist, a two-person crash-course in celebrating and subverting pop: “Bland or not?” lyrics under mountains of guitars, a grip of gigantic hooks, and the slick bombast of “major-label sound”…recorded with one and a half working vocal mics. It’s the restless collision of impeccable…
WIRE: ARTIST DIRECT PREMIERES NEW VIDEO FROM OLD TIME MACHINE
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Old Time Machine (Ryan McNally, Kyle Cashen) has partnered up with Artist Direct to premiere the video for their latest single, “Tearing Me Down”. The video was directed by Neil Macdonald & David Hamelin, with art direction by Joseph Tisiga, and was filmed around the duo’s homebase of Whitehorse in Canada’s Yukon Territory. SKOPE…
BALANCE AND COMPOSURE ANNOUNCE 2013 HEADLINING TOUR + VIDEO
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Rising alternative rock band Balance and Composure will hit the road in early 2013 for a headlining U.S. tour in support of their debut full length album Separation. The tour, featuring support acts The Jealous Sound and Daylight, will kick off on January 31 in Cleveland and culminate on February 24 in New York…
John Dartnell, The Road Goes On
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It was surprising to discover that this album of eminently American-sounding music comes from a U.K. native. Not only does Britain’s John Dartnell pull off the sound of Uncle Sam’s country & blues, he also damn well looks the part. See this for yourself at his cyber “circus”: www.JohnDartnell.com As for the album, it is…
CAITLIN ROSE NEW ALBUM MARCH 2013
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Caitlin Rose is back with a new studio album, the follow up to her critically acclaimed debut, Own Side Now. The Stand-In, which will be released on March 5, 2013 on ATO Records, introduces a newfound confidence in Rose, the poise of an experienced songwriter rarely displayed on a sophomore offering. This sense of self-assurance…
MR MOCCASIN NEW SINGLE “BLACK ON BLACK”
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The first single “Black on Black” is off the forthcoming full-length album XAHA which will be released by Bleek Records in early 2013. Stream/Download MP3 (Free) “Black On Black” (Bandcamp) http://bleekrecords.com/track/black-on-black-2 Mr. Moccasin, a rabbit with a bow, arrows and moccasins on his feet, sits in a field under stars at night. The moon music…
NADA SURF RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR “JULES AND JIM”
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Nada Surf are finishing an excellent 2012 by releasing the music video for the song “Jules and Jim,” from their critically acclaimed album The Stars Are Indifferent To Astronomy (Barsuk, 2012). The film was directed, animated and edited by Rachel Chaiya Blumberg. Filmed over the span of several months on location in Arch Cape, OR,…
THE HIP HOP DANCE VIDEO GAME OUT
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Chart-topping rap sensation B.o.B is one of the world’s biggest hip-hop stars today. Two of his hit songs, “So Good” and “Airplanes” are featured on The Hip Hop Dance Experience video game, available in-stores today. The game features the most comprehensive hip-hop track list ever featured in a dance video game, ranging from chart-topping Billboard…
WIRE: BEN TAYLOR UNLEASHES SEXY NEW VIDEO
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Singer-songwriter Ben Taylor has premiered his provocative new video for the song “Worlds Are Made Of Paper” exclusively at BUZZFEED.com: SKOPE IT HERE! The video was directed by Trish Sie, the Grammy Award-winning director best known for her viral videos for OK Go, including their famous treadmill clip, “Here It Goes Again,” which has had…
STATE FAULTS FIND NEW HOME WITH NO SLEEP RECORDS
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Northern California based post-rock experimentalists State Faults have officially signed with No Sleep Records with plans to release their sophomore full length album in 2013. “When I was sent a link to State Faults’ recent LP Desolate Peaks I literally said “holy shit this is amazing” and had to get them on No…
TGIF: MELANIE IGLESIAS STARS IN NEW TIESTO VIDEO
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Dance music has never sounded and looked so good! This unique video combines the fashion of dance music and the energy of the live experience. Celebrating the launch of the first headphone line designed for dance music, this unique video follows the lovely Melanie Iglesias as she parties at a mind blowing pool party and…
TALENTED SISTERS TAKING ON THE MUSIC WORLD
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In today’s world we have been inundated with the progression of technology and what it can offer. Every industry has been affected in some way with these changes. One in particular is the music industry. The talent pool has been saturated with mediocre artists who think they can perform or even sing. Yet there are…
LOOPPORT.COM: QUALITY SOUNDS, LOOPS, & SAMPLES
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Co-founders Max Royale and Ryan Federico created Loopport.com with a simple mission: give producers, artists and DJs free access to high-quality loops, beats, samples, and patches in every format. Loopport makes the process easier for everyone from the amateur bedroom producer to the to A-list producer, offering a streamlined approach to creating music. Everything on…
JANES’ ADDICTION & DOBEL TEQUILA: FREE ALBUM FOR FACEBOOK LIKE
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Janes’ Addiction’s latest album, The Great Escape Artist, is now available FOR FREE courtesy of a revolutionary new partnership with Dobel Tequila and the band’s legendary front-man and creator of Lollapalooza Music Festivals, Perry Farrell.
DAVE KOZ ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
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Seven-time GRAMMY ® nominee and Starlight Children’s Foundation global ambassador Dave Koz has partnered with California Pizza Kitchen to bring holiday cheer to audiences and restaurant guests across the U.S. Beginning today, KOZ Wines’ delicious “You Make Me Smile” Chardonnay and “Know You By Heart” Merlot wines will be available by the glass and bottle…
ALICIA KEYS PREMIERES NEW ALBUM THRU GOOGLE+/YOUTUBE
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On Tuesday, November 20 at 4pm PT/7pm ET, Alicia Keys will host her first ever YouTube Livestream and Google+ Hangout with fans to premiere her new album “Girl on Fire.” You can tune in to the premiere event on Alicia’s YouTube channel or via her Google+ page. http://www.youtube.com/ALICIAKEYS https://plus.google.com/+AliciaKeys/posts During the 90-minute YouTube Livestream and…
MORGAN JAMES TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM ON DECEMBER 4
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Soulful singer and songwriter, Morgan James will be releasing her debut album Morgan James Live (Epic Records) on December 4th. Recorded at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola, an intimate jazz club nestled within New York City’s Time Warner Center, the album features James’s stirring renditions of standards from the repertoire of Nina Simone. James studied opera at…
LONG LOST SIGNS WITH NO SLEEP RECORDS
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No Sleep Records is proud to welcome New England based indie/alternative pop band Long Lost to the label’s eclectic lineup. Long Lost are currently putting the final touches on their debut full-length, Save Yourself, Start Again, which will be released in early 2013. “We are beyond excited and thankful to be involved with…
SMOOCHKNOB RELEASES FIRST SINGLE VIDEO
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Portland, Oregon-based pop-punk band Smoochknob are releasing a video for the first single off their forthcoming full-length, Drive By High Five, set for release March 19, 2013 on DRD Records. Featuring a growth in songwriting and a more pop leaning, the band still has bite and doesn’t let go of their hard-hitting, feral sound.…
WESTERN MEDICATION POST “BIG CITY”
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Nashville indie rock label Jeffery Drag Records is proud to announce the details for the first release from new signing Western Medication. From their association with Jeffery Drag alone, one might imagine the band having a southern-fried garage rock aesthetic similar to other JDR signees, such as Natural Child, Turbo Fruits, or Bad Cop. Listen…
OVERMOUNTAIN MEN TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE EFFORT
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OVERMOUNTAIN MEN will release their sophomore effort The Next Best Thing on Ramseur Records on January 22, 2012. This is the follow-up to their highly-acclaimed 2010 debut, Glorious Day. The core of Overmountain Men is Bob Crawford, bass player for The Avett Brothers on bass and vocals; the Charlotte-based singer/songwriter, David Childers on guitar and…
WIRE: ALEX VAN MP3 ON MAGNET “WAIT”
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Alex Vans’ song “Wait” was featured as an exclusive on Magnet’s MP3 At 3PM. Described as a song that is “heavy on the glockenspiel, pop-infused drum rhythms and catchy, melodic vocals,” “Wait” is the second track off of Vans’ impending release DJ Booth, out Jan. 8, 2013. It’s no wonder Alex Vans is creating buzz…
CONVERSE CREATES SOUNDGARDEN KICKS
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Converse announces a limited edition, exclusive collaboration with legendary alternative band Soundgarden in celebration of the band’s highly anticipated new album “King Animal” releasing on November 13, 2012. The limited edition Soundgarden Chuck Taylor All Star sneaker will be available exclusively at Converse’s Santa Monica store at Third Street Promenade and at Converse.com and will…
INCURA SIGN TO COALITION RECORDS/WARNER MUSIC CANADA
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Coalition Music and Warner Music Canada are proud to unleash Incura into the world. The Vancouver-based band is set to release their self-titled full-length debut album in North America on February 26th, 2013. With a dramatic sound that is as much Iron Maiden as it is Queen and an exotic name to boot,…
G2, Control
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Born out of a troubling time in his life, rapper G2 does right by his EP namesake with seven-tracks of electro-laced Hip Hop with nuanced R&B melody and lyrical matter that hinges on the positive and upbeat. Control stands apart from much of contemporary Hip Hop in that it eschews much of the trappings of…
