Black Tide will head out on the road this fall joining Bullet For My Valentine and Escape The Fate on their 31 date tour of North America. The tour kicks off September 16th in Wichita, KS at The Cotillon and also includes Drive A on the bill. Black Tide broke onto the music…
MARK OLSON, MANY COLORED KITE
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In the mid 80’s, Mark Olson founded the Twin City band Jayhawks, who have often been described as an alternative, country/rock band. I must admit, out of the tons (literally pounds anyway) of releases I receive, this is the first in years that made me draw comparisons at times to The Youngblood’s, Peter,…
SARAH VONDERHAAR OFFERS MP3 “HOWLING AT THE MOON”
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On August 24th, accomplished singer Sarah VonderHaar spreads her songwriting wings once again with a new EP entitled P.D.L, the follow-up to her critically acclaimed 2008 debut Are You Listening Now?
CD BABY REACHES $150 MILLION IN ARTIST PAYMENTS
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CD Baby, the world’s largest online distributor of independent music, has surpassed the milestone of $150 million in payments to the independent artists who sell their downloads and CDs through the company. Starting from humble beginnings in a garage in Woodstock, NY, CD Baby has become one of the world’s largest digital distributors, and expects…
BAD RELIGION CULMINATE 30TH ANNIVERSARY WITH 15TH STUDIO ALBUM
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Celebrating three decades of influential, thought provoking and groundbreaking punk rock, Bad Religion will release their fifteenth studio album, The Dissent of Man, on September 28. The album’s first single “The Devil in Stitches” made its debut on the world famous KROQ 106.7 in Los Angeles on Tuesday and can be heard now at…
SARAH HARMER NEW VIDEO “CAPTIVE”
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Check out the new video for Sarah Harmer’s irresistible first single “Captive,” here.
PERRY FARRELL INTERVIEWS YOSHIKI
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Lollapalooza co-creator Perry Farrell sat down with Yoshiki, the leader of X Japan, the most successful rock band in Japanese history, and chatted him on camera about X Japan’s U.S. concert debut performance that will take place this Sunday, August 8 (4PM) on the Main Stage at Lollapalooza. The interview took place at Yoshiki’s Los…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, AUGUST 2010
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Growing, Pumps (Vice Records) In the same way that it’s hard as a reviewer to report correctly on the actual artistry involved in creating such bizarre sounds as this, it’s difficult to tell what this Brooklyn technologist is genuinely hoping to accomplish. In layman’s terms, it immediately demands a reality check of the stereo…
SHELBY LYNNE’S ‘MERRY CHRISTMAS’ SET FOR OCTOBER 12
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Shelby Lynne will release Merry Christmas, her first-ever holiday collection, on October 12th. The album will mark her second release on her own independent label, EVERSO RECORDS, which is distributed through Fontana, the award-winning independent distribution division of Universal Music Group. Tears, Lies, And Alibis, EVERSO’s first release, debuted at No. 16 on Billboard’s Top…
JASON DERULO TO EMBARK ON MAJOR U.S. HEADLINING TOUR ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2010
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Red-hot pop sensation Jason Derulo will embark on his first headlining tour of the U.S. beginning September 27th in Philadelphia, PA. The tour, which features special guest Auburn, will criss-cross the country before winding up October 29th in Fairfield, CT. Pre-sale tickets for AOL AIM Presents Jason Derulo powered by Samsung Mobile will be available…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 2nd, 2010
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BEP’S “I GOTTA FEELING” HITS SIX-MILLION DOWNLOADS According to The Associated Press, the Black Eyed Peas’ former number one hit “I Gotta Feeling” has become the first song to reach six-million digital downloads. The milestone was announced Friday and confirmed by Nielsen SoundScan figures. The song was the second single released off the…
WIZ KHALIFA INKS WITH ATLANTIC VIA ROSTRUM RECORDS
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Atlantic Records has announced the signing of acclaimed rapper Wiz Khalifa, an outcome of a deal with Rostrum Records, the rapper’s longtime independent label. The Pittsburgh-based hip-hop sensation is currently at work on his much-anticipated label debut, slated for release in early 2011. Recently named MTV’s “Hottest Breakthrough MC of 2010,” Wiz is set…
DEAD CONFEDERATE UNVEIL VIDEO “GIVING IT ALL AWAY”
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Dead Confederate unveil an imaginative, surgery-based music video for forthcoming single “Giving It All Away”. Directed by Jason Miller (Of Montreal, Major Lazer, Diplo), the video is darkly poetic and features the band being at the mercy of a group of small children (found through a casting call on craigslist).
PRETTY GREEN OPENS EXCLUSIVE POP-UP STORE IN LONDON
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Pretty Green, Liam Gallagher’s new critically acclaimed, high-end and limited edition clothing line will finally be unveiled and available from today in the heart of London’s historical rock and roll stomping ground at 57 Carnaby Street on Friday July 30th. Last night, he celebrated the opening with celebrity friends who were out in force to…
SKOPE TV PHONER WITH TROY MARSHALL
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It is very rare that we interview music executives here at Skope TV but when we do it can be very eye opening & informative. We got to share 20 minutes with Troy Marshall who is currently the Vice President of Rap Promotion and Lifestyle Marketing for Interscope Geffen and A&M Records. Troy opens up…
EPIPHONE RELEASE DAVE NAVARRO GUITAR
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With his six-string skills best described as a merger between heavy metal, psychedelia and modern rock, Dave Navarro became one of alternative rock’s first true guitar heroes. Throughout his seminal work with Jane’s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers, his guest spots on Nine Inch Nails’ Further Down the Spiral and Alanis Morissette’s Jagged Little…
THIS BLUE HEAVEN PREVIEW NEW EP WITH “NOVA LOVE”
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This Blue Heaven is female-fronted power pop bursting from the heart of the Boston indie rock scene. Catchy but never canned, the quintet’s rich, melodic songs about light and love, delivered with brazen innocence by frontwoman MacKenzie Outlund, beckon you into a vibrant world of shimmering guitars, hooky synths, and driving beats.
ELI “PAPERBOY” REED NEW VIDEO
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Brooklyn-based soul singer Eli “Paperboy” Reed will make his major label debut with the August 10 release of Come And Get It on Capitol Records. The album, an irrepressible, largely self-penned, 12-song set produced by Mike Elizondo, will feature the lead single, “Come And Get It,” which has just received an official music video. The…
POT SMOKE AND HIPPIE STANK
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“Pot smoke and hippie stank. Blue skies and a looming sun. The 9th annual Bonnaroo music festival continued the tradition of great music and expression. There is a certain freedom that you feel on the grounds of the Bonnaroo farm in Manchester, Tennessee. You have the freedom to wear your funky glasses and tie die…
ARCHIE POWELL & THE EXPORTS VIDEO “ENOUGH ABOUT ME”
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The appeal of genuine, high-quality American song craft has apparently fallen by the wayside in recent years, much to the chagrin of young midwestern songwriter, Archie Powell.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 30th, 2010
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EMINEM STILL NUMBER ONE! Eminem’s “Love The Way You Lie” featuring Rihanna holds at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for a second week, while Katy Perry’s former number one hit, “California Gurls,” stays steady at number two. Taio Cruz climbs one spot to number three with “Dynamite,” which pushes B.o.B’s “Airplanes” down…
JUST MARRIED SHOW STOLI THAT A COUPLE THAT PLAYS TOGETHER – STAYS TOGETHER
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They say that you should not mix work & marriage. But what if your work is music, does that rule still apply? My next guests on this wonderful Friday are breaking all those notions and are making some really great music as well. Just Married is a band comprised of Gary & Lilach Bonanni. Last…
The Bluesmasters, Featuring Mickey Thomas
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Like a lot of people, I’ve grown plain tired of rehashed old style blues songs. After not having heard a stack of such things recently, it really doesn’t feel too bad listening to a group of da old blues. This disc features Mickey Thomas on vocals, best known for his tenure with Jefferson…
BRIE STONER OFFERS “DELICATE HOUR” MP3 OFF NEW EP
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Drawing upon influences from everyone to Neil Young, Bob Dylan and Fleetwood Mac to Red House Painters and Hope Sandoval, the sound she’s formed is one of a kind and one you must hear for yourself.
DEUCE JOINS EPICENTER 2010 LINEUP
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Deuce, former front man of Hollywood Undead has announced that he will be joining the line-up for this year’s EPICENTER Twenty Ten for his first solo performance ever. Deuce will perform along side hip hop superstar Eminem (only 1 of 3 performances in the US this year), Blink-182 (their only 2010 concert in North America),…
RAH DIGGA NEW VIDEO “THIS AIN’T NO LIL’ KID RAP”
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Rah Digga left rap 10 years ago to pursue film editing (she went back to school to do so and continues to do this as a career) and raise her daughter. She only got back in the game after some finessing from one of rap’s well known producers, Nottz, to make a few songs…
THE JOHN LENNON TIME CAPSULE PROJECT
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In honor of John Lennon’s 70th birthday on Saturday, October 9, 2010, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum and BoxofVision LLC will create three authorized time capsules of John Lennon’s post-Beatles recordings and fan contributions submitted via http://www.BoxOfVision.com/TimeCapsule, to carry his legacy of peace and love to future generations. With the…
THE SWITCH SDTRK LISTENING PARTY SAMPLER
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The Switch, due in theaters August 20, stars Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman in an offbeat comedy about Kassie (Aniston), whose plans to have a baby all by herself go awry due to a last-minute switch that’s discovered seven years later when her slightly neurotic best friend Wally (Bateman) finally gets acquainted with her “precocious”though…
JOE BROOKS “SUPERMAN” VIDEO
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Singer-songwriter Joe Brooks has released a music video for his debut single “Superman.” The video features the musician performing in a New York style loft and is definitely worth checking out. “Superman” will appear on Brook’s debut album, Constellation Me, available August 17th on Universal Republic Records. Check it out now.
SEAL TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Internationally acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Seal will release his sixth studio album, Seal 6: Commitment, in the U.S. on September 28th on Reprise Records. The first single is “Secret,” a deeply moving, string-laden ballad, that ranks among Seal’s finest love songs. Commitment finds the London-born, three-time Grammy Award winner re-teaming with renowned music maestro David…
SKOPE LIVE! 1ST GUITAR HERO TOURNAMENT TONIGHT – BOSTON!
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Skope Live! & Fleming Entertainment are throwing a huge party tonight, Thursday July 29th in Boston, MA. We got three amazing bands to keep the music going all night. We will also be offering FREE appetizers while they last at the start of the night! There will also be a Guitar Hero 5 Tournament going…
WARNER MUSIC NASHVILLE NAMES ROD RILEY PRESIDENT AND CEO OF WORD ENTERTAINMENT
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Warner Music Nashville (WMN), the Nashville-based music operations of Warner Music Group Corp. (NYSE: WMG), today announced that Rod Riley has been named President and CEO of Word Entertainment, WMG’s Christian music division. In his new role, Riley will oversee Word’s entire operation, including A&R, sales and marketing, music publishing, distribution, church resources and…
THE SWORD UNLEASH MASSIVE WORLD TOUR
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The Sword’s legacy in the metal world has been rapidly growing since they formed in 2003. Their recent stints opening for legends such as Metallica, Ozzy Osbourne, and Motorhead have helped them garner praise from fans both young and old. The Sword Tour Dates: UNITED STATES 10/01: Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey…
HOPE OFFERS NEW SINGLE AUDIO “LOVE LOVE LOVE”
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For singer/songwriter/producer HOPE, her name pretty much says it all. She’s a gifted performer with an angelic voice and a naturally sunny disposition. She’s a lyricist for whom the word “love” comes easily. Armed with a message, her major label debut is set for release this October and features the sparkling first single “LOVE LOVE…
BODEANS DEBUT VIDEO FOR “HEADED FOR THE END OF THE WORLDâ€
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Rock group The BoDeans join many of the biggest names in the music industry, including Dave Matthews, REM, Macy Gray, and Pearl Jam in support of the campaign to urge fans to see the new Lawrence Bender produced film Countdown to Zero when it hits theaters this week and to join the Global Zero movement…
THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS NEW VIDEO “ANOTHER WORLD”
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The Chemical Brothers’ triumphant new album, Further, has been winning over fans and critics alike since its release last month from Astralwerks Records.
FREE EP FROM EL-P & CAMU TAO
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The EP that EL-P and Camu Tao recorded as Central Services back in 2005 has finally been released as a free download in conjunction with the pre-order for Camu’s posthumous debut album. Both are located at the below link, but the EP can be downloaded free without ordering the full length. SKOPE IT HERE!
PAUL DEMPSEY OFFERS TWO MP3 “OUT THE AIRLOCK” & “BATS”
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Paul Dempsey, the lead singer of 5X platinum Australian band Something For Kate, who is stepping out on his own with his gorgeous solo debut, Everything Is True, and a month-long, free, New York residency at The Living Room in August.
Anna Madorsky, Talk Is Cheap
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I had the pleasure of reviewing Anna Madorsky’s last album Incantation. The previous record was more of a story-telling narrative with a full range of characters and the whole nine yards. I even went so far as to call Incantation “Modern Age Narrative Pop”. Completely switching directions now, Madorsky has created a…
MAXIMUM BALLOON PREVIEWS ALBUM WITH “GROOVE ME”
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Maximum Balloon, the debut from David Andrew Sitek; guitarist, multi-instrumentalist and producer for TV On The Radio, as well as such critically-acclaimed and popular bands like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Liars and Scarlett Johansson’s album of Tom Waits covers, will be released on August 31st on DGC/Interscope Records. Check out “Groove Me” featuring Thelophilus London:…
