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ROB THOMAS ANNOUNCES UNPRECEDENTED SUMMER TOUR

Emblem/Atlantic recording artist Rob Thomas has announced plans for a very special summer tour.   The dates benefit the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, the non-profit organization founded by Thomas and his wife Marisol to work hand in hand with charities across America to address social issues for humans and animals alike. The “Sidewalk Angels Foundation —…

PAUL MCCARTNEY SETS RECORD FOR FASTEST EVER SELLING SHOW

Macca mania has hit the streets of Mexico City!   Paul McCartney’s forthcoming show at the Foro Sol Stadium on Thursday May 27th is set to be a wild night.   The people of Mexico have made it clear to their musical hero that they are desperate to see him and can’t wait to be…

SLASH LIVE VIDEO FROM ROXY IN LA

We’ve just got a new live video from Slash performing “By the Sword” with Andrew Stockdale at the Roxy in LA. This is Slash playing at his best and you just have to see it!   Slash – “By the Sword” (featuring Andrew Stockdale Live from the Roxy): SKOPE IT HERE!

Lyrical Eye, Lyrical Eye

I recently received this demo of four songs and was curious to find out just who this Lyrical Eye person was.   Turns out his real name is Stefan Eliades and was born in the small island of Cyprus.   This artist/songwriter has also lived in the United Kingdom where his music career really started…

PORTUGAL. THE MAN ANNOUNCE NEW U.S. TOUR DATES

Portugal. The Man have announced new U.S. tour dates, kicking off June 17th at Harlow’s Night Club in Sacramento, CA. The Portland-based band will also play this year’s Sasquatch! Festival on Saturday, May 29th. See tour dates below.   Portugal. The Man On Tour: 5/29 – Sasquatch! Festival – George, WA 6/17 – Harlow’s Night…

TALKING TO WALLS OFFER “CAME TO YOU” MP3

While the title may suggest otherwise, the sound shaped on Talking to Walls’ latest album We Were Not So Tall does anything but fall short. In the wake of praise that followed their debut Naked, Talking To Walls is celebrating the release of their second full-length LP, now available physically and on iTunes.

CRYSTAL CASTLES US ALBUM RELEASE DATE MOVED FORWARD

Due to phenomenal demand and anticipation around the news of the forthcoming second self-titled Crystal Castles album on Fiction Records, the US will be following suit with the advanced UK digital release by making the album available immediately on Monday April 26th. Following the debut of both the limited edition Record Store Day 12″ release…

CYPRESS HILL TOUR WITH SLIGHTLY STOOPID

Cypress Hill celebrated yesterday’s release of new album Rise Up with a special performance in front of a packed-house crowd at The Warfield in San Francisco. Those that couldn’t make it in shouldn’t worry; the legendary hip hop group has announced a summer tour with Slightly Stoopid that begins July 16 at the Verizon Wireless…

Duc’n it Easy, October

This six-song set from Duc’n it Easy will excite your senses and get you all fixed up with some feel-good tunes.   October features a mellow rock approach with a jam band feel that also incorporates elements of country from time to time.   The overall vibe is extremely cool with a laid-back demeanor and…

DAVINCI RELEASES NEW VIDEO “BEN”

After hitting listeners with a flurry of tracks, DaVinci is back with a second video off The Day The Turf Stood Still, “Ben”. For this video, Fillmore’s own created an all-encompassing metaphor through money, Ben Franklin, and the $100 bill.

JASON REEVES SELLS OUT WASHINGTON DC, BOSTON TO FOLLOW

Singer-songwriter Jason Reeves’ spring tour is off to an amazing start. The 25-year-old Iowa City native performed a sold-out show at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA, near Washington DC, and is close to selling out his show at Boston’s 939 Café on April 23rd. Please see below for all remaining tour dates.     Jason…

THE LIONS ARE READY TO ROAR!

The Lions are writing new songs at a feverish pace, touring incessantly, and enjoying all the freedoms that come with being a true indie band.   The Lions have been able to release two full length albums called Sounds Familiar and Live Love Laugh, 2 EP’s-The Lions & Rock N Roll Lounge (EP Sessions) and…

SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT IYAZ

This year’s breakthrough pop sensation Iyaz will release his eagerly anticipated debut album, Replay, on Beluga Heights/Reprise Records on June 8th, 2010. The album was produced by Beluga Heights founder J.R. Rotem, who has also produced scores of hits for Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Britney Spears, Sean Kingston, Jason Derulo, Rick Ross, and many others.

NECRO RELEASES NEW SINGLE “asBESTos”

Those familiar with Necro, the Brooklyn bred rapper/producer/label-owner know that he single handedly re-defined the term “hardcore” while gaining an enormous cult following behind his flourishing indie rap empire. “asBESTos,” the first leak from his forthcoming sixth album, DIE!, finds Necro taking listeners on another ride through the darkest side of hip-hop’s rugged terrain where…

GEORGE HODOS TEAMS WITH SNOOP DOGG FOR DEBUT U.S. SINGLE RELEASE ON MAY 4th

International pop artist GEORGE HODOS will be making his United States debut with the release of his new single “Just A Man” featuring Snoop Dogg on May 4th.   The featured single is currently positioned at #32 on Billboard’s Nextmusic Charts, and can been seen topping others including Billboard’s Mike Bordes Sprint Radio Alltel Playlist,…

THE ROLLING STONES NEW VIDEO & TRAILER

The Rolling Stones are preparing to re-release their 1972 classic album Exile On Main Street. Regarded as one of the greatest albums in rock ‘n’ roll history and one of the most defining of the Stones’ catalogue, Exile On Main Street will be re-released on May 18th.

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 22nd, 2010

RIHANNA RUSHED TO SWISS HOSPITAL On Monday, Rihanna was rushed to a hospital in Switzerland for unspecified reasons.   However, we now know what was wrong with the singer. According to People, RiRi had an injured rib and wanted to make sure it was nothing serious. Fortunately, it wasn’t. Rihanna is currently “doing well” and…

The Radio Dept., Clinging To A Scheme

In today’s musical landscape, four years is basically an eternity for a band to follow up an album with another. This obviously doesn’t matter to the Swedish electronic pop band The Radio Dept. as their newly released album Clinging To A Scheme comes on the heels of the well-regarded Pet Grief record which dropped way…

Ayler Young, Back In The City

For many musicians based out of New York City, it is easy to write about life in the Big Apple but it is much harder to make it sound fresh and compelling. Ayler Young, a 30-year-old songwriter influenced by both classical and rock music, doesn’t seem to have that problem though as his just released…

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD RELEASE iPHONE APPLICATION

Gold selling recording artists Hollywood Undead are coming at you with their very first fan app! The brand new iPhone/iPod touch/iPad app allows fans to have access to Hollywood Undead at all times. Create custom wallpapers based on the band’s latest release, Desperate Measures, or build your own customized mask with your photo and mash…

CARIBOU NEW ALBUM SWIM, TOUR DATES

Swim is Caribou’s masterpiece; an album that absorbs club culture sounds weaved within subtle pop frameworks, and the record Dan Snaith   has wanted to bring to fruition for as long as he has been making music. Snaith, a Canadian from small-town Ontario now based in England, has been a leading figure in electronic music…

SEE GREEN OFFER “GOLDMINE” MP3 TO SKOPE READERS

It’s been a while since See Green (formerly going by the name of their singer Courtenay Green) has been back in the spotlight, but now the band is back and bringing their fabulous synth pop combined with “fuzzy guitar riffs” to their new Violet EP set to be released digitally on May 4th!

BLOOD RED SHOES NEW VIDEO “DON’T ASK”

Steven Ansell and Laura-Mary Carter haven’t slowed down since their new album exploded onto the scene. The band have stopped off in almost every European city you can name, and are set to play festivals throughout Europe this Summer.

THE SPILL CANVAS NEW VIDEO “OUR SONG”

A day after the release of their latest EP, Realities, The Spill Canvas premiered their new music video for “Our Song” on MTV. The video is a witty spin on classic movies like Disney’s Lady and the Tramp, Night of the Living Dead, Titanic, and Say Anything to name a few, and should have fans…

BREAKING: DEVON CLIFFORD 1979 – 2010 R.I.P.

As the news continues to spread, we realize many of you are already aware of the recent passing of Devon Clifford, drummer of Canadian five-piece You Say Party! We Say Die! For those who haven’t yet heard, it is with the heaviest of hearts to inform you of this sudden and tragic loss of a…

Italian Japanese, The Lush, Romantic Weirdness

Sometimes, you can get a real feel for a certain group right off the bat.   That is exactly the case here with Italian Japanese and The Lush, Romantic Weirdness.   I can sense right away that this band has something special and that they will definitely be a smash hit within the music scene.…

COHEED AND CAMBRIA PERFORM ON FUEL TV

Coheed and Cambria rocked FUEL TV’s “The Daily Habit” last week and below you can find videos to songs “Here We Are Juhhernaut” and “Time Consumer.” Tune in to Coheed and Cambria on FUEL TV’s “The Daily Habit,” Thursday, April 29th 9:00pm ET/6:00pm PT to catch their FULL performance which includes even more music from…

NEW VIDEO FROM GODSMACK

Godsmack has premiered their highly anticipated and MMA driven music video for “Cryin’ Like A Bitch” on Vevo. The video features UFC champions Chuck Liddell, Rashad Evans, Brock Lesner, BJ Penn, and Matt Hughes brutally knocking out the competition and showcasing their raw strength while Godsmack performs the aggressive rock anthem in a warehouse. “Cryin’…

PAUL WALL BOUNCES OUT OF THE CORNER WITH 4TH MAJOR RELEASE

Fresh off a month-long tour with former partner-in-rhyme, Chamillionaire, Houston rapper, Paul Wall, is all set to drop his 4th major label album, Heart of a Champion, on June 29th through SwishaHouse/Asylum Records. Almost half of the tracks featured on the album are produced by long-time friend and Expensive Taste band-mate, Travis Barker. The album…

MUSE ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES FOR FALL 2010

Fresh off a triumphant spring North American tour and headlining appearance at Coachella, British rock trio Muse have announced dates, venues, and ticket on-sale dates for the second leg of their Resistance Tour. The autumn headlining trek begins September 22nd in San Diego, CA, and continues through November 6th where it concludes in Cincinnati. Please…

RIP: GURU – FINAL SKOPE TV INTERVIEW

Hip hop has lost a true legend and today is a very sad day for fans of Guru & hip hop. Skope TV was fortunate enough to get an exclusive with Guru last year and we wanted to post it to share and celebrate this incredible man & emcee!

THE MARY ONETTES US TOUR CANCELLED DUE TO VOLCANIC ASH

“We are very sorry to announce that we are forced to cancel our US tour due to the volcanic ash that is keeping European air traffic grounded. We feel really sad for all our fans who had already bought tickets and for the promotors and support bands who have been advertising and working for the…