British post-punk legends Echo & The Bunnymen are launching their first US tour in support of their acclaimed new album, The Fountain. The shows are hot on the heels of the band’s recent tour celebrating their landmark album Ocean Rain that included orchestral performances at New York’s Radio City Music Hall and the Nokia Theatre…
SETTING SUN OFFER “DRIVING” MP3
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Setting Sun, aka. prolific songwriter Gary Levitt, will release his latest record Fantasurreal this Summer. The fourth full-length from New York State’s leading indie folk pioneer, Fantasurreal finds Setting Sun exploring new, more electronic territory than his previous full-lengths.
BOSTON BALLET AND THE MAYOR’S OFFICE PRESENT TWO SPECIAL PERFORMANCES AT THE STRAND THEATRE
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Boston Ballet, in partnership with the Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events, and Boston Public Schools, present two free, interactive performances featuring Boston Ballet company dancers, Boston Ballet II dancers, and Boston Ballet School students at The Strand Theatre at 543 Columbia Road in Dorchester, MA on Friday, March 12, 2010 at 10:30am…
FLAIRS OFFERS VIDEO AND RMX TO “RADIO”
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The title track comes with three brilliant remixes as Flairs summoned the A-team of the French electro-pop scene: Tahiti 80 for a 60s garage rework, reggae & funky for newcomers Jamaica and Mellow with a very, well mellow version. But whatever way you play it, the bubble-gum chorus will stick your ears to Flairs’ “Radio.”
JANGO AIRPLAY POPSCORE TOP 20 ARTIST FOR FEBRUARY
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Every time we play a Jango Airplay emerging artist to one of Jango.com’s 7 Million listeners, we ask them to rate the song. We enter all the listener reactions into a formula to determine which songs, and therefore which bands, are most popular with our listeners.
BRETT GLEASON RELEASES “I AM NOT” VIDEO
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The official video for Brett Gleason’s first single, “I Am Not” off of his debut EP, ‘The Dissonance.’ Video directed by Drew Tobia with lighting by Mark Rangel and Santiago Felipe.
NEW DATES JUST ANNOUNCED FOR THE MONSTER BALL TOUR STARRING LADY GAGA
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International pop superstar and 3-time Brit Award winner Lady Gaga announced today that her hugely successful Monster Ball Tour has been extended. Following her upcoming and sold out concert dates in the UK, Australia and Japan, Lady Gaga will perform in Europe beginning May 7th in Sweden, followed by dates in Germany, the Netherlands,…
GLEE LIVE IN CONCERT
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In an unprecedented live event, Twentieth Century Fox Television and “Glee” co-creator Ryan Murphy are bringing the hit television show to concert stages this spring. Beginning Wednesday, May 18 at the Dodge Theatre in Phoenix, Arizona, “Glee” stars Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Jenna Ushkowitz…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, MARCH 2010
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Story of the Year, The Constant (Epitaph Records) Pedestrian post-hardcore/nu-metal will come and go, but at least this St. Louis 5-piece once got into a fight with Godsmack’s roadies. Would that their ambition spread to breaking a musical mold or three, but this is strictly for their fan base, kids too young or unadventurous…
STOLI AND SUSAN ELIZABETH SHARE A BOTTLE OF MERLOT
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My next guest is a female singer/songwriter that I have alot of respect for. Coming out of Brooklyn, NY is Susan Elizabeth. I caught wind of Susan after listening to her album, ‘Wine & Cigarettes’ which came out last year. Susan has lived more in her young years and has gone through more than most…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 1st, 2010
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KATY PERRY WORKS ON HER NEW ALBUM Katy Perry is hard at work on her sophomore album, the follow-up to her smash debut One of the Boys. The pop star took to her Twitter account to give her fans an update, saying that she’s been recording for two weeks in her hometown of Santa…
Edward Rogers, Sparkle Lane
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Originally of Birmingham England, Edward Rogers is a New York based singer-songwriter who’s latest solo effort Sparkle Lane (named after a street his grandmother lived on that was paved with concrete and bits of broken glass whose sparkle sums up how Edward felt as a child) deals with the loss of innocence, and stories of…
STAT QUO ‘SUCCESS (BACK TO U)’ MUSIC VIDEO BEHIND THE SCENES
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Check out behind the scenes footage from Stat Quo’s upcoming music video ‘Success (Back to U)’, the first single off his Statlanta album, releasing May 4th on Big Dream Ventures. The album is executive produced by Sha Money XL. The music video was shot in Atlanta last month and will debut next week. A behind…
HOLLY GOLIGHTLY AND THE BROKEOFFS ON VANITYFAIR.COM
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Vanity Fair.com recently premiered “Forget It” and described its sound as something akin to “the soundtrack for a Tarantino film.” Stream it here: SKOPE IT HERE!
CAMP DWEEZILLA KICKS OFF IN JUNE 2010
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Have you ever wanted to drastically improve your musical skills in a short period of time? Or wanted to learn to improvise like a professional? DWEEZILLA is the opportunity for you! DWEEZILLA is a 4-day, 5-night music bootcamp designed to expand the harmonic horizons of both amateur and professional musicians alike. This musical exploration…
GORILLAZ “STYLO” WORLDWIDE YOUTUBE PREMIERE MARCH 2
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“Stylo,” the first video from the hotly anticipated third Gorillaz album Plastic Beach, will premiere globally on YouTube on March 2nd, 2010. The video premiere will follow the March 1 launch of a streaming full album preview as part of NPR Music’s Exclusive First Listen series at www.NPR.org/music Directed by Jamie Hewlett and produced by…
HOLY GRAIL CONFIRMED FOR AMON AMARTH NORTH AMERICAN SPRING TOUR
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Los Angeles metal quintet Holy Grail has just been confirmed for Amon Amarth’s upcoming North American spring tour which kicks off at the House Of Blues in Los Angeles, CA on Thursday, April 8th and includes a stop at the New England Metal And Hardcore Fest in Worcester, MA on Saturday, April 24th (please see…
JONNY LANG TAKES CENTER STAGE ON FIRST-EVER LIVE ALBUM
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While still in his teens in the mid 1990s, Jonny Lang exploded onto the national scene with a combination of highly developed blues guitar chops and a powerful voice that rivaled some musicians more than twice his age. And that was just the beginning. Fifteen years and a half-dozen studio albums later, he has evolved…
NEW LIVE VIDEO FROM BAND OF SKULLS “FRIENDS”
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New video for “Friends,” one of the songs featured on The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack.
FEFE DOBSON RETURNS WITH JOY
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Fefe Dobson has completed her new album, JOY, scheduled for May release on 21 Music / Island Records. JOY follows-up Fefe Dobson, her self-titled debut, which generated JUNO Award nominations for Best Pop Album and Best New Artist. In advance of JOY, the first single “I Want You” will impact at pop…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, 2010
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THE PEAS ON TOP OF BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHART The Black Eyed Peas become the first duo or group in 19 years to score three Billboard Hot 100 number one singles from one album, as “Imma Be” climbs two spots to the top of the chart. According to Billboard, after nine weeks at number…
Room Full of Strangers, We’re All Living The American Dream
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What you get from this five-man crew from Orlando is complete and utter pandemonium. The five-song EP comes fully equipped with a DVD, so you can hear & see the craziness for yourself. What makes this group so eccentric is the fact that they perform their music in black ski masks. That’s…
Balmorhea, Constellations
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“Constellations,” the latest from Austin’s architects of aural density, Balmorhea is one damn freaky listen. Whether or not this five-piece intended on scaring the shit out of listeners, it happens, repeatedly on “Constellations.” It’s such a simplistic record, sparse in every manner of the word, that little more than a pluck of a banjo, a…
Pants Yell!, Received Pronunciation
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It`s been widely reported that “Received Pronunciation” will be the last release from Boston trio Pants Yell! And that’s a shame. This isn’t just the passing of another three piece, but the passing of a language of sorts. At nine songs and twenty-seven minutes long, “Received Pronunciation” creates a warm resonance. Each three minute slice…
VINCE NEIL FREE DOWNLOAD WIDGET HERE
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Vince Neil released his newest single “Tattoos & Tequila” for a free download at www.VinceNeil.net the download package comes with a high quality mp3, music video and a Vince Neil Wallpaper.
EYTAN OFFERS MP3 “DO IT FOR ME”
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Hailing from New York, Eytan has put together his debut solo album The Perfect Break Up which will be released this spring containing the perfect mix of catchy tracks that will have you begging for more.
KEANE ANNOUNCES MAY 11 RELEASE DATE OF NEW ALBUM
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Following the worldwide success of their first three albums, the members of Keane announce today the release date of Night Train to be released on Cherrytree/Interscope Records in the U.S. on May 11. The band who has had three consecutive #1 albums in their native UK and have played sold out shows throughout the US…
GUITAR HERO 5 OFFER ROCKERS A STRONG LINEUP OF DOWNLOADABLE TRACKS IN MARCH
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Guitar Hero shifts into high gear with the announcement of this month’s lineup of downloadable songs for Activision Publishing, Inc.’s (Nasdaq: ATVI) Guitar Hero 5 and Band Hero. With a new three-song offering every Thursday, Guitar Hero raises the bar once again with track packs from premier pop-punk band blink-182, alternative rockers OK Go, Irish-infused…
SELENA’S MUSIC AND LIFE CELEBRATED WITH ‘LA LEYENDA’ / AUDIO / VIDEO
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15 years after her tragic and untimely death, the life and legacy of Latin music superstar Selena will be celebrated this spring by Capitol Latin/EMI and her family’s Q-Productions. On March 9, Capitol Latin/EMI will release La Leyenda (‘The Legend’), a new career-spanning collection of Selena’s music, in multiple CD and digital download configurations.
EVANESCENCE RECORDING NEW ALBUM
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After much anticipation, Evanescence front woman, Amy Lee confirmed today that Evanescence is in fact going into the studio this week to work on their third studio album with Grammy Award Winning producer Steve Lillywhite. The band’s new album is scheduled for a late August/early September 2010 release date. “I can’t explain how excited…
SI*SE NEW VIDEO “THIS LOVE”
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On the upcoming Si*Sé Gold EP, singer/DJ Carol C’s voice evokes a sophisticated sensuality, singing in English and Spanish over producer Cliff Cristofaro’s post-trip-hop grooves. The band also includes drummer Ryan Farley, bassist Morgan Phillips, percussionist Neil Ochoa and violinist Nicole Arena. [youtube R9dy1YOgvxw nolink]
THE SLACKERS RETURN WITH “THE GREAT ROCKSTEADY SWINDLE” ON APRIL 20
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New York’s eclectic sextet The Slackers will make their triumphant return to usher in the next chapter of ska with the release of The Great Rocksteady Swindle on April 20 via Hellcat Records. The band’s first single, “Anastasia,” can be downloaded for free now on www.Hell-Cat.com. Featuring classic cuts like “Cheated,” “How It Feels”…
TOM PETTY AND THE HEARTBREAKERS ANNOUNCE 2010 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS today announced their 2010 North American tour and the upcoming release of Mojo, their first studio album in eight years, set for release on Reprise Records this spring. The North American tour, produced by Live Nation, will take the band through a mix of top arenas and amphitheaters across…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: K’Jon feat. Obie Trice “On The Ocean (Remix)”
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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! K’Jon feat. Obie Trice “On The Ocean…
NEEDTOBREATHE NEW VIDEO FOR “HURRICANE”
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With “THE OUTSIDERS,” NEEDTOBREATHE has truly come into their own, seamlessly blending ambient, arena-ready soundscapes with a decidedly Southern sensibility.
NICO VEGA PREMIERES THEIR BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR “GRAVITY”
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After touring touring and MORE touring, Nico Vega is back with their brand new single and video for Gravity! Shot by Marcus Dunstan who directed such horror favorites as Saw IV, V and VI, and The Collector, the video is an eerie masterpiece that shows the band being chased every which way…with a few surprises…
THE ROCKET SUMMER ALBUM #1 ON ITUNES / VIDEO
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With yesterday’s release of The Rocket Summer’s second major label album on Island Records, OF MEN AND ANGELS, the album shot to #1 on iTunes overall album chart, moving ahead of The Black Eyed Peas, Sade and Lady Antebellum. OF MEN AND ANGELS is on the way, as The Rocket Summer frontman, songwriter…
DOVES RELEASE ‘BEST OF’ ON APRIL 6
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So here we are, twelve years since Doves formed in Manchester and released the Cedar Room EP on the Casino Records imprint, and ten years since Doves epochal debut, Lost Souls was released on Astralwerks/Heavenly Recordings. In that time we have been privy to a catalogue of genre-warping singles and a quartet of albums that…
JACK’S MANNEQUIN THE GLASS PASSENGER DELUXE EDITION
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On March 16th Jack’s Mannequin will release The Glass Passenger Deluxe Edition exclusively on iTunes. The deluxe edition contains in full The Glass Passenger, In Valleys EP, The Ghost Overground albums, exclusive footage from the Fall 2009 Acoustic tour, and ten, never-before-heard, live tracks. Track listing 1 Crashin’ 2 Spinning 3 Swim…
SAOSIN RETURN TO THE U.S. FOR HEADLINE TOUR
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Saosin return to the road in the U.S. this month after spending time touring South East Asia in support of their sophomore release In Search Of Solid Ground (Capitol Records) which was released on Sep. 8th, 2009. The Orange County based quintet will headline the bill with support from Maylene and The Sons of…
