Catch mongrel fever at Sullivan Hall in New York City – April 1st, 2010. Mongrel Mix brings American music history into the now with a groundbreaking sound incorporating elements of funk, rock, and latin styles. The mix ranges from acoustic folk tales to angular post-pop and rock. Mongrel Mix is a global band with a…
Aloha, Home Acres
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Home Acres, the third and latest release from Aloha takes a leap into some strange and bold new territory for the band; and it’s a leap that may very well pay off for Aloha. Though the amps are still cranked and they’re doing whatever they can to keep their feet planted firmly in the dirt…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 30th, 2010
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RICKY MARTIN REVEALS HE’S GAY Today on his Web site, Ricky Martin revealed that he is gay. The singer wrote about his plans to pen his memoirs and how working on the book would “free” him from something he was “carrying within [himself] for a long time.” He adds that he’s spent years…
DEREK AND THE DARLING RELEASE “HUSTLE WITH A RSECUE PLAN”
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Before Derek Nicoletto started his new band, the electro/rock/pop outfit DEREK AND THE DARLING, he wrote a song called “Hustler with a Rescue Plan,” detailing where he was mentally and emotionally after the breakup of his former band, Telling on Trixie.
Sweethead, Sweethead
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Initially, Sweethead’s self-titled album evokes neither regret nor awe but a feeling eerily in between. It feels repetitive, at first, with a steady dissonant bass and indecipherable lyrics muddled into one. But if you have the patience for another go, this album proves more intricate and layered. Sweethead is decadent and dark, and can…
ON STAGE: STAMPEDE
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It’s Saturday night and Stampede is performing at the local bar, O’Brian’s. The place has filled up as the band charges through a raw live show.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: NatStar “I KNOW (Orig/Radio)”
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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! NatStar “I KNOW (Orig/Radio)”: SKOPE IT HERE!
MELISSA JOAN HART TO BEWITCH OFF BROADWAY
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Melissa Joan Hart joins the cast this week of Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s smash-hit Off Broadway show, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, which has been playing to sold-out houses at the Westside Theatre (407 W 43rd Street). Hart will be a part of the star-studded cast (Lucy DeVito, Judy Gold, Shirley Knight,…
THE DEVYL NELLY TO RELEASE SECOND EP
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The Devyl Nellys, a NYC band known for its varied gypsy-like rhythms and razor sharp lyrics will be releasing their second EP, Airport, on April 6, 2010. They will support this release with a nationwide tour throughout the year. Possessing an unrestrained and decidedly fresh, bohemian-rock sound, the Devyl Nellys came together organically within…
ASHLYNE HUFF’S “HEART OF GOLD” FEATURED ON NOW THAT’S WHAT I CALL MUSIC! 33
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Multi-talented newcomer Ashlyne Huff’s first single, an infectious blend of pop and rock, entitled “Heart of Gold” is featured on NOW That’s What I Call Music! 33 – the newest installment of the groundbreaking compilation series. The album was released March 23rd through Capitol Records and features Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Kesha among others. To…
KELIS “ACAPELLA” VIDEO PREMIERE
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The video for Kelis’ new single, “Acapella,” will premiere today at www.iamkelis.com. Based on a treatment written by the GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, the video was lensed in Los Angeles by co-directors Chris Cottam, Rankin and Nicole Ehrlich. Kelis performed at numerous events during last week’s Winter Music Conference 2010 in Miami, including shows with will.i.am, Benny…
WARNER BROS. RECORDS AND DEVO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF RE-MASTERED VERSIONS
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Electro-art-rock iconoclasts DEVO celebrate their early recorded works from the Warner Bros. Records vaults with remastered vinyl and expanded CD editions of their second album, 1979’s DUTY NOW FOR THE FUTURE, and their fourth album, 1981’s NEW TRADITIONALISTS. DUTY NOW will be available beginning on April 17th, Record Store Day, on vinyl while NEW TRADITIONALISTS…
AMERICAN BANG RELEASE “WHISKEY WALK” VIDEO
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Nashville rockers AMERICAN BANG have released the music video for their lead track, “Whiskey Walk.” The clip, which was directed by Mike Jones and Jim Sullos, takes place in an abandoned chemical warehouse and captures the band’s explosive stage presence and their ability to rock n’ roll, which has received great praise from local Nashville…
REMEDY DRIVE RETURNS WITH NEW MUSIC ON HEELS OF ROCK AND WORSHIP ROADSHOW TOUR LAUNCH
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Word Records rock band, Remedy Drive, is returning with new music on March 30 with the release of Daylight is Coming: Expanded Edition. Featuring three never before heard songs (“Speak to Me”, “Rescue”, and “Guide You Home”), the expanded edition of the band’s debut release will hit all retail and online outlets. Fans can also…
YACHT NEW VIDEO FOR “THE AFTERLIFE”
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Fresh off a run of shows at SXSW that had fans and the media buzzing, YACHT have released their video for “The Afterlife.” The track is the second single off See Mystery Lights, their critically acclaimed debut for DFA Records. YACHT – The Afterlife from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.
WHEN STOLI SAYS PHIZZ ED HE DOES NOT MEAN GYM CLASS
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It has been a few weeks since we have had a hip hop artist here so I am happy to say I have found the perfect guest to break that trend. My next guest is coming straight out of Ohio by the catchy name of, Phizz Ed. Phizz Ed is controversial, confident, confrontational, and alittle…
MISS TILA SET TO RELEASE NEW EP IN MAY
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MISS TILA (formerly known as Tila Tequila), the internet superstar who took reality television by storm, is very excited to announce the MAY 11th release of her debut EP, WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE, distributed by her own record label, Tila Tequila Records, through Ingrooves. The first single, “I LOVE MY DJ” is available on…
Jasper Coal, 1000 Feet Closer to Hell
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Jasper Coal may be based in Birmingham, AL but their hearts belong to Ireland. Breaking out the tin whistle and the bodrhran, these guys wear their ethnic pride on their green sleeves. Their influences are obvious at first blush. Jasper Coal is heavily indebted to groups like The Pouges, Dropkick Murphys and even the more…
L’ILLON FEATURED ON IHEARTRADIO.COM
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With the release of her highly anticipated, stylistically eclectic indie debut album Warrior Angel, Washington, D.C. based singer/songwriter L’illon does more than simply break genre and cultural barriers. She remarks, “ I would like to set the beat with Lucid Pop for the next decade and beyond.” “L’illon is about to take the music world…
The Locals, Salt
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I’d like to introduce to you a cool alt-pop/rock band from Chicago with so much Midwestern swag. The Locals are an indie rock band that offer a garage band appeal by way of their raw & stripped down sound. You’re also hearing heavy guitar parts and solid drumming on the new EP Salt.…
DOVES TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE APRIL 6
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To celebrate twelve years since Doves formed and to chronicle a career to inspire envy- with two Mercury nominated albums and worldwide sales of over 2 million- the band will release their definitive collection, The Places Between: The Best of Doves on April 20, 2010. To coincide with this release a new single, “AndalucÃa” will…
MY SILENT BRAVERY CELEBRATES ITS DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE THIS SATURDAY IN BOSTON
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Worcester-based My Silent Bravery (formerly Matt Shwachman Band) has hit its stride with a brand new (and technically debut) album, Are You Prepared?, released Tuesday.
SLASH SETS RELEASE WEEK OF ACTIVITIES FOR FIRST SOLO ALBUM
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One of the greatest rock stars of our time is celebrating the release of his new album in true rock star fashion — by dominating the late night scene, late night television that is. Iconic musician SLASH is known for trailblazing guitar work and the innovative, hard-rocking sounds of his new album will be…
GOTAN PROJECT RELEASE NEW VIDEO “LA GLORIA”
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Gotan Project is premiering the brand new video for “La Gloria” from their new album Tango 3.0, out April 20 on XL Recordings. Stream the video (directed by Prisca Lobjoy) here.
AMON AMARTH SET TO LAUNCH NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR
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Legendary Swedish metal powerhouse AMON AMARTH will kick off a North American headlining tour on April 8 at West Hollywood’s House of Blues. Sponsored in part by AOL’s Noisecreep, the three week major market trek will run through April 29 in Philadelphia, PA and feature support from Swiss pagan metal act Eluveitie and Holy…
SCOTT PILGRIM VS THE WORLD SYNOPSIS & TRAILER
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Meet charming and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A bass guitarist for garage band Sex Bob-omb, the 22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams…literally.
LIAM GALLAGHER LAUNCHES CLOTHING LINE PRETTY GREEN
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Former Oasis front man Liam Gallagher made a whirlwind trip to the United States this week to promote the launch of his new clothing line Pretty Green. This morning he also woke up to the news that Q Magazine and it’s readers have rightfully appointed him as The Greatest Frontman Of All Time, topping an…
CHARLIE DANIELS OFFERS RINGTONE VIA GEICO
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Fans of legendary fiddler Charlie Daniels can now download a free ringtone of the music heard in Daniels’ popular GEICO commercial at www.geico.com or www.charliedaniels.com. The ringtone features the electrifying fiddle solo Daniels plays in the restaurant during the commercial. The ad is one of four spots currently airing as part of GEICO’s…
CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED ANNOUNCE 2010 TOURING SEASON DATES
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Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford have announced their 2010 North American tour dates with their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited. The two former members of the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project to once again perform live…
Drive By Truckers’, The Big To-Do
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When asked to think of the best band to have originated in Athens, GA, most people would answer R.E.M. because of its enigmatic front man Michael Stipe and its classic sound heard on such classic albums as Murmur, Document, and Automatic for the People. However, now is the time to finally acknowledge another band that…
The Bird and the Bee, Interpreting the Masters Volume 1: A Tribute to Daryl Hall and John Oates
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It wasn’t too long ago that the 80s pop duo Hall and Oates were considered to be as hip as a Hallmark channel 24 hour marathon of Murder, She Wrote. Times have changed though as the pop artists have seen a recent semi-resurgence in both critical circles (they were nominated for a Grammy this past…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 26th, 2010
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SELENA GOMEZ ADDED TO LILITH TOUR Selena Gomez has been added the line-up for the 2010 Lilith Tour. Six new dates have been added to the tour including shows in Edmonton, Vancouver, San Diego, Los Angeles and Denver. The festival will kick off on Sunday, June 27th at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium. CHRISTINA AGUILERA…
The Cringe, Play Thing
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Right away from the front cover of this CD you see a band of creepy-looking monkey dolls that will just freak you out. I already sense from the art work that this group is going to play against the grain and who knows may even make you cringe in the process. One thing…
SELENA GOMEZ AND JENNI RIVERA ADDED TO THE 2010 LILITH TOUR LINE-UP
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Teen sensation Selena Gomez and Mexican singer/songwriter Jenni Rivera are the latest artists added to The 2010 Lilith Tour line-up. Additionally, Lilith organizers have revealed details (artists, dates, venues) for six more cities of the Live Nation produced summer festival, including the Sunday, June 27 tour launch at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium. Tickets for the newly…
THE SUMMER SET WANT SKOPE READERS OPINION
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The Summer Set recorded an acoustic version of “Passenger Seat” for their fans. They also want listeners to let them know what they think about it by leaving a comment for them on their Myspace page.
AMERICAN HI-FI READY TO ‘FIGHT THE FREQUENCY’ ON JUNE 22
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AMERICAN HI-FI is ready to FIGHT THE FREQUENCY and back to their roots with their fourth studio album, due out June 22 on their own label, Hi-Fi Killers/The Ascot Club (through Megaforce/RED/Sony). It’s the highly anticipated follow-up to 2005’s HEARTS ON PARADE (Maverick). It was produced by singer/guitarist Stacy Jones and recorded at…
JENNIE ARNAU OFFERS “BOUNCING BALL” MP3
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This one is from Alt-Country songstress Jennie Arnau and it’s her lead single, BOUNCING BALL, from upcoming album CHASING GIANTS, out April 20th.
A FINE FRENZY ANNOUNCES LOS ANGELES RESIDENCY AT LARGO
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Twenty-five year old Alison Sudol aka A Fine Frenzy will be returning to her home town of Los Angeles to play Largo at The Coronet Theatre, April 7th, 14th, and 21st. Fresh off the success of her sophomore album Bomb In A Birdcage, Sudol will join those who have previously played Largo such as,…
BIZ TALK: INTRODUCING “POSER ROCK”
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What is a rock star? — A stereotypical rock star is someone who by nature is somewhat dangerous, not very politically correct, and relatively out of control. A Rock Start is not afraid of controversy. in fact they feel empowered when they push the envelope as far as they possibly can, regardless of consequence, and…
3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE – PHISH 3D
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Phish 3D, a 3D concert experience, isopeningnationwide on Friday, April 30thfor anexclusive one week run. The more than two hour movie, presented by Action 3D Productions in association with Network LIVE and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp., highlights Phish’s Festival 8, a three-day, eight-set, 16-hour concert in the Southern California desert. In advance of the…
