The Eagles will headline a concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA on Saturday, June 12th with special guests the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The Eagles – Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit — will perform hits from their more than 35-year career, such as “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” “Life In…
MURS PARTNERS WITH 9TH WONDER FOR ‘PHENOMENAL FORNEVER’
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Underground rap stalwart Murs reunites with 9th Wonder for ForNever, the pair’s third collaborative album. The 10-track collection features “I Used To Luv Her,” a remake of Common’s mid-1990s classic, as well as “The Problem Is…”, a powerful examination of the struggle to make an honest living. “I think when I work with anybody,…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 16th, 2010
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GAGA ADDS TOUR DATES Lady Gaga just doesn’t seem to want to leave her life on the road. According to Billboard.com, the North American leg of the pop star’s Monster Ball tour will now run from June 28th in Montreal, Canada through September 19th in Raleigh, North Carolina. Tickets for the majority of…
EXCLUSIVE: YOU ME AT SIX ‘HOLD ME DOWN’ ALBUM STREAM
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A little more than one year after the release of the group’s debut album, Take Off Your Colours — a collection that propelled its creators into the UK Top 30 (number 25) and onto concert stages the world over — England’s You Me At Six return with Hold Me Down, their second full-length LP.
Dead Confederate, Wrecking Ball
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Grunge may be the kind of genre that is still fodder for every jackass critic out there. But there are bands fighting to keep the swampy, uncomprimising attitude of grunge alive. And Dead Confederate, the Athens-based five-piece is one of those very bands. Wrecking Ball, their latest, stomps, swirls and haunts, while still paying close…
WARNER BROS INTRODUCING POP-SOUL DUO NIKKI & RICH / AUDIO
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Nikki & Rich, releasing their debut album in 2010, are Nikki Leonti, a California-born pastor’s daughter who grew up singing in church, and Rich Velonskis, a Queens, NY-born former DJ and established hip-hop/R&B producer who got his start spinning in New York City clubs as a teenager.
SKOPE TV PHONER WITH MAURICE BROWN
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Last week on March 10th, 2010 Skope got to link up with Maurice Brown as he called in from Brooklyn, NY. Maurice is not an emcee or R&B singer but rather an amazing trumpeter. Maurice has been busy prepping the release of his new album, ‘The Cycle Of Love.’ Maurice was feeling jet lag but…
LE KAT RELEASES VIDEO FOR “WIKKED LIL’ GRRRLS”
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A glamour girl enchanted by Paris and the Golden Age of Hollywood, chanteuse Le Kat has pounced on the music and video scene with a theatrical debut album and a devilishly delicious music video. Brimful of elegantly diverse jazz vocals and moody pop songs that ooze sensuality, Boudoir Rouge was released last month (February…
Dot Allison, Room 7 ½
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In today’s fickle musical climate, it is hard to think of many female Scottish singer-songwriters who have made more than a ripple in the U.S. Sure, KT Tunstall made waves a few years back but she has been quiet lately. (Mind you, we are not talking about Scottish women known mostly for their vocal…
PENNY HILL OFFERS “SALEM” MP3
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After years of crafting her songs in secret she quickly caught the attention of some of Norman, Oklahoma’s best musicians when she began to play out in 2007. Having her pick of local talent gives Penny enormous versatility on the stage and in the studio.
THE SPILL CANVAS TO RELEASE FIVE-SONG DIGITAL EP
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The Spill Canvas will release a brand-new five-song digital EP, entitled Realities, through all digital service providers on April 13th. A special physical edition, which includes an exclusive T-shirt, will be available for purchase during the band’s upcoming April tour as well as through The Spill Canvas’ website: www.thespillcanvas.com. An exclusive, limited edition pre-order package…
BILL CHARLAP & RENEE ROSNES JOIN FORCES FOR HAPPY MUSICAL MARRIAGE
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Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, two of the premiere pianists in Jazz, and also husband and wife, have joined forces to record their first collaborative album, Double Portrait, which will be released June 8 on EMI’s Blue Note Records. The album is a sparkling set of four-hand piano duets that traverses many of the couple’s…
STOLI FINDS OUT WHY THEY CALL L’ILLON THE “WARRIOR ANGEL”
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Welcome to another week here at Skoped Out! This week we have another female singer/songwriter who caught my attention after she took home RadioIndy “GrIndie Music Award” for 2009 for her album, ‘Warrior Angel.’ Coming out of Washington, DC is L’illon. L’illon is an independent artist but she is also one of the hardest working…
BOYCE AVENUE SIGN WITH UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS
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Boyce Avenue, the Florida-based trio consisting of brothers Alejandro (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Fabian (guitar, vocals), and Daniel Manzano (bass, percussion, vocals) release their self-produced major label debut entitled All We Have Left on May 11, 2010, through Universal Republic Records. Singer/guitarist Alejandro Manzano comments, “It’s been a long-time goal of ours to release a…
XAVIER RUDD NEW VIDEO FOR “TIME TO SMILE”
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Xavier Rudd, an Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, is releasing his fourth album, Koonyum Sun April 20th.
NOTTY BLACK AND T-PAIN RELEASE “FREAKY SONG”
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Notty Black, group member of Da Nappy Headz, released his debut solo single “Freaky Song” featuring T-Pain, on March 3rd via Phase One. Notty Black finally has the opportunity to see some of the success of his former band mate, T-Pain.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 15th, 2010
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CHRIS BROWN REJOINS TWITTER? After making a dramatic exit on Twitter, Chris Brown has decided to rejoin the social networking site. It’s unknown why the “I Can Transform Ya” star had a change of heart, but he is no longer listed under “Mechanical Dummy.” Instead, fans can follow him under his God given name: @ChrisBrown.…
SKOPE / MEOWPOWW MEDIA PRESENT MSXS MUSIC SHOWCASE
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Here we go again folks. With lots of hard work from everyone involved, we are proud to present the line-up and show details of this year’s MSXS Party Brought to you by MeowPoww Media and Skope Magazine. All of the details are below as well as a link for an RSVP to the event. It…
Year Of The Dragon, Blunt Force Karma
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Walter AdamKibby, II AKA Dirty Walt Kibby & Roderick “Rodcore” Palmer make up the core of Year Of The Dragon. Dirty Walt was actually the co-founder of Fishbone whom he spent 25 years with before starting on this new project. Another key player toward the origins of YOTD was another Fishbone member/guitarist, Tracy…
JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS OFFER “PARDON ME” MP3
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Check out “Pardon Me,” the title track from Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights debut album. Download the MP3 here at Skopemag.com!
DANIEL LIONEYE CONFIRM RELEASE OF VOL. II ON APRIL 27TH
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The End Records is proud to announce the worldwide release of VOL. II from Daniel Lioneye (on Warner Bros. Records in Finland), the side project from members of HIM, on April 27th. Consisting of Linde (HIM) on guitars, bass and vocals, Burton (HIM) on keyboards and Bolton (Enochian Crescent) on drums, the band has always…
GRINGO STAR RELEASE ‘HURRY UP AND WAIT’ TRAILER
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Cargo Records have just snapped Gringo Star up for a record deal in Europe and the band hits the road this weekend for a US tour (with Europe and the UK to follow), which includes three shows and a screening of the movie ‘Hurry Up & Wait’ (Malone Pictures) at this year’s SXSW. Watch the…
DELUKA NEW VIDEO FOR “CASCADE”
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Birmingham UK’s Deluka are on the fast track toward stardom. Fronted by lead singer Ellie Innocenti, whose power-strut vocals and bullet-proof cool are undeniably seductive, Deluka’s charged blend of jagged guitars, fluid beats and addictive melodies are garnering praise and buzz from a wide range of pop gate-keepers.
JAICKO PREVIEWS NEW SINGLE ON YOUTUBE
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Jaicko first introduced his Carribean-infused, soulful sound on his breakout track, “Oh Yeah,” and now he’s serving it up on his new single “Fast Forward (FFWD).” Both tracks will appear on the Barbardian star’s major label debut, Can I, due out this summer featuring credits from STARGATE (Beyonce, Rihanna), the Stereotypes (Ne-Yo, Mary J.…
JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS TO RELEASE “PARDON ME”
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F-Stop/Atlantic recording artist Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights will release their national debut PARDON ME on April 27. The band will celebrate the release with a slew of special performances, including their first late night TV appearance on April 8 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) and a supporting slot on Kid Rock’s sold-out…
THE BOWERY PRESENTS LAUNCHES THE BOWERY PRESENTS BOSTON
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The Bowery Presents, an independent promotion company based in New York City known for creating the best concert experiences for its fans and artists with reasonable ticket prices, launches The Bowery Presents Boston – a new extension of the company headquartered in Boston. The principals of The Bowery Presents have signed a…
DJ HERO SOUNDTRACK TO EXPAND WITH NEW EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOADABLE MIXES
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Joining the critically-acclaimed, 93 original mix soundtrack on DJ Heroâ„¢ — the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009 — are chart topping hits from hip-hop legends and DJ Hero Renegade Edition headliners, JAY-Z and Eminem. Starting March 18, 2010, living room DJ’s can mix, scratch and battle with the JAY-Z vs. Eminem Mix Pack,…
CHER ANNOUNCES NEW SUMMER SHOWS FOR THE COLOSSEUM AT CAESARS PALACE
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Cher will return to Sin City in June and July with all the iconic songs and stunning costumes for which she is famous. Cher at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace will go on sale with a new block of tickets on Sat., March 13 at 10 a.m. and dates include 12 additional summer performances from…
ROONEY SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Los Angeles quartet Rooney are very proud to announce the release of their new album, EUREKA. Produced and crafted entirely by the band, EUREKA will be released June 8th on California Dreaming Records through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group. The follow-up to Rooney’s two critically acclaimed albums — ROONEY & CALLING THE WORLD…
CONAN O’ BRIEN & MARGARET CHO AT BONNAROO
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Superfly Productions and A.C. Entertainment are proud to announce the extraordinary comedy lineup for this year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. A festival staple and a longstanding tradition that began in 2004, Bonnaroo will once again feature a dynamic and eclectic host of national headlining comics in its ever-popular seated, air-conditioned comedy venue. The festival…
JEFF BECK PREVIEWS “HAMMERHEAD” AUDIO VIA ‘EMOTION AND COMMOTION’
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For his first studio album in seven years, Grammy-winning guitarist and rock n roll legend Jeff Beck returns with an eclectic mix of tracks that find the guitar virtuoso accompanied by a handpicked cast of talented musicians, as well as several songs accompanied by a 64-piece orchestra. Rhino unleashes the Rock and Roll Hall of…
RUTHLESS RECORDS & NA’SHAY RELEASE “MY MAMA AIN’T HOME” VIDEO
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South of the City of Angels lives a vibrant, small and extremely multi-cultural town called Carson, CA. This is the home of R&B princess Na’Shay who is signed to the renowned Ruthless Records.
ANTIGONE RISING NEW SITE LAUNCH
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AG are set to announce the launch of their brand new website – www.antigonerising.com – on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010! Set your web browsers in our direction to check out the redesign and get a FREE DOWNLOAD of our first new studio track with new lead singer, Nini Camps! “Breaking Me,” will be available…
YEASAYER UNLEASH NEW VIDEO FOR O.N.E
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“O.N.E.” is accompanied by another rather fabulous futuristic video – directed once again by Radical Friend (aka Kirby McClure and Julia Grigorian) who created the mind-melting “Ambling Alp”. The post-apocalyptic setting of LA’s surrounding industrial wasteland provided the inspiration needed to helm Yeasayer’s provocative performance. The gameboard is based on actual charts and diagrams that…
Sam Amidon, I See the Sign
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On April 20th, Sam Amidon’s forth solo effort I See the Sign is released on Iceland-based Bedroom Community. Dealing with themes of redemption and featuring religious themes, this modern day Nick Drake’s album is bound to leave you feeling moved. It’s non-polished “dirty sound” with its sweeping orchestration leaves…
Mighty Sam McClain, Betcha Didn’t Know
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Sam McClain has led a storied career. At age thirteen he ran away from his abusive stepfather and joined “Little Melvin” Underwood, and this lead through a life with lots of ups and downs (from concerts around the world to selling plasma and living on a park bench) that just led credibility to Sam’s powerful…
MATT SCHWACHMAN BAND IS NOW MY SILENT BRAVERY
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It has been announced that MSB have a new band name, My Silent Bravery. This name builds upon the MSB identity and to us symbolizes the idea of inner strength and perseverance. MSB will not only still carry the same original lineup and appreciative fans, but will also use this group name to catapult Matt’s…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 11th, 2010
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JESSICA SIMPSON DEBUTS NEW SONG Jessica Simpson has debuted a new song titled “Who We Are.” The tune will also serve as the theme for her new series, Jessica Simpson’s The Price of Beauty, which premieres on Vh1 Monday at 10 PM Eastern. The song was inspired by Jessica’s travels around the world…
BIZ TALK: BE A RESPONSIBLE PERFORMER
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Many newcomers are unaware of their responsibilities towards the venue, people in the crowd, and even opening acts. Having an incident occur during the show could have disastrous consequences as you are trying to build a reputation regionally as a professional.
V V BROWN REMIX WIDGET
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A widget has been made for V V Brown through MXP4. If you click “Play with it”, it allows you to Mix, Sing (Karaoke), Remix and Max the tracks “Shark in the Water” and “Crying Blood”. It also features: News, V.V.’s Twitter, Bio, Tour dates, images, videos, e-newsletter sign up, iTunes purchase links, Official, MySpace,…
