It was just so hard to get the wheels rolling after a long holiday weekend. I really need some authentic rock music to get me going. That is where the boys of Downcast Theory come in. These guys have been together since 2007 and have already released two CD’s and an LP independently. I found…
JUSTIN BIEBER BREAKS BILLBOARD RECORD
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Nearly a half-year of the most intense fan frenzy ever witnessed for a new artist – focusing on his premiere quartet of Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits since July, “One Time,” “One Less Lonely Girl,” “Love Me,” and “Favorite Girl” – has resulted in an explosive # 6 Soundscan debut for RBMG -Teen Island…
NORAH JONES ANNOUNCES 2010 U.S. TOUR DATES
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Multiple Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Norah Jones has announced U.S. tour dates in support of her critically-acclaimed new album The Fall, which was released by EMI’s Blue Note Records on November 17. The 36-city tour will kick off March 5, 2010. Please find all tour dates listed below. A select number of shows will…
GOREVETTE DROPS “LUSTFULLY YOURS” MP3 & VIDEO
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With members of each woman’s bands in different cities, they originally conceived the idea of doing a punk cover band, playing their favorite songs from bands like the Buzzcocks and the Damned. That soon changed when Nikki brought her tune “Lustfully Yours” to the table.
RICKIE LEE JONES TO PERFORM ON THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH CONAN O’BRIEN ON DECEMBER 1
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Rickie Lee Jones will appear on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien on Tuesday, December 1 in support of her recently released album, Balm in Gilead. The album marks the 30th anniversary of Jones’ storied career and is material that she has worked on over the past 20 years. Jones talks about the making…
BIZ TALK: BE A CONTENDER, NOT A PRETENDER
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I was having with a local metal band concerning the importance of My Space hit numbers. I told them usually a download number over 100,000 will typically get an A&R’s attention pretty quickly. In fact the bigger the number the bigger the red flag. I told them – Usually a hit number over 1 million…
THE MESMERIZING SOUNDS OF BHADRA COLLECTIVE
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Bhadra Collective consists of seasoned musicians who found each other because of a mutual interest in chant music. It is a collective of Toronto musicians representing a variety of cultures. We have members from African, First Nations Canadian, Palestinian, East Indian, Australian, and Eurpoean traditions.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: YOUNG JEEZY FT. GUCCI MANE “TRAP OR DIE 2”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: ALICIA KEYS “EMPIRE STATE OF MIND”
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HALO GUITARS BLACK FRIDAY DEALS – 50% OFF!
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Below is a list of all the Halo electric guitars and basses available to purchase online right now. Keep in mind Halo’s Black Friday Deals will sell out very quickly and supplies are limited, so be sure to get your order in before these items sell out!
REBELUTION ANNOUNCES WINTER 2010 TOUR
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iTunes and Billboard chart topping group Rebelution announces their headlining Winter 2010 tour alongside acclaimed reggae artist SOJA and critically acclaimed hip-hop legends ZION-I. Continuing with their constant touring schedule, which saw them play over 70 shows and a dozen festivals this year, with their most recent trek across the country selling out many…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, 2009
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JOHN MAYER TOPS BILLBOARD ALBUM CHART John Mayer’s Battle Studies debuts at number one on the Billboard album chart, selling over 285-thousand copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Andrea Bocelli holds down number two for a second straight week with “My Christmas,” while Norah Jones bows at number three with Fall. Casting Crowns’ new…
JUSTIN BIEBER REIGNS SUPREME WITH THE TOP NEW ARTIST DEBUT OF 2009
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Nearly a half-year of the most intense fan frenzy ever witnessed for a new artist — focusing on his premiere quartet of Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits since July, “One Time,” “One Less Lonely Girl,” “Love Me,” and “Favorite Girl” — has resulted in an explosive # 6 Soundscan debut for Teen Island star…
STOLI & AFI ARE GIVING AWAY A GUITAR
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To celebrate the release of Crash Love, AFI and Skope Magazine are giving one lucky winner the chance to win a special Crash Love branded guitar.
THERESA ANDERSSON NEW VIDEO “BIRDS FLY AWAY”
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At the end of a successful year for swedish songstress Theresa Andersson, she decided to make a video for single, “Birds Fly Away.” A single off of this year’s exhaulted release, Hummingbird, Go!, the video invites viewers to the energized streets of her hometown, New Orleans.
The Wheat Pool, Hauntario
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Sombre bands often get backed into a corner. Listeners often feel that their records are only worth being heard on rainy, hungover Sundays. Such is the case with The Wheat Pool and their sophomoric release, the appropriately titled Hauntario. But there’s more to this Western Canadian alt-country outfit than just chugging tales of lost loves…
The Slew, 100%
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Admit it: the idea of legendary Canadian Kid Koala teaming up with bassist Chris Ross and drummer Myles Heskett (The original rhythm section of Wolfmother) has you intrigued at the very least. Yet there’s the distincy possibility you’re salivating beyond control. But the intriguing combination that The Slew are, there is the possibility that 100%,…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: ARTHUR NASSON “Princess Chardonnay”
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Castanets, Texas Rose, The Thaw & The Beasts
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I first got turned onto the “Freak-folk” genre a few years ago, while touring through a dank little record store instead of attending University classes. Now, the record that turned me onto the movement has faded into obscurity. But I’m quite sure had it been Castanets, also known as the musical stylings of Raymond Raposa…
Shaky Deville, Self-Titled
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Named after the classic ’76 Cadillac Coupe De Ville, Shaky Deville are revvin’ their engines loud on this one. Lead singer and guitarist, Matt (M.S.B.) DeVille fittingly enough, actually owned this car thanks to his dad. “Best car I’ve ever owned” are DeVille’s exact words, but will this album be the best thing…
Bottle Up & Go, These Bones EP
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Haven’t we heard enough of blues-punk power duos? If anyone ever asks you that question, ask them if they’ve ever heard These Bones, the debut EP from Brooklyn’s Bottle Up & Go. Sure, whoever you’re engaged in a conversation with might insist that Bottle Up & Go are a two and a half piece band.…
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON SOUNDTRACK RISES ON BILLBOARD 200
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“THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON–ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK” rises this week on the Billboard 200, ranking #8 and selling more than 93,000 units in its sixth week on sale. The soundtrack, which debuted in October, has also received RIAA platinum certification for sales exceeding 1 million units. “THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON” soundtrack, which…
D:U:M RELEASE THE VANITIES “DOLLY” VIDEO
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Diesel creates music promo for UK’s hottest Bolan/Hendrix/Bowie new-ager glam rock and roll reincarnation, The Vanities.
CREED BRINGS REUNION TOUR ‘FULL CIRCLE’ WITH FIRST-EVER LIVE CONCERT DVD ‘CREED LIVE’
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Fans of multi-platinum power rockers CREED are in for a special treat this Holiday Season as CREED LIVE, the first-ever live DVD from one of the most successful bands of the past decade, hits stores and all major online retailers on December 8, 2009, the day after its nationwide theatrical screening in movie theaters. CREED…
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! SKOPE TV PHONERS WITH PUDDLE OF MUDD & RICO LOVE
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It has been a busy week here at Skope TV. On Friday (11/20) we had Wes from Puddle of Mudd in LA on the line. Last night (11/24) we had Rico Love in NYC calling in. Come join us as we talk to both stars about what they are up to and so much more.…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Obie Trice “I Am”
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MAJOR LAZER NEW VIDEO “KEEP IT GOIN’ LOUDER”
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Major Lazer have just released a new and hilariously awesome video for their latest single “Keep It Goin’ Louder.” The video features Ricky Blaze and Nina Sky and was directed by Eric Wareheim from Adult Swim and Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job!. The song has a pumping rhythm and hypnotic hook that is…
WIZ KHALIFA’S “DEAL OR NO DEAL” HITS #1 ON ITUNES HIP-HOP CHART
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Rostrum Records, FrankRadio and iHipHop Distribution are proud to announce that Wiz Khalifa’s “Deal Or No Deal” has hit #1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Chart, and #12 on the overall music chart on iTunes. Support independent music.Buy Wiz Khalifa’s “Deal Or No Deal” on iTunes NOW! http://itunes.apple.com
KICKBEND SPREADING FAITH.HOPE.LOVE
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KickBends’ album “Faith.Hope.Love” is an eclectic journey through the blues, soul, pop, rock, country, and folk. From the vintage record intro of ‘Gone’ to the futuristic ending of ‘The beat goes on’, the album is a timeline of modern music. KickBend is Jim Barney – bass guitar, Luca DiNicola – acoustic guitar & vocals,…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2009
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LADY GAGA & JOHN MAYER TOP ITUNES CHART Lady Gaga’s latest single “Bad Romance” is the most downloaded single on iTunes. The tune held off “Tik Tok,” by Ke$ha and previous number one “Fireflies,” by Owl City. Meanwhile John Mayer’s Battle Studies is the most downloaded album, followed by Justin Beiber’s debut My…
TOKIO HOTEL NEW SINGLE “WORLD BEHIND MY WALL”/ VIDEO
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Tokio Hotel took home the award for Best Group earlier this month at MTV’s European Music Awards where they also gave an electrifying performance of “World Behind My Wall.” This guitar-charged ballad is their new, official focus track in the US and follows “Automatic” as the second single off of Humanoid. Listen…
LIFEHOUSE “HALFWAY GONE” MUSIC VIDEO
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Lifehouse have just premiered their new music video for “Halfway Gone” on VH1. Watch as friends and fans “magically” appear for a day in the park with the band in the Frank Borin (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Good Charlotte) directed clip. “Halfway Gone” is the first single from their upcoming album Smoke & Mirrors, to…
SEASON 2 OF SUNDANCE CHANNEL’S “SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH…”
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Sundance Channel will launch the second season of its critically acclaimed music/talk original series “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:00pm et/pt with an episode featuring U2’s Bono and The Edge. “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” combines the best elements of talk and music television and lets viewers in on intimate conversation…
CALIFONE NEW VIDEO “FUNERAL SINGERS”
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Here is the video to ‘Funeral Singers,’ the single from Califone’s critically acclaimed album All My Friends Are Funeral Singers (Dead Oceans).
KITANO NEW YORK PARTNERS WITH HD LIVE CONCERTS TO STREAM LIVE JAZZ CONCERT
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The Kitano New York’s Bar Lounge is proud to announce a unique partnership with HD Live Concerts, in which jazz enthusiasts will be able to enjoy one of the venue’s legendary performances at a time and location of their choosing. On December 19, 2009, The Kitano New York’s Bar Lounge will host the jazz…
LIGHTS TO RELEASE EXCLUSIVE REMIX EP NOVEMBER 24, 2009
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Keytar-wielding synth-pop sensation LIGHTS will be releasing Ice Pack, an exclusive remix EP today, November 24, 2009. The EP features six unique versions of “Ice”, an 80’s influenced, irresistibly catchy track off LIGHTS’ debut full-length release The Listening. The Ice Pack will be available exclusively online at www.iamlights.com. The EP features a diverse group…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mu Dills “Selfish”
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RAPHAEL SAADIQ MP3 & VIDEO “STAYING IN LOVE”
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While his name might register on more than a few “newcomer” lists, Raphael Saadiq’s impressive resume stretches over two decades and time logged with classic groups Tony! Toni! Toné! and Lucy Pearl, before his solo bow in 2002 with Instant Vantage, a confident collection that landed a record-setting five Grammy nods.
NORAH JONES FEATURED ON WALMART SOUNDCHECK
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Norah Jones returns to Soundcheck! The award-winning singer/songwriter performs tracks from her highly-anticipated fourth album, ‘The Fall.’
SPOON ANNOUNCE FIRST DATES OF 2010 TOUR
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Spoon has announced the first six dates of an extensive world tour in support of the band’s seventh album, Transference, now due out in the U.S. on Merge on January 19, 2010 and a day earlier in Europe on Anti-. See below for the full listing of dates. U.S. tour dates will be announced as…
