To commemorate the Legacy and Deluxe re-issue releases of the seminal album, Raw Power, Legacy Recordings and Skope Magazine are giving you the chance to win a Gibson Les Paul Studio Raw Power guitar signed by guitarist James Williamson. Raw Power Legacy Edition is in-stores 4/13, while the Deluxe edition is in-stores 4/27.
PAUL WALL RELEASES FREE FAN APP ON iTUNES – “PAULWALL360”
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As the countdown to the June 29th drop of Paul Wall’s 4th major album release, “Heart of a Champion” begins, the Houston rapper plans to stay in touch with fans via iTunes with the release of his new App, “PaulWall360” this past Friday. The free App, which is available in 8 languages and requires iPhone…
BETTYE LaVETTE INVITED BY ROBERT PLANT TO OPEN ON HIS JULY TOUR
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The stars are aligning for BETTYE LaVETTE and the May 25 release of INTERPRETATIONS: THE BRITISH ROCK SONGBOOK, as Robert Plant has invited BETTYE to open for his July tour. BETTYE’s 3rd album for Anti-, and the follow-up to her Grammy-nominated Scene of the Crime, is earning considerable praise from both the press and her…
Robin Stone, Bad Girl
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Get ready for Robin Stone as she brings you her new album full of so much good flavor. Bad Girl proves that Stone is a gifted singer/songwriter and a force to be reckoned with in this business. If I had to use one phrase to describe this record’s overall sound I would call…
BUCKCHERRY’s JOSH TODD GUEST STARS ON BONES
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Buckcherry’s Josh Todd (pictured, R) guest-stars as a rock star when Brennan (Emily Deschanel, L) and Booth (David Boreanaz, C) investigate the death of a rich adventure seeker, and are led to a rock-and-roll fantasy camp in the BONES episode “The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle” airing Thursday, April 29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.…
RUNNER RUNNER SIGNS WITH EMI’s CAPITOL
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Runner Runner, a dynamic young band hailing from punk mecca Huntington Beach, Calif., will see its debut album released through a new partnership with EMI Music’s Capitol Records, Clear Entertainment/C.E. Music (a new label formed by David Letterman’s Worldwide Pants Inc.), and Jack Ponti’s MRV label. The album, now being recorded in Los Angeles with…
MaryBeth Maes, Just Like Me
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As one that holds classic blues-rock close to heart, it came as a great surprise just how difficult it was to listen through the entirety of MaryBeth Maes’ debut original album, Just Like Me. It’s perplexing as Maes succeeds in every fundamental aspect— a voice with great range and pitch, solid acoustic accompaniment, and great…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28th, 2010
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SHAKIRA SCORES WITH WORLD CUP THEME SONG Shakira’s new song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” has been chosen as the official song for the FIFA World Cup 2010. The tune will be performed by Shakira and South African group Freshlyground, at the Closing Ceremony before the World Cup Final on July 11th in…
THE JOHNNY CASH PROJECT CELEBRATES OFFICIAL LAUNCH
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The Johnny Cash Project, an online global collective art project and visual testament to the life and career of Johnny Cash, “The Man In Black,” celebrates its official launch, with over 5,000 frames submitted to the dynamic website in the three weeks since the site’s soft launch. The highly interactive website celebrates the February 2010…
KINGS OF CONVENIENCE EMBARK ON FIRST NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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Norway’s Kings Of Convenience will embark on their first North American tour in 5 years, in support of their acclaimed album, Declaration Of Dependence. Renowned for their captivating live shows, the duo of Erlend Øye and Eirik Gambek Boe play a unique brand of atmospheric acoustic pop, mixing gorgeous harmonies, gentle bossa nova inflections and…
ELECTRIC VALENTINE STUDIO GETS ROBBED
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Just as momentum was building and picking up steam on their musical trajectory upwards, electropop duo ELECTRIC VALENTINE suffered a devastating blow – their studio was ransacked and their gear, and more importantly, all the music they have been working on was stolen. With an award for “Best Electronic Band” at last month’s “2010 OC…
THE 88 EMBARK ON FIRST-EVER U.K. TOUR
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Los Angeles based band The 88 (www.the88.net) today announced a May tour that will take the group to the United Kingdom for the first time, as both opening act for Ray Davies and as headliners for additional performances of their own. Confirmed dates are: 5/20 @ Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK (w/ Ray Davies) 5/21 @…
JASON DERULO GEARS UP TO SET RADIO AIRWAVES ABLAZE ONCE AGAIN
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After whipping the studio audience into a frenzy with an electrifying performance of his hit single “In My Head” on American Idol April 7th, red-hot pop sensation Jason Derulo is gearing up to release his new single, “Ridin’ Solo,” to pop radio Wednesday, April 28th. The track follows up the triple-threat singer, songwriter,…
THE INDOMITABLE SPIRIT OF ROBIN STONE
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When life seems to turn and conspire against, what is it that makes some people fight on and others surrender? Some would say faith, some would say personal belief and others would say pride. I happen to think it comes down to determination, will and desire. I also happen to think those three facets are…
KAISER CARTEL OFFER MP3 “READY TO GO”
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Kaiser Cartel is releasing a new album Secret Transit on June 8th, and their first single is available for free download, the road trip perfect Summer song “Ready to Go.”
PETER WOLD TOUR DATES FOR MAY
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Peter Wolf, one of rock music’s legendary showmen, has announced a long-awaited solo tour for May, in support of his latest release, ‘Midnight Souvenirs’ (Verve/UMe). The album debuted at number 45 and features Merle Haggard, Shelby Lynne, and Neko Case. Peter’s band will include Duke Levine (guitar), Kevin Barry (guitar), Marty Ballou (bass),…
JONAS BROTHERS AND SPECIAL GUEST DEMI LOVATO ANNOUNCE WORLD TOUR
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Multi-platinum-selling recording artists the Jonas Brothers announced today a three continent summer concert tour with special guest and Hollywood Records label mate, Demi Lovato. The tour will combine spectacular production with unrivaled performances of both artists’ hits as well as music from the Disney Channel Original Movie, “Camp Rock,” and its highly anticipated sequel.…
REGINA SPEKTOR TO RELEASE RADIOHEAD COVER “NO SURPRISES”
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Following the success of her March 23rd Doctors Without Borders benefit concert in New York City, which was inspired by the recent earthquake disasters in Haiti and Chile, Sire/Warner Bros recording artist Regina Spektor announces the release of an exclusive, fund-raising iTunes single. Today, Tuesday April 27th, Spektor released her cover of Radiohead’s song “No…
COMMON PRAYER OFFER “US VS THEM” MP3
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Fast forward to the present. The band has signed to Big Potato Records in the UK, a label founded in part by Neil Halstead, with plans for a July 19th release in the UK/Europe and a subsequent European tour. A North American digital release via Russo’s own imprint on Virtual Label is set for June…
MARIA JORDAN UNVEILS TOUR DATES FOR JUNE
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After her collaboration with producer John Kettle (Marble Index/High Holy Days) Maria is making strong in roads with her stunning debut album, Landslide. Her single “Love Of My life” received UK Commercial radio play and saw Maria go from local singer/songwriter to an international touring artist, performing on the same bill as, The Script, Newton…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Khalid Rivera “Who Do U Love (Dark Club Mix)”
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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! Khalid Rivera “Who Do U Love (Dark…
SONS OF SYLVIA KICK OFF DEBUT ALBUM RELEASE WITH PERFORMANCE ON AMERICAN IDOL
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Sons of Sylvia, brothers Ashley, Austin and Adam Clark, will see the release of their debut album Revelation tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27th, on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records and to kick things off the genre-defying trio will perform their first single, “Love Left To Lose,” on Fox’s American Idol Wednesday night, April 28th! “Love Left To…
KYLIE MINOGUE RETURNS WITH BRAND NEW 11th STUDIO ALBUM ‘APHRODITE’ ON JULY 6TH
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Pop Superstar Kylie Minogue returns this summer with her brand new album Aphrodite, to be released in the U.S. on July 6th by EMI’s Astralwerks Records. The album’s first single “All The Lovers” will be available on June 29th and is sure to heat up dance floors around the world. Kylie announced the…
JUDAS PRIST REACH A 30 YEAR MILESTONE
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Judas Priest’s classic British Steel truly defined heavy metal. 30 years after its original release, British Steel is still revered as one of the greatest metal records of all time. Celebrating three decades of the metal landmark is the BRITISH STEEL 30TH ANNIVERSARY, available in two visceral editions. Deluxe Edition features: – CD of…
M.I.A NEW SONG “BORN FREE”
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M.I.A has unveiled the video to her brand new track Born Free today, it is available to view now at WWW.MIAUK.COM.
DIRTY HEADS LISTENING PARTY FOR ‘ANY PORT IN A STORM’
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Rooted in the Orange County community of Huntington Beach, the Dirty Heads emerged onto the Southern California music scene with their unique signature blend of acoustic infused hip-hop and classic reggae, creating the perfect soundtrack to an upbeat, sun-soaked California.
LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! ACTION ADVENTURE GAME FOR iPHONE
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Two-time Grammy winning rock band LINKIN PARK, game developer Artificial Life, Inc. and Warner Bros. Records announced today the launch of the LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! App for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Created by Linkin Park and Artificial Life, Inc., the LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! App is a heightened app experience for…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 27th, 2010
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JUSTIN BIEBER CAUSES ANOTHER RIOT Justin Bieber made headlines back in November when a crowd of teenagers got out of control before he was supposed to take the stage in a Long Island, New York mall. Well, it happened again, this time in Sydney, Australia. According to the Associated Press, thousands of frenzied…
OUR LADY PEACE NEW VIDEO “DREAMLAND”
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Since March, Our Lady Peace has been traveling across Canada performing the albums Clumsy & Spiritual Machines in their entirety.
ROB THOMAS ANNOUNCES UNPRECEDENTED SUMMER TOUR
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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
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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
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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!
STOLI SEES HUGE POTENTIAL IN A RENEWED & RECHARGED MY SILENT BRAVERY
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A major factor that can determine success and failure for a musician today is perseverance & hard work. You must be able to keep going through all the doubt & struggle. My next guest is a band that once was one band and today is something totally different. The band I am talking about is…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: B.O.B. feat Eminem & Hayley Williams “Airplanes Pt. 2”
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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! B.O.B. feat Eminem & Hayley Williams “Airplanes…
Lyrical Eye, Lyrical Eye
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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…
AN HORSE NEW VIDEO “POSTCARDS”
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The lovely Australian duo An Horse has just released a new video for their song “Postcards,” off their album Rearrange Beds, out now via Mom + Pop Music.
PORTUGAL. THE MAN ANNOUNCE NEW U.S. TOUR DATES
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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
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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
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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…
JODY PORTER RELEASES NEW SINGLE “AURORA”
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Fountains of Wayne guitarist Jody Porter releases solo debut Close To The Sun via Engine Room Recordings on May 11, 2010. Skope has just got in his first single “Aurora” for our readers to enjoy!
