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! PLIES “SHE GOT IT MADE”: SKOPE IT…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 8th, 2010
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JUSTIN BIEBER ON QVC Justin Bieber will appear on QVC next week, according to MTV. The teen sensation will show up on the home shopping channel’s QVC Presents: Q Sessions Live, where he’ll perform live and sell special copies of his upcoming album, My World 2.0. Fans will be able to purchase the…
Carmen Tosca, Wind
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Carmen Tosca attempts to blow you away with her new album, Wind. The CD consists of 11 tracks that are in the realm of electronic/new-age/ambient. The disc also displays classical moments and comes across as being extremely intercontinental. This record oozes with creativity where Tosca makes good use of sounds, sound effects…
Lake Of Stew, Sweet As Pie
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If records like Sweet As Pie the latest release from Lake Of Stew don’t put you in a good mood, then there’s simply no helping you. Though this hootenaney-ready, banjo laden dustbowl of a listen is tinged with some dark undertones, there’s no stopping the overwhelming sense of prosperity that keeps this gem of a…
April Smith And The Great Picture Show, Songs For A Sinking Ship
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There’s a clever edge to “Songs For A Sinking Ship,” the debut full-length from April Smith and the Great Picture Show. Perhaps it’s the fine touches that litter “Songs For A Sinking Ship.” Nothing is laid on too thick; Smith and her bandmates never rely too heavily on banjos, organs, mellotrons and the like. In…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Drake “Over”
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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! Drake “Over”: SKOPE IT HERE!
PEANIZLES
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Don Mathias has juse sent over the March edition of Peanizles. He also alerted us that he is launching a Peanizles Tee Shirt line as well. Should be on sale at Skopemag.com soon!
HACIENDA OFFERS “I KEEP WAITING” MP3 OFF ‘BIG RED & BARBACOA’
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BIG RED & BARBACOA is the second album by South Texas’ HACIENDA, and like its predecessor Loud Is The Night (Alive 2008), it was produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.
RIHANNA PREFERS HER SENNHEISER MIC / JPEG
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In just four years since first bursting onto the music scene, 22-year-old Rihanna has racked up over twelve million record sales worldwide and has collected one honor after another, including a Grammy Award in 2008 for her global smash hit, “Umbrella”. Rihanna is currently promoting her fourth album, Rated R, with high-profile live and televised…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Israel Nash Gripka & The Fieros “Gennessee Falls”
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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! Israel Nash Gripka & The Fieros performing…
JENNIE ARNAU RELEASES “BOUNCING BALL” SINGLE
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CHASING GIANTS, set for an April 13th release on MRI, is the follow up to Jennie’s 2007 release, MT. PLEASANT, which Joe Levy of Rolling Stone hailed as “her most fully realized set of songs yet. If you care about the struggle for love and happiness – and who among us doesn’t? — This…
BRET MICHAELS PERFORMS “NOTHING TO LOSE” LIVE
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After releasing his new single “Nothing To Lose” ahead of schedule, thanks to a flood of attention surrounding the track, Bret Michaels headed to late night show Lopez Tonight for the first live performance of the ballad. Michaels stripped down the performance sitting under the stage lights just himself and an acoustic guitar, as the…
WHITE STRIPES NEW ALBUM WIDGET
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We’re rapidly approaching the March 16th release date of “Under Great White Northern Lights.” Below is a link to the awesome new widget which includes video from the documentary, a preview to three songs off the new live album, photos, and a screening locator for your readers.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 5th, 2010
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UNPLUGGED IS BACK! CMT, MTV and VH1 are bringing back the award-winning music series Unplugged with eight new episodes, which will begin rolling out online on March 10th with VH1’s Unplugged: Adam Lambert. Upcoming Unplugged episodes include sets from Phoenix, The Script and Reba McEntire. New episodes will launch…
1986, Everybody Is Whatever I Think They Are
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1986, the branchild of Giorgio Angelini and Cully Symington isn’t a band to take lightly. Everybody Is Whatever I Think They Are is a weighty, emotional listen, burgeoning with a swampy and often melancholic grunge edge. It’s a potent listen, particularly on swerving rock and roll beasts like “Habit,” which clamour at the edge of…
GODSMACK RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “CRYIN’ LIKE A BITCH”
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Multi-platinum selling artist Godsmack are preparing to release their highly anticipated album, The Oracle. With two consecutive number one albums on the Billboard Top 200 (Faceless and IV) and their latest single “Cryin’ Like A Bitch” rapidly climbing the charts, this is one album you do not want to miss.
LITTLE BROTHER OFFER MP3 “CURTAIN CALL”
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Critically acclaimed rap duo Little Brother are back and ready to takeover speakers for the final time together with their new album, LeftBack. Dropping on April 20th via Hall of Justus, LeftBack will mark the end of an illustrious career by partners in rhyme Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh.
BIZ TALK: A&R REPRESENTATIVE PT III
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A&R reps also look for artists who are proactive and possess a strong work ethic. In other words Motivation. Will the members of the band continue to work hard at creating own opportunities once they get signed or will they rely entirely on their label to do everything for them?
LCD SOUNDSYSTEM THIRD ALBUM OUT MAY 18
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LCD Soundsystem has confirmed May 18 as the U.S release date of its as yet untitled third album. The record will be released on DFA/Virgin in the U.S. and will consist of the following songs: Dance Yrself Clean Drunk Girls * One Touch ll I Want Change * Hit …
BALKAN BEAT BOX VIDEO FOR “WAR AGAIN”
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Balkan Beat Box’s highly anticipated new set, Blue Eyed Black Boy, is due out April 27 on Nat Geo Music.
CLASS ACTRESS DEBUTS “JOURNAL OF ARDENCY” VIDEO
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Brooklyn artist Class Actress recently debuted the video for their song “Journal of Ardency”. The title track off their recently-released debut EP, the video stars Elizabeth Harper herself and is directed by Patrick Cleandenim. It’s a sultry and electric boudoir film, imbued with an intense intimacy, especially when it’s on a hazy loop.
ADELITAS WAY NEW VIDEO “LAST STAND”
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Adelitas Way has uncovered their brand new music video for “Last Stand” on Yahoo Music. The melodic anthem is currently available for free download on the bands official website and appears on the group’s self-titled album, available in-stores and on iTunes now!
10 FREE SONGS FROM MASTERBEAT.COM
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They’re a new online music retailer and are currently offering up 10 free remixes from top pop artists (Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Madonna, etc) at http://www.masterbeat.com/free. A bit more info about the site: + A new major online music superstore + 2 million+ tracks from all major labels as well as individual DJs and smaller labels…
SALVADOR SANTANA RELEASES “KEYBOARD CITY”
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Salvador Santana is kicking off a run of dates this Wednesday, March 3 in Boulder, CO, touring in support of his solo debut, Keyboard City, released last month via Various Music/Quannum Projects.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Si*Sé “This Love (Hird 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! Si*Sé “This Love (Hird Remix)”: SKOPE IT…
FOREIGNER AND STYX CO- HEADLINE UNITED IN ROCK TOUR
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The tour of the summer unites three iconic bands, Styx, Foreigner and special guests Kansas, responsible for countless Top Ten hits and well over 100 million album sales. United In Rock, scheduled to kick off in May, brings together three bands that helped shape rock and roll for a generation of music fans by dominating…
CAMERA CAN’T LIE NEW VIDEO “DAYS & DAYS”
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Check out the brand new music video from Atlantic recording artist Camera Can’t Lie for new single “Days & Days” from current EP “Days & Days.”
POCKET FULL OF ROCKS RETURNING TO HOMETOWN OF TEXARKANA
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Texarkana natives Pocket Full of Rocks will be returning to their hometown for the CD release show of their most highly anticipated album to date, More Than Noise. Featuring the hit single “Alive” and the worship favorite “Let It Rain”, the Ed Cash-produced project matches heartfelt lyrics and melodies with stellar production. “We are so…
ELECTROLIGHTZ OFFERS FREE MIXTAPE
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The pop/electro/hip-hop party rockers known as Electrolightz is comprised of singer Rami Dearest, rapper Namebrand, producer erOc and drummer Barry Romance, and they’re building a major following in LA with their raucous live shows, and nationwide for their remixes. The Electrolightz have released their mixtape sponsored by the Power 106 duo The LA Leakers. The…
DIRTBAG PARTNERS WITH ILG
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After starting its new record label 9 months ago, 15 year old music apparel company Dirtbag Music, Inc. is finding success where others have failed. Breaking through at rock radio is Seasons After. Their first single “Cry Little Sister” is #22 and climbing on the BDS active rock chart, putting Dirtbag Music on the…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 4th, 2010
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LADY GAGA, BEYONCE VIDEO DEBUTS ON MONDAY! According to GagaDaily.com, the video for Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” single with Beyonce will premiere next week! In fact, fans can expect the long-awaited clip to be released on Monday. More details about the premiere will be revealed on LadyGaga.com soon. IS GAGA CELIBATE? Lady Gaga has done a…
Peasant, Shady Retreat
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Obviously artists vary in terms of the complexity and simplicity of their music. Some tend to blend a myriad of instrumentation that equates to a “sum of the parts” aural assault. Others tend to lean on a “less is more” approach and allow the music to stand on its own merit. Pennsylvania’s Peasant leans on…
Blake Shelton, Hillbilly Bone
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Country crooner Blake Shelton has released a recession-buster of an album in “Six Pak” fashion–a six-track EP that will reach store shelves with an appropriate $6 price tag. The first of two planned releases, appropriately named Hillbilly Bone, is a collection of Southern stereotypes all sung through the contemporary country vein of kitschy-meets-clever lyrics. Title…
COURTNEY LOVE RETURNS
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“Courtney Love has found a home,” proclaimed www.SPIN.com, the magazine’s website, referring to NOBODY’S DAUGHTER, the brand new album by Hole — which will be released April 27th on Mercury Records. The first single pick from NOBODY’S DAUGHTER is “Skinny Little Bitch,” which goes to radio today,…
PLANTS AND ANIMALS RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “THE MAMA PAPAâ€
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The brand new video for “The Mama Papa” was directed and conceived by Sinbad Richardson, a young Montreal filmmaker.
SAVING ABEL KUWAIT CONCERT STREAMS ON MARCH 4 VIA USTREAM
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Saving Abel recently teamed up with the USO and Ustream for a weeklong USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour in the Persian Gulf, and filmed a concert while in Kuwait. Footage from that show in Camp Arifjan will stream on Thursday, March 4 at 10 PM EST/7 PM PST at http://www.ustream.tv/savingabel, and on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/savingabel. Don’t…
FREE VITA CHAMBERS SONG “YOUNG MONEY” ON I-TUNES
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Vita Chambers is an up and coming Universal Motown artist from Barbados. Her single “Young Money” has already received a large amount of attention and is being featured as the iTunes Single of the Week. Until Monday, March 8th you can download the song for free. iTunes Single of the Week- “Young Money”: SKOPE IT…
THE DILLINGER ESCAPE NEW VIDEO FOR “FAREWELL, MONA LISA”
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The first video off the new album ‘OPTION PARALYSIS’ Out March 22nd in Europe & March 23rd in the USA.
A.R. RAHMAN, ANNOUNCES “AR RAHMAN JAI HO CONCERT: THE JOURNEY HOME WORLD TOUR”
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Internationally renowned musician and composer AR Rahman will embark on a highly anticipated world tour, it was announced today. The “A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour” produced by Deepak Gattani and Rapport Productions, will kick off on June 11 in New York at The Nassau Coliseum. The tour will travel…
Buck Brothers, We Are Merely Filters
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Guinness World Record holding (Most gigs in a 12 hour period) London-based punk powerhouses Buck Brothers are the greatest thing to come out of a Buddhist Disco since pacifist whack-a-mole. Their sophomore effort “We Are Merely Filters” has the same infectious hook-driven melodies with hilarious lyrics filled with far-spanning references and witty wordplay that was…
