Kate Nash will release the follow up to her 2008 critically acclaimed debut Made Of Bricks on April 20th here in the U.S. on Fiction/ Geffen Records. The as yet untitled album was produced by former Suede guitarist Bernard Butler and recorded at RAK studios in the UK. The tracking listing for Kate Nash’s sophomore…
KINGS OF CONVENIENCE POSTPONE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, Kings Of Convenience have postponed their upcoming US tour to June 2010. All currently purchased tickets will be honored for the new dates, which are listed below. NEW Kings Of Convenience tour dates: 6/1 Philadelphia PA – Theatre of Living Arts 6/2 Boston MA – Paradise Rock Club 6/4 Brooklyn NY…
BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE NEW ALBUM COMING APRIL 27
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Hard rock band Bullet For My Valentine returns with its third Jive album, Fever, on April 27. The official first single, the blistering “Your Betrayal” impacts at radio on March 9, with a video to follow shortly. Fever pairs Bullet For My Valentine with producer Don Gilmore, best known for his work with Linkin…
THE PHENOMENAL HANDCLAP BAND DEBUTS “BABY” VIDEO
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Likened to a Dario Argento film, this trippy, color-saturated, and beautifully dark video is directed by Steven Agnew, formerly of The Futureheads’ “Walking Backwards” video fame.
NIKKI YANOFSKY RELEASES “I BELIEVE” FOR 2010 OLYMPICS
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With a powerful, soulful voice to rival singers twice her age, 16-year-old singing sensation Nikki Yanofsky is the voice of the 2010 Winter Olympics in her home country of Canada with her latest recording, “I Believe.”
SEVENDUST ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM FOR APRIL 2010
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Lajon Witherspoon (Vocals), Morgan Rose (Drums/Vocals), Clint Lowery (Guitar/Vocals), Vince Hornsby (Bass/Vocals), John Connolly (Guitar/Vocals) – are set to release their 8th studio album. Cold Day Memory comes out April 20th 2010 on their own 7Bros. Records, through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group. Sevendust recorded Cold Day Memory with Grammy nominated producer Johnny K…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17th, 2010
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GAGA HAS ANOTHER NUMBER ONE DANCE SONG Lady Gaga’s song “Telephone” has reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance/Club Play chart, her fifth single in a row to do that. The tune, which of features Beyonce, joins “LoveGame,” “Paparazzi,” “Poker Face” and “Bad Romance” as songs at the top of that particular chart.…
Holopaw, Oh, Glory. Oh, Wilderness
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Holopaw’s relaxed and melodical approach isn’t exactly synonymous with Gainesville, Florida. Energetic punk rockers like Against Me! come to mind, but that shouldn’t lead to any infused doubt over Holopaw’s third full-length, Oh, Glory. Oh, Wilderness. This is a record that is thick with a precious attention to melodies and slow, growing deceit. Each of…
Zeus, Say Us
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Although a relative newcomer on the Canadian indie scene, Zeus, a Toronto foursome are one hell of a classically trained act. Their debut EP, Sounds Like Zeus garnered rave reviews, not the least of which for their rollicking cover of the Genesis hit, “That’s All.” What’s more, these four spirited, harmonious dudes cut their teeth…
THE CRINGE RELEASE NEW SINGLE “NO CONTROL”
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New York-based alt-rock group THE CRINGE will be releasing their third studio album, Play Thing, on March 16th, courtesy of Listen Records. THE CRINGE members include John Cusimano (vocals, guitar), Roto (lead guitar), Johnny Matias (bass), and Shawn Pelton (drums).
Ryan Bonner and The Dearly Beloved, Monsters In The Hallway
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Naturally, the story within a song belongs to the person who penned the lyrics. And interpretations within said lyrics tend to vary greatly from writer to listener. However, I have long found it impressive when a songwriter can package a story and “give” it to a listener by allowing the lyrical content to stand on…
LEAGUE510 OFFER SKOPE READERS “IN MY FACE (WOMP WOMP)” MP3
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Fresh off the Dope Winter Ball Tour alongside Tash of The Alkoholiks, League510 is back with their latest leak, the fun and catchy “In My Face (Womp Womp).”
SCARLET GREY TO TOUR WITH AFI
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LA-based rock outfit Scarlet Grey will be joining AFI for their southern tour dates in March. The band will be supporting their new EP “Fancy Blood,” which will be available exclusively at the shows until its official release in April. The record will feature guest vocals from AFI front man Davey Havok and some other…
COHEED AND CAMBRIA ANNOUNCE USA TOUR
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Coheed and Cambria will embark on its first North American headline tour since fall 2007 beginning April 22, nine days following the April 13 release of its fifth studio album, Year of the Black Rainbow (Columbia). The five-week track marks Coheed and Cambria’s return to headlining its own shows following a…
BIZ TALK: A&R REPRESENTATIVE PT II
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It’s important to note that A&R’s also rely heavily on referrals from established bands, record label scouts, friends and relatives of industry executives, reputable producers, managers, attorneys, and publishing companies as well. In other words their friends and networking.
HAVE NOTS SIGN WITH PAPER + PLASTICK
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Today, Paper + Plastick Records is proud to announce that Boston’s ska/punkers THE HAVE NOTS have joined the label’s growing roster. In celebration of the signing, Paper + Plastick Records is giving away the band’s latest album, SERF CITY USA, for FREE, and will be releasing the album on vinyl later this year. Fans can…
KAKI KING SET TO RELEASE ‘JUNIOR’ APRIL 13, 2010
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Rounder Records is excited to announce the release of Kaki King’s bold and thrilling new record on April 13, 2010. Entitled Junior, it is the highly acclaimed singer/songwriter and guitarist extraordinaire’s fifth record, and first for Rounder. Junior delivers twists-and-turns: lyrically from exuberance and anger to heartbreaking melancholy; and sonically from experimental pieces to accessible…
RISE TO FALL VIDEO FOR “REDRUM”
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Rise To Fall present the video of the song “Redrum” taken from the forthcoming album “Restore The Balance” out on 22nd February 2010 via Coroner Records.
ROBERT FRANCIS ANNOUNCES SPRING TOURING PLANS
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Atlantic recording artist Robert Francis has announced details of his touring plans for the spring. The Los Angeles-based troubadour will head to Austin, TX for the annual South By Southwest music conference beginning March 18th, playing a number of high-profile showcases (dates & venues listed below). Afterward, Francis will join acclaimed U.K. five-piece…
MUSIC UP CLOSE WITH JANIE – FEBRUARY 2010
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Happy February, my dear readers. In honor of the month of love, I am showcasing women at the virtual club here at Music Up Close with Janie. Though there are so many artists we could bring to you, I wanted to offer you some new emerging talents and a very classy lady that you may…
EFE CIMRIN RELEASES STOLI’S NEW FAVORITE SINGLE “STRANGERS”
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We all need a little upbeat music to get us going this morning. I have just the song from a musician by the name of Efe Cimrin. Efe just released his new single “Strangers” and it is a hit. The upbeat tempo, smooth vocals, and dance influence make this track a sure hit in I-Pods…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16th, 2010
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WHO IS GAGA DATING? Does Lady Gaga have a special man in her life? A source told In Touch magazine that is definitely the case. They allege that Gaga’s latest fling is with her style collaborator, Matthew Williams, and that the two “spend all their time together, and travel everywhere, so it was…
The Silent Boys, One Step Closer
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Sombre and meandering as it may be, One Step Closer, the third release from The Silent Boys is a potent mix of English pop and melodically-charged indie pop. Jangles litter the album, including on the lighthearted “Tin Heart,” which rolls along like the Irish hills that seem to have gave birth to not only…
Yeasayer, Odd Blood
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While many indie fans waited in eager anticipation for Yeasayer’s second full length, Odd Blood. And it’s safe to say that after a few spins of Odd Blood, listeners will have their work cut out for them. No, it`s not as if Odd Blood is a particularly challenging listen. In fact, the experimental psych-popppers…
TRUTHLIVE OFFERS MP3 “TORMENTED GENIUS”
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Continuing to build on the early buzz of his recently leaked “Shoot Me Down,” TRUTHLiVE is proud to bring fans “Tormented Genius,” the second leak off his upcoming free EP, The UnLearning. For the track, TRUTHLiVE teams up with producer Martin SLO and DJ Tonytone who provide the musical foundation for his confident rhymes. “Like…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15th, 2010
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BLACK EYED PEAS NEW IPHONE APP The Black Eyed Peas have introduced a new iPhone App called Riddim Ribbon. The application features a spinning ball racing down a twisting ribbon that’s floating in a digital sky, all while the Peas’ music plays. The game features special remixes of “Boom Boom Pow,” “I Gotta…
FOXY SHAZAM SET TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED SIRE RECORDS DEBUT
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Inimitable rock ‘n’ soul sextet Foxy Shazam has announced the release of their self-titled Sire Records album on April 13, 2010. Produced by John Feldmann, Foxy Shazam is the Cincinnati, OH band’s major label debut.
OFFICIAL VIDEO “WE ARE THE WORLD 25 FOR HAITI”
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Recorded on February 1st, 2010, in the same studio as the original 25 years earlier (Henson Recording Studios, formerly A&M Recording Studios) “We Are The World 25 For Haiti”, in which Jones and Richie serve as executive producers and producers, was created in collaboration with executive producers Wyclef Jean, Randy Phillips and Peter Tortorici; producers…
POINT OF GRACE TEAM UP WITH QVC
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Multi-Platinum recording artist Point of Grace is scheduled to make their QVC debut on Friday, February 19 at 9 PM (ET)/ 8 PM (CT) to unveil their much-anticipated new album No Changin’ Us. During the QVC Presents QSessions Live broadcast, the critically-acclaimed trio will perform a selection of songs from the new album while giving…
NEW VIDEO FROM WOLFMOTHER “WHITE FEATHER”
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Wolfmother have just unveiled their brand new music video for “White Feather” on Yahoo Music. The song appears on the psych-rockers recently released album, Cosmic Egg, and has been described as a track with “heavy-funky groove” (LA Times), “crammed with brilliantly cruch riffs” (BBC) and “immensely likeable” (Pop Matters). Check out the video here and…
JANELLE MONAE AUDIO STREAMS FOR “TIGHTROPE” & “COLD WAR”
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Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Monáe has announced the release of her eagerly awaited debut album. “The ArchAndroid” will arrive in stores and at all DSPs on May 18th.
MASON REED TO RELEASE NEW EP ON FEBRUARY 23rd
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Tucson, Arizona-based singer-songwriter Mason Reed will be releasing his new EP, “You Can’t Come Back From Heaven,” on his own label on February 23, 2010. It will be available online via all download portals, and hard copies will be available at shows and at www.masonreedmusic.com. Recorded over five days in January 2010 in…
ALICE IN CHAINS COLLABORATE WITH FANS ON ONLINE “YOUR DECISION” COMIC CONTEST
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ALICE IN CHAINS has teamed with Popcult (in association with Devil’s Due Comics) for a promotion allowing fans to add their chapters to the controversial storyline depicted in the video for current single “Your Decision”. The “Your Decision” comic picks up where the video leaves off, fans will determine how the story ends. A…
Ash Gray And The Girls, This Could Be A Wild Night
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One guy and four girls creating a full ‘n’ flavorful sound—genius idea here! The richness of the vocal arrangements & harmonies is right on point. Ash Gray sings up front while his Girls sing along in a most powerful fashion. Gray and his ladies are takin’ you back in time with the…
WOODHANDS OFFER “DISSEMBLER” MP3
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Exclusive new single “Dissembler” off the forthcoming Woodhands LP Remorsecapade carries a Hot Chip meets Au Revoir Simone vibe featuring female vocals by Maylee Todd with minimal influenced tech house pop sentiments.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Trae Tha Truth “Inkredible ft. Lil Wayne and Rick Ross”
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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! Trae Tha Truth “Inkredible ft. Lil Wayne…
VICTOR WAINWRIGHT AND THE WILDROOTS, BEALE STREET TO THE BAYOU
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The four-piece group featuring Victor on piano (or Piana as he describes it) blends some boogie with some Cajun and blues. A capable cast of “Extended Roots Members” supports the disc. The bulk of the songwriting goes to bassist Stephen Dees and Victor. The 14-track release has some Dr. John feel to…
IT IS SO EASY TO REMEMBER SEPTEMBER
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“Over our four years together, we have seen our grassroots effort blossom from playing exclusively at local clubs around NYC to performing at stadiums and major venues with some legendary acts such as Chicago, .38 Special, Average White Band, The Guess Who, John Cafferty & The Beaver Brown Band, Randy Travis, Johnny Winter, Steve Vai,…
SNEAK PREVIEW OF THE UPCOMING LIFEHOUSE ALBUM
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Lifehouse’s new album, Smoke & Mirrors, won’t be released until March 2nd, but fans can get a sneak preview right now of five songs from the album on the band’s official website, LifehouseMusic.com. Register on the site (using email or a social networking account) to listen to song samples and watch exclusive video clips…
CYPRESS HILL NEW VIDEO “IT AIN’T NOTHIN'”
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The song is currently available for free download at CypressHill.com and is off the group’s forthcoming album Rise Up, due out April 6.
