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…
CARNEY RELEASE “LOVE ME CHASE ME” VIDEO
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Evan Rachel Wood guest stars in the video opposite Reeve Carney, Broadway’s next Spiderman. She is also starring in the upcoming Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark Broadway Production (directed by Julie Taymor with music by Bono and The Edge), playing Peter Parker’s love interest Mary Jane Watson. “Love Me Chase Me” is available now on…
Early Day Miners, The Treatment
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It’s a rather remarkable thing when a band like Early Day Miners stays under the radar for so long. Six full-length records into the game and they remain a niche band, whose name rarely gets brought up within indie rock discusssions. Enter The Treatment, the aforementioned sixth full-length. This is where things will probably change…
Parkas, You Should Have Killed Us When You Had The Chance
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Say it ain’t so! Yet another young, sweaty rock and roll act, full of energy and promise calls it a day. But rather than lament for the demise of dense barroom rock, listeners should pull a little carpe diem here. You Should Have Killed Us When You Had The Chance, the tongue in cheek final…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 2009
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MILEY’S 17TH BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Miley Cyrus turned 17 yesterday and she celebrated over the weekend with family in friends in New York City. According to People magazine, the pop star was surprised with a performance from the cast of the hit Broadway musical Rock of Ages and had a special cake designed by the people…
NEW PARAMORE VIDEO “BRICK BY BORING BRICK”
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Directed by Meiert Avis and Chris LeDoux, “Brick By Boring Brick” premiered today exclusively on Paramore.net.
LOS LONELY BOYS’ RECREATE THE DALLAS COWBOYS THEME SONG
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In addition to releasing 1969, Los Lonely Boys have also shown their Texas pride in writing a theme song for the Dallas Cowboys. Lifelong fans, the band was excited to write a song about their beloved football team that will be used across all marketing channels for the team.
PAUL VAN DYK TO ROCK ROSELAND BALLROOM NEW YEARS EVE IN NYC
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How do you envision your New Year’s Eve? How does Grammy Award Nominated DJ Paul van Dyk, You and your closest friends sound? Fresh from his historic performance at the Berlin Wall Anniversary, Paul will be playing an extended 4 hour set on a specially designed Integral Sound System conceived by famed sound man…
DAFT PUNK TOUR IS JUST A RUMOR
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There are no tour dates currently planned for Daft Punk. The recent rumors of a Daft Punk tour are false. We would like to ensure that no fans are taken advantage of by fictitious rumors of upcoming shows.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Sia “You’ve Changed”
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SAOSIN & SKOPE OFFER THE “CHANGING” GIVEAWAY
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In celebration of Saosin’s recent release, In Search of Solid Ground, the band and Skope Magazine want to hook up one lucky winner with a major prize pack.
OBIE TRICE RETURNS WITH PRODUCER MOSS / MP3
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Returning with his first LP since his departure from Shady Records (where he was one of the label’s top selling artists), Obie Trice readies a new street LP, Special Reserve, which finds him collaborating solely with rising producer MoSS. With a very strong fanbase, a strong presence on commercial radio and having sold in excess…
DELICIOUS VINYL RELEASE IPHONE GAME
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Ever wanted to step into the DJ booth and get the party started right? Then “Bust-a-Move,” do the “Wild Thing” and pour some “Funky Cold Medina,” as Delicious Vinyl DJ puts you in control of the dance floor. Delicious Vinyl and Ten23 Software are proud to announce Delicious Vinyl DJ a new music…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Creedence Clearwater “Run Rudolph Run”
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