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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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! Mu Dills “Selfish”: SKOPE IT HERE!
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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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! Sia “You’ve Changed”: SKOPE IT HERE!
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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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! Creedence Clearwater “Run Rudolph Run”: SKOPE IT…
FLYLEAF RELEASE VIDEO FOR “BEAUTIFUL BRIDE”
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Flyleaf have just released a video for the song “Beautiful Bride” which comes off their new album, Memento Mori, which is in-stores now. The band are currently on a tour of North America through December. SKOPE IT HERE!
BOSTON’S REED WADDLE BEST NYC SONGWRITER?!
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Boston singer/songwriter and guitarist Reed Waddle can add another notch to his guitar strap after his Grand Prize winning performance at the New York Songwriters Circles fourth annual Songwriting Contest finale at the venerable Bitter End. Reed’s soulful performance of his single “Piece By Piece” brought New York’s music faithful to their feet and…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mary McBride “Do You Hear What I Hear”
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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! Mary McBride “Do You Hear What I…
NEVER SHOUT NEVER LAUNCHES ACOUSTIC TOUR IN JANUARY
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Christofer Drew, the 18-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist who records under the name Never Shout Never, will hit the road in January for a solo acoustic tour in support of Never Shout Never’s eight-song mini-album, entitled What Is Love? The album, which was produced by Butch Walker (Weezer, Katy Perry, Pete Yorn) and recorded in both…
LISA HANNIGAN COVERS DEPECHE MODE
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Irish songstress Lisa Hannigan has just released a special set of live recordings, Live At Fingerprints, which includes six live tracks done at Fingerprint Records in Long Beach, CA. Live At Fingerprints is out now exclusively at www.thinkindie.com, and everywhere else physically and digitally on December 15, 2009. Now for a treat, check out…
TBS HANGS WITH ANBERLIN / VIDEO
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Did you ever wonder what happens when two rock stars hang out together? Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday has created a video that gives fans a behind the scenes look at how he would spend the day with Stephen from Anberlin. Watch the two lead singers hang from a tree, have fun in the…
GREEN LABEL SOUND RELEASES “HUMDRUM TOWN” BY THEOPHILUS LONDON
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Green Label Sound, a free exclusive singles label, released its latest track “Humdrum Town” by the Brooklyn rapper, songwriter and producer Theophilus London.
LMFAO NEW VIDEO “SHOTS” FEAT LIL JON
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The party boys of LMFOA are back at it — this time with Lil Jon — and have just released a music video for their latest single, “Shots”.
GROOVE ARMADA VIDEO FOR “I WON’T KNEEL”
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Andy Cato and Tom Findlay, better known together as Groove Armada, will release their sixth studio album, Black Light, February 23, 2010 in the U.S. The album, which features an impressive list of guest artists, represents a bold new phase in the duo’s artistic evolution, while maintaining a signature Groove Armada style that fans have…
VIDEO OF MICHAEL WELCH FROM ‘TWILIGHT: NEW MOON’ TALKING MUSIC
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After dropping by the Luthier Society offices last week, Twilight: New Moon’s MICHAEL WELCH showcased his musical savvy in this exclusive new viral video, as he talks about the music scene, the direction of today’s industry, and his current favorite bands–including New Zealand natives “LIKE A STORM”! Check out the accomplished actor and drummer’s…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: 8 BALL & MJG “TEN TOES DOWN”
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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! 8 BALL & MJG “TEN TOES DOWN”:…
JOEY MCINTYRE TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
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After wrapping up a whirlwind year on the road with the newly reunited New Kids on the Bock, pop icon Joey McIntyre isn’t slowing down. The singer/songwriter will release his solo EP, HERE WE GO AGAIN, available in early December. The sound is like nothing the multi-platinum performer has ever done before. Over…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2009
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LADY GAGA TO PLAY FOR THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND Lady Gaga is all set to play this year’s Royal Variety Performance, which means that the “Just Dance” singer will be on stage in front of the Queen of England. NME.com reports that Michael Buble and Mika will also be at the event, and Katy…
BIG JEFF OPENS STOLI’S MIND TO THE CHILDREN’S MUSIC MARKET
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My next guest is a first for the “Skoped Out” column. After receiving the press kit and new album from Big Jeff, I was truly intrigued. Big Jeff got his start over 13 years ago playing songs for his daughters and children at the local New Jersey daycare center. The music was so well received…
Rise For Order, Rip It Up
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Rise For Order is a hard rock/metal group based in Toronto. Four members included are: Johnny Goltz on lead vocals, Trevor MacLeod on guitar, Mad Choyles on bass and Jorge Pereira on drums. It’s also worth noting that their producer, Steve Thompson, has worked with Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, Korn and Soundgarden.…
JOE BECKER SET TO RELEASE ‘HOT AS LOVE’ TO DIGITAL STORES NOVEMBER 24
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Guitar legend Joe Becker will release his sophmore effort Hot As Love November 24th 2009. The album was recorded at his home studio White Room Studios in Chicago, IL . Hot As Love is Becker’s 2nd solo project and 11th recorded release. Becker is widely known for both his guitar playing techniques and…
UNIVERSAL MOTOWN’S FINEST ROCK DETROIT
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The most quintessential of American holidays, Thanksgiving, is the setting for a special celebration of a quintessentially American musical treasure: the classic songs of Motown. NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute.…
TONI BRAXTON AND TREY SONGZ “YESTERDAY” VIDEO
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Check out the new music video for “Yesterday” from Multi-Platinum Grammy Award Winner Toni Braxton featuring Trey Songz. The video also features cameos from NBA Lakers Ron Artest and Shannon Brown as well as Brooke Hogan. SKOPE IT HERE! Tune in to the American Music Awards on Sunday, November 22nd to watch Toni Braxton present…
THE CRIBS NEW VIDEO “WE SHARE THE SAME SKIES”
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Wakefield + Manchester + Portland = melodic punk rock quartet THE CRIBS who celebrate the release of their brand new, critically-embraced Warner Bros. Records album IGNORE THE IGNORANT, with news of a coast-to-coast American tour beginning January, 2010.
ROB CARLTON FEATURED GHS STRING ENDORSEE
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Rob Carlton is now featured on GHS Strings website as an endorsee. This is a huge honor as only a select group of musicians are featured on the GHS Strings website. GHS Strings produce a full line of strings for fretted instruments: electric, acoustic and classical guitar; electric bass; banjo; mandolin; pedal and steel guitar…
Justin Levinson, Predetermined Fate
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Why someone from Vermont with a soft, mellow Ben Folds-esque voice would desire to write a country album is beyond me, but something about it just works. Maybe it’s the something different that comes from pop/rock/country composition without the vocal twang. Perhaps Levinson says it best: “I’ve come supplied with duct tape and a…
