Masspike Miles ft Rick Ross “Love Drunk” is Masspike’s official street single off his long awaited album ‘The Struggle’ on the Maybach Music Group imprint headed by the Teflon Don Rick Ross. Directed By DanTheMan and produced by Street Runner and script By Rico Love.
Capgun Coup, Maudlin
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Maudlin, the second full-length from Omaha’s Capgun Coup has been described as “…a sonic homage to (Their) renowned energetic performances at house parties.” A more fitting description, I can’t think of. Maudlin oozes the life of the party, complete with jangly, attention-seeking riffs and the kind of uncomplicated production that seemingly sparkles in its simplicity.…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12th, 2010
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NEW VIDEO OF “WE ARE THE WORLD” SESSION Newly released footage from the “We Are The World” recording session prominently shows Justin Bieber, P!nk, Josh Groban, Mary J. Blige, Akon and Maroon 5’s Adam Levine. The song, which will make its debut during the Opening Ceremony of the Winter Olympics, also features Lil Wayne,…
Corrin Campbell & The Election, Game Night
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Corrin Campbell & The Election step out of the trenches and into the public’s eye to give you Game Night. Corrin Campbell formerly served as a US Army bassist in the 1st Cavalry Division–combat vet and is currently working with the Army Material Command Band. Another member of The Election, Tony Corbett, is…
AFI CHAT LIVE TODAY AT 4PM PST – HERE!
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AFI will world debut the ‘Making of Beautiful Thieves,’ a behind the scenes look at the “Beautiful Thieves” video shoot and conduct their first ever live streaming video chat today, February 11th, at 7PM EST / 4PM PST.
SWOLLEN MEMBERS TO PERFORM AT 2010 OLYMPICS
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Swollen Members will perform at this year’s 2010 Olympic Games on February 15th in Whistler, BC. Swollen Members will be the feature performers for the night’s “Whistler Live Fire and Ice” party. “For Swollen Members to play an official Olympic event in our own city is a milestone and a great honor,” commented Prevail. “This…
EDITORS PREFORMED JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
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Last night Editors performed the single “Papillon” on Jimmy Kimmel Live. If you didn’t get a chance to see it when it aired, check out the clip of the performance below. [youtube yVZGlVQpOc4 nolink] www.editorsofficial.com
MARK KNOPFLER HITS THE ROAD
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Legendary singer-songwriter and guitarist Mark Knopfler will hit the road for a North American tour in support of his current solo album, Get Lucky, this spring. The tour – during which Knopfler will also dip into his illustrious back catalog – begins April 8th in Seattle and criss-crosses the continent before finishing up in Albany,…
DAN BLACK “SYMPHONIES” VIDEO FEAT KID CUDI
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Check out the animated fusion video for “Symphonies” featuring Kid Cudi, coming off of Dan Black’s forthcoming album “((UN))” due out 2/16!
FUEL.TV OFFERS ANGELS & AIRWAVES FREE ALBUM
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The FUEL TV website, www.fuel.tv, will exclusively host Angels & Airwaves’ third studio album “Love” for free digital download 48 hours before it becomes available to the general public beginning at 6pm PT on Friday February 12th. All 10 songs from the album will be available at www.fuel.tv/ava, marking the first time FUEL TV has…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Toni Braxton “Make My Heart”
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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! Toni Braxton “Make My Heart”: SKOPE IT…
UNDER BYEN RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “ALT ER TABT”
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Danish group Under Byen has released a brand new video, directed by visual artist Sidse Carstens, for the title track off their forthcoming album, Alt Er Tabt, out April 6 on Paper Bag Records.
THEM CROOKED VULTURES TO APPEAR ON FEB. 13 EPISODE OF AUSTIN CITY LIMITS
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Fresh off their U.S. network television debut February 6 on Saturday Night Live, Them Crooked Vultures will appear on a very special edition of Austin City Limits airing February 13 on PBS stations. Them Crooked Vultures’ set, filmed in September 2009, will be the sole performance on the February 13 episode.Them Crooked Vultures will play…
JANELLE MONÃE REVEALS GENRE-BENDING DEBUT ALBUM
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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. The album will be heralded by the first single, “Tightrope (Feat. Big Boi).” The track will premiere on Thursday, February 11th on…
CONJOINED TWINS EVELYN EVELYN OFFER “HAVE YOU SEN MY SISTER EVELYN?” MP3
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The world’s only conjoined twin singer-songwriter duo, the twins were discovered and launched by punk-cabaret queen Amanda Palmer (The Dresden Dolls) and endless minstrel Jason Webley. Evelyn Evelyn’s debut album hits stores March 30 on Eleven Records.
TIM MCGRAW LAUNCHES “SOUTHERN VOICE” TOUR TODAY FEATURING LADY ANTEBELLUM
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Tim McGraw and his band, the Dancehall Doctors, will kick off an extensive North American tour today atQwest Center in Omaha, NE. Lady Antebellum will be a special guest on the entire tour. The Lost Trailers will open shows from February 11th – April 10th while Love And Theft will open from April 11th –…
MIGHTY MYSTIC RELEASES VIDEO FOR “BRICK & MORTAR” FOR HAITI
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Jewelse Inc and Mighty Mystic’s brings you “Brick and Mortar” which is a song dedicated to the people of Haiti. Listen to the words and check out the images cause it shows the terrible tragedy but also shows the people of Haiti rising up and building back.
PAULY D OF “JERSEY SHORE” SIGNS WITJH N9NE GROUP
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N9NE Group and Palms Casino Resort, is hitting the shores with Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, Rhode Island’s famous DJ and cast member of MTV’s reality sensation, “Jersey Shore.” Pauly D will serve an exclusive residency this spring, giving fans an up-close-and-personal experience with the popular turntable mix master. Event dates and additional…
TYLER HILTON HITS THE ROAD IN APRIL WITH THE SPILL CANVAS
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Singer and songwriter Tyler Hilton will hit the road in April for a U.S. tour supporting Reprise Records’ label-mates The Spill Canvas. The tour begins April 21st in Cedar Falls, IA, and continues through May 23rd. Also on the bill are AM Taxi and The New Politics. The Palm Springs, CA, native will be…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11th, 2010
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THE BLACK EYED PEAS AT THE MOVIES The Black Eyed Peas are bringing their The E.N.D. World Tour to movie theaters on March 30th. Over 475 theaters across the country will show a concert beaming out live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles. The performance will be preceded by 30 minutes of…
Oh No Ono, Eggs
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Right off the bat, I want to give major kudos to Friendly Fire Recordings. They are serious about their vinyl, and the proof is in the pudding. Warm, beautiful, mouthwatering pudding. From the moment I laid eyes on this record, I knew it was something different. The album artwork is exquisitely intricate, an ornate collage…
WEEZER SEEKING REMIXES OF “LOVE IS THE ANSWER”
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Indaba Music, the top online destination for music creation, is proud to announce today that Weezer fans and fellow musicians can now visit http://www.indabamusic.com/remixweezer to remix the song “Love Is the Answer” from their recent album Raditude. A public vote will determine the top 10 winners to receive a signed copy of the new album…
CELINE DION RETURNS TO CAESARS PALACE
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Confirming the buzz that has been circulating for months, Celine Dion announced today that she will be returning to Las Vegas in March 2011 to begin a three year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The brand-new show designed exclusively for The Colosseum will premiere on March 15, 2011 and features 31 musicians, consisting…
LEGENDARY SHACK SHACKERS RELEASE “SIN EATER” MP3 OFF ‘AGRIDUSTRIAL’
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The Legendary Shack Shackers will release Agridustrial on April 13th on their own Colonel Knowledge label with distribution and marketing provided by Thirty Tigers/RED.
Remember September, The Roads We Travel
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There are a few things that come to mind when I think of the month of September. The first and foremost would be the unfortunate tragedy that hit us all on that unforgettable day of 9/11. Labor Day, the first day of fall and of course my mom’s birthday would be other events…
JOSH KRAMON SINGLE “I’M ALIVE” OFF ‘SAY IT NOW’
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Josh Kramon boasts a number of impressive credits as a composer and writer of TV theme songs, including the cult hit “Veronica Mars,” for which he composed music for three seasons!
PLAY THE “STARSTRUCK” PUZZLE GAME HERE
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The “StarStruck” Soundtrack is available today! This new album features music from the adventure-filled, Disney Channel Original Movie “StarStruck” starring Sterling Knight (Sonny With A Chance) and Danielle Campbell (Prison Break). Stay tuned for the movie’s premiere on Valentine’s Day, and head over to iTunes today to grab the Soundtrack. Keep busy until the movie’s…
ERIC CLAPTON ANNOUNCES CROSSROADS GUITAR FESTIVAL 2010
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Often credited as being one of the all time greatest guitarists and known amongst his peers as one of the all time greatest collaborators, the ultimate Clapton collaboration will take place June 26, 2010. For one day only, Clapton will gather the past, present and future of guitar music onto one stage for an…
JULIETTE COMMAGERE RELEASES VIDEO FOR “THE NATURE OF THINGS”
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“The Nature of Things” was directed by LA-based artist and director Michael Graham, and was done with one camera, one take, and one candle for lighting. When asked about the making the video, Juliette said, “Michael (Graham) thought he had it all figured out until I pulled out my Swarovski crystal mask I got in…
ALO ‘MAN OF THE WORLD’ IN STORES AND ITUNES
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ALO celebrates the release of Man of the World, their new album on Brushfire Records, with an extensive tour that will bring them to both coasts. Man of the World is the fourth release from ALO who are known for their hi-energy live shows. Relix Magazine says the album “sounds more uniquely ALO than anything…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 10th, 2010
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BEP AND LIL WAYNE TOP ITUNES CHART The Black Eyed Peas have the number one song on iTunes as “Imma Be” surpasses Ke$ha’s “Tik Tok,” which held the top spot for the past month. Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” is at number two, while the Ke$ha’s aforementioned hit falls to number three. Lil…
THE SPILL CANVAS HIT THE ROAD IN APRIL
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The Spill Canvas are gearing up to hit the road this spring for a five-week tour that begins April 21st in Cedar Falls, IA. The band will perform new songs, including those from their latest digital release Abnormalities, which came out January 12th on Reprise Records. A special physical edition, which includes an exclusive T-shirt,…
THE ROCKET SUMMER NEW VIDEO FOR “YOU GOTTA BELIEVE”
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The Rocket Summer has a new album coming out on 2/23 titled Of Men and Angels. The first single off the album is “Walls.” You can buy the single on iTunes now.
CHILLY GONZALES REMIXES 50 CENT “MANY MEN” ON PIANO
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Chilly Gonzales is set to release “Pianist’s Envy,” the first-ever “piano mixtape,” in mid-February. He masterfully layers his piano and orchestral sounds over original rap and hip-hop favorites for a unique and groundbreaking sound.
CITIZEN COPE OFFERS “HEALING HANDS” MP3 OFF NEW LP
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Starting today, February 9, Citizen Cope’s new album The RainWater LP is available for digital purchase. This release marks a milestone for Citizen Cope not only because it is his first new record in nearly 4 years, but it’s also Citizen Cope’s first release via his own RainWater Recordings.
ATLANTIC RECORDS RAMPS UP JAHEIM’S ANOTHER ROUND DUE OUT FEBRUARY 9
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Atlantic Records is ramping up for the February 9 release of ANOTHER ROUND, the fifth album by R&B crooner Jaheim. One of R&B’s most beloved and enduring voices, Jaheim kicked off 2010 by scoring his ninth top 10 song with “Ain’t Leavin Without You,” the first single off of ANOTHER ROUND. The video for the…
CHOSEN FEW RELEASE VIDEO FOR “ELEVATION”
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West Coast/Midwest trio Chosen Few (comprised of MC’s Cold Showda, Charles “Chop” Cooper, and producer Unjust) are preparing to drop their highly anticipated Hiero Imperium Records debut New World Symphony on April 6th.
NEW ALBUM BY SAGE FRANCIS OUT MAY 11th ON ANTI-RECORDS
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Anti-Records is excited to announce the impending release of an impassioned new album Li(f)e by celebrated agent-provocateur of hip hop, Sage Francis. An underground star from his years as a battle champion, poet and founder of influential Strange Famous Records, Francis garnered even wider acclaim with his incendiary 2005 release “A Healthy Distrust,” a timely…
BAD LIEUTENANT’S BERNARD SUMNER ANNOUNCES U.S. TOUR DATES
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Bad Lieutenant, the project formed in 2007 by New Order’s Bernard Sumner (guitar, vocals) and Phil Cunningham (guitar), along with Jake Evans (guitar, vocals), is thrilled to announce that the band is coming to America to play four dates that will include a special appearance at the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival (4/17). …
STARVING ARTISTS “SING FOR THEIR SUPPER†/ VIDEO
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The biggest bands in the world have a concept to promote their tour. U2 did Zoo TV and the 360 Tour, the Rolling Stones had A Bigger Bang; so when Americana singer-songwriter Israel Nash Gripka and indie garage rockers The Fieros began planning their U.S. jaunt, they decided to be candid and “Sing For…
