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ORIANTHI PREMIERS NEW SINGLE “ACCORDING TO YOU”

Guitar goddess Orianthi’s debut single “According to You” is now streaming on MySpace!   “According to You” is an anthem about moving on from a bad relationship to a great one, and – in true Orianthi style – features an impressive guitar solo.

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Via Tania “Wonder Stranger”

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! Via Tania “Wonder Stranger”: SKOPE IT HERE!

ZOROASTER SIGN TO E1 MUSIC

Critically acclaimed psych metal band ZOROASTER has signed a worldwide recording deal with E1 Music. The celebrated avant-garde trio will enter the studio in early 2010 with producer Sanford Parker (The Gates of Slumber, Pelican) to record its label debut and follow up to 2009’s Voice of Saturn.   A summer 2010 release is expected.…

SHWAYZE TO JOIN LMFAO ON THE PARTY ROCK TOUR

Shwayze will kick off a tour with LMFAO on November 5th in Reno, Nevada.   The Party Rock Tour will wrap on December 20th in McAllen, Texas.   Shwayze will release their second album, Let It Beat, on November 3rd.   It features collaborations with The Knux, Snoop Dogg, Ric Ocasek from the Cars and…

TREY SONGZ TO REMIX MARIAH’S ALBUM

According to Rap-Up.com, Trey Songz has been recruited to appear on Mariah Carey’s Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel remix album. Mega producer Tricky Stewart told the site that Mi Mi’s entire disc will be revamped including her current single “I Want to Know What Love Is.” Trey revealed to the site that he has recorded…

GAGA BEFORE SHE WAS GAGA

Before Lady Gaga was Lady Gaga, she was Stefani Germanotta, and apparently, she was on an episode of MTV’s reality show Boiling Points.   NME.com has gotten their hands on the video, so head there now to see a very different looking Gaga try and win some cash. SKOPE IT HERE!

IS RUSSELL BRAND IN LOVE WITH KATY PERRY?

Will Russell Brand change his playboy ways for Katy Perry? Well according to British paper The Sun, he just might.   The periodical reports that the Forgetting Sarah Marshall actor told them that he thinks he’s in “love” with Perry.   When asked about bringing their relationship public, Brand responded, “You will find out very…

MILEY CYRUS & PARAMORE TOP ITUNES CHART

Miley Cyrus has the top downloaded song on iTunes for a second straight week with “Party in the U.S.A.”   “Whatcha Say,” by Jason DeRulo, comes in at number two, followed by Owl City’s “Fireflies.”   Paramore scores the number one album on the iTunes chart with Brand New Eyes, Breaking Benjamin follow with Dear…

The Echelons, Don’t Kiss Her Face

First thing I see when I look at the front cover of The Echelons’ Don’t Kiss Her Face are two cartoon characters with serious sexual innuendos.   One character is portrayed as an attractive woman all dolled up while putting lip stick on & looking at herself in the mirror.   She is depicted as…

CHAMILLIONAIRE TO DROP ‘VENOM’ DECEMBER 8, 2009 / E-CARD

Few artists have embraced the monster that is the internet and its abundance of social networking tools quite as comprehensively as Platinum, Grammy-winning rap artist, Chamillionaire; using it to engage with fans for everything from Twitter takeovers to live broadcasts from his own highly trafficked site, Chamillionaire.com. Last week saw him go out to his…

WYCLEF JEAN HEADS BACK TO SCHOOL AT BERKLEE IN BOSTON

Wyclef Jean announced today that he is going back to school to earn a diploma from Berklee College of Music.   With a flexible program tailored for him to include on-campus classes and online courses at Berkleemusic.com, Jean will earn college credit while maintaining his active career.   He attended his first class on Monday,…

DJ KHALED & E- CLASS PRESENT LIVE FROM THE 305

E1 Music is proud to announce the release of Live From the 305, the brand new compilation from the streets of Miami presented by DJ Khaled and Poe Boy Music Group founder, E-Class. Live From the 305 will be available in stores and online on Tuesday, October 13, 2009.

FREE MIXTAPE FROM JERN EYE

To prepare for the October 13th release of his sophomore effort, Vision, MYX Music Label artist Jern Eye is pleased to release a free mixtape to tide over fans waiting to hear the new album. The Eye Exam is comprised of twenty tracks including album cuts, remixes, and rare and never before heard songs. Mixed…

Meshell Ndegeocello, Devil’s Halo

There are very few musical performers today who can be described as musical artists. Meshell Ndegeocello is one of the few though. The genre-bending singer who is one of the best bassists, male or female, of her generation has been releasing plenty of fine, yet underrated music for a good two decades now. Ndegeocello has…

WATCH HOPEWELL’S VIDEO FOR ‘ISLAND’

We are extremely excited to share Hopewell’s video for “Island” with you. The band’s good friend Art Boonparn (who has also done videos for The Pains of Being Pure At Heart, Cold Cave & The Silent League) managed to pretty accurately represent the spirit of the song by shooting hand held Super 8 footage in…

BLINKUMENTARY

Stills from an upcoming Blink 182 documentary can be viewed right now at HiMyNameisMark.com. The flick is directed by Haven Lamaureux and details can be found at HandsomeRandsome.com.

GOODIE MOB REUNITES FOR FALL TOUR

Not only has Goodie Mob reunited with all of the original members, but the group is gearing up to tour for the first time in ten years. Beginning on October 15th in New Orleans, the southern rap stars will be joined by Scarface as the “very special guest” on all dates. Get your passes now!…

PRE-ORDER TAYLOR SWIFT’S NEW ALBUM NOW

Taylor Swift’s Fearless: Platinum Edition is due to hit shelves on October 27th, but you can pre-order it right now.   If you choose to do so, you’ll receive a special limited edition Fearless leather bracelet.   Learn more about the offer now at TaylorSwift.com.

IS AMY WINEHOUSE ALMOST BROKE?

Amy Winehouse isn’t broke, but she may be heading in that direction.   According to British paper The Daily Star, the embattled singer-songwriter was said to be worth more than ten-million pounds in 2008, but is now down to her last million.   The periodical makes the claim that most of the money was spent…

JAY-Z TOPS MTV’S HOTTEST MC’S LIST

In case you missed it, Jay-Z has topped MTV’s 2009 Hottest MC’s list. The mogul scored the top spot not only because of his lyrical skills, but his business savvy and lucrative endorsements as well. The full list of rappers who made the list is: 10. Raekwon 9. 50 Cent 8. Fabolous 7. Young Jeezy…

BACKSTREET BOY DIAGNOSED WITH SWINE FLU

The Backstreet Boys have had to cancel a string of promotional events in New York City because singer Brian Litrell has been diagnosed with swine flu. In a statement, Litrell explained the group was “looking forward to spending time with our closest fans and friends in NYC and take part of PINKTOBER, an unbelievable and…

ALICE COOPER ANNOUNCES “COOPER-OKE” VIDEO CONTEST

Alice Cooper, the King of Halloween, has a brand-new single celebrating his eternal love for the infernal holiday: “Keepin’ Halloween Alive.” Alice Cooper’s “Keepin’ Halloween Alive” is available for purchase exclusively on iTunes, as a single, or as a Digital 45 with the “Cooperoke” vocal-free version and a bonus digital booklet. Fans are encouraged to…

Ryan Dahle, Irrational Anthems

Limblifter was a fantastic Canadian piece of indie-rock folklore in the mid-90’s. The band practically shit out hooks. Though I was a little too young to appreciate them then, I can now consider Ryan Dahle’s debut solo LP, Irrational Anthems a blessing from above. Dahle, being one of the founding members of Limblifter hasn’t lost…

Joe Henry, Blood From Stars

Upon first listen, Joe Henry’s blend of folk, blues and jazz on his 11th LP, Blood From Stars comes across as entirely too ambitious. The record struggles to find a happy medium and therefore, loses its groove very early on. Now, if chaotic is the spice which entices your tongue, then Blood From Stars might…

CANVASBACK MUSIC JOINS THE ATLANTIC FAMILY

Canvasback Music, the three-year-old label founded by A&R veteran Steve Ralbovsky, has inked a worldwide partnership with Atlantic Records.   Atlantic will provide full label services for Canvasback releases, with distribution via WEA and Warner Music International.   In addition, as part of the pact, Atlantic will house Ralbovsky’s management company, Beekeeper Artists. Ralbovsky’s career…

ALICE IN CHAINS UNVEIL “MAKING OF” VIDEO FOR “CHECK MY BRAIN”

Alice in Chains have just unveiled a “Making Of” video for the trippy “Check My Brain” video. Go behind the scenes with Jerry Cantrell and co. as they try and visually recreate the “Seasick” feeling of the “Check My Brain” riff with director Alex Courtes (U2 and White Stripes). The band has also released a…

SUPERSTAR ENTERTAINER SNOOP DOGG ANNOUNCES WONDERLAND HIGH SCHOOL TOUR DATES

Global superstar and EMI/Priority Records recording artist Snoop Dogg announces his latest tour featuring hip hop greats Method Man, Redman and Devin the Dude.   The tour, titled “Wonderland High School Tour,” is a bonafide hip hop lover’s dream and will kick off on October 27th in Baltimore and travel across North America. Tour Dates:…