On October 27th, U2 will re-release their 1984 album The Unforgettable Fire. The Edge handled the re-mastering duties for the record, which will come out in four different configurations including a 180 gram vinyl album version, a standard re-mastered CD version, a deluxe double version with a 36 page bound book and a limited edition…
CHRIS MARTIN, NO DOUBT AND MORE NEIL YOUNG BRIDGE SCHOOL BENEFIT
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Chris Martin, No Doubt, Wolfmother, Sheryl Crow, Gavin Rossdale and more are all set to play the annual Bridge School Benefit concert in Mountain View, California on October 24th and 25th. The event, which is set up by Neil Young and his wife, will also feature a performance from the legendary singer. The benefit concert…
GET SOME MIKE SHINODA ART
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Mike Shinoda is using his artwork to help a cause. The Linkin Park man has donated over 140 signed poster prints from his Glorious Excess (Dies) art exhibition to Music for Relief. The artwork will be given away at a global online raffle. The grand prize winner will also get an all expenses paid trip…
BON JOVI ALBUM DETAILS
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Bon Jovi have just confirmed details regarding their forthcoming album The Circle. According to PlanetRock.com, the band’s 11th studio effort is going be available on November 9th and will feature 12 tracks. Not only that, but the group will be touring behind the record in 2010 in America, and will almost certainly be…
JASON MRAZ ON L-A INK
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Jason Mraz recently got a new tattoo that says “Be Love” and on Thursday night, you can see him getting it! That’s because the singer-songwriter is going to be featured on the latest episode of L-A Ink. See Kat Von D tatting-up Jason, Thursday at 10 Eastern on TLC.
DAVID COOK WRITES ABOUT PATRICK SWAYZE
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Patrick Swayze passed away Monday and many artists took to their Twitter accounts to say their thoughts about the late actor. Former American Idol champ David Cook said “RIP” adding that he is “so tired of watching people die from this.” Presumably, he’s talking about cancer, which Swayze died from and his brother passed…
FOREIGNER PRESENTS ‘CAN’T SLOW DOWN’ LISTENING PARTY
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Foreigner, one of the world’s most popular and enduring rock bands, will release a new three-disc collection, including a CD album of all new music, a CD album of the band’s original hit recordings, and a DVD of the band in concert and beyond.
THE FRAY SUE THEIR MANAGER
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According to the Associated Press, The Fray’s Joseph King and Isaac Slade have filed a lawsuit against their manager over the copyrights to their songs. The songwriting duo, who penned the band’s hits like “Over My Head (Cable Car)” and “How to Save a Life,” say manager Gregg Latterman’s company obtained partial ownership of…
KANYE APOLOGIZES ON LENO
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Kanye West has made another apology to Taylor Swift for his behavior on Sunday night’s MTV Video Music Awards — this time on the premiere of The Jay Leno Show. Leno was not scheduled to interview ‘Ye Monday since the rapper was just on the show to perform with Jay-Z and Rihanna. However, West asked…
TAYLOR SWIFT GETS APOLOGY FROM KANYE WEST
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Taylor Swift appeared on The View yesterday morning letting everyone know that Kanye West had not tried to reach out to her personally. According to ABC, West then called Taylor and apologized after the show. On a happier note, Taylor announced that she has officially gotten her own condo in Nashville.
Sexstone, The Painful Side of True
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This Kentucky-based rock group is literally bringing The Painful Side of truth on this new record. You get a dose of the true rock & roll sound mixed with the harsh reality of life. You get a sense of pain & hurt, but done in such a lively fashion. Sexstone is made…
NEW BOYZ LAUNCH iJERKIN’ APP ON THE APP STORE
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Warner Bros. Records and the New Boyz are pleased to announce the availability of the duo’s iJerkin’ App on the App Store. The iJerkin’ App allows fans to use their iPhone or iPod touch to make their own dance video to the New Boyz’s summer hit “You’re A Jerk.” [youtube wLvyeCxt6aA nolink] The unique…
GHOST VS SANNE RELEASE “HOLD THIS GIRL” MP3
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The new album by Ghost vs Sanne is an attempt to explore the many facets of the human experience. This is an amalgam of Electronic Pop and Soul that will simultaneously take you to the dance floor and into the various layers of the soul. Just as you think you’ve put Ghost vs Sanne in…
ALICE IN CHAINS HIT NO. 1 ON BILLBOARD ROCK SONGS CHART
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Hailed by Spin as “one of the catchiest songs of Alice In Chains’ history,” lead single “Check My Brain” has blanketed rock and alternative radio and rocketed straight to No. 1 on Billboard’s Rock Songs Chart and No. 1 on the R&R Rock Chart. The riff-driven track appears on the band’s highly anticipated new album,…
SIN FANG BOUS OFFERS “CATCH THE LIGHT” DOWNLOAD
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Icelandic experimental pop artist, Sin Fang Bous, aka Sindri Mar Sigfusson, is making his North American touring debut in late October with friends and collaborators Múm in support of his solo debut, Clangour (Morr Music).
THE DECEMBERISTS TO UNVEIL “HERE COME THE WAVES: THE HAZARDS OF LOVE VISUALIZED”
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The Decemberists’ album The Hazards of Love was released by EMI’s Capitol Records in March to rave reviews with NPR calling the album an “epic adventure” and SPIN writing that it “yields spectacular sparks,” adding that it contains “some of the snarliest, bluesiest, rockingest moments in The Decemberists’ catalog.” The raves continued when the band…
SLAYER UNVEILS MULTIPLE CD COVERS FOR ‘WORLD PAINTED BLOOD’
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Slayer’s World Painted Blood, the band’s highly-anticipated new album set for a November 3 release (American Recordings), will initially ship with four special collector’s edition CD covers. Each of the four covers will display one-fourth of a provocative continental map illustrated with human skulls and bones; when placed together, the four images form a complete…
SMILE EMPTY SOUL OFFER FREE MILITARY DOWNLOAD
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Smile Empty Soul would like to offer this free download as a way of thanking the proud men and women who serve our great country. We appreciate your bravery, your commitment to our freedom and we keep you in our thoughts for a safe return home.
UNCLE KRACKER UNVEILS U.S. TOUR PLANS
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Top Dog/Atlantic recording artist Uncle Kracker has announced details of his upcoming US tour. The dates — which see the Detroit-based DJ/singer-songwriter embarking on a headlining run before traveling as special guests of Train — kick off on October 1st at 20th Century Theatre in Cincinnati and then continue through late November. The tour…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: NOE “Who I Am Feat. D League”
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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! NOE “Who I Am Feat. D League”:…
STEFON HARRIS NEW VIDEO FOR “GONE”
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Urbanus, the new album from Stefon Harris and Blackout has received rave reviews, Audiophile Audition says “… it is one motivated by barriers being broken down and the embrace of diversification: think of it as jazz for the iPod generation.” Now Stefon Harris and Blackout are releasing the first official music video for…
FOXY SHAZAM SIGN WITH SIRE RECORDS
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Red hot, piano-driven, toe-tapping “rock ‘n soul” sextet Foxy Shazam has signed to Sire Records. The Cincinnati, OH band is putting the finishing touches on their debut for the label, due out in early 2010. Citing influences as varied as Marvin Gaye, Elton John and “Born To Run”-era Bruce Springsteen, Foxy Shazam has been creating…
STEVIE STONE NEW VIDEO FOR “WAIT A MINUTE”
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Simmering deep in the middle of America is one of hip-hop’s best kept secrets. Poised and ready to dish and deliver is the 25-year-old Columbia, Missouri native nearly scientifically and all naturally composed of lyrical versatility, broad range, and diverse music. Liken him to hip-hop’s unprecedented bionic man, ready to leap through lyrics and bound…
ORIGAUDIO LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION FOLD N’ PLAY RECYCLED SPEAKERS
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OrigAudio today unveils its new limited edition Fold n’ Play speakers–the first-of-its-kind recycled, self-powered, portable speakers that start flat and fold together like origami.
U-K’S DAME VERA LYNN SCORES NUMBER ONE ALBUM AT 92
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At age 92, Dame Vera Lynn has beaten the Arctic Monkeys and even the Beatles to capture the number one song in Britain. The singer is now the oldest living artist to have a number one album in Britain, with her record We’ll Meet Again — The Very Best of Vera Lynn at the top…
TREY SONGZ AND AMERIE RELEASE DUET
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While walking the red carpet for the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Amerie told us about her upcoming In Love & War album. The “Why RU” singer revealed that she teamed up with Trey Songz on a track called “Pretty Brown Eyes” — which samples Mint Condition’s hit song “Breakin’ My Heart.” SKOPE IT HERE!
BRAD ARNOLD GETS MARRIED
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3 Doors Down’s most eligible bachelor is single no more. According to People magazine, Brad Arnold got married over the weekend in his hometown of Escatawpa, Mississippi to horseback rider Jennifer Sanderford. Arnold told the mag, “My baby is a sweet girl. I couldn’t be more happy. I thank God everyday…
WALE JUMPS ON TOUR WITH JAY-Z
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During the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, Wale revealed that his upcoming Attention Deficit album has been pushed back. The D.C. native told us that he is planning on going on opening up for Jay-Z on the upcoming college campus tour. In addition, fans can expect Wale’s debut LP to hit shelves on November 3rd.
KANYE ANGERS KELLY CLARKSON TOO
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P!nk isn’t the only singer who’s not pleased with Kanye West. Kelly Clarkson took to her personal blog to write an angry letter to the hip-hop superstar, where she called him many names, including a “sad human being,” and even said she likes her ex-boyfriend who cheated on her more than she likes him.…
P!NK CALLS OUT KANYE
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P!nk is not happy with what happened between Taylor Swift and Kanye West at this weekend’s VMAs. The “So What” singer took to her Twitter to discuss Kanye’s rushing of the stage and wrote that, “Kanye West is the biggest piece of s**t on earth. Quote me.” She then went on to say…
JANET JACKSON RELEASES NEW SINGLE FOR FANS
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Shortly after her show-stopping performance at the MTV VMAs, Janet Jackson took to her Twitter to let her fans know some really good news. She is ready to release a buzz single called “”Make Me,” which we’ll help tide us over until she drops her upcoming album. Janet tweeted that she is excited to give…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: KERI HILSON feat. NATSTAR “THE RING”
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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! KERI HILSON feat. NATSTAR “THE RING”: SKOPE…
NEW LL COOL J SONG, INSPIRED BY HIS ROLE ON “NCIS: LOS ANGELES” PREMIERE
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LL COOL J’s newest song, inspired by his role on NCIS: LOS ANGELES and written and performed by him, is now available on iTunes – and can be sampled on cbs.com and boomdizzle.com.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Gucci Mane ft. OJ Da Juiceman “WASTED” RMX
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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! Gucci Mane ft. OJ Da Juiceman “WASTED”…
TEGAN AND SARA TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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One of the most celebrated and beloved forces in modern music, Canadian pop-rock icons Tegan and Sara will release their eagerly awaited sixth studio album, entitled SAINTHOOD, on October 27th on Sire/Vapor Records. SAINTHOOD was produced by Death Cab for Cutie’s Chris Walla (who also produced 2007’s critically applauded THE CON) and Howard Redekopp…
ROCKPIT.COM CELEBRATES OFFICIAL LAUNCH WITH CREED LIVE IN CONCERT
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ROCKPIT.COM, the new music website dedicated to all things rock, will celebrate its official launch LIVE with CREED from the Cynthia Wood Mitchell Pavilion in Houston to kick off the High Definition Live Webcast Concert Series along the multi-platinum, Grammy-winning rockers’ Full Circle tour. Be a part of the action as it happens for FREE…
The Black Crowes, Before the Frost/Until the Freeze
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This past year has seen plenty of rock bands that ruled the 90s reunite in an effort to relive their past glories with some being much more welcome (Blur!!) than others (Creed??). Nevertheless, do not lump the Black Crowes in with this reunion bands. Sure, the blues rock band led by Chris and Rich Robinson…
LIVE NATION KEEPS THEIR ALL-IN, NO FEE CONCERT TICKET DEALS GOING
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This Wednesday’s No Fee, All-In concert ticket deals include hundreds of shows by an enormous variety of artists from every genre of music. Beginning on September 16th at 12:01 a.m., live music fans can purchase concert tickets at the All-In, No Fee Prices of $10, $20 and $30 to shows by such artists as…
WIRED.COM PREMIERS NEW MOBY VIDEO FOR “MISTAKE”
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Moby will release “Mistake” the new single from his critically lauded album “Wait For Me” on September 15, 2009. “’Wait For Me’ is a very personal record,” Moby says, “For me “Mistake” is the most personal song on the album. It’s definitely the product of spending my adolescence listening to Joy Division and Echo and…
SKOPE TV INTERVIEWS DAN MURPHY OF D&M GUITARS IN NEW ENGLAND
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Skope TV headed out to Tewksbury, MA on Saturday afternoon to meet a true guitar connoisseur. Dan Murphy the owner of D&M Guitars was gracious enough to have Skope at his shop in Tewksbury, MA.
