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.
Michel Ackermann, Kite
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This Berlin-based singer/songwriter brings you a 4-song EP titled Kite. I have to mention the cover art due to its incredibly tranquil setting. I am seeing vivid blues skies along with plush, white clouds. The initial reaction of this scenery is a very peaceful feeling, which could definitely offer someone a calming effect. Now, let’s…
SANTANA’S TRUMPETER BILL ORTIZ GOES SOLO WITH NEW ALBUM
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Bill Ortiz, a legendary name synonymous to San Francisco’s music scene, has been receiving nothing but accolades for his debut CD, From Where I Stand, since it was released on July 12th, and he’s returning to Las Vegas backing Carlos Santana for a two week stand at The Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel and…
Nitin Sawhney, London Undersound
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“The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance.” -Alan Watts Very rarely does anything good come out of a terrorist attack (I distinctly remember that unfortunate collaboration between Nelly ( “I’m just kiddin’ like Jason”) and Fred “Don’t get me started” Durst,…
Imelda May, Love Tattoo
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With a voice that’s impossible not to fall in love with, and a heaping helping of Audrey Horn (Sherilyn Fenn) sex appeal; Imelda May can with your heart in a verse. This Dubliner rose to fame after being hand-picked by former founder-member of Squeeze; Jools Holland to appear on his show “Later… with Jools…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Melba Moore & Phil Perry “Optimistic”
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311 ANNOUNCE FALL & WINTER TOUR
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Multi-platinum rock band 311 have announced their Fall/Winter Tour starting November 11. Tickets go on sale for a number of markets starting Friday, September 11. Opening acts on select dates include State Radio, Kottonmouth Kings and one show with Slightly Stoopid. Uplifter (Volcano/Jive Records) the band’s 9th studio album was released this past June and…
THE REVELATIONS NEW VIDEO FOR “HOW DO I TELL HIM”
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The Revelations new single “How Do I Tell Him” is gaining steam at Urban AC radio currently charting at #39 and rising with plays in major markets across the U.S. Revelations’ debut album The Bleeding Edge hits stores October 6th via Decision Records/Traffic Entertainment. Deep Soul EP is available now. [youtube KInr2LPAv1g nolink] www.myspace.com/trewilliamsrevelations
SKOPE & CAVO ARE GIVING AWAY A EPIPHONE GUITAR
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In celebration of their recent major-label debut Bright Nights * Dark Days, Cavo and Skope Magazine want to give one lucky fan the tool they need to become a rock star too. Cavo is giving away an Epiphone Special II Vintage Sunburst guitar signed by the band. Enter now for your chance to win!
GREEN DAY SNAG PRIMA DONNA FOR EUROPE TOUR
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Acetate Recording artists PRIMA DONNA have been selected by East Bay punk legends GREEN DAY as main support for their upcoming UK and Europe tour. The tour kicks off September 28 in Lisbon, Portugal and concludes November 12 in Turin, Italy, including dates in the U.K., Spain, France, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands, Belgium, Scotland, Ireland,…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Robin Guthrie “Sparkle”
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THE PHENOMENAL HANDCLAP BAND RELEASE BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR SINGLE “15 TO 20”
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In celebration of their forthcoming air, land and sea adventures, the band is releasing their brand new video for the single, “15 to 20,” directed by Moh Azima.
Arctic Monkeys, Humbug
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It is hard to believe that it has been only three years since the Arctic Monkeys burst onto the rock scene with its fantastic debut, the Mercury Prize-winning Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not. That recording will be forever loved because of its standout singles such as “I Bet You Look Good…
SCOTT WEILAND LAUNCHES CLOTHING LINE / IMAGES
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Scott Weiland, legendary lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots and multi Grammy award-winning artist, performed live at The Roxy in Los Angeles on September 9th to promote the launch of his new men’s clothing line, Weiland for English Laundry. He arrived styled in a Weiland for English Laundry lightweight, brushed silver-khaki and light blue three…
D-LO OFFERS MP3 FOR “U ALREADY KNO DOE”
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D-Lo’s presence in the Bay Area is only increasing due to all the raw uncut material he’s been delivering to the streets. With his newest track “U Already Kno Doe,” his buzz is only going to continue to get stronger.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: MIKE BLESS “DO IT LIKE THIS”
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BOWLING FOR SOUP ‘SORRY FOR PARTYIN’ IN STORES OCTOBER 13
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Bowling For Soup will introduce its new album, Sorry for Partyin’, when they take to the road on the 7-Eleven Slurpee Concert Series, Flavored by Coke. The tour, which kicks off on September 18 in Fort Lauderdale, will allow fans of BFS to see the band in five cities for the low price of just…
SKILLET RELEASE “MONSTER” VIDEO
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Skillet has unveiled their video for “Monster,” which chronicles the rockers’ attempt to escape from a creepy hospital.
LISSY TRULLIE SIGNS TO DOWNTOWN RECORDS / VIDEOS
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Downtown Records is thrilled to announce the recent signing of New York City artist Lissy Trullie. This October 20th, Downtown will release her critically acclaimed debut Self-Taught Learner with a mix of four new and previously unreleased compositions.
FANFARLO TO RELEASE ACCLAIMED DEBUT ALBUM
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One of the UK’s most refreshing new talents, Fanfarlo, are poised to release their debut-album, RESERVOIR here in the U.S. on October 13, 2009 on Canvasback Music /Atlantic Records. It is with good reason that the band’s star has been on the rise since RESERVOIR became available on their website and at shows earlier this…
GALLOWS CAST SPELL ON HARRY POTTER
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Gallows, the punk rock outfit from the U.K., may not be the first band you would predict to hit the gossip rags but that’s exactly where they ended up. When Harry Potter’s own Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) arrived in disguise to watch Gallows perform at the U.K.’s Reading Festival this…
DAUGHTRY’S MUSIC USED ON TV
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Daughtry’s song “Ghost of Me” off of their new album Leave This Town is being used in previews for the upcoming season of CSI: Miami. Watch one of the ads right now at DaughtryOfficial.com.
MICHAEL FRANTI AND JASON MRAZ JAM
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Michael Franti played a set at the Bumbershoot festival in Seattle over the weekend and of course, he played his hit song, “Say Hey (I Love You).” But this performance was a little different because he had a special guest join him on stage. None other than Jason Mraz came out to sing…
JAY-Z PREDICTED ALBUM SALES
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Hits Daily Double reports Jay-Z’s much praised The Blueprint 3 is estimated to sell anywhere between 300-thousand to 350-thousand units during its first week. If so, fans should expect his newest effort to debut at the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart. We won’t know officially until the Nielsen SoundScan report comes out…
CHRIS BROWN RELEASES “TWITTER”
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According to Rap-Up.com, Chris Brown has released a new song called “Twitter” featuring K-Mac that could potentially appear on his upcoming Graffiti album. The singer reportedly leaked the track himself, check it out now. SKOPE IT HERE!
ACTIVISION, GROHL AND NOVOSELIC RESPOND TO GUITAR HERO ALLEGATIONS
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Activision is responding to queries regarding the usage of Kurt Cobain’s likeness in Guitar Hero 5 with the following statement “Guitar Hero secured the necessary licensing rights from the Cobain estate in a written agreement signed by Courtney Love to use Kurt Cobain’s likeness as a fully playable character in Guitar Hero ® 5.” Krist…
FEVER RAY NEW VIDEO “SEVEN”
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Fever Ray, aka Karin Dreijer Andersson of The Knife, will release her new single “Seven” September 29, 2009. This digital-only single is the fourth single from Fever Ray’s critically acclaimed self-titled album. The single features remixes CSS, Martyn, Nic Chacona, Marcel Dettmann and Seth Troxler. The video is directed by Johan Renck: [youtube LN3oOo7bpks nolink]…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Amy Serrata “Rooted”
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CHRIS BELL ‘I AM THE COSMOS’ LISTENING PARTY
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On September 28th Rhino Handmade is releasing Chris Bell/I Am the Cosmos (Deluxe Edition). ‘I am the Cosmos’ (Deluxe) is a 2-cd set packaged in a 6-panel digipak with new notes from Alec Palao and David Bell and many never before seen photos.
NEW HBO COMEDY SERIES ‘BORED TO DEATH’ THEME SONG
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Jonathan Ames, a young Brooklyn writer, is feeling lost. He’s just gone through a painful break-up, thanks in part to his drinking, can’t write his second novel, and carouses too much with his magazine editor. Rather than face reality, Jonathan turns instead to his fantasies – moonlighting as a private detective – because he wants…
TIM MCGRAW PERFORMS “SOUTHERN VOICE” TONIGHT ON “NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2009 PRESENTED BY EA SPORTS”
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Tim McGraw will give his new single, “Southern Voice,” its national television debut when he performs on “NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2009 PRESENTED BY EA SPORTS,” which will be simulcast on NBC and NFL Network tonight from 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET. The show celebrates the kickoff of the 2009 season. The live pregame broadcast, which…
TIM WILLIAMS OFFERS NEW VIDEO & MP3 FOR “I HIT ANOTHER WALL”
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Paste Magazine is premiering the video for “I Hit Another Wall,” the first single from Tim Williams’ new album Careful Love, out October 20th on Dovecote Records.
Ted Kooshian’s Standard Orbit Quartet, Underdog, and other Stories…
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While Ted Kooshian named his album Underdog, and other Stories… Kooshian is certainly not an underdog, nor is his Standard Orbit Quartet. He gives life to old television themes and superhero anthems, such as the highly energized re-imagination of “Underdog,” an upbeat number featuring a sick tenor sax feature by Jeff Lederer that starts off…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: GRAVY FT. RICK ROSS “POUND DAT”
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