Rock music giant Thirty Seconds to Mars and Virgin Records have chosen Livestream to broadcast an exclusive live Q&A with the band in support of their new album, This is War on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. This is War is the follow-up to their multi-platinum second album, A Beautiful Lie,…
WOLFMOTHER PERFORMS LIVE WITH SLASH
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Legendary rock guitarist Slash recently joined Aussie rock quartet Wolfmother on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theater for an epic rendition of “By The Sword.” The track, which came together as a collaboration between Slash and Wolfmother front man Andrew Stockdale, will be featured on Slash’s forthcoming solo…
STATIC SUMMER RELEASE “SHE’S NOT A LOVER”
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Upcoming Alt-Rock stars Static Summer are set to release the digital only “She’s Not a Lover” EP on January 12th. The album is full of their timeless hard driving hooks, edgy guitar lines and features guest vocals by Jacoby Shaddix of Papa Roach.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9th, 2009
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CHRIS BROWN’S PREDICTED ALBUM SALES The early predictions are in and it looks like Chris Brown’s upcoming Graffiti album is going to be a strong contender on the Billboard 200 chart. According to HitsDailyDouble.com, the “Crawl” singer is expected to sell over 150-thousand units in its opening week. We won’t know for sure until the…
ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS #1 MOST PLAYED SONG OF 2009 ON TOP 40 CHARTS
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“Gives You Hell,” the lead single off of The All-American Rejects’ current album, When the World Comes Down, has officially been named the #1 Most Played Song of 2009 on Billboard’s Top 40 Chart, edging out the competition that included Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Flo Rida and Taylor Swift. “We are thrilled that…
SKOPE TV PHONER WITH CHILL
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Skope TV recently had the opportunity to chat with a veteran of the spoken word poetry scene. Our next guest is an artist by the name of Chill. For those not familiar, spoken word is very much like hip hop rhyming except there is no need for a beat as the poets often flow acapella.…
SADE RELEASES NEW SINGLE OFF FORTHCOMING ALBUM
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Today Sade releases the first single from a new album, Soldier of Love. The title track “Soldier Of Love,” which Sade co-produced with Mike Pela, was written by Sade along with longtime collaborators Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman and Paul Spencer Denman.
SHINOBI NINJA RELEASE VIDEO FOR “BROOKLYN TO BABYLON”
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In anticipation of the release of their forthcoming album in Spring 2010, SHINOBI NINJA, the party rocking beasts from Brooklyn NY, have just launched a dangerously addictive video for their single “Brooklyn to Babylon” directed by Evan Savitt (Lady Gaga, Saint Motel), one of New York’s most sought after, up-and-coming directors.
PEARL JAM ANNOUNCES JUNE/JULY 2010 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES
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Pearl Jam announced today that they will play a series of select European festival and headlining tour dates in June and July of 2010. The band’s European dates kick off in Dublin, Ireland at the 02 Arena and close at the Optimus Alive Festival in Lisbon, Portugal. Ticket on-sale times and locations will be announced…
FLYLEAF ANNOUNCE TOUR DATES
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Platinum-selling recording group FLYLEAF will embark on a North American tour with rock bands Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace, kicking off January 15th in Peoria, IL. FLYLEAF is touring in support of their latest album, Memento Mori, which was released November 10th on A&M/Octone records. Tour Dates for FLYLEAF: January 15…
LIARS “SCISSOR” FREE DOWNLOAD
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Scissor, the first track from Liars’ eagerly awaited fifth studio album, Sisterworld, will be available online at the band’s site, www.thesisterworld.com from today. Says Angus Andrew of the track: “The song is built from some strange vocal interactions I was having with myself. It’s a description of someone realizing their own inadequacies.” Album tracklisting Scissor…
MUSIC UP CLOSE WITH JANIE – DEC/JAN 2009
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Happy Holiday All You Music Lovers! We have really spruced up the club this month and are showing off some really great Christmas albums to make your holidays merrier. Plus we have a great feature on the repatriation of Haitian music–a sort of regifting back to the people of that country, based on the…
L’illon, Warrior Angel
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L’illon is a singer/songwriter based in Washington, D.C. who is about to take the music world by storm with her debut release. This artist is hitting the indie music scene hard with her vibrantly fresh sound. L’illon appears to be playing the role of the Warrior & the Angel on this new record.…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8th, 2009
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RIHANNA ADMIRES GAGA Rihanna has shared her thoughts about one of the most-talked about artists of 2009, Lady Gaga. RiRi told MTV News that Gaga “has a very bold, fearless image,” adding that she admires the singer because she doesn’t apologize for those bold moves. Rihanna stated, “I have so much respect for…
TAYLOR SWIFT SELLS OUT GILLETTE STADIUM IN 20 MINUTES
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Taylor Swift’s career week continues. On Wednesday, Swift earned a career-best eight nominations for the 2010 GRAMMY awards. On Saturday, it took her just 20 minutes to sell out her first headlining show at an NFL stadium. Swift is touring in support of her quadruple-platinum-plus album, Fearless. On June 5, 2010, She will be the…
R.E.M. LAUNCHES FIRST-EVER IPHONE/IPOD TOUCH APPLICATION
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As part of its ongoing desire to give fans multiple ways to hear their music in the digital age, R.E.M. have launched a new iPhone/iPod Touch application that will be available to users free of charge. R.E.M. iPhone is the official app that enables fans to stay up-to-date on all the latest R.E.M. happenings direct…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Pixie Carnation¹s “When the Lights Go Out”
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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! Pixie Carnation’s “When the Lights Go Out”:…
JON TROAST FREE MP3 DOWNLOAD OF JON TROAST “LIVING ROOM TOUR”
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After recently completing his aggressive and unique 100 Concerts In 100 Days Tour – where from March 20th to June 27th of this year he performed 100 living room concerts throughout the nation in 100 consecutive days – singer/songwriter Jon Troast has also worked in enough time to head back into the studio to record…
PUDDLE OF MUDD FRONTMAN WES SCANTLIN’S LEG INJURY CREATES RIPPLE DURING NYC PROMO TOUR
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“I was kind of hoping it was more serious than it is,” says Wes Scantlin about injuring his right foot’s fifth metatarsal bone while in New York City on Monday. “I was told this type of fracture is seen a lot in athlete’s – I fractured mine simply hopping off a stool after our appearance…
FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH ANNOUNCE HEADLINING TOUR WITH A TWIST: FIRST 100 LADIES GET IN FREE
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Today, Five Finger Death Punch announced their Winter 2010 US headlining tour with a unique twist: the first 100 women to line up at each venue day of show will get in absolutely free. 5FDP’s Five Finger Discount Tour will run January 21 through February 20, 2010 with special guests Shadows Fall, Throwdown, and 2Cents.…
SNOB DOODLE
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The holiday season is upon us and I guess nobody told Snob Doodle this is a time to be joyous and merry. Let us apologize to all before you read the new Snob Doodle strip. We know whose house Santa will not be visiting again this year!
COMEDIAN RODNEY CARRINGTON TRIES MUSIC WITH NEW HOLIDAY ALBUM
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Comedian Rodney Carrington’s first Christmas CD Make it Christmas follows on the heels of his latest all-song comedy record, El Nino Loco, which recently debuted at number 2 on Billboard’s comedy charts.
REPRISE RECORDS TO RELEASE ORIGINAL SOUNDTRACK TO FEATURE FILM BOOK OF ELI ON JANUARY 12th, 2010
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Reprise Records will release the original motion picture soundtrack to the Hughes Brothers-directed feature film Book Of Eli on January 12th, 2010 – three days before the film hits theaters nationwide on January 15th, 2010. The Book of Eli Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features an original score by composer/musician/producer Atticus Ross, marking his third…
BIZ TALK: TREAT EVERY SHOW LIKE IT’S YOUR LAST
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The following is a true story about how a hot Seattle band blew one of the biggest opportunities they had in under 15 minutes, and didn’t even know it.
WARNER BROS. RECORDS TO RELEASE ORIGINAL SCORE TO FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES’ (500) DAYS OF SUMMER DIGITALLY ON DECEMBER 22nd, 2009
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Warner Bros. Records will release a digital version of the original score to the Fox Searchlight Pictures’ feature film (500) Days of Summer on December 22nd, 2009. The score, composed by Mychael Danna and Rob Simonsen, will be available from all digital retailers. Please see below for track-listing. Mychael Danna’s film credits include Surf’s…
SCOTT WEILAND SETS UP AUCTION
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Scott Weiland, the charismatic lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, will offer the public a rare glimpse into his personal life next week as he auctions off a variety of clothing and personal affects to benefit his ArchAngel Organization. Weiland formed ArchAngel when his brother, Michael Weiland, passed away in early 2007 after a…
THE GO FIND OFFER “EVERYBODY KNOWS IT’S GONNA HAPPEN, ONLY NOT TONIGHT” MP3
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Berlin-based electronic artist, The Go Find, has announced the release of their third album, Everybody Knows It’s Gonna Happen Only Not Tonight, in February 2010 (Morr Music). On this third effort, The Go Find, led by Dieter Sermeus, continues to refine and build upon the band’s now-familiar sound: charmingly dreamy indie pop songs shaped…
LET’S ALL “NUKE THE SOUP”
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Let’s face it–these days, it’s scary just to pick up the morning paper or turn on the news. Who wants to read yet another gloom and doom story about declining home values, jobs disappearing left and right, corporate bailouts, terrorism, political extremism, you name it. The big question is, are you “filled with dread”? Maryland…
RAZOR & HUSTLELINE ENT SHOW STOLI HOW THEY HUSTLE IN MIA
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These days it seems that a new emcee appears on the scene via Myspace or Facebook everyday. But of these Internet emcees only a few really have what it takes to hustle themselves and their craft to the top. My next guest is an emcee, a CEO, and an all around hustler. Coming out of…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 7th, 2009
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MILEY CYRUS TATTOO? Us Weekly has posted a photo of Miley Cyrus poolside with what looks like a tattoo under her left breast. The 17-year-old was in Miami Beach last week when a photographer caught a shot of the words “Just Breathe” stamped on her chest. Miley’s older brother Trace recently revealed…
GIN WIGMORE DEBUTS NEW SINGLE “TOO LATE FOR LOVERS”
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New Zealand sensation Gin Wigmore is set to make her Stateside debut in March 2010 with her debut album Holy Smoke, to be released on Universal Motown Records , this legendary label being the perfect home for this soulful lady.
JOE FIRSTMAN TO RELEASE ‘EL PORTO’ JANUARY 26, 2010 / AUDIO
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Coming off a four year stint as the bandleader on Last Call With Carson Daly earlier this year, Joe Firstman is getting back to his roots and releasing El Porto on January 26th via Rock Ridge Music. The songs are sparse and comfortable, with a rough-hewn relaxed tone that sounds an awful lot like an…
KELLEY RYAN TO RELEASE SOLO DEBUT ALBUM ‘TWIST’ / AUDIO
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In a Twist, Kelley Ryan will release a new album under her own name for the first time and not the critically-adored astroPuppees moniker she’s been working under for the past decade. Ryan is joined by Don Dixon on bass (who also produced), Marti Jones on backing vocals and Jim Brock on percussion, with Van…
MATT HIRES TO CROSS “STATE LINES” ON FIRST-EVER FULL-BAND TOUR
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F-Stop Music/Atlantic recording artist Matt Hires has announced details of his upcoming headline tour — his first-ever to feature a full backing band. The “State Lines Tour 2010” will kick off on January 20th at Jacksonville, Florida’s Jack Rabbits and then traverse the U.S. through late February (see attached itinerary). Additional dates will…
RALPH COVERT AND HIS RALPH’S WORLD INK WITH BAR/NONE RECORDS
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Bar/None Records is proud to announce the signing of family music star Ralph Covert and his Ralph’s World to an exclusive worldwide multi-album recording contract. With seven full-length albums (including the Grammy-nominated GREEN GORILLA, MONSTER & ME), a CD/DVD anthology, an award-winning DVD and four books geared towards children already under his belt, Ralph…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4th, 2009
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JUSTIN BIEBER JOINS CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON Justin Bieber is scheduled to perform on TNT’s holiday celebration Christmas In Washington, which airs Sunday, December 20th at 8 PM Eastern. He will join Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Sugarland, Rob Thomas and Usher. George Lopez will host the one-hour event. The 15-year-old Beiber has…
GREENLAND IS MELTING GIVING AWAY UPCOMING ALBUM FOR FREE
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PAPER + PLASTICK is proud to announce the addition of Gainesville’s folk/bluegrass trio GREENLAND IS MELTING to its growing roster. With the band’s P+P debut set for release on vinyl early next year, the label is giving away the new album Our Hearts are Gold, Our Grass is Blue for free here: SKOPE IT HERE!…
A WEATHER TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE ALBUM
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Portland, OR’s A Weather will release their sophomore album Everyday Balloons March 2, 2010 on Team Love Records. Everyday Balloons both builds upon and maintains the intimate, understated beauty and depth of the band’s 2008 debut, Cove. Opener “Third of Life” immediately introduces A Weather’s more electric guitar-driven side and newly broadened dynamics,…
THE OXFORD AMERICAN RELEASES 11th SOUTHERN MUSIC ISSUE
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The Oxford American magazine’s 11th annual Southern Music edition – weighing in at 192 pages and accompanied by two CDs with 52 songs – hits bookstores and newsstands nationwide on Dec. 1. “This is another blockbuster Oxford American Southern Music issue,” said Warwick Sabin, publisher of The Oxford American. “Its 192 pages are packed…
PIERCED ARROWS DEBUT “PARANOIA” VIDEO
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The first glimpse of material from their sophomore full-length Descending Shadows, the video is a riveting exercise in “Paranoia” itself. Directed by Jozzy Rubenski, “Paranoia” swaggers effortlessly between a lethargic swinging verse and propulsive chorus while Fred Cole’s buzzsaw guitar and trademark growl act as steadfast guides. Splicing live footage and blurry high…
