Never Shout Never, the brainchild of 18-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist Christofer Drew, will release a new physical EP exclusively through clothing retailer Hot Topic on December 8th. The EP features two songs from Never Shout Never’s upcoming eight-song mini-album for Loveway Records/Sire (“Jane Doe” and “What is Love?”), a live track (“Big City Dreams” from…
Mason Daring, Self-Titled
by •
Mason Daring is a well-established film composer who has been hard at work since the early 70s. Early on, the singer/songwriter performed solo at the Bull & Finch (eventually Cheers) in Boston and later toured & recorded as a popular duo with singer Jeanie Stahl. He is highly recognized for composing scores for…
TONI BRAXTON IS BACK WITH “YESTERDAY”
by •
Exclusive photos from the set of Toni Braxton’s new music video for “Yesterday” are now posted on www.tonibraxton.com! We also have an audio stream for “Yesterday.” All Skope can say is WOW!
“GRANDPA” ELLIOTT PRESENTS “SUGAR IS SWEET” / VIDEOS
by •
In partnership with the Concord Music Group, Playing For Change announced the launch of a new record label that will support releases from select artists associated with the global music and multi-media collective Playing For Change. The first artist signed to Playing For Change Records/Concord Music Group is legendary New Orleans street performer “Grandpa” Elliott…
KRISTINA TRAIN LIVE ONLINE ON NOVEMBER 2
by •
USA Today says that Kristina Train is “a mature, polished and soulful-to-the-extreme stunner. Watch out, Adele.” See what critics are raving about on Monday, November 2nd at 6PM EST when Kristina gives a stunning performance that can be watched live. Kristina will perform songs from her debut album, Spilt Milk, in a private showcase at…
SKOPE & ICP ARE GIVING AWAY MERCH & AN IPOD
by •
The long awaited return of the Dark Carnival has finally arrived! ICP have just released Bang! Pow! Boom! and to celebrate the release ICP and Skope Magazine are giving you the chance to win some FRESH ICP swag and a Classic iPod! So get your Faygo on, and GOOD LUCK!
BRIAN HARDGROOVE PRESENTS GOD-DES AND SHE / MP3
by •
Hip-hop/pop/soul duo God-des and She are proud to announce the upcoming release of their third album, Three. Produced entirely by Brian Hardgroove of Public Enemy fame, the album will be released on November 3, 2009 via G&S Records.
THE BEATS OF SOUNDGOD
by •
In his biography it says, “Talented Super Producer in the making Soungod is more than ready to make his unique mark on the music industry. His music is best described as a unique rhythmic style melding rock, digital, and hip hop components, with R&B undertones mixed with an eclectic selection of effects held together by…
OUR LADY PEACE NEW VIDEO “THE END IS WHERE WE BEGIN”
by •
The video was filmed in Toronto and directed by Scott Weintraub, who’s also directed the band’s other videos such as “All You Did Was Save My Life”, “Angels/Losing/Sleep”, and “Where Are You?”
LEGENDARY PRODUCERS KENNY GAMBLE AND LEON HUFF RELEASE NEWLY DISCOVERED MICHAEL JACKSON CANDID STUDIO FOOTAGE
by •
As the world focuses today on the previously unreleased rehearsal footage that has been transformed into Michael Jackson’s“This Is It” tour documentary, legendary producers and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees KENNY GAMBLE and LEON HUFF are giving fans an earlier, intimate look at the budding megastar they deeply loved and mentored for 35…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 2009
by •
LADY GAGA’S ANNIVERSARY Lady GaGa’s The Fame album celebrates one year on the Billboard album chart this week. GaGa’s debut effort has sold over 1.5-million copies and spawned hits like “Paparazzi” and “Poker Face.” GaGa is re-releasing the album as The Fame Monster on November 23rd. JENNIFER LOPEZ TAKES BRANDY’S “LOUBOUITINS” According to…
ALLISON MOORER SIGNS TO RYKO
by •
Allison Moorer is set to release her Ryko debut, Crows, on February 9th, 2010. Produced by R.S. Field (Buddy Guy, John Mayall) at the House of David Studio in Nashville, TN, the 13-track album is a refined and lyrically honest collection of songs that is a marked stylistic departure from her previous work. …
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Wyclef Jean “SUICIDE LOVE feat. EVE”
by •
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! Wyclef Jean “SUICIDE LOVE feat. EVE”: SKOPE…
RICHARD HAWLEY VIDEO “FOR YOUR LOVER, GIVE SOME TIME”
by •
Richard Hawley will release the single “Open Up Your Door” on December 1, 2009.
We Are The City, In A Quiet World
by •
Youth is as much a blessing as it is a predicament. There’s a fresh-faced innonence that captivates young people; this innocence has a way of underlining so many recordings from young rock bands as well. The riffs sound a little more immediate and a lot more pop-leaning. The vocals are brimming with life, if only…
Parlour Steps, The Hidden Names
by •
A few months ago, while browsing through one of Vancouver’s top indie record shops, I came across an older record from Parlour Steps, a local act. I’d heard of them in passing and I was intrigued. I asked one of the clerks about the band, and in a typically succinct manner, he replied carelessly, “Good…
Painkiller Hotel, Black Roses
by •
Black Roses, the latest from Aurora, Illinois’s Painkiller Hotel is a study in how to do a lot of things right. They’ve got a great, interpretation-heavy name. And judging by the back cover, they’ve got that simple, weary rock star look down to the finely crumbled tuxedo. But most of all, they’ve got punchy tunes…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: DJ Skee Unleashes “Let Me Go”
by •
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! DJ Skee Unleashes “Let Me Go”: SKOPE…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Drew Danburry, “Free Promotional EP”
by •
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! Drew Danburry, “Free Promotional EP”: SKOPE IT…
Various Artists, Record Of The Week Club
by •
The idea of Record Of The Week Club is rather simple; bring three different artists from Winnipeg’s Manitoba’s vast musical landscape once a week (Every Wednesday throughout the summer of 2008, if those kind of things are of interest to you) into MCM Studios. None of the artists knew who else was going to be…
DIANA OLSON EXPERIENCES PRINCE AT BUNKERS IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN
by •
A couple weeks ago Prince did a couple impromptu concerts at Grand Palais in Paris after attending some fashion shows for Paris Fashion Week. Last Sunday Prince showed up at Bunkers, in the downtown Minneapolis warehouse district, where Mombos Combo was playing their regular Sunday night jam.
R. KELLY IN A LIVE HD PERFORMANCE
by •
BILLBOARDLIVE.COM is a live performance show that utilizes OWL’s state-of-the art technology to provide fans with five-camera shoot for the ultimate interactive viewing experience in HD. Fans have the ability for the first time ever to view the concert from five different angles of their choosing, the larger, full-screen view, as well as four other…
THE CLEAN RELEASE NEW VIDEO “IN THE DREAMLIFE YOU NEED A RUBBER SOUL”
by •
In 1978, The Clean were the seeds of New Zealand punk. They carved out a big sandbox for everyone to play in, and their influence resonated not only in NZ but around the world.
IKE REILLY TO RELEASE HARD LUCK STORIES / AUDIO
by •
Rocker and Singer-Songwriter Ike Reilly will be digitally releasing his new album, “Hard Luck Stories” on November 23, 2009. As a lead-up to the release of the album, Reilly will be hosting “Where’s my Godd*mn Medicine?,” a special podcast which will be available for free download beginning October 26th on Reilly’s website: www.ikereilly.net . “Where’s…
SKILLET RELEASE VIDEO FOR “HERO”
by •
Following the success of their official single “Monster,” Skillet has released a video for “Hero,” the opening track off their latest album Awake. The video is a tribute to the everyday heroes among us and features some impressive pyrotechnics to boot. Check out the video here, and make sure to also check out Skillet live…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 2009
by •
OWL CITY AND NEW MOON TOP ITUNES CHART Owl City’s “Fireflies” is the most downloaded song of the week on iTunes. The band’s album, Ocean Eyes, also leaped up to number two, just behind The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack, which features songs from Death Cab for Cutie, Thom Yorke, Sea Wolf, Muse, OK…
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD PERFORM “CITY” LIVE
by •
Hell Yeah! The first full cut from the highly anticipated new CD/DVD, “Desperate Measures” 6 crazy MC’s, 6 live records, 6 new studio recordings, and 60 minutes of HU live and uncut. Preorder now on itunes!! In stores and online Nov 10!
FAN DEATH RELEASE “REUNITED” VIDEO
by •
Fan Death have returned with another colorful fantasy based video, directed this time by vocalist Dandilion Wind Opaine. Watch the girls encounter scores of bizarre characters resembling certain influential personalities before riding off into the sunset with the big man himself.
Downcast Theory, Damaged Calm
by •
Downcast Theory is made up of Matthew Simon on lead vocals & guitar, Jake Raynor on lead guitar & vocals, Kenny Earl on bass and Matt “Raundawg” Raunick on drums & piano. This NJ-based hard rock group is bringin’ the noise in bountiful amounts. So much raw energy is displayed by this group…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Swollen Members “Cross Fire” Featuring Talib Kweli
by •
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! Swollen Members “Cross Fire” Featuring Talib Kweli:…
RAKIM “WALK THESE STREETS” AUDIO POSTED ON YOUTUBE
by •
On October 27, 2009, the man many call The God MC, Rakim Allah, will release “Walk These Streets,” the new single off of his much anticipated new album The Seventh Seal. Produced by Needlz for Dry Rain Entertainment, “Walk These Streets” features Maino and Tracey Horton. Additional guest artists featured on The Seventh Seal, which…
AFI RELEASE “BEAUTIFUL THIEVES” VIDEO FROM ULALUME FESTIVAL
by •
AFI have just released a video performance from this Weekend’s Ulalume Festival in Columbia, Maryland. The clip can be seen on Mtvu.com. The video showcases an energetic performance of “Beautiful Thieves” to thousands of adoring fans. “Beautiful Thieves” is a new track off of the critically acclaimed album Crash Love, which is available everywhere now.
METALLICA AND TAPULOUS ANNOUCE TAP TAP REVENGE
by •
Tapulous, a leader in music games for the iPhone and iPod touch, today announced that Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica, the newest addition to the Tapulous family of games, is now available from the App Store. Featuring classics like “Enter Sandman” and “One”, Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica will give music fans an interactive outlet to rock…
LISSY TRULLIE VIDEO FOR “SELF-TAUGHT LEARNER”
by •
The brand new video for the title track of Lissy Trullie’s album Self-Taught Learner is available for viewing.
SOULSAVERS RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “UNBALANCED PIECES”
by •
In support of the release of Broken, their upcoming tour, and the imminent HOWL-iday, they’ve released the ghoulish and unsettling new video for their song “Unbalanced Pieces,” directed by Hiro Murai.
TOP SELLING AMERICAN IDOLS OF ALL TIME TO PERFORM
by •
dick clark productions president, Orly Adelson, announced that Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry will each perform at the 2009 “American Music Awards.” They will join another American Idol standout Adam Lambert as well as other previously announced acts including Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and The Black Eyed Peas. Additional performers and presenters will…
ESTATE OF SUBLIME LEAD SINGER BRADLEY NOWELL ISSUES STATEMENT
by •
The Estate of Bradley Nowell, Sublime’s late singer, guitarist and primary songwriter, issued a statement today regarding the use of the band’s name by Sublime bassist Eric Wilson and Sublime drummer Floyd “Bud” Gaugh. Sublime members Floyd “Bud” Gaugh and Eric Wilson, along with new vocalist Rome Ramirez, who performed with Gaugh and…
JULIANA HATFIELD’S ‘PEACE AND LOVE’ SET FOR FEBRUARY 16th RELEASE
by •
Peace And Love, Juliana Hatfield’s latest album, will be released on February 16, 2010 on Ye Olde Records. Hatfield, of course, has a long history of DIY endeavors – from her trailblazing days with Boston indie band the Blake Babies to her recent releases on Ye Olde Records, the label she founded in 2005 –…
THEM CROOKED VULTURES SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOVEMBER 17
by •
Them Crooked Vultures–a/k/a Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme and John Paul Jones–has confirmed November 17 as the release date of its eponymous debut album in the United States and Canada on DGC/Interscope Records. The self-produced 13-song record will feature the debut of the studio versions of the material Them Crooked Vultures unveiled at its…
RACHAEL RAY STANDS UP FOR HALL AND OATES
by •
Rachael Ray was outraged at a recent taping of her show with guests Daryl Hall and John Oates when she learned that the biggest-selling pop duo of all time have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The episode will air November 6. Determined to right this egregious wrong, Rachael said…
