Arkaea has premiered their first video LOCUST from their debut album YEARS IN THE DARKNESS Saturday night, 6/20 on MTV’s Head Bangers Ball. “LOCUST was our first pick for a music video and as the opening track for the album because it really sets the tempo of the album,” explains Raymond Herrera, Arkaea drummer. “It…
BRENDAN BENSON OFFERS NEW SINGLE “FEEL LIKE TAKING YOU HOME” MP3
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Brendan Benson returns with his fourth solo album, My Old, Familiar Friend, slated for release on ATO Records for August 18 2009.
SKOPE & LINKIN PARK ARE GIVING AWAY A FENDER SQUIER GUITAR
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Multi-Platinum Alternative rock band Linkin Park have just released their much-anticipated track for Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen. The single “New Divide” will serve as the official theme song for the movie which is slated for silver screen release on June 24th.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: AZ “D.O.A.” Freestyle
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ALBERTA CROSS’ FULL-LENGTH DEBUT SET FOR RELEASE SEPTEMBER 22
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Alberta Cross are poised for the release of their much-anticipated full-length debut, Broken Side of Time, set for release September 22 on ATO Records. The album arrives on the heels of their acclaimed EP The Thief & the Heartbreaker, which earned the band U.K. touring slots with Oasis, The Shins and Bat For Lashes, and…
GINUWINE SET TO RELEASE 6TH CD ‘A MAN’S THOUGHTS’
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R&B legend and dance sensation Ginuwine will release his 6th CD, A Man’s Thought’s, via Notify/Asylum/Warner Bros. on June 23. The CD features the new Top 10 Billboard R&B hit, “Last Chance,” which was released in March amid controversy about the Juwan Lee directed video clip. The CD also features the kinetic dance single, “Get…
THE USED TO PREMIERE NEW SINGLE “BLOOD ON MY HANDS”
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The Used have announced the release of their new single “Blood On My Hands.” The track, from the band’s upcoming album Artwork, will premiere on iTunes and TheUsed.net on June 30th. Artwork, the fourth studio album for the Orem, Utah four-piece, will be released on Reprise Records this fall. “Blood…
PSEUDO SLANG OFFERS MP3 TO “WALKIN'”
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Pseudo Slang’s new track “Walkin’” feat. Grap Luva is placed right in the middle of their new album We’ll Keep Looking for a reason: they want it to be one of the cornerstones of the project. The Buffalo-based duo of Emcee Sick and producer Tone Atlas use this track to give praise to the jazz-tinged…
VIA TANIA VIDEO FOR “WONDER STRANGER”
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Her sophomore release, Moon Sweet Moon sees a change in direction for Via Tania, dictated from the very seeds of the songs upwards, and features contributions from an array of skilled players including members of Tortoise, Lara May (Ben Lee’s band), Shearwater, and Melbourne’s Ground Components – to name but a few. Watch Via…
PHIL AND THE OSOPHERS RELEASE VIDEO & MP3 FOR “WE HAVE ALL SUMMER”
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Phil and the Osophers will make their sixth full length album, Parallelo, available on CD and digitally August 4 on Factual Fabrications, Phil’s own sustainable label.
VIDEO OF JAY-Z PERFORMING WITH BEYONCE IN NYC
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During the New York City dates for Beyonce’s I Am tour at Madison Square Garden, the singer brought out Jay-Z during “Crazy In Love” and “Déjà Vu.” [youtube j5eUKzc09pw nolink]
KRIS ALLEN WORKING WITH THE FRAY
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We already know that on his album, Adam Lambert is working with Lady Gaga’s producer RedOne, and now we know who Kris Allen is collaborating with for his record. Billboard.com reports that the American Idol winner has been working with a lot of different people, including The Fray’s guitarist, Joe King, in Timbaland’s studio…
BE A VIP WITH AAR
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Want to be a VIP at the All-American Rejects’ July 17th gig on the Today show in New York City? If so, just head to AllAmericanRejects.com for your chance to win an up-close-and-personal spot at the performance.
FABOLOUS AIMS TO AVOID LP LEAKS
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ThisIs50.com reports Fabolous is taking a new approach to avoid further leaks of his upcoming album, Loso’s Way. Fab will no longer send out his songs via email when it’s time for the mixing process, since that’s when piracy and leaks happen most frequently. The rapper explained that he will only handle such matters in…
ROCK AND RUBIN WANT TO GET NEW ALBUM RIGHT
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According to Billboard.com, Kid Rock has teamed up with producer Rick Rubin for his new album and it may not come out as soon as the “All Summer Long” singer hoped. That’s because the pair want to make sure every song is great before releasing it to the world. Rock has 18 to 20 tunes…
CHRIS BROWN COPS A PLEA DEAL
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Yesterday, Chris Brown copped a plea deal in his felony assault case and will not do any jail time. According to the Associated Press, the deal includes five years of supervised probation and six months of community labor. Brown will be allowed to do his community service in his home state of Virginia.…
ACE HOOD NEW VIDEO FOR “CHAMPION”
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Ace Hood is back with another video. This time he brings along Rock Ross & Jazmine Sullivan. This track is called “Champion” and it is certain to be a hit. Ace Hood is signed to DJ Khaled’s label, We The Best. Ace Hood (Feat. Rick Ross & Jazmine Sullivan) – Champion: SKOPE IT HERE!
PLIES THROWS OUT $50K TO ATL CROWD
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Over the weekend on Saturday June 20th in Atlanta, GA, rap sensation Plies performed at the HOT 107.9 Birthday Bash at Phillips Arena. 50 models identically dressed in “Becky” T shirts and hot pink fitted jeans greeted Plies as he walked on stage, but before starting the show Plies brought out a supersized duffle bag…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Warren G “Mr. DJ”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: NatStar “The King” ‘I Am Legend’ Mixtape
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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! NatStar “The King” ‘I Am Legend’ Mixtape:…
BABELGUM GOES ON THE ROAD WITH THE PRODIGY
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They’ve been shredding ears and searing strobes with their industrial-strength, euphoria-driven big beat for years. This month, independent web and mobile TV service Babelgum pays homage to THE PRODIGY with the screening of some exclusive documentary and live footage – providing a brilliantly unique insight into the rave renegades’ world. SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: NIGHT HORSE “GOOD BYE GONE”
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HUGH CORNWELL OFFERS NEW ALBUM ‘HOOVERDAM” FOR FREE
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Hugh Cornwell is a man of the people. The original vocalist, guitarist and main songwriter for punk and new-wave legends The Stranglers, has made his new album, Hooverdam, available for free download to anyone and everyone… right now!
JET OFFER DOWNLOAD TO “SHE’S A GENIUS”
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JET, the Australian rockers, will release their highly anticipated third studio album Shaka Rock on August 25th on their newly created Real Horrorshow Records through the Five Seven Music imprint with distribution and services through EMI Label Services. The album’s first single “She’s A Genius” is going to radio today and JET and…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Bloodsport “Last Goodbye” (Dedication to Mom)
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PITBULL GOES PLATINUM / VIDEO
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Ultra Records recording artist PITBULL chalks another milestone for his career with his platinum hit “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” that has been on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the last 14 weeks, in the Top 10 for four weeks where it remains at #4. It is the only independently released single…
DAVID GUETTA ‘ONE LOVE’ TO BE RELEASED AUGUST 25TH
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As an internationally respected artist/producer/remixer/DJ, DAVID GUETTA’s track record has been impeccable for nearly two decades. Now, in mid-2009, his career is reaching new peaks: “When Love Takes Over” featuring the lead vocal of multi-platinum pop-R&B songstress Kelly Rowland, is taking off as a world-wide smash, posting its first national #1 charting in the U.K.…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: The Jacka feat. Paul Wall & Masspike Miles “Get It In”
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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! The Jacka feat. Paul Wall & Masspike…
STOLI HEARS ADRIAN EMBERLEY AND LOVES IT
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My next guest is a female musician by the name of Adrian Emberley. There is so much that I like about her that we had to get her on ‘Skoped Out.’ First of all she is a product of Berklee College of Music here in Boston. She also put out an EP last year named,…
ADELITAS WAY SCORES WITH FIRST SINGLE “INVINCIBLE” / VIDEO
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Las Vegas based quintet Adelitas Way will release their self-titled debut album on July 14th. The album. produced by the Grammy-nominated Johnny K (Disturbed, 3 Doors Down, Black Tide), features a slew of heartfelt, radio-ready rock tracks.
FINK SET TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM SEPTEMBER 8 / VIDEO
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Ninja Tune Records is proud to announce the release of Fink’s third full-length album Sort Of Revolution, the last record of a three-album deal with the legendary British independent label.
IPECAC RECORDINGS SET TO RELEASE SAX RUINS’ “YAWIQUO” ON JULY 28
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Ipecac Recordings will release Sax Ruins’ Yawiquo on July 28. Band formerly known as Ruins adds female alto sax player, Ono Ryoko. The newly partnered duo, formerly known as Ruins and centered around Japanese drummer Tatsuya Yoshida, make their US debut via this 17-track album
THE FLAMING LIPS PREPARES TO HATCH “EMBRYONIC” NEW ALBUM
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For the past two decades, THE FLAMING LIPS has remained one of the world’s most influential experimental creative forces in rock music. Each new release has been greeted with ecclesiastical anticipation and embraced by both critics and a loyal, ever-growing/evolving universal fan mass. It is with great pleasure that THE FLAMING LIPS announces their…
MUTEMATH MOBILE LISTENING PARTY TO BEGIN THIS JULY
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In a unique move to allow their fans the chance to hear their entire new album, ARMISTICE, in advance of street date, MUTEMATH has devised an intrepid plan to bring the music to the streets of your city via bus for a Mobile Listening Party (MMLP). These special events will begin July 6, leading up…
RICK ROSS & MASSPIKE MILES VIDEO FOR “CIGAR MUSIC”
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“I was on the block, getting in trouble, getting locked up,” he said. “Holland Street in Roxbury. I was doing the things people do when they on the block. That’s why I speak that real language on them records. That’s my life. That’s what I lived. If I ain’t lived it, I’m speaking on something…
Six Red Carpets, Nightmares + Lullabies
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Whisking off to dreamland with the Six Red Carpets’ release, “Nightmares + Lullabies,” brings you to a mystifying, and nearly sublime state. The Milan, Italy alternative rock group, who notes Radiohead and Muse amongst their influences, has combined an eclectic blend of catchy rhythms, smooth guitar riffs and shadowy lyrics that convey deep messages.…
Los Angeles Jazz Collective, Sampler Vol. 1
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A compilation of upbeat and smooth jazz embodies the Los Angeles Jazz Collective’s “Sampler Vol. 1,” which was released earlier this year. The LAJC, which has been meeting for nearly two years now, is an assembly of various jazz musicians who aim to “build a stronger jazz community” in the Los Angeles area. Thirteen…
RZA PREPS SPIRITUAL BOOK
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According to XXLMag.com, RZA is gearing up to release his second literary effort. Only this time, the book is a spiritual guide called The Tao of Wu that’ll steer readers through the rapper’s personal experiences. Broken into seven parts, it touches on topics like Eastern religions, martial arts and numerology. You can own your copy…
CIARA TEAMS UP WITH STAPLES FOR YOUTH CAMPAIGN
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SingersRoom.com has learned Ciara is participating with Staples and DoSomething.org in an effort to provide students with appropriate school supplies. The “Go Girl” recently filmed a PSA for the Do Something 101 campaign and will take part in other activities and fundraisers. Reports show over 13-million American children are in need of basic supplies like…
RYAN CABRERA SUED
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Ryan Cabrera, who had a hit song back in 2004 with “On the Way Down” and was well known for dating Ashlee Simpson, is being sued. According to TMZ.com, two girls claim that when they left the singer’s house, they slipped and violently fell down the driveway, which was steep, poorly lit and “littered…
