BIZ TALK: MAYBE IT’S TIME YOU HIRE A SOUND GUY
A lot of bands debate on whether or not to hire their own sound guy or just do the sound […]
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JEREMY MESSERSMITH OFFERS “VIOLET!” MP3
To call Minneapolis-based Jeremy Messersmith a musician is half-truth: He’s also a storyteller, who has carefully crafted a trilogy of
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KELLER WILLIAMS’ BRAND NEW ALBUM TO BE RELEASED MAY 25
Keller Williams releases his first-ever all-covers collection, amusingly titled Thief, on May 25, 2010. Recorded with the Keels–husband and wife
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JIMMY GNECCO TO RELEASE LONG AWAITED FIRST SOLO ALBUM
Ours frontman, Jimmy Gnecco, who gained worldwide critical acclaim for his dynamic vocals and songwriting style, will release his highly
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Tiger Lilly “Affair”
We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is
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The Lions, New Rise of the FootSoldier
Get ready for an incredibly loud roar from The Lions. Not real lions of course but a band of
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MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, APRIL 20th, 2010
VOLCANO STRANDS MILEY, SELENA AND MORE Flight restrictions have been extended in the U-K and Europe because of the volcanic
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EYE’Z BREAKS HER SILENCE
This week we are covering a situation that a musician we have covered in the past has gone through. You
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NEW MUSIC FROM AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT SCOTT SAVOL
Scott Savol never went looking for fame. He simply wanted to do what he loved most – sing and perform
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SLOW CLUB RELEASE VIDEO FOR “GIVING UP ON LOVE”
Slow Club are excited to present the video (Click Here) for their single “Giving Up On love” off their critically
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TWO NEW TONI BRAXTON VIDEOS
Multi-Platinum Grammy Award Winning R&B superstar Toni Braxton is back. Check out two brand new videos for her singles “Make
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SUN DOMINGO PREVIEWS TWO TRACKS FROM LIVE ALBUM
Post-modern rock trio Sun Domingo shot onto the international stage when DIY prog-rock legends Marillion invited them to Montreal as
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2010 HONDA CIVIC TOUR DETAILS
The Honda Civic Tour (HCT) is giving excited fans, music lovers and everyone else under the summer sun a chance
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HANSON DEBUTS NEW VIDEO FOR “THINKING ‘BOUT SOMETHIN'”
HANSON is proud to announce the premiere of their new music video for the song “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’” on MySpace
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JARET CAMPISI RELEASES DEBUT EP “WE COME AND GO”
When listening to his debut EP, “We Come and Go” you get a sense Campisi has a lot to say.
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Mongrel Mix, Self-Titled
Mongrel Mix is an eclectic blend of unique styles where it seems music is coming from all directions. You’re
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RICH HIL NEW VIDEO “WHERE DID THEY COME FROM”
Rich Hil has teamed up with Boo Bonic (formerly of Philly’s Most Wanted) for a video for their collaboration, “Where
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SLASH DEBUTS AS #1 ROCK ALBUM
Slash, the iconic musician consistently referenced as one of the best living guitarists, has landed on the top of the
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CHIDDY BANG BREAK OUT WITH “OPPOSITE OF ADULTS”
The notion of “traditional hip hop” has changed forever. Whether you’re talking about genre bending projects from superstars like Kanye
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MUSIC UP CLOSE, APRIL 2010
Hello, Music Up Close readers, we are finally back up and operating once more. The construction to our virtual club
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JASON REEVES HITS THE ROAD FOR SPRING TOUR
Singer and songwriter Jason Reeves will hit the road in April for a month-long spring tour throughout the East Coast
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MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, APRIL 15th, 2010
JUSTIN BIEBER CLIMBS BACK TO NUMBER ONE Just one week after Justin Bieber’s mentor, Usher, topped the charts, the 16-year-old
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Sonic Rebellion, Heads We Win…Tails You Lose
Are you ready for a rebellion full of hard rock and jaw-dropping energy? If so, it’s time to get
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SAVING ABEL USO PHOTOS
Rock band Saving Abel re-teams with the USO and boards the USS Carl Vinson as part of a USO concert
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THE LOVE LANGUAGE OFFER “HEART TO TELL” MP3
On July 13, The Love Language will release their Merge Records debut, Libraries.
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THEY’RE BAAAAACK!
After a long hiatus, the boys from Houston, best known to us as H-Town, are back, with their forthcoming album,
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MUSIC & THE ILLUMINATI
I am very excited to start my own column here at Skopemag.com called, “In My Opinion.” I plan on writing
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DARRYL MOORE OFFERS “DREAM GIRL” MP3
Soul crooner Darryl Moore is excited to announce the release of his debut album, Where I’m At. Following collaborative work
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CAROLE KING “YOU MAKE ME FEEL LIKE A NATURAL WOMAN” VIDEO
On April 27th The Essential Carole King will be available at both physical and digital retail outlets courtesy of Ode/Epic/Legacy
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SOUL SINGER ELI “PAPERBOY†REED MAKES CAPITOL RECORDS DEBUT
Brooklyn-based soul singer Eli “Paperboy” Reed will make his major label debut with the August 10 release of Come And
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KOTTONMOUTH KINGS POST NEW ALBUM ON MYSPACE
Kottonmouth Kings are currently streaming their entire new album online at www.MySpace.com/KottonmouthKings. The group’s new album, “Long Live The Kings”,
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CYPRESS HILL NEW “ARMADA LATINA” VIDEO
CYPRESS HILL has announced dates for a string of North American and European shows set to kick off May 11th
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COHEED AND CAMBRIA PERFORM ON FUEL TV
FUEL TV, the only network dedicated to the lifestyle of action sports, is excited to announce the upcoming appearance of
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CONCORD MUSIC GROUP ACQUIRES CELEBRATED AMERICAN ROOTS LABEL ROUNDER RECORDS
The Concord Music Group today announced the acquisition of storied Massachusetts-based independent music label Rounder Records. Rounder, celebrating its 40th
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GAME SET TO RELEASE R.E.D. ALBUM JUNE 15th
Multi-platinum Grammy nominated rapper Game (Jayceon Taylor) is set to release his highly anticipated R.E.D. Album on June 15th.
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MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14th, 2010
CHRISTINA AGUIERA’S SINGLE IS OUT! Christina Aguilera’s new single, “Not Myself Tonight,” is available for download at iTunes and other
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White Denim, Fits
This one should come as no surprise: it’s another genre-bending and altogether righteous rock and roll band out of Austin.
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My Silent Bravery, Are You Prepared?
Formerly known as the Matt Shwachman Band, this group decided to get a complete makeover. The new image is
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PAUL COUTURE & LUDACRIS “SELF MADE MILLIONAIRE” AUDIO ON YOUTUBE
One thing is for sure, when you listen to Artist /Producer/Songwriter Paul Couture, this kid’s got talent. “Self Made
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TED JOSEPH TAKES THE REINS OF LAS VEGAS BASED INDIE LABEL ODDS ON RECORDS
In the nearly 35 years since Ted Joseph began his incredibly diverse 21-year-stint at Warner Bros. Records, the industry has