On Rocktober 6th Steel Panther will release Feel The Steel the culmination of a glam metal revival suited perfectly for 2009! Feel The Steel, produced by Jay Ruston, features “Death To All But Metal” and “Community Property” and will mark the major label debut from the spandex-clad quartet. The album will hit fans on September…
BILL LASWELL PRESENTS NEW BAND METHOD OF DEFIANCE
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Method Of Defiance is the new band spearheaded by the legendary Bill Laswell. The tour dates, which begin September 11 at Williamsburg Music Hall in Brooklyn, mark the first time in three years that Michigan-born, New York City based resident Laswell has played shows here in the United States. In addition to the tour, Method…
DIANA OLSON INTRODUCES THE GREAT GUITAR OF ROB CARLTON
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Rob Carlton grew up on Long Island in New York where he was surrounded by many musicians who would rent rooms in his parents’ 16th century home. Rob was first introduced to guitar and songwriting at the early age of 12, receiving some of his first lessons from one of the boarding musicians.
JAPAN’S SHONEN KNIFE OFFER NEW VIDEO & MP3 FOR “SUPER GROUP”
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Shonen Knife is the legendary all-female Japanese pop-punk band formed in Osaka, Japan in 1981. Heavily influenced by 1960s girl groups, pop bands, and early punk rock acts, such as The Beach Boys and The Ramones, the trio plays stripped-down songs with infectious melodies and simplistic, exuberant lyrics sung both in Japanese and English.
LIVE NATION EXPANDS ‘NO SERVICE FEE WEDNESDAY’
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Live Nation announced that this Wednesday, in addition to extending the popular half-price ticket special in its amphitheaters, the company is for the first time expanding its No Service Fee program to include more than 1,500 shows in its theaters and clubs, including House of Blues and Fillmore venues, making hundreds of thousands of additional…
KID ROCK TO HEADLINE SPECIAL BENEFIT CONCERT
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The Institute for Music and Neurologic Function (IMNF), a leader in innovative music therapy treatments and research, is pleased to announce a special Music Has Powerâ„¢ Benefit Concert on September 2, 2009 at New York City’s Terminal 5. Kid Rock will headline the event. SKOPE IT HERE!
A-TRAK AND ARMAND VAN HELDEN UNITE AS DUCK SAUCE / VIDEO
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Arguably one of the more formidable DJ/producer collaborations in recent memory, the creation of Duck Sauce by world renowned DJs A-Trak and Armand Van Helden promises to deliver what could easily be the the most refreshing dance music in years. Individually, the New York-based duo are among the reigning names in dance music, past…
SMILE EMPTY SOUL TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM ‘CONSCIOUSNESS’ ON AUGUST 25TH
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F.O.F. Label Group is proud to announce the release of Consciousness, the much anticipated third album from Los Angeles—based rockers Smile Empty Soul. The album is set for release on August 25, 2009. Produced by Eddie Wohl (Anthrax, Ill Nino, Jesse Malin) and mixed by Jay Baumgardner (Evanescence, Hoobastank, Three Days Grace, Godsmack, Papa Roach),…
BOYS LIKE GIRLS RELEASE VIDEO FOR “LOVE DRUNK†STARRING ASHLEY TISDALE
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With the release of their sophomore album Love Drunk still more than a month away, Boys Like Girls are already generating tremendous excitement on multiple levels.
SNOB DOODLE
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Welcome to another edition of Snob Doodle.
MASSPIKE MILES NEW VIDEO “NEVER A FLAW”
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To many music fans, Masspike Miles first came on their radar on Rick Ross’s “Get It Together.” Recording the smash with Ross in late 2008, Miles signed with Ross’s Maybach Music label.
THE BLOODY BEETROOTS & THE COOL KIDS PRESENT “AWESOME” MP3
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The Bloody Beetroots are dropping their long-awaited debut album, Romborama, on September 8th.
GOODIE MOB REUNITE FOR ATL SHOW IN SEPTEMBER
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Shameless Plug Promotions today announced a one-night only Goodie Mob reunion performance at the Masquerade in Atlanta on Saturday September 19, 2009. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets for ‘Remember Atlanta’ go on sale Saturday, August 1st through Ticketmaster. The highly anticipated show is expected to be the highlight of the hip-hop community’s concert events…
SXSW 2010 OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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The twenty-fourth South By Southwest (SXSW) Music and Media Conference and Festival is now open for business. Geared toward music industry professionals from around the world, SXSW is a unique opportunity to make lasting connections within the entertainment industry. A keynote address anchors four days of panels, interviews, workshops, mentor sessions, peer meetings, and the…
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE IN THE STUDIO WITH PRODUCER BRENDAN O’BRIEN
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Reprise Records’ My Chemical Romance is currently in the studio in Los Angeles working on their highly anticipated fourth studio album with veteran producer Brendan O’Brien. O’Brien is known for his work with Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith, and many others. The band began writing the songs in May 2008 –…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, AUGUST 2009
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The Queen Killing Kings, Tidal Eyes (Windup Records) The sounds-like list with which one could tag this Connecticut 4-piece is nearly as long as the unabridged historical roster of upper-middle-class-targeted radio-pop-rock artists itself: Marillion, Ben Folds, Supertramp, this kind of thing. Singer Coley O’Toole’s androgynous tenor resembles low-end Geddy Lee retrofitted with Styx’s clipped…
CASSIE HAS “STAMINA”
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New tracks continue to leak from Cassie’s upcoming sophomore album, Electro Love. This time, a Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins-produced song called “Stamina” has surfaced and from the sound of things, Cassie is going for a pop-funk vibe. Head over to ConcreteLoop.com to listen to “Stamina” now! SKOPE IT HERE!
RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS REUNITE IN OCTOBER
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Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith told Billboard that he will return to active duty with the band starting in October. The group has been on hiatus since their tour supporting the 2005 double album Stadium Arcadium. Chad said that bassist Flea and guitarist John Frusciante may come to the table with new musical…
RYAN TEDDER SPEAKS ABOUT CLARKSON DRAMA
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OneRepublic frontman Ryan Tedder wanted to take his time before responding to claims from Kelly Clarkson that he gave her and Beyonce the same beat for their respective songs “Already Gone” and “Halo.” Apparently, now he’s ready to speak. According to the Daily News, Tedder said that the two are “entirely different songs…
WIN FREE NICKELBACK TIX
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Nickelback has teamed up with Microsoft Internet Explorer 8 to offer free tickets to one of the band’s shows near you! All you have to do to enter is head to DarkHorseTour.com/Win and follow some simple steps. Do it now and you could be seeing Nickelback for free before you know it!
MARIAH CAREY GETS LAS VEGAS DATES
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This fall, Mariah Carey will take on Las Vegas to play a series of intimate shows. Rap-Up.com reports Mi Mi is scheduled to perform at The Pearl Theater at the Palms Resort & Casino on September 11th through September 12th, and again on October 9th through October 10th. If you’re in the Vegas area around…
REGINA SPEKTOR’S “US” ON 500 DAYS OF SUMMER
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The 500 Days of Summer soundtrack will feature “Us” by Regina Spektor – among other indie favorites for the love lorn hipster. Track list: 01 Mychael Danna And Rob Simonsen – “A Story Of Boy Meets Girl” 02 Regina Spektor – “Us” 03 The Smiths – “There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” 04…
N.A.S.A. PINK ENEMY REMIX “WHACHADOIN’?”
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Thanks, internet. You’ve leveled the playing field with 1’s, 0’s, and a few miles of fiberoptic cables and tubes. Making projects like this one — a massive collaborative jamboree between N.A.S.A.’s Squeak E. Clean, DJ Zegon and at least half of your iPod — possible, the web has eliminated borders and allowed music to be…
P!ATD RELEASE NEW SINGLE “NEW PERSPECTIVE”
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Panic! At The Disco brings back the ! and returns with a “New Perspective”.
GAVIN’S OLDER BROTHER JOEY PREPS SOPHOMORE ALBUM / AUDIO
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New York based singer/songwriter Joey DeGraw combines strong clever lyrics with rootsy rock sounds in his much-awaited release, Say Something Strong (August 18, 2009). With his distinctive raw gravely voice and in-your-face honesty, the rocker’s second album is sure to prove popular with fans looking forward to the follow-up to his debut album, Midnight Audio…
Over The Hill, Looking For A Spark
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First off, don’t try to pin-point as to what type of music this is because you will rack your brain trying to figure it out. Over The Hill and their new record, Looking For A Spark, is in a league of its own. Hailing from Austin, Texas, OTH is made up of: …
NEW DAVID GRAY SINGLE “FUGITIVE”
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Here is the new single “Fugitive” from David Gray’s upcoming release Draw the Line out on Downtown Records/Mercer Street Records September 22.
KELLER WILLIAMS’ FAN FAVORITE “DOOBIE IN MY POCKET” AVAILABLE
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Everyone’s favorite one-man-band, Keller Williams, is preparing to officially release his new studio album, ODD, on August 12, 2009. He’s spent the last 10 weeks releasing the songs track by track through his brand new, fan-oriented download feature, ‘The Once A Week Freek’.
FOREIGNER CAN’T SLOW DOWN WITH NEW ALBUM
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Foreigner, one of the world’s most popular and enduring rock bands, will release a new three-disc collection, including a CD album of all new music, a CD album of the band’s original hit recordings, and a DVD of the band in concert and beyond. Foreigner’s latest will be available from Rhino Entertainment September 29, exclusively…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: MILLYZ F. KILLER MIKE, RED CAFE & SMOKE BULGA “CRY BABY”
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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! MILLYZ F. KILLER MIKE, RED CAFE &…
CHIMAIRA ‘SPREADING THE INFECTION’ AUSTRALIAN HEADLINING TOUR 2010
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For the past decade, Chimaira has been one of the most consistently heavy and dedicated bands in metal. With their latest release, The Infection, the Ohio sextet has further honed their sound to one of punishing brutality. The US sextet is set to return to Australia in January, 2010 to once again destroy venue stages…
THE JUNCTION UNLEASH MUSIC VIDEO FOR “MY LOVE WAS THERE”
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Brampton band The Junction unleash new music video for “My Love Was There” the first single off new album, Another Link in the Chain.
MUSIC 4 MORE LAUNCHES “DOWNLOADS FOR DONATIONS”
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Music 4 More, a Baltimore-based nonprofit organization providing financial and in-kind resources to sustain and foster under-funded music programs announced its “Downloads for Donations” fundraising campaign to run September 1 – November 21, 2009. Music 4 More, a 501 c 3 charity, hopes to raise $250,000 to be used to purchase instruments and supplies…
DAVID HODGES NABS SOLD-OUT CHRIS DAUGHTRY TOUR
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Newly signed singer-songwriter and Reprise recording artist David Hodges is set to embark on a national promotional tour with Chris Daughtry beginning August 2nd in Orlando. David is teaming up with Daughtry, one of his many song-writing partners, to play a series of intimate live shows in major cities. He will be performing songs from…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: KANDI FEAT RICK ROSS “I LIKE HIM”
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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! KANDI FEAT RICK ROSS “I LIKE HIM”:…
ROB ZOMBIE’S HALLOWEEN II SDTRK FEATURES NEW MUSIC
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Following the success of Rob Zombie’s initial reinvention of John Carpenter’s smash cult horror film HALLOWEEN which premiered number one at the box office breaking all Labor Day Weekend 2007 records, comes the sequel, HALLOWEEN II, hitting theatres nationwide on August 28, 2009 from Dimension Films. With the enormously popular horror movie series back, writer-producer-director…
TIESTO DEBUTS NEW SINGLE “I WILL BE HERE”
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The world’s biggest DJ and critically-acclaimed producer, Tiësto, joins forces with Australian electro pop-stars Sneaky Sound System for the new single, ‘I Will Be Here’. This original Tiësto production debuted on Pete Tong’s Essential Selection on BBC’s Radio 1 on July 17th and released this Tuesday July 28th on Ultra Records.
PAUL MCCARTNEY ADDS THIEVERY CORPORATION TO AUGUST 1 FEDEXFIELD BILL
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The most successful artist in the history of pop music will now be joined by the most prominent electronic collective of the Midlantic U.S. as Thievery Corporation join the bill for Paul McCartney’s return to Washington D.C., the home of the Beatles’ First Performance on American Soil. Thievery Corporation, the DC based duo that…
MIKE DIRNT LAUNCHES STUDIO PROJECT SHOE TO BENEFIT SOLES4SOULS
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Walking a thin line between style and edge, Macbeth Footwear is proud to announce the birth of its newest “Studio Project” collaboration, the “45 RPM.” Designed to the likings and style of none other than Green Day bassist Mike Dirnt, this innovative shoe brings a unique new look that is ready to hit the ground…
LIL WAYNE EXPLAINS REBIRTH DELAY
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Yesterday we reported that Lil Wayne’s Rebirth album won’t be released until the end of the year, however, Weezy wants his fans to know why. The rapper explained to MTV.com, “Honestly, I’m just starting up this Young Money label and I’m trying to get my artists down right. Once I got that together, then I…
