Before Maino gets his opportunity to ascend to hip-hop’s elite echelon, If Tomorrow Comes… is going to have to acquaint him with the masses that might not be familiar with the hard work he put in under the radar.
NELLY FURTADO E-CARD OF “MANOS AL AIRE”
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Universal Music Latino, a division of Universal Music Latin Entertainment (UMLE), the world’s leading Latin music company, today announced plans to release the Nelly Furtado single “Manos Al Aire” (Hands in the Air) to worldwide radio on June 29th, with digital and mobile retail availability to follow the next day. Capturing a woman’s outpouring…
JOE HENRY DEBUTS NEW SONG ON SPINNER.COM
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JOE HENRY is debuting a new song from his upcoming album Blood From Stars exclusively over at Spinner.com today. It’s a great opportunity to download and listen to the moody shuffle of ‘Death To The Storm’ from his soon to be released album. SKOPE IT HERE!
BLACK MOTH SUPER RAINBOW’S GRINDHOUSE FEATURETTE “BORN ON A DAY THE SUN DIDN’T RISE”
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Black Moth Super Rainbow present the gruesome music video for “Born On A Day The Sun Didn’t Rise,” the lead single from their recently released album ‘Eating Us’ (Graveface). Filmed with the grainy aesthetics and demented vision of a grindhouse flick, “Born On A Day The Sun Didn’t Rise” is an unbridled bloody nightmare.
STONES THROW ANNOUNCES NEW ARTIST MAYER HAWTHORNE / VIDEO
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When famed record collector and Stones Throw label head Peanut Butter Wolf first heard Mayer Hawthorne’s music, he couldn’t comprehend that it was what it was.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Melanie Fiona and Questlove “The Bridge Questlove Mixtape”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: The Show ft. Mannie Fresh “I Does”
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SWOLLEN MEMBERS SIGN WITH SUBURBAN NOIZE
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Vancouver based Swollen Members and Battle Axe Records have formed a partnership California based Suburban Noize Records for the release of the group’s upcoming new projects. The first release under the partnership will be Swollen Members heavily anticipated new studio album “Armed To The Teeth”, which is slated for release August 25th through Suburban Noize.…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: ROYAL BANGS “My Car Is Haunted”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Heavy Young Heathens “Sha La La La”
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WARNER BROS. RECORDS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH J.R. ROTEM’S LABEL BELUGA HEIGHTS
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Warner Bros. Records is pleased to announce that it has established a joint venture with multi-platinum songwriter and producer J.R. Rotem and his record label Beluga Heights. “I’m very excited about our new partnership with Warner Bros. Records,” Rotem says. “Both of our companies have a unique set of ideas, resources, and strengths, which will…
THE DYNAMITES FEATURING CHARLES WALKER RELEASE ‘BURN IT DOWN’ ON SEPTEMBER 15
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Soul music is here to stay, and it’s still evolving. The Dynamites Featuring Charles Walker are living proof. Nashville’s white hot deep funk band releases their highly anticipated second studio album, titled Burn It Down, on September 15, 2009. Look for the band on tour this Fall; tour dates to be announced soon. www.thedynamites.net
JAY-Z TO HELP RIHANNA’S NEW ALBUM
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According to SingersRoom.com, Rihanna is looking for more mature content on the follow up to her Good Girl Gone Bad disc. In addition, the pop star will be working with big names like Jay-Z, Kanye West and Ryan Tedder and she’s looking to have more creative control and input as well. No word yet as…
MAT KEARNEY TO HEADLINE TOUR
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Mat Kearney has just announced a fall headlining tour in support of his hit album City of Black & White. It’s set to kick off September 21st in Columbus, Ohio and will wrap up November 10th in Los Angeles. For all the dates and to see if the singer-songwriter is headed to a…
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE TO OPEN GOLF COURSE
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According to the Associated Press, Justin Timberlake’s Mirimichi golf course in set to open after a 16-million dollar renovation aimed at making it environmentally friendly. The course is located in Millington, Tennessee and will open on July 25th. Timberlake bought the golf course to save it from commercial development and the project…
SKOPE TV PHONER WITH PLAYAZ CIRCLE
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On Monday night around 7 pm Skope got a call from College Park, ATL and it was Playaz Circle on the other end. Playaz Circle are gearing up to release their second album, ‘Flight 360.’
JOHN LENNON & WILCO AUDIO FROM ‘FUNNY PEOPLE’ / TRAILER
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Concord Records is very excited to present the official soundtrack for the upcoming Judd Apatow film Funny People, in stores July 28th.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Wheat “Changes Is”
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K’JON VIDEO FOR “ON THE OCEAN”
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For R&B artist K’Jon, lately everyday means a new height of success. Upon its release, K’Jon’s single “On the Ocean” became a massive hit. After spending five weeks at #1 on the Urban AC charts, “On the Ocean” helped launch K’Jon into a new level of his career. [myspace 60160894 nolink]
DEAD OCEANS TO RELEASE CALIFONE’S ALL MY FRIENDS ARE FUNERAL SINGERS OCTOBER 6
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Califone’s forthcoming album All My Friends Are Funeral Singers is set for release October 6 by Dead Oceans. The album marks the highly anticipated follow-up to 2006’s Roots & Crowns, which The New York Times calls “enthralling,” and Paste praises as “Acoustic Delta blues, back-porch Appalachia, folk-pop and syncopated funk marinate in futuristic sounds, like…
CHRIS CORNELL TALKS WITH RS ABOUT MJ & SOUNDGARDEN
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Chris Cornell is in Rolling Stone discussing both his thoughts on the passing of Michael Jackson, as well as commenting on Soundgarden rumors and possible releases. On Michael Jackson: SKOPE IT HERE! On Soundgarden: SKOPE IT HERE!
CIVIL TWLIGHT RELEASE “LETTERS FROM THE SKY” VIDEO
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Depending on your background, the term “power trio” may bring to mind the ’60s sonic depth-charges launched by the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Cream; the twisty prog-rock styles of mid-’70s King Crimson and Rush; or the post-grunge bash of Seether and Wolfmother.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: BIG KEN “CUTLASS MUZIK”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: DJ Kurupt “POP OFF”
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NEW ALBUM FROM BRAND NEW OUT SEPTEMMBER 22
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Brand New announce the release of their new full-length album, Daisy, out September 22nd 2009 on the band’s own Procrastinate Music Traitors, in partnership with DGC/Interscope. The band also excitedly reveals the details for a homecoming event featuring a headlining performance at Nassau Coliseum on November 27th in Uniondale, NY. The band will…
CORY CHISEL COLLABS WITH THE RACONTEURS FOR “BORN AGAIN” / MP3
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After much critical praise of his EP Cabin Ghosts, Cory Chisel is back with his band The Wandering Sons on the new single, “Born Again.”
THE SWELLERS SIGN WITH FUELED BY RAMEN RECORDS
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Fueled By Ramen Records has announced the signing of Flint, Michigan-based band The Swellers. The acclaimed group, known for their merging of melodic hooks and hard-edged punk power, will release their Fueled By Ramen full-length debut album this fall. www.fueledbyramen.com
THE FALL OF TROY ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ON YOUTUBE
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A 2-minute digital video press release with The Fall of Troy in the studio talking about their upcoming album, is available. Mukilteo, Washington’s THE FALL OF TROY, one of the hottest developing bands in the post-hardcore genre, has completed its brand-new album, In The Unlikely Event, which is set for release on October 6, 2009…
PASSAFIRE RELEASES ‘EVERYONE ON EVERYNIGHT’ ON SEPTEMBER 15 / MP3
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Passafire will release Everyone on Everynight through LAW Records on September 15, 2009. This is the follow-up to their sophomore album, Submersible, which was recognized by iTunes as one of the “Top 10 Best Reggae Albums” of 2007.
Buckfast Superbee, Turn of The Radio Age
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As read verbatim from their CD booklet, Buckfast Superbee is made up of four members: Timothy Joseph on vocals, guitars, organ, noises and leverage—Derek Dutt on guitars, noises, harmonies and catalyst—Kevin Stram on bass, fuzz and connectivity—and William Driskill on drums, percussion, piano, noises and savagery. These four men are a creative bunch…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Dear Readers “Great White Bear”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Drake “The Winner”
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THE AVETT BROTHERS ‘I AND LOVE AND YOU’ IN STORES SEPTEMBER 29
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North Carolina based rock band, The Avett Brothers, are gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated American Recordings/Columbia Records debut, I and Love and You, which hits stores on Tuesday, September 29, 2009. I and Love and You was recorded in Malibu, California and produced by multi-Grammy Award winning producer, Rick Rubin.…
CAVO JOINS MONSTER ENERGY STAGE LINE-UP OF MÖTLEY CRÃœE’S “CRÃœE FEST 2”
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Reprise recording artists Cavo will join the newly-created Monster Energy second stage line-up of Mötley Crüe’s hard-rock summer tour extravaganza Crüe Fest 2, which begins July 19th in Camden, NJ. The tour will make a stop in Cavo’s hometown, St. Louis, on August 11th, which is also the release date of their major-label debut album…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: LIL WAYNE ft. Mack Maine “BASEBALL SEX”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: YOUNG DRO FT. YUNG LA “DON’T KNOW YA’LL”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: TRICK DADDY “WHY THEY JOCK” FT. ICE “BILLION” BERG
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MTV JAMS RECOGNIZES SMOKE BULGA AND HIS BOSTON ROOTS / VIDEO
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Life 4 Life Enterprises would like to congratulate their artist Smoke Bulga on his accomplishments in 2009. Smoke’s new video, “Money On Mind” has been added to MTV Jams!
THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS HIT THE T.V. CIRCUIT
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The All American Rejects are set to take over television this week with stops at both MTV and NBC. With their first stop, on July 11th, front-man Tyson Ritter and crew are set to make fans green with envy when they get a glimpse into the life of a Reject on MTV’s cribs.
NINE INCH NAILS FINAL TEN LIVE PERFORMANCES CONFIRMED
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Nine Inch Nails has confirmed ten final dates after which the NIN live experience will go on indefinite hiatus. As always, a significant percentage of the best tickets for the shows will be reserved for exclusive pre-sale on NIN.com. In this case, NIN.com pre-sale will include every ticket for the most intimate farewell shows at…