The words “Rural” and “Advantage” are rarely grouped together in the same sentence when speaking within the scope of indepedent music. Bands which form outside of a major metropolis are often faced with a dilemma: stay local and comfortable and risk irrelvance or make the move to the New Yorks and the St.Paul’s alike but…
Bruce Peninsula, A Mountain Is A Mouth
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Gather around the campfire, take a few swigs from the bottle of ambiguous alcohol, start banging worn-down pots and sing loudly, regardless of your vocal training. Never mind the strange resonance lurking in the darkness and forget about what you think you saw. If this sounds like your kind of night, then the debut LP…
The Most Serene Republic, …And The Ever Expanding Universe
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The Most Serene Republic are what happens when a bunch of young, earnest musicians get together in a room and pay attention to detail. They run the gamut of instrumentation and harmonies, producing a layered ebb and flow complemented by Adrian Jewett’s rambling vocals. What’s particularily striking about “…And The Ever Expanding Universe” is how…
DETAILS ON ROCK HALL’S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CONCERTS
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It’s official! To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Metallica, Simon & Garfunkel, Stevie Wonder, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Friends, Eric Clapton, Aretha Franklin and others will take part in a two-day long celebration at New York’s Madison Square Garden. It all takes place…
SEE MIKE SHINODA’S ART EXHIBITION
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Linkin Park’s Mike Shinoda will host a solo exhibition titled Glorious Excess (Dies) at the Japanese American National Museum in L-A starting on August 29th. The show is the follow-up to his 2008 exhibition, Glorious Excess (Born), which featured paintings and digital works. According to LinkinPark.com, his work for this piece is “larger, broader and…
50 CENT WANTS JOINT ALBUM WITH EMINEM
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MTV News reports 50 Cent would “love to” do a joint album with Eminem, however, he told MTV that they’ve never “seriously discussed making an album together.” Further, the mogul added that if it were ever to come to fruition, the project would have to be divided to where “half of it was his and…
KINGS OF LEON ANNOUNCE NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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The Kings of Leon have just announced that they will be heading out on a North American summer headlining tour, kicking off August 7th at Lollapalooza in Chicago. It will take the boys all over the U-S and Canada before wrapping up in Nashville, Tennessee on October 16th. For all the dates and…
CHRIS BROWN’S “ABC’S”
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We all know Chris Brown is currently working on his upcoming Graffiti album, and it looks like a mid-tempo track titled “ABC’s” has leaked. It is unknown as to if the cut will make the final tracklisting, nevertheless, you can find it online. SKOPE IT HERE!
JAY-Z DENIES BLACKBALLING CHRIS BROWN
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While promoting his album in London, Jay-Z dismissed Chris Brown rumors on Tim Westwood’s radio show. Hov claimed he had nothing to do with Breezy not performing at the 2009 BET Awards. The rapper said that would’ve been a “sucker move” and explained “if I have a problem with Chris Brown, I got a problem…
MARIAH GETS PUSHED BACK
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According to RollingStone.com, it looks like Mariah Carey’s Memoirs Of An Imperfect Angel won’t be arriving this summer. The album was initially scheduled to hit shelves on August 25th, however the project has been delayed until September 15th. Mi Mi tweeted that she is still in the studio making sure it comes out just right.…
DAUGHTRY IS NUMBER ONE
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Daughtry will debut at the number one spot on the Billboard 200 album chart as their sophomore album, Leave This Town, sold over 269-thousand units, according to Nielsen Soundscan. For Daughtry, the new album marks his second number one on the chart. Maxwell’s Blacksummers’night falls from the top spot to number two, the…
Pill Hill Radio, Self Titled
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Pill Hill Radio rocks out with pop-heavy hooks and a rootsy-type sound. The group’s self-titled album is full of hearty goodness while adding a catchy punch to their step. The band is made up of: John Rafferty on acoustic guitar, vocals & harmonicas, Mike Giugliano on drums, Tommy Casatelli on bass and Eric…
VIC CHESNUTT’S ‘AT THE CUT’ OUT SEPTEMBER 22
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At the Cut, the latest effort from Athens, GA-based singer-songwriter Vic Chesnutt, is due September 22 on Constellation Records. A collaboration with Fugazi’s Guy Picciotto and members of Godspeed You! Black Emperor and Silver Mt. Zion, At the Cut is the follow-up to Chesnutt’s 2007 collaborative recording with the same group, North Star Deserter, lauded…
GLASSNOTE RECORDS TO RELEASE JONAS SEES IN COLOR’S DEBUT
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Glassnote Records is proud to introduce Greensboro, North Carolina’s JONAS SEES IN COLOR to the world with the release of the band’s self-titled debut, out September 29th. Jonas Sees In Color joins the independent label’s growing roster, which also boasts Secondhand Serenade, Justin Nozuka, Phoenix and The Temper Trap. The six-piece rock band recorded the…
SUFJAN STEVENS PRESENTS ‘THE BQE’ TRAILER
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Sufjan Stevens premiered The BQE, a film and musical suite exploring New York City’s infamous Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, at the Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Next Wave Festival in November 2007. The critically applauded performance featured 36 performers including a band, a wind and brass ensemble, string players, a horn section, projected film footage of the expressway…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: 1090 Club “ITSON”
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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! 1090 Club “ITSON”: SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Termanology “Nobody’s Smilin”
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DATAROCK NEW VIDEO “TRUE STORIES”
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In celebration of their sophomore album RED (September 1), DATAROCK is taking over North America with a 26-city tour that beings on Friday, August 28 in Montreal and ends on Saturday, October 3 in Seattle.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: The Sounds “Beatbox”
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OLD CANES SIGNS TO SADDLE CREEK
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Saddle Creek has announced the signing of Lawrence, KS-based Old Canes and will release the band’s sophomore album, Feral Harmonic, on October 20, 2009. While folk music at heart, Feral Harmonic is far from traditional, with the songs drawing elements from different influences such as indie and even punk rock. The album explores transcending fear,…
JIM ROSE HURT IN VICIOUS METAL CHAIR BEATING
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It is with our deepest regrets to report the news that Jim Rose of Jim Rose Circus received a brutal beating with a metal chair, wielded by WWE wrestler Kizarny, at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana this past weekend. “His already fragile neck has been injured even further” reported doctors who have advised…
GOSSIP ANNOUNCE U.S. HEADLINE TOUR
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Gossip announce U.S. headlining tour in support of their new album Music For Men. The tour kicks off in Washington, DC at 9:30 Club on October 7 and runs through October 30 at Vino’s in Little Rock, AR (see below for full itinerary). Produced by multi Grammy Award winner Rick Rubin, Music…
PAUL DAMIAN HOGAN OFFERS ‘THE HUT’ FREE ONLINE
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Paul Damian Hogan the Third leads Frances, a Brooklyn-based multi-instrumental band spinning intricately-orchestrated, quirky pop gems.
ROY HARGROVE NEW SINGLE FROM ‘EMERGENCE’ / AUDIO
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Acclaimed trumpeter, composer, and bandleader Roy Hargrove realizes a lifelong dream with the August 25th release of Emergence (Groovin’ High/Emarcy), his first big band album.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Kid Sister “Right Hand Hi”
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ANTHRAX’S SCOTT IAN ONLINE POKER TOURNAMENT
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Get ready to rock the UltimateBet poker tables in the encore performance of Scott Ian’s HomeGame, an online poker tournament set to take place August 19th at 9:00PM ET. Swap your guitar chips for poker chips to win one of 11 exclusive seats in Anthrax guitarist Scott Ian’s Home game where you could find yourself…
T.I. STILL MAKING MAJOR MOVES FROM PRISON
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Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist T.I. has announced details of his new digital single, “Remember Me (Feat. Mary J. Blige).” The track is on sale now via T.I.’s official website, located at www.trapmuzik.com, and will be released at all DSPs on July 28th. In the meantime, the track’s companion video recently had its world…
KEANE WORK WITH KANYE
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According to U-K station xfm, Keane are working on music with Kanye West. The British band have reportedly spent a day in the studio with the rapper, which resulted in a new song that they hope to have out by the end of the year.
SIX FLAGS’ SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
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Colbie Caillat, Metro Station, Sean Kingston, LeAnn Rimes, Flo Rida, Brandy, Jesse McCartney, Gym Class Heroes, Drake Bell, Mitchel Musso, Boys Like Girls, The Veronicas, Billy Ray Cyrus, Colby O’Donis and many more will take part in Six Flags’ summer concert series at parks across the country. To find out who’s playing at the…
Shakyfoot, Down on the Rain
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Shakyfoot is one hell of a jam band–no joke! From the moment I pushed play, the energy was high and the sound was electric. Heavy-hittin’ rock grooves mixed with progressive blues makes up the core of Shakyfoot’s Down on the Rain. This band is made up of three members: Jason Scolnick on…
SNOB DOODLE
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Snob Doodle has been up all night and he wants to share his thoughts on how to save the world from global warming.
CHEVELLE ANNOUNCE RELEASE DATE FOR NEW ALBUM
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Multi-platinum Epic Records recording artists Chevelle will return with their fifth studio album titled: Sci-Fi Crimes on September 1st. The band’s brand new single “Jars” was the number one most added track at rock radio and the single is quickly becoming one of the band’s biggest hits to date entering the Top 20 after only…
RHINO LAUNCHES THE DIGITAL 45
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Rhino will spotlight songs originally issued on 45 by offering them as RHINO DIGITAL 45s, bundled with their original B-sides and artwork. Original picture sleeve art will be included when available and original label art will be used for all others. The first group of RHINO DIGITAL 45s will be available July 14. iTunes will…
DISCO ENSEMBLE RELEASE VIDEO FOR “BACK ON THE MF STREET”
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Disco Ensemble is shutting it down and cracking up noses in Europe with their new single “Back on The MF Street” off the newly released EP of the same name.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mario ft. Gucci Mane & Sean Garrett “Break Up”
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SAOSIN’S ‘IN SEARCH OF SOLID GROUND’ SET FOR SEPTEMBER 8
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Bracingly crunchy and soaringly melodic, vibrating with all-out rocking ensemble work and emotional urgency, the second album release In Search of Higher Ground by Orange County, CA-based rock quintet SAOSIN has been set for release September 8, 2009, following a barnstorming summer playing this year’s Vans Warped Tour. Maintaining a hair-raising energy level throughout, the…
BEHIND THE SCENES FOOTAGE OF THE GS BOYZ
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The GS Boyz are back at it and we got behind the scenes footage of the boys from their video “Booty Dew.” You even get a cameo in here with Yung Joc. The boys are riding high after their smash “Stanky Legg.” Lets see what they do with “Booty Dew.” GS BOYZ “Booty Dew” BEHIND…
NEW SINGLE COMING FROM DJ TIESTO
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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 is set to debut on the air in the UK, this Friday, July 17th on Pete Tong’s Essential Selection on BBC’s Radio 1 and will…
AMANDA BLANK ON TOUR WITH THE YEAH YEAH YEAHS!
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Hot on the heels of her tour with Santigold, Amanda Blank has just been hand picked to open up for the Yeah Yeah Yeahs for a series of shows in the US. On this last tour, Amanda won over crowds and developed legions of fans eagerly awaiting the release of her debut album, I Love…
ADAM “MCA” YAUCH DIAGNOSED WITH PAROTID GLAND TUMOR
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Adam “MCA” Yauch of Beastie Boys was diagnosed last week as having a cancerous tumor in his left parotid (salivary) gland. Luckily it was caught early and is localized in one area, and as such is considered very treatable. It will however require surgery and several weeks of additional treatment. Fortunately the cancer is not…
