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CHESTER BENNINGTON PRESENTS DEAD BY SUNRISE

by Skope • July 9, 2009

CHESTER BENNINGTON , lead singer for multi-platinum, two-time Grammy-winning rock band LINKIN PARK, has put the finishing touches on OUT OF ASHES, the debut album from his new band DEAD BY SUNRISE. The album is tentatively scheduled for a fall release through Warner Bros. Records.

by Skope • July 9, 2009

Shinedown released deluxe editions of Leave a Whisper and Us and Them to iTunes this week. The band says they’ll be playing some of the previously unreleased songs from those deluxe editions during the Stimulate This tour, which rolls into Columbia, Maryland today.

by Skope • July 9, 2009

The latest season of the hit Showtime series Weeds is underway, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for a musician who is going to be spending quite a bit of time on the show. Alanis Morissette will be guest-starring in seven episodes and told USA Today a little about the gig. …

by Skope • July 9, 2009

It seems every year at the GRAMMYs, we hear the name Rick Rubin, but what does the famed producer really do? Thanks to a new book, curious fans can find out. The 300-page tome is titled Rick Rubin: in the Studio and was penned by biographer Jake Brown The book documents the…

by Skope • July 9, 2009

In a week dominated by Michael Jackson sales, the compilation album Now That’s What I Call Music Volume 31 debuts at the top the Billboard Album Chart selling over 169-thousand copies. The album features songs from Britney Spears, The Fray, Lady GaGa, Jamie Foxx, Beyonce, Kid Cudi, P!nk, Nickelback and The Ting Tings. According…

by Skope • July 9, 2009

Major League Baseball’s annual All-Star game is next week, and Carolina Liar’s song “Show Me What I’m Looking For” is being featured in promos for the event. Head to CarolinaLiar.com to watch an ad featuring the tune, as well as some of your favorite baseball players including Derek Jeter and Albert Pujols.

by Skope • July 9, 2009

If you tuned into watch The Late Show with David Letterman on Tuesday to see Rob Thomas perform, then you were probably pretty disappointed. According to his Web site, the matchbox twenty frontman had to cancel his appearance on the late-night staple due to a “personal family matter.” No word yet on if…

by Skope • July 9, 2009

Maroon 5 has recorded a Frank Sinatra tune. According to Billboard.com, they covered “The Way You Look Tonight” and it’s one of 13 Sinatra songs that will appear on an exclusive collection of covers and originals called His Way, Our Way. It’s on sale now over at the iTunes Music Store.

by Skope • July 9, 2009

The 2009 BET Awards received much criticism for not providing a true Michael Jackson tribute during the ceremony. According to BrokenCool.com, producer P. Frank Williams claims there was a segment, originally meant to air, that was scrapped last minute. The footage chronicles MJ’s life, while playing “Gone Too Soon” and audio clips from the King…

by Skope • July 9, 2009

On Wednesday July 8th, 2009 the phone rang promptly at 6:10 pm EST. On the other end was the lead vocalist & frontman of Sugar Ray, Mark McGrath.

by Skope • July 8, 2009

Since the release of Mazzy Star’s debut album She Hangs Brightly, Hope Sandoval has defined the sound and style of California psychedelic dream pop. The world took notice when the breakthrough single “Fade Into You” (from sophomore album So Tonight That I Might See) hit the airwaves and MTV heavy rotation.

by Skope • July 8, 2009

Today marks the video premiere of “Put Me On (Reebok Classic Remix 09)” by B.o.B aka Bobby Ray (Rebel Rock/Grand Hustle/Atlantic Records). Fans can now watch the video online at MTVu.com, MTV2.com and on TV at MTV2, MTV Jams, and MTVu. Video: B.o.B – “Put Me On (Reebok Classic Remix 09)” Directed by Issac Klotz/…

by Skope • July 8, 2009

The new video for Ben Harper and Relentless7’s track “Fly One Time” debuts today on AOL Music and AOL’s Spinner. The video features clips of amazing footage depicting the highs and lows of life through the eyes of incredible athletes and humanitarians.

by Skope • July 8, 2009

Green Label Sound, a free exclusive singles label, offers up its latest music video from Holy Ghost! The video features the Green Label Sound single “I Will Come Back.”

by Skope • July 8, 2009

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! Poison Pen “Magnifique” Feat MOP: SKOPE IT…

by Skope • July 8, 2009

BLK JKS’ highly anticipated full-length debut After Robots will be released September 8 on Secretly Canadian. Following the March release of their MYSTERY EP and return appearance at South by Southwest, South Africa’s BLK JKS are receiving critical praise from The New York Times, SPIN, The Wall Street Journal, The New Yorker, LA Weekly, Time…

by Skope • July 8, 2009

SpongeBob SquarePants will have fans of all ages swaying to the sounds of Bikini Bottom this summer with Nickelodeon and Sony Music Entertainment’s (SME) release, SpongeBob’s Greatest Hits.

by Skope • July 8, 2009

U2’s 360 tour officially kicked off this week in Barcelona, Spain in front of a crowd of thousands. Prior to embarking on their World tour, the band played a string of intimate club dates including a stop at the historic Sommerville Theatre which lies just outside of Boston. With an audience of hundreds, rather than…

by Skope • July 8, 2009

Drummer, the new band featuring Patrick Carney, drummer for the critically acclaimed duo The Black Keys, is poised for the release of their debut album, Feel Good Together. The album is set for release September 29 on Carney’s label, Audio Eagle. Drummer “Feel Good Together”: SKOPE IT HERE!

by Skope • July 8, 2009

Check out Denver band Meese this week on iTunes, where the band’s new single “Next In Line” is featured as the FREE “Single of the Week.” This week only, Meese’s brand new album Broadcast will be offered on iTunes for $7.99. Broadcast is currently Top 15 on iTunes’ Rock albums chart. SKOPE IT HERE!

by Skope • July 8, 2009

Fat Possum Records is proud to announce that the Heartless Bastards have confirmed a very impressive and exciting summer 2009 touring schedule.

by Skope • July 8, 2009

Chali 2na hooked up with MySpace for a live streaming performance, the first of its kind! Check the clip below as he performs “Lock Shit Down” and spits a freestyle. Fish Outta Water in stores 7/7. Chali 2na MySpace Music Performance: SKOPE IT HERE!

by Skope • July 8, 2009

Concord Jazz has announced the release of Vagabond, the new album from up-and-coming vocalist-songwriter-pianist Spencer Day. Vagabond marks Day’s first release on Concord Jazz and cements his reputation as a balladeer for the new century. The 14-track album will be available on September 8th. Spencer Day is an artistic vagabond, a modern-day musical nomad.…

by Skope • July 8, 2009

The YYYs have put out a request for fans to design the t-shirts for their next tour! “Hey Folks, all us YYYs have been avid collectors of t-shirts over the years, what can we say, WE LIKEY A GOOD T-SHIRT. In our travels many of you have chucked a homemade YYY tee on the stage…

by Skope • July 8, 2009

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter and producer John FortÃ© is set to debut StyleFREE the EP, his first collection of new music to be released in eight years.

by Skope • July 8, 2009

It is summertime and that means that music festivals are in full swing. Looks like Snob Doodle will be out there roughing it as well.

by Skope • July 8, 2009

Brendon Urie and Spencer Smith, the only remaining members of Panic at the Disco, have released a statement via their MySpace page regarding the departure of Ryan Ross and Jon Walker. The statement reads: “We just wanted to let you know, that the news of Ryan and Jon leaving the band is unfortunately true. It’s…

by Skope • July 7, 2009

Alice in Chains is proud to release a brand new video today for their recently leaked track “A Looking In View.”

by Skope • July 7, 2009

In case you didn’t see on Spinner this weekend, Brody Dalle’s Spinnerette has debuted the video for “Baptized by Fire,” the first single from her self-titled full length album. SKOPE IT HERE!

by Skope • July 7, 2009

Country music trade publication MusicRow and New Media marketing group AristoWorks have formed a chart to track Country music artists’ popularity among Twitter users. The rankings are based on the number of users “following” each artist. Currently, there are 72 chart positions. Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift occupy the No. 1 and 2…

by Skope • July 7, 2009

To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, Island Records is teaming up with Skope Magazine to give you a chance to win a pair of tickets to the annual Lollapalooza festival in Grant Park, Chicago and a $100 gas card to help get you there!

by Skope • July 7, 2009

The self-titled debut album from rising Brit-pop sensation Gary Go coming Sept 15 from Decca Records.

by Skope • July 7, 2009

“Hot Chelle Rae’s intrinsic swagger and dominance belie their youth, but that’s the only misleading bit about this Nashville four-piece. They are honest to goodness rock and roll at its finest–ripe and arrogant, sweating with tangible promise that hangs in the air at their live shows.

by Skope • July 7, 2009

Cantora Records, the indie outfit who first introduced the world to MGMT, is pleased to announce the re-mastered release of their debut EP, “Time To Pretend”.