The New York Post reports Beyonce was scheduled to perform at Manhattan nightclub M2 on Saturday. However, due to her hectic tour preparations, the singer backed out of her contract and instead offered to make a one hour appearance instead. M2 owner Joey Morrissey is now threatening to sue the singer for “loss of reputation.”…
KATY PERRY NOT SUING KATIE PERRY
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There are stories going around alleging that Katy Perry is suing Australian fashion designed Katie Perry to stop her from using her name on her products. The pop star Perry took to her blog to dispel any rumors about the situation. The “I Kissed a Girl” singer wrote that all that happened was…
GREEN DAY VIDEO FOR “21 GUNS” HERE JUNE 22 AT MIDNIGHT
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Green Day has just premiered the video for their new single, “21 Guns,” exclusively on MySpace Music. The video was helmed by noted director Marc Webb, who has lensed clips for such artists as My Chemical Romance, Weezer, and All-American Rejects, and is making his feature film directorial debut in July with (500) Days of…
The Sue Menhart Band, Gypsy Soul
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This record is so quick and punchy; seems it’s over before it’s even begun! Not necessarily a bad approach for The Sue Menhart Band as they show a quick pace can actually work sometimes. The end result is just a fun/rockin’ EP that can relate to many people as well as offer a…
311 AUDIO STREAM FOR “IT’S ALRIGHT”
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Uplifter, (Volcano/Jive Records) the 9th studio album from multi-platinum rock band 311 debuts at #3 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums Chart. It is the band’s highest ever album chart debut. Combining 311’s signature rock-reggae sound and inspired lyrics, the band is excited to release their next single “It’s Alright”! “It’s Alright”:…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: DJ Deadeye “Wild Puerto Ricans”
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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! DJ Deadeye “Wild Puerto Ricans”: SKOPE IT…
SNOB DOODLE
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It is Friday June 19th and it is time for some more Snob Doodle.
THESE ARE POWERS NEW VIDEO FOR “EASY ANSWERS”
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These Are Powers have a new video called Easy Answers up on Pitchfork right now. Only watch this if you like awesome shit and having your mind blown wide open. SKOPE IT HERE!
ELECTRIK RED JOINS THE NOH8 CAMPAIGN / VIDEOS
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Electrik Red joins the NOH8 campaign in support of marriage equality and equal rights among the gay community. the NOH8 campaign is a photo project and silent protest against discrimination started by Jeff Parshley and Adam Bouska. “SO GOOD”: SKOPE IT HERE! “SO GOOD REMIX FEAT. LIL WAYNE”: SKOPE IT HERE!
BRENDAN BENSON NEW ALBUM OUT AUGUST 18
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Brendan Benson returns with his fourth solo album, My Old, Familiar Friend, slated for release on ATO Records for August 18 2009. Taking a break from writing, recording and touring with the Grammy winning Raconteurs, Benson went into the studio in Nashville and London with producer, Gil Norton (Pixies, Maximo Park, Foo Fighters) and mixer…
MEESE GO SPLIT-SCREEN FOR “NEXT IN LINE” VIDEO
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Meese shot two separate videos which they’ve combined for a really unique split-screen effect. You can visit Meese’s website to view both versions separately: www.meesemusic.com.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: SMITTY “ASSUME THE POSITION”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: MAINO FEAT T PAIN “ALL THE ABOVE”
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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! MAINO FEAT T PAIN “ALL THE ABOVE”:…
KERO ONE VIDEO TOUR OF SAN FRAN
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Kero One, a long time resident of the San Francisco Bay area, recently visited a few of his favorite local hot spots and filmed the tour for the benefit of his fans who may not be familiar with the City by the Bay. Kero One’s Guide To San Francisco: [youtube Ai6uhL51I3c nolink]
LIVING COLOUR ‘THE CHAIR IN THE DOORWAY’ OUT SEPTEMBER 15
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Living Colour will release their first new studio album in five years entitled The Chair In The Doorway on September 15 via Megaforce Records. The legendary downtown NYC rock band, who exploded out of CBGB’s in the late ’80s, landing all over MTV, the cover of Rolling Stone and stadium stages around the world with…
SKOPE LIVE! SUMMER BASH IN BOSTON ON 7/17/09
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Skope Live! is back at it this summer with a live show that will have you partying all night long. We spent all winter putting together a show filled with good vibes, cold drinks, great music, and a super cause. Part of the proceeds are going to The Jimmy Fund here in Boston. Skope Live!…
GS BOYZ RELEASE NEW VIDEO FOR “BOOTY DEW”
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The GS Boyz exploded with their first single “Stanky Legg.” Now the boys are back with the next single, “Booty Dew.” If this is anything like the first you best get up out of your seat! GS Boyz “The Booty Dew”: SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mean Creek “The Sky (or The Underground)”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Double D “Yessir”
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MOVEMENT 2009 : 83,322 ATTENDEES OVER MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
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Movement 2009 attendance and collected recyclable material numbers exceeded 2008 festival totals. Paxahau announced today that 83,322 people visited Hart Plaza during the three-day Memorial Day Weekend for the annual electronic music festival that featured nearly 100 performances on four stages. “Movement 2009 was an overwhelming success on so many levels,” said festival…
NEW VIDEO & AUDIO STREAM FROM AMAZING BABY
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With regard to album titles, Rewild is as apt a mission statement as Brooklyn band Amazing Baby could get.
SICK PUPPIES FIRST SINGLE “YOU’RE GOING DOWN” / DATES
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Australian trio Sick Puppies are gearing up to release Tri-Polar, their second major label album, and follow-up to Dressed Up As Life. Like their freshman release, new album, Tri-Polar will feature producer credits in Rock Mafia’s Antonina Armato and Tim James.
BIG GATES RECORDS PRESENTS PLIES NEW SINGLE “BECKY”
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There’s been alot of hype around the new PLIES single dropping today so BIG GATES RECORDS & UGOTWAX have teamed up to give you a WORLD PREMIERE you won’t forget. The day has FINALLY arrived that the streets have been begging for.
KINGS OF LEON LAUNCH LABEL
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The Kings of Leon are practically the biggest band on the planet and now they’ve decided to take on the record label business. NME.com reports that the band is launching a label in association with Los Angeles music publisher Bug Music. The first act that the Kings will support is a fellow Tennessee band called…
NKOTB CANCEL TOUR OF AUSTRALIA
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The global recession is affecting everyone, even world-famous musicians. The New Kids on the Block have been forced to cancel the Australian leg of their world tour. In a message on the group’s Web site, singer Donnie Wahlberg wrote that they “tried very hard to make it work.” Read what else he…
FORMER EVANESCENCE MEMBERS REGROUP WITH AN IDOL
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Former Evanescence members Ben Moody, John LeCompt and Rocky Gray have formed a new hard rock band called The Fallen. USA Today reports that former American Idol contestant Carly Smithson will be their lead singer. Their debut song, “Bury Me Alive,” will be available on Monday for free download at WeAreTheFallen.com. The…
BLACK EYED PEAS TENTH WEEK ON TOP
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For an 11th consecutive week, Black Eyed Peas’ “Boom Boom Pow” holds on to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. But the group may wind up knocking the song out of the number one position with their second single, “I Gotta Feeling,” which debuts at number two. Keri Hilson’s “Knock…
EMINEM IS PLATINUM STATUS
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According to the Nielsen SoundScan, Eminem’s Relapse album has sold over one-million records in the four weeks since its release. This is Em’s fifth major studio album that’s been certified platinum — he has two other compilation LPs that have also had the same success. Relapse currently sits at number three on the Billboard 200…
OZZY’S AUTOBIOGRAPHY OUT IN ENGLAND IN OCTOBER
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Ozzy Osbourne’s long-awaited memoir will hit shelves overseas on October 1st. According to TheBookseller.com, the autobiography is called I Am Ozzy and tells the Prince of Darkness’ life story in his own voice. It was originally due to come out in 2007. No word on when it will be out here in…
TWISTED SISTER ‘STAY HUNGRY 25TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION’ LISTENING PARTY
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Rhino Re-masters 1984 Top 20 Smash Album With A Bonus Disc Of Unreleased Studio Recordings, Plus A New Track By The Original Lineup For 25TH Anniversary Edition.
TWIN BROS MUTT DOGG & BULLET BOY ARE THUGGED OUT / VIDEOS
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Mutt teamed up with his twin Brother BULLET BOY aka Jeff Goseby and they plan to become a household name. “Thugged Out” is beyond doubt on their way to joining the rap royalty ranks of successful rappers Lil Wayne, TI and Jay Z.
PLIES READY TO SAY WHO “BECKY” IS
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Rap sensation and recording artist Plies is releasing his newest and most anticipated single “Becky” this Friday June 19th, 2009 from his 4th album titled “Goon Affiliated” after just a short six months after releasing his third album, Da REAList, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard Rap Charts Plies just can not get himself…
KEYGRIP NEW VIDEO FOR “IF I COULD (YOU KNOW I WOULD)”
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New York City’s keygrip are proud to release the video for the first single from their debut EP vis-Ã -vis. The lush, ‘80s brit-pop of “If I Could (You Know I Would)” welcomes video accompaniment from photographer/director Mike Kobal and can be experienced at: SKOPE IT HERE! www.myspace.com/keygripband
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: ERIKO “THROW DEM DOLLARS”
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HUEY PLOTS COMEBACK WITH “PAYOW” FEAT JUELZ SANTANA & BOBBY V
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It’s been some time since “Pop, Lock, and Drop It” established Huey as one of the hottest up and coming artists in the game. While some would see their career falter or even fail, Huey has taken the time off to get in the lab, mature, and develop into a complete artist.
THE MARS VOLTA LAUNCH INTERACTIVE SITE FOR NEW ALBUM
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In anticipation of their June 23rd release of Octohedron, The Mars Volta’s fifth studio album, the Mars Volta have launched an interactive artwork experience site, which features hidden surprises that will be revealed to the most intrepid and curious of hunters, including the audio for the new track “Since We’ve Been Wrong”. Check it out…
METAL GOD ROB HALFORD LAUNCHES METAL GOD RECORDS
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Metal God Entertainment and Rob Halford are pleased to announce the launch of Metal God Records – a new music label providing global physical and digital distribution services for the world’s Rock and Metal performers. ‘It’s been a long desire of mine to be a co-owner and participate in the operation of a label focused…
KIM LENZ “TOUCH ME” MP3 FROM NEW ALBUM ‘IT’S ALL TRUE’ / VIDEO
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Kim Lenz has established herself as much more than just the top modern rockabilly songstress with a pair of widely praised albums for Hightone Records and rapturously received performances across the world.
COOL VIDEOS OF GOMEZ FROM SXSW 2009
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Check out some great new footage that was taken during Gomez’s visit to Austin, TX, this March at this year’s SXSW Music Festival below. See the band in an intimate rehearsal as well as interesting video taken from a photo shoot in East Austin. “A New Tide,” Gomez’s latest album, is now out on ATO…
VOTE NOW FOR GUITAR HERO MUSIC AWARDS 2009
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The Guitar Hero Smash Hits 2009 Music Awards are up and running. Fans can vote for their favorite songs and artists in a variety of categories at SmashHits.GuitarHero.com. Bands up for awards include Aerosmith, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, Ozzy and Jane’s Addiction! Cast your vote now. SKOPE IT HERE!
