One of hard rock’s most promising new bands, Venrez, is gearing up to return soon, with their latest release, ‘American Illusion,’ on Tuesday, July 30th, 2013. Comprised of singer Steven Berez (whose last syllables of his first and last name serve as the group’s name), guitarists Jason Womack and Alex Kane, bassist Michael Bradford, and…
CHERIDY ADAMS: FROM CHERIDY TO CHARITY
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From the time she was just 3 years old Cheridy Adams began singing. Now a young teen she was already composing her own songs. With a new hot single “Country Girls” out now and a career already underway, we caught up with Cheridy to discuss her music and a couple of important charity groups that…
Terence Blanchard, Magnetic
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Terrence Blanchard is renowned in jazz circles as a remarkable trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader. Vanity Fair writes, “He plays the most coolly expressive trumpet in jazz, transmuting the instrument’s repertoire of smears, growls, peeps and blasts into an astonishingly fluid language both luxurious and controlled.” A veteran of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers (recommended by…
OMAR DYKES, RUNNING WITH THE WOLF
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As the title suggests, this release is Omar’s tribute to Chester Arthur Burnett, aka Howlin’ Wolf. It’s no secret that Rock & Roll is derived from the old blues legends. The British Invasion was also based on the English experience with U.S. based blues artists. The Stones, The Animals, Cream, John Mayall, Yardbird’s,…
THE BEACH BOYS, GOOD VIBRATIONS TOUR
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The Beach Boys were primarily responsible for the surf sound of the 60’s and have continued touring and carrying on the legacy. This release originally shot for television in 1976 (under the direction of Saturday Night’s Lorne Michaels), includes live versions of songs performed at Anaheim Stadium after the release of their album 15…
CARSON DALY DISCUSSES RADIO, RECORD LABEL AND ARTIST COLLABORATION
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Organizers of the Radio Show, jointly produced by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB), announced that CBS Radio’s Carson Daly will moderate a panel on the relationship between Radio, record labels and artists. The programmer’s session will take place on Wednesday, September 18 at 10:30 a.m. at the Radio…
THE BEATLES’ RESTORED 1965 FEATURE FILM
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The Beatles’ second feature film, 1965’s Help!, makes its worldwide digital release debut today, exclusively on the iTunes Store (www.iTunes.com/TheBeatles). The digitally restored film and 5.1 soundtrack features iTunes Extras including a 30-minute documentary about the making of the film, memories of the cast and crew, an in-depth look at the restoration process, an outtake…
WIRE: SEVEN WITCHES’ NEW VIDEO FOR “CLAUSTROPHOBIC”
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Fans of American metal stalwarts Seven Witches can log on to KNAC.COM right now to check out the exclusive worldwide premiere of the video for “Claustrophobic,” the new single taken from their forthcoming album, REBIRTH. REBIRTH is Seven Witches’ ninth studio album (their first for new label home FrostByte Media) and is due out…
MIGOS FEAT. DRAKE “VERSACE”
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Quality Control Music presents this brand new smash from Migos featuring Drake. This record is called “Versace” and this group is one of the hottest groups in the streets right now. The buzz is growing stronger daily and chances are you’ve been seeing their name everywhere. CLEAN: http://www.sendspace.com/file/2uk9ck DIRTY: http://www.sendspace.com/file/4j3mro
STARS IN STEREO ISSUE APOLOGY TO FANS FOR SITE HACK
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Southern California’s STARS IN STEREO today discovered that their website, http://starsinstereo.com, as well as all of their social networking sites, have been shut down. The five-piece band is currently on an acoustic tour with Anberlin in support of their self-titled debut album, which was released on April 9, 2013 on Hundred Handed.
AVICII’S NEW SINGLE “WAKE ME UP” OUT TODAY
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Two-time Grammy nominated superstar producer/DJ Avicii’s NEW SINGLE “Wake Me Up” on iTunes. “Wake Me Up” is the first single off of Avicii’s first studio album, TRUE, out September 17th in the U.S. on PRMD Music/Island Records. The track is already Top 10 in ten international markets and #1 in Sweden, Denmark, Finland and…
A FIDO-FRIENDLY SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
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Created for dog-lovers everywhere, the all “pup culture” multimedia summer concert experience, Woof Fest, arrives in Philadelphia on August 24 for a fun-filled, family night outside. Bringing together an emotional roller-coaster of music, videos and pictorial tributes of movie dogs to cartoon dogs, service dogs, therapy dogs, rescue dogs and the family dog–a.k.a. your…
THE 2013 STONEHAM CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
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You know it’s officially summer in Stoneham, MA when The Stoneham Chamber of Commerce Summer Concert Series begins — and this year promises a fun-filled variety of musical talent! The 2013 season begins this year on Thursday, June 27 with an act brand-new to the series — The United States Navy Northeast Pops Ensemble. …
SUM POSTS “TIMELESS RE:SET BY YAMIN SEMALI”
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Los-Angeles based emcee Sum presents “Timeless Re:set by Yamin Semali”, a remix of “Timeless”, a Ski Beatz-produced track from his most recent album Dragon Vol. 1, which also features Needlz, DK The Punisher, brandUn deShay, Dibia$e, Belief, Tye Hill, Computer Jay, P.U.D.G.E. and Blockhead. “Re:Set” comes courtesy of Yamin Semali, the Atlanta-based emcee/producer and Clan…
FOX & WOMAN NEW SINGLE “OURO FINO”
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With a pop sensibility underpinning lavish orchestral arrangements, San Francisco’s Fox & Woman patents a singular brand of chamber pop in their debut LP, This Side Dawn. Influenced by the accessible density of indie pop icon Sufjan Stevens, Fox & Woman beautifully minimizes negative space with the intelligence and purpose of seasoned songwriters. The group…
AS THEY BURN PREMIERE “FROZEN VISION†MUSIC
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In a world full of monotonous metal music videos, AS THEY BURN’s latest for the track “Frozen Vision” from their current album Will, Love, Life conjures up and showcases their Parisian, artistic inner forces. Conceptually imaginative, the video is an amalgamation of abstract art and atmospheric naturism in elemental and human form. This moving composition…
WHAT MODEL CITIZENS RELEASE “COMING FOR ME” VIDEO
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What Model Citizens, the project of songwriter Alex Musto, was created towards the end of 2009 as a means of exploring noise and feedback-heavy music grounded by a foundation in synth-rock. The band’s music is perhaps best described as a fusion of the noisy jagged guitar of The Gang Of Four with the electroclash melodies…
MEHRAN RETURNS TO SKOPED OUT WITH ‘SUBTERRANEA’
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Hello everyone out there, I hope your week is off to a great start! It seems like everyday we witness how the Internet is revolutionizing all indsutries from music to TV and more. Well I read an article in Variety yesterday how radio is next up in a major way. I enjoy apps like Iheartradio…
JESSIE WARE ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN FALL TOUR
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Cherrytree recording artist JESSIE WARE returns to the U.S. this fall in support of her critically acclaimed full length release DEVOTION. The North American headlining tour kicks off on October 17 at the South Side Music Hall in Dallas, TX. The five week tour wraps on November 22 in Las Vegas at the House of…
WIRE: MTV BUZZWORTHY POSTS ITCH “HOMELESS ROMANTIC”
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UK artist ITCH has been building buzz for his newest US single “Homeless Romantic” featuring Adam Lazzara of Taking Back Sunday since he released a video teaser for the track last week. Lazzara’s hard-rock serenade complements Itch’s high-velocity rhymes, making this a genre crossing hit. The song is now streaming on MTV Buzzworthy and the…
S. GOLD POSTS NEW VIDEO “TIMELESS”
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“Timeless” is the fourth single off S.Gold’s album “The Storm”. S.Gold is a staple in the Raleigh-Durham hip-hop scene and is embraced by veteran emcees and newcomers alike not only because of his lyrical prowess but also because of his professionalism, his sincerity and by being an all-around great guy. By increasing his digital footprint…
WIRE: TRANSPLANTS STREAM NEW ALBUM
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American punk band the Transplants are currently streaming their highly anticipated new album, In A Warzone, in its entirety exclusively on RollingStone.com. The band’s third studio album hits the street this June 25th via Epitaph Records. Fans are invited to stream the album by going here: SKOPE IT HERE!
HOW KARRUECHE TRAN FEELS ABOUT RIHANNA AND CHRIS BROWN’S BREAK UP
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It is really difficult to compete with someone’s first love; we all might not know that Rihanna is Chris brown’s first love. Can you imagine been in love with someone like Rihanna? Do you think you can easily get broke-up? It seems hard to be done. Sadly, Karrueche dealt with that dilemma when Chris dumped…
Jacob Acosta, Chants of Diplomacy
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Most would agree most popular artists out there have something truly special to give to their fans. This goes above the typical attributes like raw talent, amazing songs, nice voice, or even a very marketable look, sound & image. There’s something truly infectious at the core of these artists that simply makes us feel good…
Bridgework, Every Now And Then
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Coming fresh off a great interview with John Renaud of Bridgework, (http://www.skopemag.com/2013/05/01/jimmy-rae-crossing-paths-with-bridgework), I now get to review Bridgework’s first ever full-length album ‘Every Now And Then’. Actually, it’s all thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign where enough was money raised so that Bridgework could fulfill its dream of creating a full-fledged record. I’m…
EXCLUSIVE: ECHOSMITH PERFORMING “AT: GUITAR CENTER WITH NIC HARCOURT”
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An ongoing podcast series created by Guitar Center that delivers unique music, and the stories behind it as told to host, Nic Harcourt, in the highest quality possible. The series features both exclusive performance videos and audio podcasts of these interviews that aim to tell the stories of the artists, their background, their music and…
HUEY LEWIS & THE NEWS BRING “THE HEART OF ROCK & ROLL”
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The Outdoor Music Center at Hoosier Park Racing & Casino in Anderson, Indiana welcomed Huey Lewis & The News on Saturday, June 08, 2013. What an excellent way to start out the concert season with the one-and-only Huey Lewis and the News! Even better was the fact that this was the “Sports…
JAZZMYNE PR CELEBRATES 25 YEARS
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“It’s important to acknowledge the journey. Expressing appreciation for everyone and every thing along the path is part of the celebration. All of it has brought me here, with ‘here’ being the operative word because ‘I Am still Here’,” cites Makeda Smith, agency owner of Jazzmyne Public Relations. “And for that I…
MISC: WHO SHOULD DECIDE YOUR COLLEGE MAJOR
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Selecting a major is rarely a linear process. Many students don’t know their strengths, weaknesses, or even interests by the time classes begin, let alone their long-term job prospects. So what if the government wanted to help out with the decision? Policy makers are exploring several recent proposals to subsidize colleges and universities with federal…
WIRE: NEW JAKE BELLOWS MP3 AT ROLLING STONE
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New Ocean out August 6 on Saddle Creek. Bellows told Rolling Stone, “‘I Know You’ attempts to illustrate the commonality of the human experience. When we look at someone who smiles, we know what it is to feel happy. When we see someone sad, we can instantly identify with that feeling. We have empathy for…
AXS TV’S EXCLUSIVE BROADCAST OF BARCLAYCARD PRESENTS BRITISH SUMMER TIME HYDE PARK
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AXS TV will broadcast Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park exclusively in North America with performances from Bon Jovi, Elton John And His Band, Lionel Richie, and Jennifer Lopez, it was jointly announced today by AEG Live UK, The Royal Parks and AXS TV. The television concert event will air Saturday July 13 and…
LISTEN TO A NEW DEFEATER SONG “RABBIT FOOT”
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A band known for their captivating and comprehensive storytelling just as much as their elaborate and complex music, Massachusetts’ Defeater are gearing up to release their third full-length album, Letters Home, on July 16th. These ten new tracks are heavy and haunting, while lyrically poignant and continuing the story of a working class family living…
WIRE: ARCHIE BANG NEW SINGLE “SUMMER TIME”
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If you’re like Archie Bang, Summer time means reminiscing like C.L. Smooth about the good times and making new memories. And what better way is there to kick off the official start to Summer than with a BBQ with good people, good food, and good music. So break out all your best dance moves and…
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD HEAD ON HOUSE OF BLUES TOUR
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After wrapping up their international Blood In Blood Out Tour, Hollywood Undead are heading back on the road headlining the House Of Blues 20th Anniversary Tour with support from Escape The Fate and All Hail The Yeti. The coast to coast US tour starts June 26th with their finale in Hollywood, CA on July 31st.…
WIRE: NEW JAHZEL SINGLE ON PREFIXMAG
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“I was inspired buy a chilled summer night of just kicking it with the homies,” he explains. “On this night in particular I wasn’t going to allow anything to worry or stress me out. Sometimes we get caught up in the everyday functions of our lives trying to survive, and forget to take the time…
WIRE: JOE PERRY SONS MAKE GOOD WITH DEAD BOOTS
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Dead Boots may be the best example of how great things can come from no expectations. Brothers Adrian and Tony Perry began the group almost as a lark. “I grew up in LA,” explains Adrian, “and whenever I came to visit Tony, we’d always record stuff for fun.” Adrian had a few serious bands while…
WIRE: WESLEY STACE FORMERLY KNOWN AS JOHN WESLEY HARDING ON WSJ.COM
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Self-Titled features two songs, “When I Knew” and “Stare At The Sun,” co-written with the Fiery Furnaces’ Eleanor Friedberger. Both tracks appear in alternate versions on Personal Record, Friedberger’s critically acclaimed new record co-written with Stace. SPIN hails the pair’s “easy collaboration” while NPR Music notes that Harding “knows a little something about smart love…
WIRE: NEW HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS SINGLE AT PURE VOLUME
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HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS and PureVolume.com are pleased to unleash “Spark”, a previously un-released track cut from the band’s new album Zero. “Spark” is being dubbed by internet forums and press outlets alike as one of the most standout tracks on the new record. Take a listen now at this location, and also make sure to take…
MATISSE & SADKO VIDEO “STARS”
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Russia’s newest export DJ / MC Duo Matisse & Sadko announce the official release of their new single “STARS” on Sander van Doorn’s label Doorn Records on July 1st exclusively on Beatport. Watch Matisse & Sadko – Stars (Official Music Video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-mP9NV7m5U Stars is a big room tune with undeniable energy. A perfect peak our…
COYOTE KISSES VIDEO & AUDIO “BLACK CAT”
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Coyote Kisses has just released a new free single called “Black Cat” and it’s corresponding music video. “Black Cat” is a future bass banger with a tribal vibe and deep sub bass combining influences from the world of pop edm as well as from up and coming acts like Cashmere Cat and Flume. Here’s the…
