Andrew Bird’s Hands of Glory (due October 30 on Mom + Pop Music), a companion piece to the critically acclaimed full-length record Break It Yourself, is now streaming in full at The Guardian: http://bit.ly/SfAnHO. The new record is the product of a pair of recording sessions prompted by the overwhelming response to Bird’s “old-time” sets…
RENEE & JEREMY TO RELEASE FIRST-EVER CHRISTMAS EP
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Renee & Jeremy, whose recent covers album A Little Love, released this past spring continues to be a fixture on family music outlets everywhere, announced today that they will release their first-ever Christmas EP for the upcoming holiday season. Entitled Sunny Christmas, the 6-song EP kicks off with the R&J-penned title track which was released…
E-DUBBLE NEW VIDEO “DOWN”
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“Down” is the first release from Baltimore vocalist and producer e-dubble’s forthcoming Reset EP, set for November 6th. The video is the brainchild of director A.P. Fischer, recent graduate of the Art Center College of Design. A collaboration resulting in an introspective visual that compliments e-dubble’s lyricism, powerful voice and…
WAYNE SHORTER RETURNS TO BLUE NOTE RECORDS
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The legendary jazz saxophonist and composer Wayne Shorter has re-signed to Blue Note Records, and will release his first album as a leader for the iconic label in 43 years with the February 5, 2013 release of Without A Net, his searing new album with his long-running quartet featuring pianist Danilo Perez, bassist John Patitucci,…
CEE-LO GREEN PRESENTS “V”
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Grammy Award-winning artist and the judge of NBC’s hit singing competition, The Voice, Cee-Lo Green presents his striking artist, “V” Bozeman, a powerful singer/song-writer. Cee-Lo introduces the world to his protégé “V” via “The Visitor”–a glamorously intimate trailer inviting everyone to experience her originality. New single “Poison” http://soundcloud.com/thatgirlv/v-poison-v-bozeman-thatgirlv Cee-Lo Green signed his protégé “V” to…
ZIGGY MARLEY TO RELEASE NEW LIVE ALBUM
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Five-time Grammy winner and reggae icon Ziggy Marley is set to release his new live album Ziggy Marley In Concert exclusively on iTunes on December 18th. A worldwide physical and digital release date is set for January 15th, 2013 via Tuff Gong Worldwide. Recorded throughout Ziggy’s Wild and Free 2012 tour, the live…
JOSH DOYLE POSTS DEBUT ALBUM ON YOUTUBE
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After over a decade in the music industry, first as the frontman of UK buzz band The Dumdums and then stateside as a solo artist in Nashville, Josh Doyle has released his full-length solo debut this week (iTunes). The self-titled album resulted from sessions with Grammy Award-winning producer John Shanks (Van Halen, Melissa Etheridge),…
ZAK BAGAN PREVIEWS ‘NECROFUSION’
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NecroFusion, the supernatural musical collaboration between Zak Bagans, host of Travel Channel’s #1-rated paranormal series “Ghost Adventures,” and Lords of Acid’s Praga Khan, the legendary EDM pioneer, is digitally released today, just in time for Halloween. Preview from Zak Bagans vs Praga Khan’s “NecroFusion”: http://youtu.be/wNvmWNDDoj8 iTunes to purchase: http://bit.ly/WF3tE1 Each one of the eleven…
GOODTIME BOYS’ ‘WHAT’S LEFT TO LET GO’ STREAMING AT BRIDGE NINE
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As the most recent addition to the Bridge Nine roster, the UK’s Goodtime Boys are gearing up to release their double-EP effort for the label, titled What’s Left To Let Go. This 10-track album was mastered by Jay Maas (Defeater, Bane) and features five tracks from Goodtime Boys’ previously released EP Are We Now or…
JIMBO MATHUS & THE TRI-STATE COALITION SINGLE “IN THE GARDEN”
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In his native Mississippi and throughout the South, Jimbo Mathus is recognized as the prolific songwriter of born-in-the-bone American music, the torchbearer for Deep South mythology and culture. The Grammy-nominated musician and guitarist, co-founder of the defunct hyper ragtime outfit Squirrel Nut Zippers and South Memphis String Band as well as collaborator with the likes…
BIG LOVE = BIG BEATS, BIG SOUND
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Melbourne Austraila has produced many of our favourite rock bands, from AC/DC, INXS, Silver Chair and Midnight Oil. Coincidentally, Big Love’s debut is titled “Rockstar”. However, Big Love has more in common with fellow dance artist like Sneaky Sound System than said bands and has stamped their own vibe into…
Big Love, “Jumpâ€
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The collaborative effort by Big Love and Melanie Jade has rendered an electronica-laced demure track implementing backing electronically generated melody and percussion paired with Jade’s powerful vocal prowess. The opening synth and keys are joined by airy percussion at the background before the vocals take the foreground. [vimeo 45484455] BUY ON I-TUNES – CLICK HERE!…
Erez and the End, Silent Mountains
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The raw, organic effort shines on Silent Mountains, the new five-track EP from Erez and the End. Hallmarked by honest, melodic Rock stripped of post-production effects lends a gritty purity to the tracks. Meld that with the raspy vocal delivery of lead man Erez Eiserman and the all-analog approach…
POOR MOON “HOLIDAY” VIDEO
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Following excellent reviews for their self-titled debut in the likes of MOJO, Uncut the Sun and Sunday Times (press quotes below), Poor Moon have unveiled their first music video for “Holiday”, the gentle breeze single from the aforementioned debut. This sweet and surreal promo features actor Tom Skerrit (Top Gun, MASH, Alien, Picket Fences, Brothers…
WIRE: SYLVER TONGUE NEW VIDEO ON THEQUIETUS
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Sylver Tongue is pleased to announce the release of her debut EP Something Big on Dancing Coins — the new label from a collective that includes Mute artist Al Spx of Cold Specks – on November 6th. Sylver Tongue is the new project from Charlotte Hatherley (Ash, Bat For Lashes) — in this guise she…
KELLY WATERS: CONSUMMATE PERFORMER
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Sometimes our most fortuitous moments are a combination of timing, yearning and happenstance. Such is the case for fledgling singer/songwriter Kelly Waters. With a degree in acting under her belt, the stage and performing on it were actually old hat for Kelly. It was, in fact, her…
HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD POST NEW SINGLE “DEAD BITE”
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With their infectious, hard-hitting rap-rock tracks and tireless touring, Los Angeles’ Hollywood Undead have built a rabid base of dedicated fans. In appreciation of those fans, the band has unveiled a free download of “Dead Bite,” the first taste of their as-yet-untitled upcoming album. The track is available on the band’s site, and the lyric…
WIRE: FAR EAST MOVEMENT’S SONG INSPIRED BY PRESIDENT OBAMA’S CAMPAIGN
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“For All,” a brand new track from Cherrytree Records’ Far East Movement debuts today, October 23rd. The accompanying video – directed by Transparent Agency – will debut this Thursday, October 25th. “The song was inspired by President Obama’s ‘For All’ campaign. We wanted to create an anthem around the inspirational ideals that people around the…
FLYLEAF SWAPS OUT LEAD SINGERS
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A&M/Octone recording group Flyleaf announce the departure of long time singer Lacey Sturm today. The band’s final album with Lacey, New Horizons, will be out on October 30th on A&M/Octone Records and is available now for pre-order. Flyleaf are pleased to announce that Kristen May formerly of the band Vedera will be stepping in as…
BIG HARP NEW ALBUM TRAILER
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Big Harp will release their sophomore album Chain Letters on January 22 via Saddle Creek. Chain Letters is available for pre-order at the Saddle Creek web store. The album was recorded at Omaha’s ARC studios with engineer Ben Brodin and partly at the band’s Los Angeles home. Chain Letters was mixed by Mike Mogis (Bright…
ATO RECORDS TO RELEASE A TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER
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15 years after his death and 40 years after the release of his widely beloved song “Rocky Mountain High,” ATO Records will celebrate John Denver’s life and music with The Music Is You: A Tribute to John Denver, slated for February 2013 release. The album features covers of Denver’s most popular songs by a diverse…
CANDICE NIGHT VIDEO “CALL IT LOVE”
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Former Deep Purple guitarist Ritchie Blackmore and wife Candice Night are releasing new music this month with their traditional folk rock duo, Blackmore’s Night. The band’s third live album, A Knight In York, spans their 15 year career and takes their devoted audience on a musical journey through the ages.…
JRAND NEW VIDEO “DON’T JUDGE ME”
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JRand has just unveiled an official music video for “Don’t Judge Me,” a reworked version of Chris Brown’s powerful ballad from his latest album, Fortune. The remix will appear on JRand’s debut mixtape, The Heartbreak Kid, coming soon. http://youtu.be/b6Vv9HjAhb4 The Miami performer also recently shared a new video diary from behind the scenes at the…
AUTUMN OWLS PREMIERE VIDEO FOR “BYWAYS OF THE LIFELESS”
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Dublin, Ireland trio Autumn Owls have premiered a new video for the song “Byways Of The Lifeless” via Impose Magazine – repost via YouTube here. The video coincides with the band’s return to New York for the CMJ Music Marathon on Thursday, October 18, and leads them in to…
ELLIE GOULDING ANNOUNCES WINTER 2013 HEADLINE TOUR
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Cherrytre e/Interscope recording artist ELLIE GOULDING hits the road this winter for a four week tour commencing January 16th in Miami. The Halcyon Days Tour visits major North American cities before wrapping February 12th in Los Angeles. Pre-sale is underway on Wednesday, October 24 and tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, October…
BEN HARPER SELECTS SONGS FOR NEW CAREER-SPANNING RETROSPECTIVE
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Ben Harper has selected his favorite ballads for a career-spanning retrospective titled By My Side, to be released October 16 by Virgin/EMI. The collection, available in CD and digital formats, features 12 of Harper’s most unforgettable songs, including “Forever,” “Diamonds On The Inside,” and “Waiting On An Angel,” and also introduces a new ballad, “Crazy…
STOLI IS @ HARD ROCK CAFE IN BOSTON FOR MY SILENT BRAVERY
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Hello to all Skope readers all over the world, how do you like the new Skopemag.com? I think its pretty awesome if I may so myself. I just read this great article on VentureBeat.com that states, digital music sales are expected to reach record-breaking numbers in 2012, according to…
WIRE: THE STELLA SISTERS WILL PERFORM ON STAGEIT
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Lennon & Maisy – a sister duo with nearly 20 million YouTube views and recurring roles on the new hit ABC series “Nashville” – will perform their first-ever concert on Tuesday, October 23rd, at 9 PM ET. The pair will play a half-hour set in their own living room – and fans around the world…
CHERRYTREE RECORDS SIGNS JESSIE WARE
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Cherrytree Records is pleased to announce that they have signed British singer and songwriter Jessie Ware and will release a digital and physical EP via Interscope, entitled 110%, in December, a month before Ware launches her first U.S. tour in January 2013. [youtube eblGD5yuid8] “I’m extremely excited to be joining Cherrytree,” said Ware. “Not only…
PARKWAY DRIVE UNLEASH “OLD GHOST / NEW REGRETS”
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Global metal phenoms Parkway Drive have just unleashed a brand new track from their soon to be released, spellbinding fourth album, Atlas out October 30th via Epitaph Records. The new track titled “Old Ghost / New Regrets” takes listeners on the epic journey of life and death of the world today, complimenting the overall…
UNI V SOL NEW VIDEO “LOVELY”
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Releasing the first visual from his recently released EP, “The Wonderful World of Jermaine Liriano”, Uni V Sol brings the track LOVELY, directed by Jose Santiago, to life with a futuristic love-story theme. As two robots, one of which is keen to appear more human like fall in love, in the premier video from Uni…
ALEX KELLY NEW VIDEO “CATALYST”
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The stunning New York City-based electro-pop singer Alex Kelly releases her new music video for “Catalyst,” the second single off her first full-length CD Orange Circle, which she released in June 2012.
P.O.S CANCELS FALL TOUR
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P.O.S has to cancel his entire fall tour (with the exception of the First Avenue show on 10/26) and he has to postpone future tour plans due to his emergent need to have a kidney transplant. Please watch the following video statement from P.O.S explaining his medical situation. P.O.S talks on his need for…
S.O.G. CREW NEW VIDEO POSTED
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The S.O.G Crew announces release date for new single ‘Got to Believe’. The recently dubbed Indie group continues to blow fans away with new stimulating material. Their music has created a totally new genre they call ’cause’ music. It is a wonderful collaboration of hip-hop, west coast, down south, pop, rock, and R&B sounds mixed…
ALL TIME LOW SELL 50K + UNITS FIRST WEEK
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What a whirlwind of a week it has been for the 4 piece pop punk band from Maryland. After returning from a 3-day tour around the world, All Time Low announcestheir new album, “Don’t Panic,” has sold 48,300 copies in its first week of sales and charted at #6 on the Billboard Top 200, via…
SENNHEISER TO SPONSOR “ROCKIN’ THE WALL” DOCU
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Audio specialist Sennheiser announced that it has sponsored the documentary film Rockin’ the Wall — an engaging film and history lesson about the Berlin Wall, and an entertaining exploration of the power of rock music as a force for social change and liberation. The documentary will be broadcast on public television stations nationwide in celebration…
SUNSET SESSIONS VEGAS NOVEMBER 8 – 10, 2012
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Michele Clark’s Sunset Sessions, a music industry convention and talent showcase, is coming to the Cosmopolitan in Las Vegas, NV from November 8-10, 2012. This is the first time in Sunset Sessions’ 15-year history that it will be open to the general public. The event is a key opportunity for musicians and industry power players…
WIRE: K’LA HOOKS UP WITH NAS FOR “BLAME” ON VEVO
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Have you heard Def Jam’s newest signee K’LA’s first single “Blame” ft Nas? Well you can finally see the official music video, and BET 106 & Park’s “New Joint Of The Day” for “Blame” on VEVO. Check out K’LA’s Blame featuring Nas (Official Video): http://vevo.ly/VaR2L1
JACK DAVEY VIDEO “RIDE ON”
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Since Jack Davey released L0-F! Side A, the first half of her three-part solo project last week, the eclectic J*DaVeY frontwoman has shown her evolution as an artist. Previous singles from the EP, such as “Howl At The Moon” and “Eye Can See,” have proven her ability to impart and express herself in new mediums,…
WIRE: THE SOUP HOSTS LYNYRD SKYNYRD
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See the Lynyrd Skynyrd boys have some fun on a special episode of “The Soup” on E! this Sunday at 1030|930c during a special episode featuring “The Goodest Moments Of Redneck Shows.” The band members educate each other about “The Soup” and question their own hillbilly status. See how much Southern flair they’re willing to…
