NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE LINE-UP! Willow Smith, Jason Derulo, Drake, La Roux, Mike Posner, Natasha Bedingfield, Far East Movement and more will perform on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011. Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne and Train will also perform on the show. Ryan Seacrest will host from New…
EULOGIES OFFER “YOU HIDE” MP3
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Tear The Fences Down is a collection of songs Peter Walker wrote with his little friend Pablo Castelaz burning in his heart – and what happened to his parents and his big brother when he left this world too soon. Tear The Fences Down is being released January 18th on Dangerbird Records.
Voice In The Dark, Best Of
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Voice In The Dark is one artist who is a singer, composer and producer. This appears to be a man of many talents and he proves it on his new Best Of collection. The San Diego-based musician actually came out with 4 CD’s in 2009 titled: GAIA, ETHERIC, PHONEME and HIKARI. Voice…
YONAS INSPIRES WITH NEW VIDEO “I COULD”
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Bronx emcee Yonas teams up with Better Days Productions for a powerful video for the single “I Could,” from Yonas’ forthcoming, soon-to-be-titled album. In the video, the Bronx native is seen walking the streets of New York relaying words of enlightenment and hope, simultaneously juxtaposing that hope against shots of despair, as he assumes dual…
FRONTIER RECORDS SIGN WITH EMI DISTRIBUTION
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Frontiers Records is proud to announce the signing of a new Distribution Agreement for its label products with EMI Music Distribution in North America. The new Agreement will be effective from January 1st 2011 and marks a “huge step forward in the label’s expansion strategy” — as stated by Frontiers President, Serafino Perugino. EMI Music…
SEAN ROWE ANNOUNCES JANUARY TOUR DATES
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Anti- Records artist Sean Rowe will be embarking on his first ever West Coast tour at the beginning of the new year. Rowe is a profoundly soulful artist, utilizing an extraordinary baritone alongside a poet’s skill to deftly conjure images of a world in which man and nature exist uneasily side by side. Sean Rowe…
TY HERNDON & KEVIN TURNER FIGHT ALS DISEASE
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Platinum-selling Country artist Ty Herndon has partnered with former NFL player Kevin Turner to raise awareness about ALS and its emerging connection to athletes exposed to repeated head trauma. Turner, an NFL fullback for eight years with the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, was diagnosed in May 2010 with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also…
BERKLEE RELEASES SALARY STUDY FOR MUSIC INDUSTRY
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Berklee’s Career Development Center has created a comprehensive resource for the music industry titled Salary Ranges for U.S. Music Positions in Performance, Writing, Business, Audio Technology, Education, and Music Therapy. The study covers a broad range of specific careers, including orchestral, Broadway, and studio musician; choir director; jingle, TV, and film score composer; arranger; conductor;…
STOLI IS READY TO PARTY ON SATURDAY NIGHT IN BOSTON
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I know it’s only Tuesday but I just cannot wait for this weekend. Saturday night we will be heading to Boston, MA for a huge live music party that is sure to be a good time. There will be cold beer, live music, Guitar Hero, all at Copperfields which is a legendary venue. Since Skope…
JACKIE ARREDONDO BREAKS OUT WITH “SOMEONE LIKE YOU”
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Jackie began her career as a teenager. She began singing with local bands playing in clubs all over Florida. From there she went to pursue a career in music at the University of Miami where her teachers, do to her powerful voice, at an early stage, discovered she possessed an enormous gift for teaching.…
AUDITORIUM, BE BRAVE
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Spencer Berger has joined the ranks of the one-man band genre with this release. This product is different than the majority of the things done in basically “First Person” that I get in the mail to review. Many aren’t mature material, and sound like karaoke, and I won’t waste my time reviewing them.…
Vicious Cycle, The Vagina Chronologue
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Vicious Cycle is a female rap duo made up of: Money and Neeky Devero. This tag team is taking girl power to a whole other level with their new release The Vagina Chronologue. Dainty and lady-like goes way out the window here as Money & Neeky Devero give you a raw and un-cut…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, 2010
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SELENA GOMEZ THINKS BIEBER WILL WIN BEST NEW ARTIST Selena Gomez was on hand at the GRAMMY Nominations Concert special last week, where she helped announce the Song of the Year nominees alongside Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. While that category may have some strong contenders, the Best New Artist category will certainly have everyone…
KIMBERLY CALDWELL RELEASES NEW EMPOWERMENT ANTHEM
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Vanguard/Capitol Records artist Kimberly Caldwell is set to release her new single, “Desperate Girls & Stupid Boys,” which will be featured on her long-awaited release Without Regret due out in Spring 2011. The catchy song is an empowerment anthem for people everywhere. It will be available on iTunes on December 7th. [youtube MB2PiYkTVdg…
THE DAVENPORTS RELEASE CONTROVERSIAL CHRISTMAS CAROL MP3
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Brooklyn based indie pop-rockers The Davenports announce the release of their official Christmas song “Whore For the Holidays.” “Whore” is likely a familiar story to many, the guy or girl who goes too far at the office holiday party.
BILLY JOEL RELEASES CLIP FEATURING HIS 40 YEAR CAREER
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Billy Joel has just released a new clip that features performance footage and highlights spanning his brilliant career. Billy also recently released a new compilation of classics called, The Hits, which is just a taste of things to come in 2011. 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Billy Joel’s first solo album,…
Dane Drewis, Rock and Soul
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Rock and Soul is the first solo CD from Sacramento, CA-area singer/guitarist Dane Drewis. Fans of Drewis will recognize him from the band Cuesta Drive and in fact, a number of the tracks on this release also appeared on Cuesta Drive’s Distractions album. The new tracks feature Jason Weed on drums and Dane’s…
NATALIA KILLS NEW VIDEO “MIRRORS”
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Between touring with Kelis and Robyn, and performing at this years CMJ Festival, Natalia also collaborated with British electro-pop musician and producer Frankmusik in the studio for a new track to be included on Frankmusik’s new album expected to drop Spring ’11.
TINO COURY NEW SINGLE AUDIO
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Tino Coury is back with the follow-up to his debut single “Diary.” “Up Against The Wall,” which was produced by Tino, will appear on his debut album due out next year via Eleventh Records. SKOPE IT HERE!
BIFFY CLYRO ANNOUNCE US HEADLINING TOUR
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Breakthrough UK band biffy clyro will be kicking off a US headlining tour, presented by Alternative Press magazine on February 10, 2011. The trio are returning to the states after a highly successful summer small-club tour, which included sold-out New York and Los Angeles shows. Their latest album, Only Revolutions, which was nominated…
BLACK PISTOL FIRE TO RELEASE DEBUT SELF-TITLED LP
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Rock and roll duo Black Pistol Fire are set to release their self-titled debut LP on February 15th, 2011, on Rifle Bird Records. The record will feature thirteen original tracks written by the band in a garage they rented in Austin, Texas. The album was recorded in two separate sessions in an abandoned building in…
SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT DAVID ROUSSEAU
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When artists like Lil Wayne, Enrique Iglesias, and Pitbull just to name a few need a music video done they call on David Rousseau. Skope TV got on the phone with David live from Miami, FL this weekend to talk about this. Join us as David talks about getting his start, what equipment he prefers,…
SKOPE / RISE AGAINST HOLIDAY GIVEAWAY
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To get fans in the holiday spirit, Rise Against is giving away all kinds of awesome swag including a signed copy of their brand new DVD, Another Station: Another Mile, signed posters, stickers, and custom messenger bags made out of recycled tour banners.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 2010
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GET A P!NK TWIBBON Want to show your love for P!nk on your Facebook and Twitter pages? Well now you can add a P!nk Twibbon to your account. Learn how at PinksPage.com. BRUNO MARS TALKS GRAMMY NODS Bruno Mars was nominated for an impressive seven GRAMMY Awards, and he caught up with MTV…
MIDDLE CLASS RUT, NO NAME, NO COLOR
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Middle Class Rut are one of the newer groups out there gigging, in the vein of two man groups like White Stripes and Black Keys. Zack Lopez is on guitars and vocals, accompanied by Sean Stockham on drums and vocals. USA is a Ramone’s styled rocker. Are You On Your Way is…
MYSPACE MUSIC PRESENTS ITS TOP 50 ALBUMS OF 2010
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So it’s that time of the year again, the time where the Myspace Music editorial team locks itself in a conference room with a stereo and a white board and argue out which records we thought were the best this year. This list covers metal, pop, hip-hop, indie and electronic music – it may be…
EINSTÃœRZENDE NEUBAUTEN 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR CANCELLATION
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Einstürzende Neubauten’s Anniversary Tour in the US has been cancelled. The band has issued the following statement: It is with great regret that Einstürzende Neubauten announce the cancellation of their planned thirtieth anniversary appearances in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto and New York. While the US Department of Homeland Security did issue approvals…
TERRY OHMS DEBUTS NEW VIDEO “ALONE AT LAST”
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This week Alabama faves Vulture Whale’s frontman Wes McDonald celebrates the release of the Terry Ohms’ debut LP ‘What Do You Mean, What Do I Mean?’ by premiering a new, homemade video for album track “Alone At Last”!
STEVE LUKATHER, ALL’S WELL THAT ENDS WELL
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Steve is a well-rounded studio vet who has played with a virtual “Who’s Who” in the music industry, and was the six-string wizard behind Toto. This release as expected, features some clever and tasty guitar work. The band he’s assembled for this disc include Steve on vocals and guitar, CJ Vanston on keys…
KINA GRANNIS SIGNS WITH ONE HAVEN MUSIC
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Famously independent singer-songwriter Kina Grannis has entered into a worldwide partnership with One Haven Music with whom she will release a redux version of her debut album Stairwells. The deal encompasses both a record deal with One Haven Music Records, distributed by The Orchard, and a publishing deal with One Haven Music Publishing, a…
VIRTUAL LOVE LETTER GOES VIRAL
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What started out in one Los Angeles-area man’s garage as a virtual love letter to his long distance girlfriend has morphed into a nationwide phenomenon. Walter C. May, a television creative director, recently saw his longtime girlfriend leave her native Los Angeles to matriculate at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business to obtain her…
CYPRESS HILL COLLABORATE WITH 13TH WITNESS
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Legendary rock / hip hop group Cypress Hill join creative forces with 13th Witness for their latest video ‘Light It Up’. This live-performance video for Cypress Hill’s Pete-Rock produced track, was shot at New York’s Nokia Theatre. ‘Light It Up’ is taken from Cypress Hill’s latest album “Rise Up”, Out Now on Priority Records. [youtube…
NEW ALE INSPIRED BY COLLECTIVE LOST IN THE TREES
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Fullsteam Brewery in Durham, North Carolina has just announced Lost In The Trees Farmhouse Ale. The group‘s singer and songwriter Ari Picker helped choose the flavors and offered up creative input into this one of a kind ale being made from local harvested figs. “In the late summer and early fall, dozens of friends and…
STOLI HITS THE HOOD TO HANG WITH RUSSTOWN REPRESENTAZ
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Another Friday is here and I am in a great mood. I feel like partying & just having a good time this weekend. My guests this week know how to do just that. Please meet Balla and Russtown Representaz. These four friends are reppin Ruston, LA. I caught wind of them after hearing the single…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, DECEMBER 3rd, 2010
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KANYE GETS 5 MICS FROM THE SOURCE We’ve just learned Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy has received the highest ranking from The Source magazine. The “Power” rapper claimed five mics for his project, which sits at the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart. You can check out the full review of…
EMPIRES NEW VIDEO FOR “BANG”
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Check out this awesome new video from Chicago five-piece EMPIRES and their stimulating new song “Bang.”
INSANE CLOWN POSSE FIRST CHARITY DRIVE VIDEO
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“’Sugar Slam’s Super Live Toy Drive’ is Targeting Juggalos to Donate New Winter Necessities and Toys for Children in Need by Giving Away an Exclusive Psychopathic Family CD to Each Donator.” Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records’ first charity event, “Sugar Slam’s Super Live Toy Drive” is giving away an exclusive holiday CD, Holiday Heat,…
FRANK TURNER TO RELEASE NEW EP ON DECEMEBER 7
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Somewhere in between his performances at this year’s Coachella, Lollapalooza, Austin City Limits, Bonnaroo and his just wrapped tour with Social Distortion the critically acclaimed British singer-songwriter Frank Turner found time to record the five song Rock & Roll EP, which is scheduled for release on December 7, just in time for the holidays. …
LLOYD SIMON HELPS LAUNCH THETAPMUSIC.COM
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TheTapMusic.com is an exciting digital music platform for exposing underground and new artists from all over the world. With over 15 years experience in licensing we aim to add value by connecting artists not just with fans and the industry, but also with brands for licensing opportunities! http://thetapmusic.com
TAYLOR SWIFT ANNOUNCES NEEDTOBREATHE FOR TOUR
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Taylor Swift announced today that NEEDTOBREATHE has been added as a featured artist to the North American dates of her TAYLOR SWIFT SPEAK NOW WORLD TOUR 2011. Since the 2006 release of their debut album on Atlantic Records, NEEDTOBREATHE has enjoyed great success across several radio formats, and played more than 1,000 live shows, increasing…
