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MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 14th, 2010

SINGER CHALLENGES LADY GAGA Apparently there’s at least one person out there who doesn’t like Lady Gaga.   According to Billboard, a singer named Alisa Apps has challenged the pop star to a televised singing competition, with a grand prize of one-million dollars.   Apps issued a statement saying, “I feel sorry for Lady Gaga…

CLARE MAGUIRE SIGNS TO UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS

UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS proudly announces the U.S. signing of CLARE MAGUIRE. The 22-year-old Irish phenom will release her anxiously awaited debut album via UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC in spring 2011.   Blending bombastic bluesy emotion, seductive crooning and pop theatricality, there’s no one quite like CLARE MAGUIRE. CLARE MAGUIRE vocally channels Kate Bush and Annie Lenox, while…

STETSON & ERIN MCCARLEY RELEASE “I SAW THE LIGHT” VIDEO

Stetson is bringing its Fall/Winter 2010 collection to life through an innovative partnership with Sony/ATV Music Publishing and two of today’s most exciting musicians. This fall, Erin McCarley and the PawnShop kings will debut their renditions of music’s most iconic songs through a series of video look books featuring the new Stetson apparel and accessory…

NEW KY-MANI MARLEY ALBUM IN THE WORKS

Fresh from headlining performances at Reggae On The Rocks in Colorado, Festival International De Rhythmes Du Monde in Quebec, Rock al Parque in Colombia, plus two special fundraising events at the Brooklyn Children’s Museum in New York, GRAMMY-nominated Ky-Mani Marley has unveiled recording news and announced several personal appearances.   Ky-Mani is currently recording songs…

LAS ROBERTAS STREAMS “CRY OUT LOUD” IN IT’S ENTIRETY

Art Fag Recordings presents Cry Out Loud, the debut release from Costa Rican heartthrobs Las Robertas. It’s available today and steaming over at Altered Zones. Check it out the whole thing here! Contrary of earlier demos released online, the debut is a newly mixed record by Jon Greene whose prior work includes Dum Dum Girls,…

T.O.N.E-z OFFERS “SPITZ PT 2” MP3 OFF NEW EP

T.O.N.E-z, the Emmy nominated hip hop artist who has had years of underground success, is now gaining momentum in the mainstream music world. While he has already an amassed an impressive recording history with an array of musical projects, T.O.N.E-z is poised to expand his exposure and reach new audiences with the October 12 release…

TIM MCGRAW’S #1 HITS SCHEDULED FOR NOVEMBER 30 RELEASE

On November 30th, Curb Records will release, Number One Hits, a two-disc set featuring 22 of Tim McGraw’s chart-topping singles. The collection will also feature two bonus tracks – a dance mix of his breakthrough 1994 hit, “Indian Outlaw,” and “Felt Good on My Lips,” McGraw’s latest single. Written by Brett Warren, Brad Warren, Brett…

JAMAICA KICK OFF NORTH AMERICAN TOUR

French electro-pop outfit Jamaica (formerly known as Poney Poney) is gearing up for their first ever North American tour this week. Criss crossing the U.S. and Canada, the band are supporting their brand new EP Cross The Fader that is set to be released digitally on October 18th. Kicking off the tour on October 13th…

SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT RON JOSEPH

  The Skope audience is in for a treat as we got a legend to come on Skope TV last Friday, October 8. We are talking about the legendary Ron Joseph. Ron Joseph is creating major buzz with his new single, “3 O’Clock In The Mornin” and performances all over the west coast. Ron is…

The Summerlad, Blue Skinned

The fact that The Summerlad are largely unknown is a crying shame. This three-piece out of Calgary, creates a sonic landscape that is as intriguing and immense as the country which they call home. Stretching guitars, combined with driving percussion and a pure, brazen passion for the music they’re making is what Blue Skinned, their…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13th, 2010

CHRISTINA AGUILERA AND HUSBAND SEPARATE Christina Aguilera has indeed separated from her husband, Jordan Bratman.   The singer issued a statement to People.com, confirming that the two have split up and that regardless of this, their commitment to their son Max “remains as strong as ever.”   Aguilera gave birth to the couple’s only child…

SweetKiss Momma, Revival Rock

First off, I have to say right off the bat that I simply love the style of this group.   SweetKiss Momma has such a cool vibe goin’ that incorporates rock, southern rock, classic rock/modern rock and blues.   Not to mention, this Seattle/Tacoma-based group offers up a kick-ass band name.   Revival Rock is…

JAY-Z IN HEADCOUNT’S “VOTE AGAIN 2010” PSA

Jay-Z, arguably the world’s most popular entertainer, is appearing in a public service announcement for the nonpartisan organization HeadCount, encouraging people to vote in the midterm elections. The “Vote Again 2010” spot will air on Skope, CBS, Fuse and other major networks.

MUSIC UP CLOSE, OCTOBER 2010

Hey all you Music Lovers! We’re back at the club with a very special group of folks here tonight. We’re all putting on our highbrow suits, our slinky little black dresses, and our stilettos because we have jazz artists in the house. I’ll take you to meet them in a bit but before that I…

DANKO JONES UNLEASHES NEW MUSIC VIDEO & MP3 FOR “HAD ENOUGH”

Danko Jones has released the second music video in his nearly completed video trilogy from the album Below the Belt (Bad Taste Records/Caroline). The new highly-stylized, film-like music video noir for the track “Had Enough” stars Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid), comedian Don Jamieson (That Metal Show) and is the prequel to “Full of Regret.”

THE MATERIAL TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM

The Material will release the band’s debut album independently on January 11, 2011.   Soon thereafter, the group who are no strangers to the road will begin a national tour with the intent of staying out there for the entire calendar year.   This follows multiple self-booked national coast-to-coast tours, which have been a catalyst…

THE SWORD DRUMMER QUITS THE BAND

On the heels of the cancellation of their European tour, Austin, TX’s The Sword are also regretfully canceling the remainder of their scheduled US dates due to the departure of their drummer, Trivett Wingo.   The split is amicable and both Trivett and the rest of the band wish each other the best of the…

WEEZER TO RELEASE DEATH TO FALSE METAL ON NOVEMBER 2

Weezer’s devoted community of fans are getting more new music from the band than ever before, with the upcoming November 2nd release of Death To False Metal (DGC/UMe) – the band’s third release of the fourth quarter.   Death To False Metal is not a traditional collection of studio leftovers or songs from the vault,…

STOLI FINDS TRUTH IN WHAT THEY ARE SAYING ABOUT SUPERART

Another week is here which means another band or musician to introduce. I had to take yesterday off in honor of Chris Columbus so I am well rested and ready for the week. I have always liked the music of Connecticut based band Superart. Then I saw Jimmy Rae review their new album ‘The Weirdbeard…

Bill Hicks, The Essential Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks, a self-described “[Noam] Chomsky with dick jokes, is one of the most influential comedians ever. His satire of contemporary mores was always on target and is among the best stand-up sets ever recorded.   Rkyo’s recently released   Bill Hicks The Essential   Collection has compiled some of Bill’s most adored bits, along…

Jackie Arredondo, Someone Like You

Jackie Arredondo is an artist who is not afraid to step out of her comfort zone and try something new.   With the release of her EP Someone Like You, Jackie is proving that she can take on a solo career and do just fine.   For years, Arredondo was a well-known vocal coach within…

SKOPE & SLAYER GUITAR GIVEAWAY

To celebrate the release of Slayer’s The Vinyl Conflict Box Set, the band are giving you the chance to win a custom Kerry King BC Rich Beast V guitar and The Vinyl Conflict Box Set! Enter now!

RYE RYE & MIA VIDEO FOR “SUNSHINE”

Rye Rye’s brand new video for “Sunshine” feat. M.I.A! The song is the first single off her debut album Go! Pop! Bang!, dropping February 2011 on N.E.E.T/Interscope Records. Rye Rye’s club-killing dance moves are out in broad daylight and her spitfire flow is in full effect! M.I.A sings the hook and Jess Holzworth (Beck –…

MY OTHER FRIEND RELEASE MP3 SINGLE FROM DEBUT

Brooklyn’s My Other Friend is set to release their debut album Burning Bright Tonight, with wide distribution on October 25th. The album which was originally self-released digitally in late July is already starting to gain the attention of leading tastemakers such as CMJ.

MIRRORS RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE “HIDE AND SEEK”

Brighton, UK-based electronic, “pop-noir” act Mirrors is excited to announce the release of the music video for their new single “Hide and Seek.” As a video that premiered on Pitchfork yesterday, the clip was helmed by Simon Pollard, a director who worked with the band on their previous music video for the single “Ways To…

HELLOGOODBYE TO RELEASE NEW RECORD

Rocket Science Ventures and Wasted Summer Records are very excited to announce the November 9th release of Would It Kill You?, the second full-length record from Long Beach, CA, band Hellogoodbye. In anticipation of this self-funded album, the band released a video for its first single, “When We First Met,” which was added to mtvU…

IRON AND WINE TO RELEASE KISS EACH OTHER CLEAN JANUARY 2011

Iron and Wine will be releasing, Kiss Each Other Clean, its first new album in over three years at the start of 2011. The record will made available by Warner Bros. Records in North America and 4AD in Europe, Japan and Australia. The full band will hit the road for a fall tour in November.…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 11th, 2010

GAGA’S FORMER MANAGER TALKS Long before there was Lady Gaga, there was Stefani Germanotta, the dark-haired up-and-coming singer/songwriter from New York. Her manager at the time, Bob Leone, explains that Gaga used to have a hard time getting onstage.   Leone told People.com, that Gaga was “painfully shy and is very different from who she…

The Matt Burke Band, Pretty Close to Very Good

Get ready for an album that offers a lot of good-sounding music for the people. The Matt Burke Band is made up of two musicians: Matt Burke on vocals, guitar, electronic drums, synth and bass & Brue Baker on lead guitar. The duo refers to their distinct sound as “Soulcoustic Beach Rock”. I agree with…

The Jesus Rehab, The Highest Highs and the Lowest Lows

What I heard was here was completely original and nothing like anything else I’ve listened to before.   The Jesus Rehab brings to you a concept album full of real substance.   Conceptual songs with a real meaning and a real purpose surround this 11-track set.   With a band name like Jesus Rehab they…

Downslave, Cost of Freedom

What a wake up call I had this morning when I listened to Downslave’s Cost of Freedom on my laptop.   A little after 8 AM and still half asleep, I was in for a loud awakening.   What I heard coming through my headphones definitely jolted my system and at this point I was…

LUPE FIASCO GETS AN ALBUM RELEASE DATE

1st & 15th / Atlantic Records are proud to announce the upcoming release of “LASERS,” the hugely anticipated new album from Lupe Fiasco.   The Grammy Award-winning superstar’s third full-length collection will arrive in stores and at all online retailers on March 8th, 2011. Lupe will release the first single from “LASERS” on Tuesday, October…

JASON JAMES TO TAKE TIME OFF

Welsh rockers Bullet For My Valentine regret to inform their fans that bassist Jason James will be taking time off from their current North American fall tour.   James will be on leave from October 8th through October 17th attending to a private family matter and will rejoin the band on October 18th in Calgary,…

NELLY FURTADO NEW SINGLE / AUDIO

Listen to Nelly Furtado’s new single “Night Is Young” off of her forthcoming greatest hits compilation, The Best of Nelly Furtado.   The track was co-produced by Salaam Remi (Nas, The Fugees, Amy Winehouse) and Staybent Krunk-A-Delic, and co-written by Nelly Furtado. SKOPE IT HERE!

BURNS & POE RELEASE SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM

The wait is over for Burns & Poe music! Having tantalized country radio and listeners with two new singles “Don’t Get No Better Than That” and “How Long Is Long Enough?” (currently at radio), Blue Steel Records’ sexy duo, Burns & Poe, are poised to unveil a double disc set this fall. Their self-titled debut…

FRAN HEALY VIDEO FOR “BUTTERCUPS”

Fran Healy, lead singer and songwriter of multi-platinum selling Scottish rock band Travis, is very excited to release his debut solo album WRECKORDER, today October 5th on Ryko / Wreckord Label.

Superart, The Weirdbeard Sessions

It’s not everyday that you hear an album where one song is as good as the next.   It’s also not everyday that you hear a band that has three lead singers & three songwriters along with each of them being multi-instrumentalists.   Actually, let’s be honest; this is extremely rare in today’s music world.…