My Chemical Romance have just launched an ambitious and eye-exploding official trailer for their album “Danger Days: The True Lives Of The Fabulous Killjoys” coming soon featuring a taste of the new music! [youtube 63lyA42Y6ug nolink]
SOUNDGARDEN REVEAL NEW VIDEO FOR “BLACK RAIN”
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Soundgarden have just released their first new music video in over 10 years for the song “Black Rain,” which is available on the upcoming career retrospective album Telephantasm, in-stores 9/28. The sci-fi leaning animated video was directed by Brendan Small, creator of the animated metal show, Metalocalypse.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st, 2010
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LADY GAGA AND KATY PERRY LEAD MTV EMA NODS Lady Gaga and Katy Perry each scored five nominations for the MTV Europe Music Awards. The ladies will go head-to-head in four categories: Best Pop Act, Best Song, Best Female Act and Best Video. Gaga is also up for Best Live Act, while Perry, who…
SKOPE / SERJ TANKIAN RECORDING STUDIO CONTEST
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In anticipation of the release of Serj Tankian’s sophomore studio album Imperfect Harmonies on September 21st, Serj Tankian is giving you the chance to win two huge prize packs! One (1) Grand Prize winner will receive a recording software bundle of AmpliTube iRig/ AmpliTube Fender/ Miroslav Philharmonik plus the T-RackS 3 Mastering Software, an Epiphone…
TRIPLE CROWN SIGN MOVING MOUNTAINS
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Triple Crown Records is excited to announce the singing of Purchase, NY natives Moving Mountains. Front-man Gregory Dunn (guitar/vocals) — rounded out by Nicholas Pizzolato (drums), Mitchell Lee (bass), and Frank Graniero (guitar/vocals) — has confirmed the rumors and is pleased to report the good news: “We know it’s been a little quiet in the…
BUDDY GUY NEW SINGLE “STAY AROUND A LITTLE LONGER”
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Five time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, Buddy Guy, will release his new album, Living Proof on October 26th. His 11th Silvertone/Jive studio release marks an historic first as it brings together the incomparable B.B. King and Guy on the introspective and moving lead single, “Stay Around a Little…
KATY PERRY DUET WITH ELMO
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Hot on the heels of her # 1 album debut, Katy Perry stopped by Sesame Street to play dress up with Elmo. Watch the ultimate California girl get stuck in a game of tag and sing a new rendition of “Hot N’ Cold” with America’s favorite furry friend. [youtube JXiFsB4SYlc nolink]
UK’S TURBOGEIST RELEASE NEW SINGLE “ALIEN GIRL”
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With a sound that combines the band’s love of 80’s alternative music and 70’s rock, Turbogeist have already been gaining interest and attention from producers and A&R reps from both sides of the Atlantic.
PS I Love You, Meet Me At The Muster Station
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OK. Let’s get over the obvious: this fuzzed-out duo out of Kingston, Ontario have the worst possible for their band. Even if Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler hadn’t teamed up to melt hearts on film, it’d still be a wretched name. There’s no doubt that the band has faced pressure to change their name. Yet…
AVRIL LAVIGNE DOES GOOD FOR THE KIDS
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Avril Lavigne, award-winning singer/songwriter and philanthropist, announced today the creation of The Avril Lavigne Foundation. The Avril Lavigne Foundation will partner with leading charitable organizations to design and deliver programs, raise awareness and mobilize support for children and youth with disabilities and serious illnesses. “I have spent the last six months figuring out how to…
SCISSOR SISTERS WILL JOIN LADY GAGA ON 2011 MONSTER BALL TOUR
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Scissor Sisters will be joining Lady Gaga on the early 2011 run of her Monster Ball World Tour, beginning with the February 19th show at Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ and including two consecutive nights at New York City’s Madison Square Garden Arena (February 21st & 22nd) and shows in numerous other…
WAKA FLOCKA FLAME TO RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM “FLOCKAVELLI” / VIDEO
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Rap music’s newest rising star Juaquin Malphurs, better known as Waka Flocka Flame, will release his debut album Flockavelli on October 5th. Born in Queens, NY and raised in Atlanta, GA, Waka is the first artist to release an album under mentor Gucci Mane’s 1017 Bricksquad imprint.
LESLIE KING TALKS WITH STOLI ABOUT HIS NEW FAVORITE BAND BARDO
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I know it’s Monday and many of you are tired, hungover, lazy, and just not into it. Well that is why I saved my next guest because I know that their sound will get your week started right. Coming out of LA is the infectious and catchy sound of Bardo. I caught wind of Bardo…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 2010
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LADY GAGA TO MAKE BEST ALBUM YET! RWD magazine reports Lady Gaga’s next studio album, titled Born This Way, is guaranteed to include some of the best work she’s ever created. The “Alejandro” star recently surprised Beyonce with some of the finished material. Bee asked her “Telephone” collaborator, “’Where the f**k do you get these…
SKOPE SPONSORS WHITMAN, MA AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS
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For the fourth consecutive year, Skope Entertainment Inc will be sponsoring the 7th Annual Korean War Remembrance Ride. The ride will be held on September 19, 2010. The American Legion Riders is a non-profit organization that rides to raise public awareness of Veterans. Donations to benefit the Veterans at the Brockton VA. Skope CEO…
ERK THA JERK “PERFECT MISTAKE” VIDEO
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Erk Tha Jerk’s new clip for “Perfect Mistake,” a single off The Prelude, the forthcoming free EP release and precursor to his imminent debut Nerd’s Eye View, breaks music video conventions in such a way that it’s hard to consider it a part of the same medium – less MTV fare than short film.
SHERYL CROW NEW VIDEO “SIGN YOUR NAME”
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As summer winds to a close Sheryl Crow follows up “Summer Day” with a new video for “Sign Your Name,” a track from her recent album 100 Miles From Memphis. “Sign Your Name” is a cover of Terence Trent D’arby’s 1988 classic, and features the Memphis-born and raised Justin Timberlake on background vocals. …
The Dandy Warhols, The Capitol Years 1995-2007
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The Portland, Oregon band The Dandy Warhols sure have enjoyed a rather schizophrenic career in its nearly two decades length. Originally formed in 1992, the group first steadily built up a well-regarded reputation as an intriguing psychedelic pop outfit that could write songs that were arty like Velvet Underground and commercial like Brit rockers Pulp…
STORMKING, STORMKING
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There is a storm coming and his name is Duke Adkisson. Adkisson is the lead singer and guitarist as well being the man behind all of the music & lyrics on the new record. But don’t be mistaken as this is not a one-man show; Stormking comes complete with a load of great…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 17th, 2010
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BLACK EYED PEAS AT THE SUPER BOWL? USA Today is reporting that the Black Eyed Peas may perform during the halftime celebration at the Super Bowl in Dallas, Texas in February. The web site Sportsbybrooks.com is reporting that the group is going to perform at Super Bowl 45 next year, but the NFL has not…
RICK SHAFFER SHOWS STOLI HOW TO STEP OUT ON HIS OWN
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I must say that I am excited today for two reasons. One is that it’s the weekend and the other is that Rick Shaffer agreed to be featured in ‘Skoped Out.’ Rick Shaffer is the other half of the incredibly popular group, The Reds. We are not here to talk about The Reds though as…
NATHAN SHAFFER SPEAKS TRUTH ON “COME BACK AMERICA”
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“What I’m trying to say is, ‘Come back America, come back to freedom.’ I’m not feeling free anymore. Is anyone in this country?” Asks Shaffer. “Most people in this country aren’t free, and they don’t even know it. They’re slaves to a broken tax system, corporate greed, and laws that infringe upon our…
EPIC RECORDS & OH LAND OFFER MP3 “SUN OF A GUN”
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Her soundscapes are lavish, crunchy, symphonic, brute and captivated with rhythms that fly apart. Oh Land’s self-titled EP will be available in October via Epic Records, with her US debut album to follow in 2011. Don’t worry, we’ve got some music to offer you and your friends in the meanwhile.
PAUL McCARTNEY & WINGS’ LEGENDARY BAND ON THE RUN TO BE REISSUED
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MPL and the Concord Music Group are pleased to announce the re-release of Paul McCartney & Wings’ iconic Band on the Run on November 2nd, 2010. Heralded as one of the greatest albums of all time, the GRAMMY winning, smash # 1 album – originally released December of 1973 – yielded the immortal title track…
GOO GOO DOLLS: ENDLESS STAYING POWER
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Elvis once said: “The music industry changes every six months.” With that premise in mind you look out over the scope of the music industry and the list of bands that have come and gone is endless. It seems the market mantra is to come, do something significant (or widely popular) and then fade into…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 16th, 2010
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY NICK JONAS Happy birthday Nick Jonas! The singer and guitarist turns 18 today. He will celebrate with a Jonas Brothers show in Chula Vista, California tonight. The guys wrap up the North American leg of their trek in Irvine, California on Sunday night. They resume their tour on October 21st…
THE MUSEBOX AND MAGNUM PR MERGE
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Great news for bands and brands; the full-service International Marketing, Publicity, Management and Distribution agency The MuseBox is thrilled to announce a merger with ace PR and Artist Development agency Magnum PR. Combining relationships and skills that can only come from a team of music-driven, innovative entrepreneurs, the merger of these two powerhouse companies creates…
DARIUS RUCKER LAUNCHES END ZONE OBSESSION FOOTBALL CHALLENGE
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Chart topping artist and self proclaimed fantasy football legend Darius Rucker is making football easier and more exciting than your average work league with a chance to win awesome weekly prizes all season long. He’s teamed up with Athlon Sports for the free Darius Rucker “End Zone Obsession” Football Challenge kicking off this Sunday, September…
URGE OVERKILL RELEASE “EFFIGY” AFTER 15 YEARS
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Celebrated alternative rock favorites Urge Overkill are officially back together 15 years after the release of their last album. The band released its first full-length, the Steve Albini-produced Jesus Urge Superstar, in 1989 through Touch and Go Records and steadily began ascending in popularity.
MAROON 5 “GIVE A LITTLE MORE” VIDEO
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Maroon 5 have just premiered the video for their new single “Give A Little More” on VEVO.com. Join the band at the steamy party in the Paul Hunter (Justin Timberlake, Gwen Stefani, Lenny Kravitz) directed clip. The track will appear on their third studio album, Hands All Over, which is due out on September 21st.
SULLY ERNA RELEASES VIDEO EPK FOR ‘AVALON’
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Sully Erna’s latest masterpiece, Avalon, was released today on Universal Republic Records. The album features an array of eclectic compositions unlike anything he has ever written in the past, an epic body of work that has taken him over 2 years to compose, record and finally release, utilizing the hypnotic sounds of tribal rhythms,…
Baby Eagle, Dog Weather
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If Neil Young were born a nerd, then Dog Weather would have most certainly been his crowning achievement. The loose, ragged feel that permeates the record is so reminiscent of ol’ grandpa Neil not just is sonic texture alone, but within the rural , no-nonsense attitude that seems to serve each song with all kinds…
CANIBUS OFFERS MP3 “MERCHANT OF METAPHORS”
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Canibus treats his fans to another strong release off his latest album C of Tranquility, dropping October 5th on Interdependent Media. The album will feature prduction from DJ Premier, Jake One, The ARE, Scram Jones, Tha Bizness, and D/R Period.
FOUNTAINS OF WAYNE FALL DATES
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Fountains Of Wayne have announced a select run of dates in late September and early October on the east and west coasts. The shows will include songs from their nearly-completed new album, the long-awaited follow up to 2007’s Traffic And Weather, due for release early next year. Marshall Crenshaw and Jill Sobule will open on…
INDIGO GIRLS FIRST HOLIDAY ALBUM
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For years, their voices have soared in harmony like the voices of a Christmas choir. Now, more than two decades into their career, Grammy-award winning duo Indigo Girls – Amy Ray and Emily Saliers – are set to release their first holiday record, specially packaged in holiday wrapping (and containing three surprise ornaments packed…
GUCCI MANE TO RELEASE FOLLOW-UP ALBUM
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Mr. Zone 6 better known as “Gucci Mane” will release his anticipated follow-up album, The Appeal: Georgia’s Most Wanted, on September 28th via 1017 Bricksquad/Asylum/Warner Bros. Records. Led by the single “Gucci Time,” produced by and featuring Swizz Beatz, the album comes on the heels of his successful debut LP, 2009’s The State Vs.…
PHISH’S CORAL SKY SET FOR OCTOBER 19 RELEASE
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On October 19th, JEMP Records will release Coral Sky, a 2-DVD set capturing Phish’s November 2, 1996 performance at Coral Sky Amphitheater in West Palm Beach, FL. The complete, uncut concert was created from archival videotapes of the multi-camera lawn screen feed and the audio was mixed from multi-track masters in stereo PCM and 5.1…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15th, 2010
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BRITNEY SPEARS IN THE STUDIO Britney Spears is back in the studio working on new music. Sean Garrett told E! Online that he is going to work with Spears on the effort. Garrett co-produced and sang on “Toy Soldier” from Brit’s 2007 album, Blackout. The Pen said that the tunes he plans…
JIMMY RAE JAZZIN’ IT UP WITH CHELSEA BARATZ
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Prepare yourself as Chelsea Baratz brings to you her invigorating style of Soul Jazz. This young virtuoso is partial to her trusty sax, but she also sings & produces, plays drums, clarinet, piano and flute. This multi-talented & multi-dimensional musician doesn’t just give you the same old jazz; Chelsea throws in elements of…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVE: THRIVING IVORY LISTENING PARTY
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Thriving Ivory’s sophomore Wind-up album, Through Yourself & Back Again, reflects the lessons they’ve learned following the release of their successful self-titled debut. “Do you dream/That the world will know your name?” they asked prophetically in the band’s pop radio hit, “Angels On The Moon,” a song inspired by the heroics surrounding 9/11.
