The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML), a Washington DC-based marijuana advocacy group, has partnered with jam-based dub rock heavyweights Slightly Stoopid and hip-hop juggernauts Cypress Hill on the Legalize It 2010 tour for a YouTube based video contest to raise awareness for California’s Prop 19, the initiative to regulate and tax…
COMMON GRACKLE RELEASES “THE GREAT DEPRESSION” VIDEO
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The Common Grackle, a bold looking bird native to the eastern coast of North America, has been known to mimic the sounds of other birds and even humans at times. Are we to assume then, that The Great Depression, the debut full length from Common Grackle, would simply be musical regurgitation? The answer…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: J. Keys “I Like It (Keys to the City)” feat. Adeline
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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! J. Keys “I Like It (Keys to…
DEREK DEGRATE RELEASES DEBUT ALBUM
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Derek DeGrate Releases New Album, Brother of DeVante and Dalvin of the Multi-Platinum R&B Group, JODECI. DeGrate is the surname of the family that has brought new flavor to the music industry for decades. Now Derek DeGrate steps out with a solo project, also featuring the production of Dalvin DeGrate of JODECI and Justin Burton-DeGrate.…
Stomacher, Sentimental Education
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The Bay Area quintet formerly known as In Reverent Fear has remerged with a new name and a new album. I can’t say that the name “Stomacher” is a trade up from their old one, but their quasi-debut is definitely worth noticing. Sentimental Education is riddled with poignant ambience and heavy bass -driven riffs that…
PRIMARY WAVE SIGNS CROWFIELD
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Primary Wave’s JV partners, Rick Smith and Scott Frazier are at it again with their latest signing, Crowfield. Crowfield joins the roster with Saving Abel (Virgin), Taddy Porter (Primary Wave Records/EMI), Volbeat (Universal Germany), and Brent James and the Contraband. Charleston, SC band, Crowfield, is next in line to take the sound of…
STOLI HEADS TO NYC TO CATCH UP WITH CHRISTEN MARUCCI
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Another week is upon us and Stoli has another exciting & talented guest. This next female singer/songwriter has got it all from the looks, vocals, and ambition. Christen Marucci is coming out of Queens, NY and she recently released a new single, “Viper’s Love” that shows that she can hold any note and can write…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, AUGUST 9th, 2010
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EMINEM STILL NUMBER ONE ON HOT 100 CHART Eminem’s “Love the Way You Lie” featuring Rihanna keeps pace to stay on top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a third straight week. The song also notches its sixth week at the summit of the Digital Songs chart, selling another 300-thousand downloads last week,…
Thee Nosebleeds, Self-Titled
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Thee Nosebleeds and their exhilarating debut album definitely get the Jimmy Rae WOW factor here. Hard to imagine that this BIG & LOUD sound comes from just three guys out of Philly. The three members in this group include: Kermit Hell Lyman on lead vocals & guitar, Rev. Kevin J. Cooper on bass…
BREAKING: FREEWAY RICKY ROSS OPENS UP TO SKOPE TV
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Skope’s CEO, Michael Friedman aka Mikey Frieds had the pleasure of having a candid & uncensored chat with Freeway Ricky Ross. Freeway Ricky Ross is best known as a former drug kingpin known around the world for his success & fall from that dangerous world.
THE POSIES LAUNCH NEW SONG “LICENSES TO HIDE”
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The Posies premiere their first song “Licenses To Hide” off the anticipated CD Blood/Candy (Out Sept 28th) with Ryko. The single, featuring angelic guest vocals from Lisa Lobsinger (lead singer of Reverie Sound Revue and vocalist of Broken Social Scene).
D-LOC NEW VIDEO “PLAYA” FEAT SAINT DOG
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Kottonmouth Kings’ D-Loc has released the video for “Playa” featuring Saint Dog online. The song is the latest single from D-Loc’s upcoming solo album “Made For Kings”, which hits stores on August 17th, 2010 through Suburban Noize. [youtube EYNcWQY5DVU nolink] www.subnoizestore.com
THE MCCLYMONTS NEW VIDEO “SAVE YOURSELF”
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Australian country music sensations The McClymonts aren’t afraid to tell it like it is in their new video for single “Save Yourself,” warning all those “nice guys” out there that they might get more than they bargained for!
BIANKA IS DEFINITELY NOT A RUSSIAN SPY / MP3
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In Russia this gold award winning diva is known by everyone, her fame spanning a seventh of the earth’s dry surface. Admired and loved by millions – the fame of BIANKA the RNB Super Star remains as deep a mystery as the “Russian soul”. Bianka started her vocal career at 12 years old singing…
STOLI SEES FAITH AND MUSIC BECOME ONE THROUGH DAVID ALTENOR
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Who says that you cannot make music that is positive but yet still make it sound good in the clubs? My next guest is coming straight out of the metro Boston area and he is doing just that. David Altenor is a man and a musician that is full of faith in himself and God.…
SKOPE & DRIVE a IPAD GIVEAWAY
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Enter for a chance to win an iPad from punk rockers DRIVE A! The band just got off the Bamboozle Roadshow with All Time Low, and will be heading back out on the road this Fall with Bullet For My Valentine, Escape The Fate, and Black Tide.
The Roots, How I Got Over
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One of the more head scratching moments in music in the past couple of years was when it was announced that the hip-hop band the Roots were going to be the house band for Jimmy Fallon’s late night show. Once that was declared, nearly everyone thought one of two things: 1) ?uestlove and Black Thought…
CALVIN RICHARDSON DEDICATES NEW VIDEO TO THE TROOPS
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Calvin Richardson, The Soul Prince has dedicated his new music video to America’s Servicemen and Women in recognition of their bravery in protecting our freedom and way of life. In the video for “You’re So Amazing” The 2x Grammy ® nominee and ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award winner portrays a man who returns home…
RICK ROSS SCORES WITH NEW SINGLE “B.M.F.”
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TEFLON DON is more than just the title of the new fourth album by Def Jam recording artist Rick Ross – it’s a title of respect earned the hard way by the man who ruled Miami’s underground rap scene, and then came out of the shadows to make the three biggest scores of his career…
HOBNOB WINES LAUNCHES 2010-2011 EDITION OF CREATIVE JUICES MUSIC PROGRAM
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HobNob Wines, the approachable, sociable wines for the style-conscious millennial consumer “at the center of it all,” announces the launch of the 2010-2011 edition of their indie music program, Creative Juices, online at www.hobnobwines.com. Creative Juices offers users access to free music downloads, videos, exclusive content, and more from emerging indie music artists. Previously featured…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: The Villains “You Don’t Have To Say”
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We at Skopemag.com get hundreds of exclusive tracks via various vendors on a daily basis. The goal for us is to share with our readers as many tracks that come in. Please note that some of these links expire so you got to get it while it’s hot! The Villains “You Don’t Have To Say”:…
TAMAR KAPRELIAN DEBUT ALBUM SAMPLER
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The countdown to Tamar Kaprelian’s debut album has begun! Sinner or a Saint is set to drop on August 24th, and in the meantime, fans can download a sampler featuring four of the tracks. For only $2, you can get 4 songs from the album before it’s released including “New Day,” “Sinner or…
YELLOWCARD SIGNS TO HOPELESS RECORDS
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After two-and-a-half years, the music that provided a soundtrack for rebellious-yet-sensitive, coastal-dreaming pop-punk kids of the early 00’s is back. YELLOWCARD have put the break to rest with the announcement of a brand new record on a new label and tearing into life on the road again. Returning to their pre-major label indie beginnings, Yellowcard…
CHELSEA FIELD RELEASES MP3 “THINGS I SHOULD’VE SAID”
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Moxy Records recording artist Chelsea Field has received positive reviews at radio and from critics alike for her high-energy debut single, “Things I Should’ve Said.”
Ric Zweig, Running Out Of Time
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I have to say that Ric Zweig is not Running Out Of Time by any means. Quite the contrary actually; this singer/songwriter/classic rock musician is just getting warmed up. With the release of this new record, the music world has a lot to get excited about. Zweig spent 20 years in the field…
SCRAPING FOR CHANGE OFFER MP3 “MY DARKEST HOUR”
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Scrocca Entertainment Group is pleased to announce that the band Scraping For Change has joined the SEG roster of emerging rock bands. Scraping For Change is a four piece alternative-rock band from San Francisco, CA.
NEW VIDEO BY A PLACE TO BURY STRANGERS
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“I Lived My Life To Stand In The Shadow of Your Heart” is the fourth single from the band’s critically acclaimed record Exploding Head. Directed by Sian Alice Group’s Ben Crook (Spiritualized, Fratellis, Black Lips) the video was shot during the band’s London show on May 25th, 2010 and marks the first official appearance of…
AVENGED SEVENFOLD’S NIGHTMARE IS THE NO. 1 ALBUM
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Avenged Sevenfold has cemented their status as one of the country’s favorite rock bands with their highly personal fifth studio album Nightmare, which bowed at No. 1 on Billboard’s album chart and also No.1 on Billboard’s Hard Music, Digital, Internet and Alternative Album Charts. Its No. 1 debut is the band’s highest first-week chart position…
RAPPER TECH N9NE HAS #1 INDEPENDENT ALBUM IN THE COUNTRY
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TECH N9NE has the Hip Hop Midas Touch. Every CD he has touched for his past three releases has reached # 1. And once again, the first week Billboard Chart results for Tech N9ne Collabos: The Gates Mixed Plate are in — #1 Indie Album, #4 Rap Album, #13 on Billboard’s Top 200. After the…
LADY GAGA IN CONJUNCTION WITH EARLOOMZ OFFER ULTIMATE FAN EXPERIENCE
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Leading the revolution where art, fashion and technology meet, Earloomz, announces the availability of its line of licensed Bluetooth headsets featuring Lady Gaga. Combined with advanced Bluetooth technology, superior comfort, functionality, and pop culture images and artwork, Earloomz are the stylish extension of one’s personality. And who better sets herself apart from the norm to…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 5th, 2010
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JASON DERULO TALKS VMA NOMINATIONS Jason Derulo was in Japan when he heard that he was up for two Moonmen at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. Derulo was sleeping when he received a wake-up call with the news. He told MTV that it was a “pleasant surprise” and that he is “really…
IMBOGODOM RELEASE VIDEO/MP3 FOR “UNSEEN TICKET”
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In anticipation of their album release in late August, the duo of Alexander Tucker (the very same one who releases records on ATP Recordings) and Daniel Beban, otherwise known as Imbogodom, are releasing the first single from their debut album The Metallic Year.
TIËSTO TO MAKE HIS VIDEOGAME DEBUT IN DJ HERO 2
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When the party starts this October, virtual DJ’s and MC’s throughout the universe will fire up two turntable controllers and a microphone and mix it up with Tiësto — one of electronic music’s defining artists, DJ’s and producers — in DJ Hero ® 2, Activision Publishing, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today revealed. Having worked with…
GO BEHIND THE SCENES WITH KAFANI
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Here’s the behind the scenes footage for Kafani’s first single, “She Ready Now”, from the forthcoming album due out later this year. The Video for “She Ready Now” shot and will be delivered 2nd week in August. [youtube umW5Z2Ea4Ro nolink]
AUGUST 2010 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCHâ€
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Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s.
The Gaslight Anthem, American Slang
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Being compared to Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band can be a burden for any young band but The Gaslight Anthem is not just any band. The New Jersey quartet proved it was a force to be reckoned with when it released the fantastic album The ‘59 Sound two years ago. Yes, that release…
YOUNG BUCK HOME RAIDED BY FEDS
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After years of back and forth with the IRS, agents showed up at the Nashville home of former G-Unit artist, Young Buck, seizing assets like recording equipment, jewelry, furniture, and his platinum wall plaques. The action was taken due to a $300,000 past tax bill. Although Buck’s lawyers filed in court last month to protect…
VIDEO FOR EMINEM’S SMASH SINGLE “LOVE THE WAY YOU LIE” FEATURING RIHANNA TO PREMIERE
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Eminem, the Nielsen SoundScan Artist of the Decade for 2000-2009, will premiere the eagerly awaited video for his No. 1 single “Love The Way You Lie,” featuring Rihanna, on MTV and VEVO.com on Thursday, August 5th at 9:00 PM EDT. Shot in Los Angeles, the video was directed by Joseph Kahn, who, in addition to…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 4th, 2010
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2010 MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS NOMINEES MTV has just announced the nominees for the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards and Lady Gaga leads the pack with a record breaking thirteen nods, including Best Pop Video, for her smash hit single “Bad Romance.” Eminem follows close behind with eight nominations, including Video of the Year, for…
REBELUTION – 7 FREE MP3’S…
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“Once again Rebelution on a lovin’ quest”… this year’s Rebelution summer of lovin’ quest will take these living legends of reggae rock to just about every major festival in the United States.
