Boston native, and Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter, producer, collaborator Bleu has just finished his fourth album of new solo material following 2009’s quietly released A Watched Pot (Fontana Distribution), titled Four. Due November 2 on his own The Major Label distributed through Redeye, Bleu will preview material at the Hotel Café in Los Angeles in September.…
BANK RELEASES ‘I WAS JUST RECORDING’
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Hip Hop Artist Bank has released his debut Album, ‘I Was Just Recording’ on August 10th, 2010. The album is being released on his Atlanta based, independent record label Southern Produce Entertainment and is currently available on ITunes. The album is a follow up to 2009’s “2000 N Plenty Mixtape”, which was recorded by the…
MALUCA RELEASES VIDEO FOR “HECTOR”
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The much anticipated mixtape has finally arrived from Maluca presented by Mad Decent and mixed by Paul Devro. The video for Hector is here: [youtube VDgQ9NeqnPE nolink] www.malucamala.com
SONS OF SYLVIA HIT THE ROAD WITH CARRIE UNDERWOOD
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Sons of Sylvia are gearing up for another round of touring with their friend Carrie Underwood! The second leg of Carrie’s “Play On Tour” kicks off September 25th in Portland, OR and Sons of Sylvia will be along for the ride (see below for complete list of tour dates). Brothers Ashley, Austin and Adam Clark…
NORAH JONES TO RELEASE STAR-STUDDED COLLECTION
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On November 2, EMI’s Blue Note Records will release …Featuring, a star-studded collection of the multi-platinum selling, multi-Grammy Award winning singer Norah Jones’s musical collaborations from the past decade. The 18 songs on the album include duets with such legends as Ray Charles, Willie Nelson, and Dolly Parton, and with 21st Century icons from OutKast…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Dre Robinson “Wah Do Dem (What It Look Like)”
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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! Dre Robinson “Wah Do Dem (What It…
CARNIVAL OF MADNESS TOUR – TOWER CITY, CLEVELAND ON 8-9-2010
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This tour features Shinedown, Sevendust, Puddle of Mudd, Chevelle, and 10 Years. The groups are of the heavier variety that can also at times expose their softer sides. The temperature was a Carnival of Madness, a sweltering 89 degrees at show time, with humidity to match for the six-hour marathon. Remember those…
DANBERT NOBACON ANNOUNCES HIS NEW ALBUM
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Agitprop musician/writer/social critic/actor Danbert Nobacon is back with a new album and book this fall. Backed by Seattle’s gypsy punks The Bad Things, Nobacon recorded a song cycle called Woebegone, available October 19th. Never one to relax, his first novel will arrive on October 1st! “Three Dead Princes — An Anarchist Fairytale” is illustrated by…
JAWAN HARRIS BREAKS OUT WITH “NOBODY”
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Breakout teen sensation Jawan Harris debut’s the video for his hit new song, “Nobody”. After 5 days the video has already garnered over 700k hits!
MUSIC UP CLOSE, AUGUST 2010
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Hello, Music Up Close Readers! It’s been a busy summer, and we’ve had all sorts of things happening here at the club. I’ve been in the midst of a virtual book tour for the second book in The Bowdancer Saga called The Wayfarer’s Road. You can grab a copy at www.breathlesspress.com or a kindle version…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, AUGUST 19th, 2010
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GAGA’S NEXT ALBUM MAY BE “SHOCKING” Lady Gaga recently announced that she’s still working on her highly anticipated next album. Producer RedOne heard some of it already and said that it’s going to be “shocking.” The producer, who was behind Gaga’s breakout hit “Just Dance,” told Billboard.com that he worked on two tracks…
FOX IN THE HENHOUSE RELEASE VIDEO “FEARS”
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After moving from coast to coast, and spending two years writing and recording, Wakefield singer, Ryan Escolopiohas finally settled down in Baltimore, MD. Taking his pop punk roots to another level, Ryan broke into the indie rock scene with his new project Fox in the Henhouse and their debut album The Fox EP, on iBOT…
Sab The Artist, Self-Titled
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Sab The Artist, not to be confused with Saab the car but definitely comparable in terms of quality, precision and high performance, is making his move. Sab The Artist, originally from Minnesota but now based in Vegas, attempts to spread love through his music. Sab gives off a positive energy that is absolutely…
FAT BEATS CLOSE RETAIL CONTINUE ONLINE
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After 16 years, Fat Beats has announced the closing of the legendary label’s two remaining retail locations in New York and Los Angeles. Fat Beats will celebrate the legacies of the stores, which are scheduled to close in early September (New York: September 4th, Los Angeles: September 18th) by throwing a series of blow-out sales…
ERIC CLAPTON TO RELEASE 19th SOLO ALBUM
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Guitar icon and three time Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Eric Clapton announced today that he will release his 19th solo studio album on September 28, 2010 simply titled CLAPTON. Co-produced by guitarist and long-time collaborator Doyle Bramhall II, the album features an all star cast of musical collaborations starting with the legendary…
TONY BENNETT’S DAUGHTER ANTONIA RELEASES “NATURAL” FROM DEBUT
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The debut record from Antonia Bennett, Natural, will be released by Mesa/Bluemoon on Tuesday, August 17. The 6-song EP introduces Bennett as a gifted interpreter of jazz classics with an impeccable and accessible vocal style.
HAS EMINEM GONE TOO FAR?
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Is anybody as freaked out as I am by the fact that the #1 song in the United States talks about tying a girlfriend to the bed and setting the house on fire? That’s what Eminem says he’s going to do, in the last verse of the wildly popular song “I Love The Way You…
YVETTE ROVIRA RELEASES “LET’S GO OUT TONIGHT” MP3
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R&B singer and songwriter, Yvette Rovira releases her self-titled motivational, inspirational, and soulful album of thoughtful lyrics and strong arrangements: a perfectly bright and authentic release for the remaining summer.
THE INFLUENCE’S FRESH NEW VIDEO “SLIPPIN'”
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Virginia Beach rockers The Influenceare set to release their brand new album, FALLING OBJECTS, on September 28th, 2010l via BDG/RED. With more than 20,000 self-released units sold and nearly 200 self-booked tour dates played annually for the past four years, The Influence takes the DIY ethic to the next level.
THE MAINE HIT THE ROAD WITH NEVER SHOUT NEVER THIS FALL
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Sire/Action Theory Record’s artist, The Maine, will be supporting Never Shout Never, on a nationwide tour this fall. The dates, which also feature “I Can Make A Mess Like Nobody’s Business”, kicks off October 19th in Seattle, WA and runs through November 27th in Chicago, IL. The band is currently out on their…
FILTER PRESENTS KATE NASH’S NORTH AMERICAN TOUR THIS FALL / VIDEO
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Kate Nash will kick off a fall headlining tour of North America October 27th in San Diego at the House of Blues (see below for complete set of dates). Filter will sponsor Kate’s new run of dates as she plays selections from her critically praised sophomore set My Best Friend Is You which was…
SHERYL CROW PERFORMS ON MLB.COM
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Nine-time Grammy winner and lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan Sheryl Crow recently visited MLB.com’s studios in New York to take part in its on-going Major League Artists series. Sheryl and her new band played songs from her new album 100 Miles From Memphis for a performance that will be available exclusively on MLB.com/Entertainment beginning today.…
’80 BLOCKS FROM TIFFANY’S’ TRAILER
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Five Day Weekend and Traffic Entertainment are proud to announce the upcoming DVD release of 80 Blocks From Tiffany’s, director Gary Weis’ 1979 documentary about the South Bronx and its gang culture. The previously unavailable film will be released in the Fall of 2010, the first time it has been offered to the public in…
MEET ASHTAR COMMAND / VIDEO
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You’ve heard their music everywhere – including “Grey’s Anatomy,” “The OC,” “Ugly Betty” and television ad campaigns for Nissan and Microsoft. Now Chris Holmes and Brian Liesegang step out front with Ashtar Command’s first-ever video, “Deadman’s Gun.” Ashtar Command penned “Deadman’s Gun” for Rockstar Games’ critically acclaimed, Western-themed video game, “Red Dead Redemption” and the…
Alive In Stereo, Self-Titled
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This rock trio out of Denver is alive & well with their self-titled debut EP Alive In Stereo. The band is made up of: frontman/guitarist Chris Evans, Toby Crisp on drums and Alex Browers on bass. These three members bring such an incredible amount of energy to the table that will impact listeners…
JOHN MELLENCAMP, NO BETTER THAN THIS
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At first the record companies wanted Bruce Springsteen to be the “New” Bob Dylan, a storyteller with a lot of words in his songs. When he hit it big with rock, they weren’t enthused about him going back to his roots, but he had earned it, and did. For John “Cougar” Mellencamp, they…
CHRISTEN MARUCCI RELEASES MP3 “VIPER’S LOVE”
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Check out the single “Viper’s Love” from the album “Damsel” by Christen Marucci. Christen’s debut album Damsel expected to hit stores and Digital outlets In October 2010.
Bird Call, The Animals Know
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Not your ordinary, every day bird calls here as Chiara Angelicola proves to you that The Animals Know best. The Brooklyn-based singer/songwriter gives you a six-track EP full of fine musicianship & artistry. The Animals Know has some wonderful moments that will keep your mind engaged throughout the whole set. Originally from…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 18th, 2010
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WOMAN JUMPS ON STAGE WITH MAROON 5 It takes more than a stage-crasher to throw Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine off his game. At their show in New Jersey on Sunday night, a woman jumped up on stage and started dancing near Levine while he was performing “Wake Up Call.” He got startled…
MATT WHITE TO POSTS FIRST SINGLE OFF NEW ALBUM
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yko is pleased to announce the release of “Falling In Love (With My Best Friend),” the highly anticipated single off Matt White’s upcoming sophomore album, It’s The Good Crazy. The single impacts at radio and digital retailers today, August 17th. The singer-songwriter’s debut single is a pop fueled love letter showcasing Matt’s vocal range,…
TEXAS HIPPIE COALITION “PISSED OFF AND MAD ABOUT IT†VIDEO PREMIERE
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The kings of “red dirt metal,” Texas Hippie Coalition (THC) have announced a string of US tour dates in support of their latest release, Rollin’.
BEN + VESPER RELEASE MP3 “HOT THUNDER”
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The husband and wife duo of Ben + Vesper Stamper are a fresh, strange voice in the indie music world. Whether it’s tattoo design, painting, film, video, illustration … and of course, music, Ben and Vesper are a wellspring of creative energy.
COLIN MUNROE COVERS PRINCE
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Colin Munroe released a cover of Prince’s “I Would Die 4 U” today via his official website – www.colinmunroe.com. This is the first solo track available since dropping “Start A War” last July. He has stayed busy working on new material and collaborating with a variety of artists including: Drake, Travis McCoy, Sky Ferreira and…
JAGERMEISTER ANNOUNCES FALL MUSIC TOUR
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Jagermeister, the brand known for decades of involvement with rock and metals bands, continues to own the concert circuit with the announcement of the 2010 Fall Jagermeister Music Tour, North America’s biggest thrash tour in 20 years with the 1991 original “Clash of the Titans” lineup – Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. The brand’s 17th…
CASIOKIDS NEW VIDEO “FINN BIKKJEN!”
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The “Finn Bikkjen!” video is a visual interpretation of a song that, at first, seems lost in Casiokids’ native tongue.
Bank, I Was Just Recording
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**Parental Advisory–Explicit Lyrics & Adult Content** I thought it would only be fair to express this review the way that it should be expressed; without censorship. I owe it to Bank, the fans and Skope readers to not deviate away from the language that is heavily associated with this album. I also owe…
BILAL RELEASES FIRST SINGLE “RESTART”
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The first single from Grammy-nominated soul singer Bilal’s forthcoming album, Airtight’s Revenge, is in stores now. The track, “Restart,” is produced by Bilal and Steve McKie (Jill Scott, Estelle) and is one of eleven new tracks on the album, which hits stores on September 14th via Plug Research. Bilal — “Restart” on iTunes: SKOPE…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Spring Offensive “The First Of Many Dreams About Monsters”
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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! Spring Offensive “The First Of Many Dreams…
DEVON ALLMAN’S HONEYTRIBE’S ‘SPACE AGE BLUES’ TO BE RELEASED
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Dutch independent label Provogue Records has announced an October 12 street date for Devon Allman’s Honeytribe’s latest recording SPACE AGE BLUES. Allman shares, “I had a concept that you could simplify as ‘Darth Vader meets B.B. King. Even before I’d written the first song, I decided I wanted to make a statement about the…
JOHN GRANT PRESENTS “CHICKEN BONES” VIDEO
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Here is the video for John Grant’s latest single ‘CHICKEN BONES’, a wonderful blend of humour and darkness following John Grant, a down-and-out superhero, who roams the city of Cardiff before acting out a chemically induced super-hero psychosis revenge trip. Once again directed by the superb Casey Raymond and Ewan Jones Morris.
