Kottonmouth Kings’ frontman Johnny Richter is offering fans a free download of the track “Let’s Go” online. The track appears on Richter’s upcoming solo album, “Laughing”, which hits stores on July 6th through Suburban Noize. Johnny Richter will be appearing on this summer’s Strange Noize tour alongside (Hed)pe, Kutt Calhoun, Big B and Blestenation throughout…
RHINO PAYS TRIBUTE TO TRANE
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After John Coltrane’s landmark 1960 Atlantic Records debut Giant Steps, the revered jazz saxophonist recorded a series of groundbreaking albums for the influential label. In just four years, Coltrane released as many albums, including COLTRANE JAZZ, MY FAVORITE THINGS, COLTRANE PLAYS THE BLUES, and COLTRANE’S SOUND. This summer, Rhino will honor the legacy of John…
BIG BOI NEW VIDEO “SHUTTERBUGG”
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The world knows him as Big Boi -Antwan Andr̩ Patton Рone-half of multi-platinum, five-time Grammy Award-winning supergroup OutKast, whose albums and singles have sold over 25-times platinum in the U.S. alone.
Steven Bryan, One Way
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I had the pleasure of reviewing Steven Bryan’s Let Me Stay EP last year for Skope and I was so glad I had the opportunity to do so. Through that four-track set, I was introduced to a REAL musician who showed huge potential as an emerging artist. Bryan definitely didn’t disappoint or let…
Greg Brown, Ol’ Blood N’ Guts
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Are you ready for some good, old-fashioned Blood N’ Guts brought to you by Greg Brown? The Boston-based singer/songwriter/guitarist lays it all out on the table for you with nothing left to hide. Ol’ Blood N’ Guts is actually named after World War II U.S. General George S. Patton’s nickname and the title…
SLAYER DIVERSIFY INTO THE APP BIZ / VIDEO DEMO
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One of heavy metal’s most respected and influential bands, Slayer is about to enter the “app age” with the launch of Slayer: Pinball Rocks, a new pinball game app developed in conjunction with American Recordings/Columbia Records, Sony Music Entertainment and Gameprom.
GENTLEMEN HUSBANDS RELEASE “FAMILY ECONOMICS” MP3
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Gentlemen Husbands are setting out on a very action packed summer! Having just played a number of well-received sets at this year’s North by Northeast Music Festival, the band will spend the rest of the summer on the road playing festivals and bringing their feel-good alt rock and roll to new stages!
NICOLE ATKINS SIGNS WITH RAZOR & TIE
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Razor & Tie is excited to announce the signing of Nicole Atkins, a Brooklyn, New York based songstress. Nicole is bringing her unique voice and crooner core sound to Razor & Tie, who will release Atkins’ second album in early 2011. Formerly signed to Columbia Records, Nicole Atkins and her edgy personality have found an…
GETTING LOST IN THE DUST WITH STEVESHOT / VIDEO / MP3
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Are you ready for the man…the myth of eccentricity they call SteveShot? If so, brace yourself because he, his image and his music are a hell of a lot to consume all at once. You have to take in this whimsical artist one note and one word at a time, so you can…
ASHER ROTH MUSIC VIDEO CONTEST
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Asher Roth is asking his fans to create their own music video for his new single G.R.I.N.D ‘Get Ready It’s a New Day’. Asher and his crew will select the top 5 to be voted by the fans. One winner will receive 4 tickets to the nearest Asher show as well as credit…
MICHAEL BUBLÉ RETURNS TO U.S.
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Canadian superstar Michael Bublé continues his phenomenal ability to fill arenas for his “Crazy Love” summer tour in the midst of reports of low ticket sales for many of this summer’s concerts. Following a series of sellout European shows, the Grammy winning Bublé returns to the US beginning today, June 22nd in…
NEW VO RICHE OFFER “SHE’S NOT YOUR GIRL” MP3
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New Vo Riche’s debut album Thing Parade follows the group’s EP Rhetoric, both combining the trio’s love of genres like indie, rock, folk and alternative music.
“GOOD WORK (IF YOU CAN GET IT)†MUSIC FILM RELEASED BY IKE REILLY
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To celebrate the end of the school year and the beginning of summer, Ike Reilly has released a music film for the song “Good Work (If You Can Get It).” The tune “Good Work” is off of Reilly’s latest album, the critically-acclaimed “Hard Luck Stories,” and the film features members of the Libertyville High…
BLUE GIANT AUDIO PLAYER RELEASED
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Blue Giant, founded by Kevin and Anita Robinson (creators of indie-pop supergroup Viva Voce) will be releasing their Vanguard Records self-titled debut on July 13th. The band also features Chris Funk (The Decemberists), Evan Railton (Swords) and Seth Lorinczi (The Golden Bears). On Blue Giant, they blend the sounds of traditional bluegrass, country and…
RAME ROYAL NEW VIDEO “THE SAME RAME” / “DON’T PUSH ME”
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Here is the brand-new Rame Royal video for”The Same Rame” & “Don’t Push Me”. Both songs are produced by Breakfast Club (L.A.) and the video features cameo appearances from Richie Rich, plus Casual and DJ Toure’ of Hieroglyphics.
NEW CHARLIE DANIELS BAND SINGLES OUT JULY 4
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Legendary act, The Charlie Daniels Band, is releasing a pair of digital singles, “Iraq Blues” and “(What This World Needs Is) A Few More Rednecks 2010,” on July 4 through Blue Hat Records/E1 Entertainment. The two tracks are featured on the CDB’s forthcoming August 10 release, a patriotic compilation titled Land That I Love.…
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD SET TO RELEASE ‘THE SOUND OF SUNSHINE’ ON AUGUST 24TH
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Michael Franti & Spearhead return with their much anticipated album, THE SOUND OF SUNSHINE, on August 24th through Capitol Records/Boo Boo Wax. The album’s first singles are already gaining momentum at radio with “Shake It” hitting the Top 40 and Hot AC radio formats, and the album’s title track, “The Sound of Sunshine,” currently at…
PAUL McCARTNEY SELLS OUT WACHOVIA CENTER IN RECORD TIME: TWO MINUTES
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Tickets for Paul McCartney’s triumphant return to perform live at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, PA, on August 14, as part of the Up and Coming Tour, sold out in two minutes, the fastest sell out ever at the Wachovia Center. By overwhelming popular demand, a second show has been added for Sunday, August 15…
DIAMOND RINGS RELEASES VIDEO FOR “SHOW ME YOUR STUFF”
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Toronto-based genre-bending artist, Diamond Rings, is pleased to announce his latest video for the title track “Show Me Your Stuff” off of his latest limited edition 12″ single The vinyl record will be available as the debut release from new label One Big Silence Records, founded by notorious Toronto rock and roller Mike Haliechuk, of…
SELENE VIGIL-WILK’S SOLO DEBUT SET FOR SEPTEMBER 14TH
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Selene Vigil-Wilk, best known as the riveting front woman for acclaimed Seattle indie band 7 Year Bitch, will make her solo debut with That Was Then, due out September 14th. She’ll release the album on indie label, Tuck and Roll Music. That Was Then marks her first release since 7 Year Bitch disbanded in the…
WHITESNAKE ANNOUNCES LINEUP CHANGES
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WHITESNAKE have officially announced that bassist URIAH DUFFY & drummer CHRIS FRAZIER are going their separate ways from the band after a fun filled & successful journey together. WHITESNAKE wish URIAH & CHRIS every success in pursuing their individual musical careers & express their sincere gratitude for the exceptional contribution they both made to the…
STOLI KICKS OFF SUMMER ON THE BEACH WITH JARET CAMPISI
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The first day of summer is here, and we wanted to have a guest on that reflects that summer feel! Coming out of Santa Barbara, CA is Jaret Campisi. Jaret has a new EP out ‘We Come and Go’ and it is a reflection of how talented he is. As you know I like to…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, JUNE 21st, 2010
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MILEY CYRUS GOES GLOBAL TONIGHT Miley Cyrus will take the stage tonight at the House of Blues in West Hollywood, California for a show that will be steamed live around the world. The live stream event will begin around 10:30 PM Eastern. The next day, the concert will be archived and made available…
Elevator Art, Self-Titled
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Are you ready for not one…not two…not three but four lead singers and a drummer/percussionist? If so, that is exactly what you’re getting from NJ-based Elevator Art and their debut album. The fact that this band is breaking the mold by including four lead vocalists is irrelevant here because Elevator Art offers so…
EVERYDAY TRAGEDY OFFER “BURN” MP3 OFF ‘BLACKHOLE CAROUSEL’
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Everyday Tragedy, the Orange County, California-based alt-rock band will digitally release its second album, Blackhole Carousel, featuring songs about “love, life and the misfortunes of each,” on July 20 through Antihero Records.
LIGHTS ANNOUNCES THE RELEASE OF ACOUSTIC EP ‘LIGHTS. ACOUSTIC’ ON JULY 20th
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Keytar-wielding synth-pop sensation LIGHTS has announced the Sire Records release of her new EP, LIGHTS. ACOUSTIC., on July 20, 2010. The stripped-down collection of songs includes “River,” “February Air” and “Saviour” off her full length debut The Listening, as well as a cover of Rancid’s “Fall Back Down” and a never before recorded track…
AMERICAN BANG FAN WIDGET
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American Bang have just released a new, interactive widget for their fans! You can check out both of their music videos for “Whiskey Walk” and “Wild & Young,” as well as exclusive photos of the band and updates from their official Twitter (@americanbang). Download the widget to your MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, and more right here.
SWITCHFOOT RELEASE THE “THE SOUND” VIDEO
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Today is civil rights activist, John M Perkins, 80th birthday so it seemed befitting that Switchfoot’s song that was written in his honor be released this week.
KAISER CARTEL NEW VIDEO “FAVORITE THINGS”
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Their latest album, Secret Transit, was released June 8th, and is a departure from their highly successful debut album, March Forth.
MAKE DO AND MEND RECORDING DEBUT FULL-LENGTH
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Hartford post-punkers MAKE DO AND MEND (MDAM) hit the studio last week to record their full-length debut, which will be released later this year via Paper + Plastick Records, in conjunction with the band’s long-standing label, Panic Records. With plans to be locked away until July 6th, the quartet will split time with co-producers Nick…
ANBERLIN NEW ALBUM SET FOR SEPTEMBER 21st RELEASE BY UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC
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Universal Republic rockers Anberlin will release their much-buzzed about fifth studio album, Dark Is The Way, Light is a Place,on September 21st. The band recorded it at Nashville’s renowned Blackbird Studio with Brendan O’Brien (Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen, Rage Against the Machine), who won the GRAMMY ® award for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical earlier…
SOPHIA FRESH FEAT. T-PAIN “THIS INSTANT” MUSIC VIDEO
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The video was shot in ATL and features a dance battle w/ Sophia Fres, T-Pain and the Nappy boy dancers. This made for the dancefloor track will be featured on the soundtrack to the upcoming summer 3D movie release “STEP UP 3D” premiering August 6. The track is available now on iTunes and Amazon. [myspace…
CREED’S “20-10” TOUR KICKS OFF
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Creed has announced that to kick off the summer “20-10 Tour,” the band will perform a special show at the Hard Rock on July 26 to benefit the victims of the recent Tennessee floods. Creed has pledged to donate 100% of their Nashville concert’s proceeds to local charity organization, Hands On Nashville (HON), which…
DANZIG & AMAZON.COM OFFER FREE MP3
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At the forefront of the hardcore/dark metal movement for nearly three decades, recently announced a special nine-city concert trek that kicked off yesterday in Norfolk, VA. The dates, played to usher in the release of Deth Red Sabaoth (evilive/The End Records),Danzig’s first new studio album in six years, will feature long-time Danzig cohort, guitarist…
MACY GRAY NEW VIDEO “BEAUTY IN THE WORLD” WORLD CUP INSPIRED
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Macy Gray is in the soccer spirit. In fact, she just released a new soccer-themed video for “Beauty in the World” to celebrate the World Cup.
PLIES’ HITS #1 ON BILLBOARD RAP & R&B/HIP-HOP CHARTS
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Just last Tuesday June 8th, rapper Plies dropped his fourth album Goon Affiliated, which has created such a national buzz that it’s currently ranked #1 on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop chart as well as #1 on Billboard’s Rap chart. On top of that, Plies’ Goon Affiliated is also #5 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, ranked before Justin…
STOLI HEADS TO PHILLY TO MEET MONGREL MIX
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A very Happy Father’s Day edition of Skoped Out. The sun is shining, the weekend is here, so lets turn the music up. My next guests are some eccentric, talented, and seasoned musicians that when together call themselves, Mongrel Mix. Coming out of Philadelphia, PA this band merges Blues, Rock, Latin, Jazz, and Funk with…
EXCLUSIVE: THE MOVEMENT INTERVIEW PLUS GIVEAWAY
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South Carolina rock/reggae band shares a tireless work ethic, diverse musical influences, and a mutual dislike of Afroman. At the end of this article is a Q&A Giveaway where The Movement are offering autographed copies of their album, ‘Set Sail’ to four lucky Skope readers!
Miriams Well, Indians And Clowns
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Get ready for some bluesy soul rock that will quench your thirst for worthwhile music. In a day and age where unfortunately a lot of CRAP dominates the major music markets, it’s refreshing to hear an indie rock band really shine through and own it. Miriams Well is a musical duo made up…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, JUNE 18TH, 2010
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JUSTIN BIEBER DEBUTS NEW VIDEO ON SYTYCD Justin Bieber’s new video for “Somebody To Love” featuring Usher made its world premiere during the first live results show of So You Think You Can Dance last night. Bieber has sold more than five-million albums worldwide and reached number one in 17 countries with his latest…
