Razor & Tie artist Dave Barnes will release his new studio album, Stories To Tell, on March 13, 2012. The 11 track album of original material was produced by John Fields (Lifehouse, Switchfoot, Goo Goo Dolls, Jonas Brothers, P!nk). Dave Barnes will tour in 2012 in support of his new release (tour dates…
SPLASH.FM LAUNCHES TODAY
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On January 16th, Splash.FM, a new website for social music discovery, will officially launch its first iteration in Private Beta, which will be made available to press, industry tastemakers and a select group of college testers on an invite-only basis. Splash.FM will be the smartest, most social and rewarding way to discover and experience music.…
JENNY DALTON “BLUE JANUARY” VIDEO
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“No shower, messy hair, jammies, hazy headache, and many consecutive mad scientist hours in a makeshift recording studio…January 1st, to add to the slightly depressing morning-after-the-party feeling (I’m sure the too-much-wine-on-NYE contributed here), was abysmal with bitter weather, frigid gusts of wind, icy layers under the new snow, pale diffuse light… all of which I…
BLUSH RELEASES OFFICIAL CLUB MIX VIDEO
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International pop group BLUSH has just released the official club mix video for their latest track “Dance On.” The new high-energy song is the follow-up to their debut single, “Undivided” which climbed the Billboard Dance/Club Play charts to #3. “Dance On” is on the same course, having already broken into the Top 20 on the…
Ryan David Orr, Mordred the Quarter Known
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Combining poetry & literature in a music form sums up ‘Mordred the Quarter Known’. Ryan David Orr ‘s love for classic works goes all the way back to the memorable stories of King Arthur with Mordred being the son of the King. Orr describes the overall theme best by stating “shedding darkness…
Sal Piamonte, Lives In Devil City
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I’d like to start out by saying Sal Piamonte kicks major ass and his latest release ‘Lives In Devil City’ is a true testament to that. Sal is a jack of all trades playing to the tune of singer/songwriter, producer and rock ‘n’ roller. This record really offers so much with Sal Piamonte…
Annalise Emerick, Starry-Eyed
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Annalise Emerick is a focused & grounded singer/songwriter who puts everything into her music. On the debut EP ‘Starry-Eyed’ you will get to witness the real Annalise Emerick firsthand as she lays it all out there. Nothing left to hide, you will hear for yourself that Emerick is not shy when it comes…
Terra Stigma, And Beyond
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How easy is it to find a band that has it all, can intrigue you, with the desire for more? Well, the answer is its hard, really hard, you have to dig deep, feel the music, and hopefully it will bring you to a different place. We have found that band that keeps you begging…
Lisa Bianco, Momentum
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As mentioned in previous reviews, New York is a city of many things and that has something that everyday marvel their citizens and foreigners. And there’s no doubt that when it comes to movies and music, it’s a really special place, where many great music and musicians born. In this little big state we found…
Cutthroat Split, When The Tides Come
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There are certain genres that were made to not have any kind of harmony, like what makes it cool is the madness, the riot. One of the most known of this genres is punk. As years go by, things change and music is included. Some like to call it “music evolution”. However, we can say…
THE DEAD COVERS PROJECT
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The Grateful Dead puts a new spin on its classic “Playing In The Band” this winter as the group gives fans a chance to show off their musical chops with THE DEAD COVERS PROJECT. Starting Tuesday, January 10, http://Dead.net is calling on fans to upload videos of them covering the Dead to youtube.com. Each video…
TINY VICTORIES OFFER MP3 “LOST WEEKEND”
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Tiny Victories is excited to announce the release of their debut EP Those Of Us Still Alive, out February 28th via their own BirdDog Records. In celebration of the upcoming release of their first album, they’ve released the track “Lost Weekend” for free download, available for posting.
GUSTER ON TOUR WITH COMEDIAN JEFF GARLIN
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Alt-pop icons Guster have announced that their first bout of touring for 2012 will have an interesting twist. The band will be undertaking a 17 date tour kicking off March 10th in Salt Lake City, the majority of which will find them accompanied by comedian Jeff Garlin of Curb Your Enthusiasm. These dates will…
EPITAPH SIGNS THE GHOST INSIDE
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Epitaph Records is proud to announce the signing of Los Angeles based heavy melodic hardcore band The Ghost Inside. Formed in 2007, the band has built a following with two previous records, Fury And The Fallen Ones and Returners, as well as their riveting live performances touring with bands such as Bring Me The Horizon,…
GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS RETURN WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM
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Toronto indie-folk/rock darlings Great Lake Swimmers return with New Wild Everywhere (April 3, 2012), their fifth studio album and follow up to 2009’s Juno and Polaris-nominated album Lost Channels. Lead single “Easy Come Easy Go,” the most upbeat and up-tempo song in the band’s history, is available January 17, 2012. Listen To “Easy Come Easy…
JON McLAUGHLIN SIGNS NEW ALBUM DEAL WITH RAZOR & TIE
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Razor & Tie announces the addition of singer songwriter Jon McLaughlin to its label roster for a worldwide, multi-album deal. McLaughlin’s forthcoming new studio album Promising Promises is set for release on May 22nd 2012. The album’s first single, “Summer Is Over” featuring Sara Bareilles is on sale now —Buy HERE and Listen HERE.…
Starnes and Shah, Red Brick Tide
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If you take Dania Abu Shaheen, a Lebanese poet and combine her with Zilpha Starnes, a songtress from Dallas then you get, Starnes & Shah promoting their latest release, “Red Brick Tide”, and what a combination they do make. When you hear a band like these two young ladies you can not help but…
STOLI HEADS TO ROCKHAMPTON, AUSTRALIA TO HEAR WRITE ME A CHEQUE
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I like to consider myself a technology enthusiast as well as a music fanatic. The two of these are evolving so much right now that it is so exciting to wonder what is next. As the TV and the Internet become more synchronized we are about to see music benefit from it all. My guest…
THE JOHNNY ILL BAND PREVIEW SINGLE FROM NEW LP
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The Johnny Ill Band announces the release of their upcoming album “Ask All The Doctors” out February 7 (Digital) / February 28 (Physical) through Urinal Cake Records. A local favorite in one of America’s most celebrated meccas for underground rock music, The Johnny Ill Band sounds like a blissful mix between the stone-sincere lyricism of…
CASEY ABRAMS SIGNS WITH CONCORD MUSIC GROUP
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Casey Abrams, the rising, multi-talented singer/songwriter who wowed millions on the most recent edition of American Idol has signed a worldwide recording agreement with Concord Music Group. His debut album will be released in early summer 2012. Abrams was a standout contestant this year as an American Idol season 10 finalist thanks to…
MODEST MIDGET, The Great Prophecy of a Small Man
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It’s not every day when you can safely call a band “musical explorers”, but in Amsterdam’s progressive rock masters Modest Midget’s case, no one can DENY the claim. Bravely embracing new intellectual and spiritual frontiers is the name of the game for founder Lionel Ziblat and his musical cohorts Artis Orubs, Emiel de Jong, and…
Walking Sideways, Walking Sideways
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For years, there has been this kind of idea in many people that small doesn’t work. There needs to be more songs and such, just like books where the idea of less than 100 pages novels or such isn’t a book at all. However, as years go by, this idea has been changing in people’s…
DARK NEW DAY RETURNS WITH SOPHOMORE ALBUM
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DARK NEW DAY–Clint Lowery (guitarist from Sevendust), Will Hunt (drummer from Evanescence), Troy McLawhorn (guitarist from Evanescence), Brett Hestla (lead singer/guitarist from Virgos Merlot) and Corey Lowery (bassist from Stereomud and Eye Empire)–will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, NEW TRADITION, February 28 on Goomba Music (distributed by eOne Music). The first single, “New…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: COMMON “STAY SCHEMIN” [DRAKE DISS]
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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! COMMON “STAY SCHEMIN” [DRAKE DISS]: SKOPE IT…
MILES NIELSEN NEW ALBUM NEXT MONTH
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Singer-songwriter Miles Nielsen stirs up his own pop rock brand of Beatles-esque Cosmic Americana with his sophomore album, Miles Nielsen Presents The Rusted Hearts, available nationally at digital retailers on February 14th via independent label Rotown Records. Having previously been released in a limited run at concerts and his website in the fall, the 12-tracks…
DUCKY OFFERS MP3 “KILLING TIME”
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Ducky aka Morgan Neiman, has a producer’s instinct and a powerful voice. She has been making music since she was 13 years old and has played alongside the likes of Japanther, Ninjasonik, Roxy Cottontail, Trouble Andrew and Action Bronson. Her latest release, The Whether EP out February 21, fearlessly explores the sinister side.
TEAM ME NEW VIDEO “SHOW ME”
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March 5th marks the debut full-length release from Team Me, one of Scandinavia’s most innovative and promising acts. As grandiose as it is fragile and intimate, ‘To The Treetops!’ is an enchanting collection of rich, orchestrated pop songs. [youtube kxyWT-FY9vE nolink] ‘To The Treetops!’ sees the band build on the eager enthusiasm displayed on their…
TONY IOMMI DIAGNOSED WITH LYMPHOMA
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With the news that Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time. Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan–the “IRON MAN” of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and…
MASIA ONE DEBUTS VIDEO SHOT IN PHILIPPINES
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BOOTLEG CULUTURE (LP), the long anticipated release from MASIA ONE & Grammy-winning producer CHE VICIOUS kicks off this New Years with the debut of a new music video: WARRIORS TONGUE.
DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES SET TO TOUR DOWN UNDER
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Daryl Hall and John Oates will bring their spectacular, acclaimed stage show to New Zealand and Australia for a tour of the two countries’ vintners as well as some of their most prestigious venues, starting Jan. 28 at the Church Road Winery in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, and concluding with a Feb. 12 show at…
FREE DOWNLOAD VIA MARTYPARTY
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Second in the series of his purple music albums, MartyParty brings us, Six Shots Of Jameson. Since the release of his Young Pimp and SubOn offerings in July 2011, MartyParty has been crafting his next full length album Six Shots Of Jameson. The 12 track drama follows the energy and emotion of the club night.…
RUMER UNVEILS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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Atlantic recording artist Rumer has announced plans for a North American tour. The acclaimed British singer/songwriter will kick off the headline trek with a very special record release celebration at Los Angeles’ Hotel Café on January 24th, marking the day her award-winning debut album, “SEASONS OF MY SOUL,” sees its US release. The tour…
CLINTON CURTIS OFFERS FREE ALBUM ONLINE
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Clinton Curtis, Key West raised, NYC-based songwriter is giving away a new album of cover songs as a gift to his friends and fans. The album, Rock N Roll Chameleon, is an eclectic collection of songs written by some true Rock and Roll legends such as Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles and…
Cold Blue Kid, Mimic
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As years go by, new musicians in their quest as a band or singles to create something new, innovative and unique mix different genres one way or another. Some ended up doing it and delivering something better than they and everyone expected and others something awesome, good and probably not as the first one. Not…
FUN. “WE ARE YOUNG†FEAT. JANELLE MONÃE
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Marc Klasfeld (Jay-Z, Foo Fighters, Flo Rida, Kid Rock, Bon Jovi, Gnarls Barkley) directs the brand new video for fun.’s breakthrough single “We Are Young” feat. Janelle Monáe; a collaboration with hip-hop master, Jeff Bhasker (Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake, Alicia Keys and Beyonce) the producer on the band’s anticipated “Some Nights” (Fueled by Ramen.)
Revence, Self titled
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Revence is a four man band out of St. Louis consisting of, Nate Howard, Bryan Parmenter, Matthew Kury and Dustin Holst. To put it bluntly, these guys ROCK! This alternative rock band is a fresh blend of grungy guitars, swift lyrics and seductive sultry vocals. Smooth from the word go. They get your attention and…
EVERY TIME I DIE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Buffalo’s magnificently brutal metallic punk ensemble Every Time I Die are set to unleash brand new album titled Ex Lives this March 6th via Epitaph Records. The new album was produced by renowned heavy rock producer Joe Baressi (The Melvins, Queens of the Stone Age, Parkway Drive) and offers an unrelenting onslaught of ingeniously composed…
NEW MUSIC APP: FREEMAKE MUSIC BOX
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Freemake Music Box provides a fast way to find and stream legally posted online music to user’s computer. The free tool delivers music search results sorted by artist, album or specific songs. Due to integrated powerful search algorythm Freemake Music Box can find a certain song using a broad word combination a user puts into…
BASSMENT BANGARS BRING THE BASS
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DZ tha DOK is co-founder and producer for Bassment Bangars, a father & son beat making and song writing duo specializing in hiphop, electro and pop sounds for artists, media projects, soundtrack and more. http://www.bassmentbangars.com
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, JANUARY 2012
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Ghost Knife, Kill Shelter Yes (End Sounds) There may be much unfortunate confusion when people buy this LP expecting “pop-punk,” one of the main categories into which this stuff’s been lumped. This stuff has nothing to do with the oversaturated emo market, as fans of Austin-based singer Mike Weibe (on leave from Riverboat Gamblers)…
