Astralwerks Records is proud to announce the re-design and re-launch of Astralwerks.com today. With its simple, clean, intuitive design, the website will give fans a reason to come back to the site time and time again to discover new music, participate in exciting contests, and access music news and videos from their favorite Astralwerks…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 25th, 2011
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LADY GAGA STILL NUMBER ONE WITH “BORN THIS WAY” Lady Gaga holds on to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for her sixth straight week with “Born This Way.” Katy Perry’s “E.T.” featuring Kanye West climbs one spot to number two, Rihanna’s “S&M” climbs one notch to number three, Cee-Lo Green’s…
THE BOXING LESSON NEW VIDEO “THREE”
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The Boxing Lesson just released a new fun music video for our song “three” from Fur State. It’s our first non-animated video in a few years. It’s an upbeat electronic number and the video shows us running around Austin dressed as cats having fun with acoustic guitars, synthesizers and tambourines. [youtube IEN7kwRJxgU nolink] http://theboxinglesson.bandcamp.com
THE MAINE ANNOUNCE NATIONWIDE CO-HEADLINING TOUR WITH AUGUSTUANA
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Fresh from a sold-out European tour, Sire/Action Theory Records artists The Maine will be hitting the road with Augustana. The nationwide co-headlining run, presented by LG, kicks off May 12th in Dallas, TX and runs through June 18th in their hometown of Phoenix, AZ. Austin Gibbs will support. The five-piece is touring in support of…
SICK OF SARAH ALBUM SURPASSES 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS
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BitTorrent Inc., a leading innovator creating advanced technologies to efficiently move large files across the Internet, today announced that Sick of Sarah’s album “2205” has been downloaded over one million times since launch on February 15, according to trackers set up to monitor the album’s proliferation through the BitTorrent community. As of 5 p.m. March…
BLESSID UNION OF SOULS NEW VIDEO “THE ONLY SONG”
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Iconic pop-rock band, Blessid Union of Souls, famous for their 7 Top 40 chart hits, including “I Believe”, “Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me for Me)”, and “I Wanna Be There”, have released their 7th album entitled The Mission Field through Salvation Road Records on March 1st, 2011.
THE GRATEFUL DEAD MOVIE RETURNS APRIL 20th
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The critically acclaimed cinematic concert rockumentary, The Grateful Dead Movie Event will take audiences back to the ‘70s for a one-night in-theater event on Wednesday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. local time. Under the direction of the band’s lead guitarist Jerry Garcia and co-directed by Leon Gast, these legendary 1974 concerts capture the Grateful Dead…
NEW VIDEO FROM THE MORNING BIRDS “IT’S THEN YOU’LL KNOW”
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What would you do with an evening, some mirrors, lights and your living room? If you’re LA’s The Morning Birds, you’ll combine all of these things and your creative genius to produce a music video that feels like a trippy 60s variety show.
HANG OUT WITH MAROON 5 IN STUDIO TODAY / VIDEO
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Beginning at 1:00pm EST, Maroon 5 will open their studio doors as they begin the first ever Coca-Cola Music 24hr Session. Through interactive projection technology, fans will be given a virtual all access pass into the studio via www.mycoke.com/music and can contribute ideas and suggestions for the track to the band using the @Coca-Cola Twitter…
HANSON RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “GIVE A LITTLE”
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Amidst a flurry of activity in the music world, the indie pop-rock trio are excited to announce the release of the music video for their new single “Give A Little.” [youtube 56VPiS8dPDE nolink]
THE VOODOO JETS HONOR FALLEN DRUMMER IN NEW VIDEO
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The Voodoo Jets have announced the release of the band’s first ever music video to honor former drummer John Fowler, who passed away three years ago today. Fowler, a brilliant and colorful talent who also toured and recorded with Steelheart, worked with The Voodoo Jets for over 5 years before suffering a brain aneurism in…
A TRIBE CALLED QUEST SPEAK ON DOCUMENTARY
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On Monday, March 14th, A Tribe Called Quest members Q-Tip, Ali Shaheed Muhammad and Jarobi (via phone) spoke with MTV’s Sway for an exclusive interview on their concerns with the ATCQ documentary, Beats, Rhymes and Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest. The film, directed by Michael Rapaport, premiered at this year’s Sundance Film…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, 2011
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BIEBER’S NEVER SAY NEVER TOPS MJ’S THIS IS IT According to The Hollywood Reporter, Justin Bieber: Never Say Never has earned 72.2-million dollars at the domestic box office so far, passing Michael Jackson’s 72.1-million haul for This Is It. Bieber still has a little way to go to climb the list of the top-grossing documentaries…
TONY DESIMONE HAS A PHD IN PHYSICS & GREAT MUSIC
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It is not supposed to be snowing today, the first day of spring. It’s a good thing that my guest today has the kind of music for sitting outside on a nice spring day. Coming from NJ is a very talented musician by the name Tony Desimone. Tony was reffered by Airomee Wind who has…
THE CARS RELEASE VIDEO FOR “SAD SONG†FROM NEW ALBUM
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New album in-stores May 10, 2011 from Hear Music / Concord Music Group. Check out the video for the first single from The Cars’ long awaited new album Move Like This. The video for “Sad Song ” is available now on Youtube here.
THE HOBLIMINAL IBLOID RELEASES ‘ACTION AT A DISTANCE’
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Described as Pink Floyd meets Jean Michel Jarre. The Hobliminal Ibloid’s Rock & New Age instrumentals evoke the big sounds of the 80’s inspired by the lush music of Simple Minds, U2, Cocteau Twins and Vangelis. “Whether the peace of my new born child (Lullaby); the excitement of a night out on the town (Red…
ELECTRIC EEL SHOCK – JAPAN’S FRIENDLY METAL BAND
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The Ruby Room in Shibuya Tokyo probably has an actual “legal” capacity of 125, but at Electric Eel Shock’s recent show there, any Fire Marshall would have had a heyday trying to count how many extra people were packed in the small venue. The audience was already pumped up from the opening acts of Red…
ACCIDENTAL TRIBE: THE STRENGTH OF PURPOSE
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It is sweet, sweet irony that while the name of my latest assignment may be Accidental Tribe; I’m not sure I’ve written about another band with more purpose than this fearsome foursome from New York. And while theirs is a story steeped in decades past, time has changed the hedonistic man-boys of the CBGB’s golden…
TOM WAITS INDUCTED INTO THE ROCK N ROLL HALL OF FAME
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Iconoclast TOM WAITS was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame by Neil Young at the ceremony Monday night honoring his vast and storied musical career spanning four decades. Waits accepted this honor with humor and heart, stating: “Thanks, everybody, this is very encouraging. Songs are really just interesting things to do with…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 21th, 2011
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BRITNEY TALKS NEW ALBUM WITH ROLLING STONE Britney Spears’ highly anticipated album, Femme Fatale, is due out on March 29th, and the pop star opened up to Rolling Stone about the recording process and much more. She told the mag that she wanted to make sure her latest effort is “completely different” from anything…
EYE LEVEL ART LIVE: A MOST CREATIVE OF SPACES
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In a town that has seen a rapidly diminishing number of music venues over the past few years, available space has become a valuable commodity. Pair that space with a mantra of mass functionality and you have Eye Level Art, one of the most unique and forward-thinking venues in Charleston, SC. Equal parts gallery/event space/concert…
DONWILL FEAT NICKY GUILAND “BREATHE” VIDEO
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“Inhale. Exhale. Inhale. Exhale.” It’s not that hard of a concept. But for Donwill, these acts take on a much bigger role in his new single, “Breathe,” off of Donwill’s concept album, Don Cusack in High Fidelity.
Rob Carlton, Seven Thunders
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2011 looks to be a great year for guitarist Rob Carlton as he was recently engaged, has a hot new album out and many exciting shows booked up! Not to mention, Carlton has also signed a new distribution deal with Musik and Film Inc/Full Entertain Music Inc (MAFFEM). And now following up his…
Kelly Pettit, These Days
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Kelly Pettit is a guitarist/singer/songwriter originally from Canada but has spent recent years traveling abroad touring around Japan. Like many new artists Pettit relies primarily on a ballad to rock format & other heart throb skill sets to get his point across. Music will remind you of Train, Plain White T’s, Maroon among others. To…
LUPE FIASCO BEAMS TO THE TOP OF THE BILLBOARD 200
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1st & 15th/Atlantic recording artist Lupe Fiasco’s highly anticipated third studio album, “LASERS” has debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 with 204,294 units sold. The album— which includes the RIAA gold certified hit single, “The Show Goes On” — becomes the rapper’s highest selling and chart-ranking debut to date. The Hip-Hop phenom, who…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 17th, 2011
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JUSTIN BIEBER GETS WAXED! Justin Bieber has joined the prestigious list of pop stars honored with wax figures. Lifelike replicas of the singer were unveiled on Tuesday at Madame Tussauds wax museums in New York, Amsterdam and London. In New York, dozens of Bieber fans were on hand to welcome the wax figure…
Red Weather, Every Alleyway
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Over the years we’ve seen punk, hard rock & even alternative rock bands slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows. Talking to many music fans out there, the response is overwhelming. Give me something new, something fresh & fun. Something that doesn’t sound like — well Nikelback. Give me band that dishes out good old…
MATT NATHANSON NEW ALBUM IN JUNE
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On June 7th, Matt Nathanson will release his new album, Modern Love, on Vanguard Records. A collection of pop and rock songs that are more joyful, complex and bold than any of Matt Nathanson’s previous works, Modern Love is poised to become the album of the summer. In the weeks leading up to the much…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: RIP: Nate Dogg’s Greatest Hits
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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! Nate Dogg’s Greatest Hits: SKOPE IT HERE!
THE GIFT OFFER MP3 “MADE FOR YOU”
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Portuguese band The Gift may be a new to some, but many already know the psychedelic synth-pop group. The band has been together since 1994, and they toured the U.S. with The Flaming Lips in 2003. This year they return to the United States, bringing us their amazing new album, Explode, which was produced by…
BELL X1’S SESAME ST THEMED VIDEO
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Vevo is exclusively premiering the video for Bell X1’s new single “Velcro” from the band’s forthcoming album ‘Bloodless Coup’ (4/12, Yep Roc) today. The song, (on iTunes), centers around a particularly transcendent experience on the road in Texas. Check out the video, actually inspired by the group’s favorite Sesame Street segment, here: http://bit.ly/hzuBqd www.bellx1.com
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16th, 2011
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BLACK EYED PEAS DEDICATE NEW VID TO THE JAPANESE Just about a week before the earthquake and tsunami struck Japan, the Black Eyed Peas were in Tokyo to shoot the video for their new single, “Just Can’t Get Enough.” The group has now dedicated the clip to the people of the country. According…
Dan and Faith, Dreaming of Another Path
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Dan and Faith Senie are a husband & wife duo who have come full circle to create this debut album. 20 years in the making, ‘Dreaming of Another Path’ represents all the hard work that Dan & Faith contributed to this project. One amazing aspect is that although Faith has played piano in…
SCARLET HAZE RELEASES JAPANESE EARTHQUAKE RELIEF SINGLE
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Dirtbag/ILG/Warner Music Group recording artist Scarlet Haze just released a new single entitled “Hero” for the recent victims of the Japanese earthquake.
A.M. BREAKUPS CONTROVERSIAL NEW VIDEO FEAT TEDDY FALEY
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The first video off NY producer A.M. Breakups’ forthcoming debut album, The Cant Resurrection, featuring Baltimore rapper Teddy Faley. The Cant Resurrection will also feature guest spots from Billy Woods of the critically-acclaimed Super Chron Flight Brothers, Chicago’s V8, and Eleven. The latest release from Backwoodz Studioz, the label behind Vordul Mega’s Megagraphitti and Super…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 15th, 2011
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THE PEAS AT THE KIDS’ CHOICE AWARDS The Black Eyed Peas will perform at the 2011 Kids’ Choice Awards next month. Fergie told UsMagazine.com that she is excited about appearing at the event, but she hopes they don’t get slimed. Jack Black will host the show for the third time. Kristen Stewart,…
STOLI HEADS TO SXSW AND MEETS UP WITH INDOFIN
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I do not have to tell Skope readers that most music lovers are partying & experiencing amazing music down in Austin, TX this week for SXSW. So I decided to feature a band from Austin by the name of Indofin. I must warn you this interview is no holds barred so hide the children. The…
THE DYNAMIC DUO OF MONEY STAX & NEEKY EVERO
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Best Friends and rap duo, Money Stax & Neeky Evero, have been coined as playful and fun but their work has set them apart as serious lyricists and artists.
SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT EMAXIMUS
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As the west coast braced for what was projected to be massive tsunami waves on Friday, Skope TV got on the phone with a rising emcee from Oakland, CA. Emaximus caught Skope’s attnetion with his two hits, “Freeze Frame” and “Dial My Phone.” He was even gracious enough to offer all Skope readers an MP3…
LIBRARY OF CONGRESS LAUNCHES MUSIC SITE
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The Library of Congress has launched a Music Consortium Treasures website that gives online access to some of the world’s most valued music manuscript and print materials from six esteemed institutions at www.loc.gov/musictreasures/. The aim of the site is to further music scholarship and research by providing access in one place to digital images of…
