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GORILLAZ PLASTIC BEACH DEBUTS AT #2

On the heels of their current single “Stylo” setting the record for the most successful YouTube Music Tuesday premiere to date, Gorillaz have now set two more career landmarks with their brand new third album, Plastic Beach: Selling more than 112,000 copies in the seven days since its March 9 U.S. Release on EMI’s Virgin…

PHISH ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2010 TOUR

Phish will kick off an extensive summer tour on June 11th at Toyota Park in Chicago, IL. An online ticket request period is currently underway at http://phish.portals.musictoday.com/ and will end on Friday, March 26th, at 11:59 p.m. EST. Tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, April 2nd. For full details, visit…

THE RUBINOOS, BIFF-BOFF-BOING

The Rubinoos started out as a California power pop group/garage band formed in the late 60’s while in junior high by guitarists/singers Jon Rubin and Tommy Dunbar.     The guys were hooked up early in their career with the infamous Berserkly Records and eventually producer/whiz Todd Rundgren and his genius cohort Kasim Sultan.  …

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 17th, 2010

LADY GAGA & BEYONCE MAKE HISTORY TOGETHER Lady Gaga and Beyoncé have made history with their new single “Telephone”.   According to Billboard, the two have tied the record for most number one songs on the Billboard Pop chart since the Nielsen BDS-based radio airplay chart launched in 1992. The pair joins Mariah Carey, who…

PRE-ORDER SLASH NEW ALBUM NOW

In what will be his first true solo album, rock icon Slash will release his CD, SLASH, on April 6th, 2010. The album features an all-star roster of guest musicians including Ian Astbury, Chris Cornell, Rocco DeLuca, Fergie, Dave Grohl, Myles Kennedy, Kid Rock, Lemmy Kilmeister, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Duff McKagan, M. Shadows…

Kingsley, Digital Providence

Pop/rock sensibility, nuanced electronica and deep thought, optimistic lyrics come together on Kingsley’s new full-length Digital Providence. Again teaming with producer Jeff Kanan (Madonna, No Doubt), the sophomore release weighs in at a lofty 15-tracks of radio-friendly pop/rock goodness. The album as a whole is reminiscent of 30 Seconds to Mars, The Killers and like…

SNOOP DOGG SET TO ADD SUPERHERO TO HIS ACTING CREDITS

Hip hop icon and Creative Chairman of Priority Records Snoop Dogg is preparing to add the role of superhero to his growing list of titles with the forthcoming release of More Malice: Deluxe Album and Movie on March 23rd.   Accompanying the eight song disc is a 40 minute mini-movie entitled “Malice N Wonderland The…

THE BLUE VAN FEATURED IN NEW IPAD COMMERCIAL

  Apple has tapped THE BLUE VAN as the featured artist in their new ad for the iPad which was first broadcast during the 2010 Academy Awards on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The song “There Goes My Love” is taken from the band’s third and latest release MAN UP that was self-released in the US…

TRINA NEW VIDEO “MILLION DOLLAR GIRL”

Platinum selling artist Katrina “Trina” Taylor, the only female rapper to release a #1 album in 2008 with the release of her 4th album, “Still Da Baddest,” (Slip-N-Slide Records/EMI) is gearing up for the release of her highly anticipated 5th album titled “Amazin.’” The first single off the album is “Million Dollar Girl” featuring Diddy…

I DECLARE WAR SIGNS TO ARTERY RECORDINGS/RAZOR & TIE

I Declare War has officially been signed as the fifth band to Artery Recordings, the new joint venture between The Artery Foundation and Razor & Tie.   Founded in 2005, the death metal band is comprised of five guys in their 20s out of Seattle, Washington.   On June 1st, their self-produced album Malevolence will…

ROBERT RANDOLPH’S HIGHLY ANTICIPATED NEW ALBUM SET FOR RELEASE THIS JUNE

Grammy-nominated Robert Randolph & The Family Band’s highly anticipated new album We Walk This Road–the first since the band’s acclaimed 2006 effort, Colorblind–is set for release this June on Warner Bros. Records. Produced by the legendary T-Bone Burnett, the album continues the Sacred Steel tradition for which Randolph has earned wide praise, including the New…

EAGLES TO HEADLINE GILLETTE STADIUM SATURDAY JUNE 12TH

The Eagles will headline a concert at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, MA on Saturday, June 12th with special guests the Dixie Chicks and Keith Urban. The Eagles – Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit — will perform hits from their more than 35-year career, such as “Hotel California,” “Desperado,” “Life In…

MURS PARTNERS WITH 9TH WONDER FOR ‘PHENOMENAL FORNEVER’

Underground rap stalwart Murs reunites with 9th Wonder for ForNever, the pair’s third collaborative album.   The 10-track collection features “I Used To Luv Her,” a remake of Common’s mid-1990s classic, as well as “The Problem Is…”, a powerful examination of the struggle to make an honest living. “I think when I work with anybody,…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 16th, 2010

GAGA ADDS TOUR DATES Lady Gaga just doesn’t seem to want to leave her life on the road.   According to Billboard.com, the North American leg of the pop star’s Monster Ball tour will now run from June 28th in Montreal, Canada through September 19th in Raleigh, North Carolina.   Tickets for the majority of…

EXCLUSIVE: YOU ME AT SIX ‘HOLD ME DOWN’ ALBUM STREAM

A little more than one year after the release of the group’s debut album, Take Off Your Colours — a collection that propelled its creators into the UK Top 30 (number 25) and onto concert stages the world over — England’s You Me At Six return with Hold Me Down, their second full-length LP.

Dead Confederate, Wrecking Ball

Grunge may be the kind of genre that is still fodder for every jackass critic out there. But there are bands fighting to keep the swampy, uncomprimising attitude of grunge alive. And Dead Confederate, the Athens-based five-piece is one of those very bands. Wrecking Ball, their latest, stomps, swirls and haunts, while still paying close…

WARNER BROS INTRODUCING POP-SOUL DUO NIKKI & RICH / AUDIO

Nikki & Rich, releasing their debut album in 2010, are Nikki Leonti, a California-born pastor’s daughter who grew up singing in church, and Rich Velonskis, a Queens, NY-born former DJ and established hip-hop/R&B producer who got his start spinning in New York City clubs as a teenager.

SKOPE TV PHONER WITH MAURICE BROWN

Last week on March 10th, 2010 Skope got to link up with Maurice Brown as he called in from Brooklyn, NY. Maurice is not an emcee or R&B singer but rather an amazing trumpeter. Maurice has been busy prepping the release of his new album, ‘The Cycle Of Love.’ Maurice was feeling jet lag but…

LE KAT RELEASES VIDEO FOR “WIKKED LIL’ GRRRLS”

A glamour girl enchanted by Paris and the Golden Age of Hollywood, chanteuse Le Kat has pounced on the music and video scene with a theatrical debut album and a devilishly delicious music video.   Brimful of elegantly diverse jazz vocals and moody pop songs that ooze sensuality, Boudoir Rouge was released last month (February…

Dot Allison, Room 7 ½

In today’s fickle musical climate, it is hard to think of many female Scottish singer-songwriters who have made more than a ripple in the U.S. Sure, KT Tunstall made waves a few years back but she has been quiet lately.   (Mind you, we are not talking about Scottish women known mostly for their vocal…

PENNY HILL OFFERS “SALEM” MP3

After years of crafting her songs in secret she quickly caught the attention of some of Norman, Oklahoma’s best musicians when she began to play out in 2007. Having her pick of local talent gives Penny enormous versatility on the stage and in the studio.  

THE SPILL CANVAS TO RELEASE FIVE-SONG DIGITAL EP

The Spill Canvas will release a brand-new five-song digital EP, entitled Realities, through all digital service providers on April 13th. A special physical edition, which includes an exclusive T-shirt, will be available for purchase during the band’s upcoming April tour as well as through The Spill Canvas’ website: www.thespillcanvas.com. An exclusive, limited edition pre-order package…

BILL CHARLAP & RENEE ROSNES JOIN FORCES FOR HAPPY MUSICAL MARRIAGE

Bill Charlap and Renee Rosnes, two of the premiere pianists in Jazz, and also husband and wife, have joined forces to record their first collaborative album, Double Portrait, which will be released June 8 on EMI’s Blue Note Records. The album is a sparkling set of four-hand piano duets that traverses many of the couple’s…

STOLI FINDS OUT WHY THEY CALL L’ILLON THE “WARRIOR ANGEL”

Welcome to another week here at Skoped Out! This week we have another female singer/songwriter who caught my attention after she took home RadioIndy “GrIndie Music Award” for 2009 for her album, ‘Warrior Angel.’ Coming out of Washington, DC is L’illon. L’illon is an independent artist but she is also one of the hardest working…

BOYCE AVENUE SIGN WITH UNIVERSAL REPUBLIC RECORDS

Boyce Avenue, the Florida-based trio consisting of brothers Alejandro (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Fabian (guitar, vocals), and Daniel Manzano (bass, percussion, vocals) release their self-produced major label debut entitled All We Have Left on May 11, 2010, through Universal Republic Records. Singer/guitarist Alejandro Manzano comments, “It’s been a long-time goal of ours to release a…

NOTTY BLACK AND T-PAIN RELEASE “FREAKY SONG”

Notty Black, group member of Da Nappy Headz, released his debut solo single “Freaky Song” featuring T-Pain, on March 3rd via Phase One. Notty Black finally has the opportunity to see some of the success of his former band mate, T-Pain.  

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, MARCH 15th, 2010

CHRIS BROWN REJOINS TWITTER? After making a dramatic exit on Twitter, Chris Brown has decided to rejoin the social networking site. It’s unknown why the “I Can Transform Ya” star had a change of heart, but he is no longer listed under “Mechanical Dummy.” Instead, fans can follow him under his God given name: @ChrisBrown.…

SKOPE / MEOWPOWW MEDIA PRESENT MSXS MUSIC SHOWCASE

Here we go again folks. With lots of hard work from everyone involved, we are proud to present the line-up and show details of this year’s MSXS Party Brought to you by MeowPoww Media and Skope Magazine. All of the details are below as well as a link for an RSVP to the event. It…

Year Of The Dragon, Blunt Force Karma

Walter AdamKibby, II AKA Dirty Walt Kibby & Roderick “Rodcore” Palmer make up the core of Year Of The Dragon.   Dirty Walt was actually the co-founder of Fishbone whom he spent 25 years with before starting on this new project.   Another key player toward the origins of YOTD was another Fishbone member/guitarist, Tracy…

DANIEL LIONEYE CONFIRM RELEASE OF VOL. II ON APRIL 27TH

The End Records is proud to announce the worldwide release of VOL. II from Daniel Lioneye (on Warner Bros. Records in Finland), the side project from members of HIM, on April 27th. Consisting of Linde (HIM) on guitars, bass and vocals, Burton (HIM) on keyboards and Bolton (Enochian Crescent) on drums, the band has always…

GRINGO STAR RELEASE ‘HURRY UP AND WAIT’ TRAILER

Cargo Records have just snapped Gringo Star up for a record deal in Europe and the band hits the road this weekend for a US tour (with Europe and the UK to follow), which includes three shows and a screening of the movie ‘Hurry Up & Wait’ (Malone Pictures) at this year’s SXSW. Watch the…

DELUKA NEW VIDEO FOR “CASCADE”

Birmingham UK’s Deluka are on the fast track toward stardom.   Fronted by lead singer Ellie Innocenti, whose power-strut vocals and bullet-proof cool are undeniably seductive, Deluka’s charged blend of jagged guitars, fluid beats and addictive melodies are garnering praise and buzz from a wide range of pop gate-keepers.

JAICKO PREVIEWS NEW SINGLE ON YOUTUBE

Jaicko first introduced his Carribean-infused, soulful sound on his breakout track, “Oh Yeah,” and now he’s serving it up on his new single “Fast Forward (FFWD).”   Both tracks will appear on the Barbardian star’s major label debut, Can I, due out this summer featuring credits from STARGATE (Beyonce, Rihanna), the Stereotypes (Ne-Yo, Mary J.…

JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS TO RELEASE “PARDON ME”

F-Stop/Atlantic recording artist Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights will release their national debut PARDON ME on April 27.   The band will celebrate the release with a slew of special performances, including their first late night TV appearance on April 8 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) and a supporting slot on Kid Rock’s sold-out…

THE BOWERY PRESENTS LAUNCHES THE BOWERY PRESENTS BOSTON

The Bowery Presents, an independent promotion company based in New York City known for creating the best concert experiences for its fans and artists with reasonable ticket prices, launches The Bowery Presents Boston –   a new extension of the company headquartered in Boston.     The principals of The Bowery Presents have signed a…

DJ HERO SOUNDTRACK TO EXPAND WITH NEW EXCLUSIVE DOWNLOADABLE MIXES

Joining the critically-acclaimed, 93 original mix soundtrack on DJ Heroâ„¢ — the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009 — are chart topping hits from hip-hop legends and DJ Hero Renegade Edition headliners, JAY-Z and Eminem. Starting March 18, 2010, living room DJ’s can mix, scratch and battle with the JAY-Z vs. Eminem Mix Pack,…