The Echo Falls swoon with the kind of classic pop sensibilities that you can’t help but find endearing. In small doses. After all, overplaying The Echo Falls is a weighty risk. Too much exposure to surefire acoustic gems like “Hummingbird” is a threat to the track’s honest and precious sentiment. There’s no shortage of romantic…
ANTHONY SMITH RELEASES NEW SINGLE “LOVE IS LOVE IS LOVEâ€
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Krankit Records recording artist Anthony Smith is set to release his new single, “Love Is Love Is Love,” from his upcoming album, Sunshine, to radio on April 26, 2010. This song marks Smith’s debut single from the album and the first since launching his own record label, Krankit Records, earlier this year.
LA COKA NOSTRA MEMBER SLAINE TAKES ON SAM ADAMS
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Slaine, of the rap super group La Coka Nostra, has voiced his concerns about the success of rapper Sam Adams and his new EP “Boston’s Boy”. Earlier this year, Sam Adams came under fire after accusations that he bought his way to the top of the iTunes hip-hop charts. Slaine has released the following statement:…
THE TIME CAPSULE
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For a very long time now, the idea of a time capsule where someone puts objects and memories in a box and buries it so future generations can discover it seemed to me to be one of stupidest fads ever. In fact, I always thought a time capsule makes as much sense as such ridiculous…
STEVIE STONE WANTS TO HEAR YOUR 8 BARS
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The winning verse will be featured on the Stevie Stone Official Myspace and Facebook Fan pages. The winner will also receive a personal video message from Stevie Stone with their verse playing in the background and will be uploaded to Stevie’s YouTube channel. If Stevie Stone comes to the winners town in the future for…
Sonarpilot, Mothership
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Are you ready for a futuristic sound explosion for 2010 & beyond??? Well get ready because Sonarpilot and the new double CD, Mothership, are about to blast off! Sonarpilot is your captain and Mothership is your transportation, so strap yourself in and prepare yourself for one incredible ride full of wonder & excitement.…
THE BOSTON POPS ANNOUNCES STUDENT ART CONTEST
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The Boston Pops announces an art contest as part of a season-long celebration of its 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20. Using the general theme of music as their inspiration, Massachusetts students, grades K through 12, are invited to submit an original drawing or painting to the Boston Pops Student Art Contest. Ten winners…
GRUM RELEASES VIDEO FOR “SHAKE THAT FEELING”
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If you’ve stepped foot anywhere near London or Glasgow across the waters lately, the impact of GRUM’s music needs no introduction.
THE WAILING WALL ON TOUR WITH TIM FITE
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The Wailing Wall’s first record, Hospital Blossoms, released free on the JDub Records website, was downloaded well over 15,000 times by new fans all around the world. That project landed Jesse live spots on MTVU, WNYC Soundcheck, WFMU and Fearless Music TV. May Tour With Tim Fite May-17, Danbury, CT Heirloom Arts Theater May-18,…
LITTLE BROTHER RELEASE “SO COLD” AUDIO ON YOUTUBE
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In preparation for the release of their forthcoming album, LeftBack, the North Carolina duo Little Brother is proud to release the album’s latest track, “So Cold,” featuring fellow Justus League emcee and long-time collaborator Chaundon. Produced by King Karnov, the song begins with a commanding drumbeat, wobbly bass line, and warped keyboard effects, shortly joined…
ALO NEW VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE “BIG APPETITEâ€
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California quartet ALO head out on the road this summer to promote their new album Man of the World. The band will headline clubs throughout the east coast in May and perform throughout the summer at popular music festivals including Mile High Music Festival, The Hangout Music Festival, Summercamp, Mountain Jam and Wakarusa. In July…
HOPE SANDOVAL AND THE WARM INVENTIONS “TROUBLE” VIDEO
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Iconic Mazzy Star vocalist Hope Sandoval is set to return to Europe with The Warm Inventions this May for a string of dates throughout the UK, France and Spain. Accompanied by My Bloody Valentine’s Colm Ó CÃosóig and Irish group Dirt Blue Gene, the group continue to tour their hauntingly gorgeous live show in support…
SKOPE / SICK PUPPIES TV GIVEAWAY
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In celebration of their tour with Nickelback, Sick Puppies and Virgin Records are giving you a chance to win a 32″ Flat Screen TV and 8.0 megapixel camera phone, brought to you by Samsung Mobile and Virgin Records.
SONY MASTERWORKS RELEASES 4TROOPS
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Sony MASTERWORKS announces the signing of 4TROOPS. Their debut self-titled CD will be available on May 11th with a portion of the proceeds from the sales to benefit veteran-related organizations. Sony chose to release the album during Armed Forces Week (May 8-May 15) which honors Americans serving in all five services — Army,…
HANSON ANNOUNCES NEW RECORD
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HANSON is excited to announce the release of their new record, Shout It Out, on their own 3CG Records on June 8, 2010. Shout It Out is the three -time Grammy-nominated independent band of brothers’ fifth studio record. It’s a fantastically infectious collection of finely crafted, R&B-flavored pop-rock — an homage to the music that…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, APRIL 9th, 2010
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LADY GAGA TWEETS SOME MORE Cole Goforth from Tennessee got sent home from school this week for wearing a Lady Gaga inspired T-shirt which read “I Heart Lady Gay Gay,” and the pop star is really taking the story to heart. She wrote about the situation at length on Wednesday during the day on…
The Dimes, The King Can Drink The Harbour Dry
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The King Can Drink The Habour Dry, the latest release from Portland’s rising folk-poppers The Dimes isn’t so much a concept record as it is an homage. Lyrically and musically, this seven piece band are clearly students of history. Sounding like a cross between a mellow and pratical Beach Boys and a slightly exuberant Elliot…
MIDNIGHT JUGGERNAUTS NEW VIDEO “VITAL SIGNS”
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Midnight Juggernauts’ highly anticipated sophomore release is drawing closer and closer having recently made the final touches in the studio downunder the band are happy to unleash their second single ’Vital Signs’ worldwide today via iTunes.
THE FUTUREHEADS OFFER “STRUCK DUMB” MP3 VIA ‘THE CHAOS’
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Seven years since the release of their first record, The Futureheads, Barry Hyde (vocals, guitar), David “Jaff” Craig (bass), Ross Millard (vocals, guitar) and Dave Hyde (drums) have long since outgrown scenes, shed immediate ties with their post-punk and new wave influences and outlived many of their peers as a real British favorite.
SNOB DOODLE
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It looks like Snob Doodle was one of the thousands to buy a new I-Pad this week. Wonder what he thinks about the new gadget?
AMANDA PALMER SPLITS WITH LABEL
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After a long legal battle with her label Roadrunner Records to get dropped, Amanda Palmer announced yesterday that she has been released from her contract. In celebration, Amanda is very pleased to be able to — for the first time since the year 2003 — offer you a brand new and previously unreleased song…
TRACY BONHAM’S ‘MASTS OF MANHATTA’ SET FOR JULY 13th RELEASE
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Masts Of Manhatta, Tracy Bonham’s first full-length album in five years, will be released on July 13th by Engine Room Recordings. Produced by Bonham, the album was mixed by Tchad Blake (Tom Waits, Los Lobos, Lisa Germano) and features the Brooklyn-based Smokey’s Roundup, a trio led by guitarist Smokey Hormel (Tom Waits, Beck, Norah Jones),…
The Great Affairs, The Great Affairs
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Before we get this started, realize I approach hanging a yoke around the necks of The Great Affairs with much trepidation. I really don’t know how to begin to classify the Nashville outfit except to say they toe several lines in terms of genre. After several listens to their 2009 self-titled, my conclusion is: it’s…
NEW SINGLE FROM JACK JOHNSON “YOU AND YOUR HEART”
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This summer Jack Johnson will embark on a world tour in support of his new studio album, To The Sea which is out June 1st. The European dates have already been announced and are currently on sale.
ORIANTHI NEW SINGLE “SHUT UP & KISS ME”
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Exciting news for fans of Orianthi – her second single, “Shut Up & Kiss Me,” is available now on iTunes.
CAGE THE ELEPHANT VIDEO FOR “IN ONE EAR”
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Another Video From Cage the Elephant is Now Up on VEVO.com! Vevo premiered Cage the Elephant’s “In One Ear” Video this weekend.
BMI EXPANDS LIVE CONCERT ROYALTIES DISTRIBUTIONS
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BMI has expanded its tracking of live music performances to include smaller concert events, distributing royalties to additional songwriters, composers and music publishers. The performing right organization will now pay performance royalties on the top 300 concert tours, events and festivals in America, as determined by Pollstar research, on a quarterly basis. The first…
KEEPIN’ PRETTY FOR THE FANS
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A lot has changed for the guys of Pretty Ricky, which consists of brothers Baby Blue, Spectacular and Slick ‘em, as well as Lingerie, throughout the years, but one thing remains the same: they’re freaks.
ALLISON MOORER & STEVE EARLE WELCOME JOHN HENRY EARLE
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Musicians Allison Moorer and Steve Earle welcome into the world their first child, John Henry Earle. John Henry was born on April 5th at 10:07am, weighing eight pounds, two ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Moorer and Earle were married in 2005 and live in New York’s Greenwich Village. www.allisonmoorer.com & www.steveearle.com
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7th, 2010
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ADAM LAMBERT REMIX EP Adam Lambert will release Remixes, a six track digital EP containing remixed version of the first two singles off his debut album For Your Entertainment. Remixes will be made available exclusively at AdamOfficial.com on Friday and at all other digital service providers on Tuesday. The album contains mixes from Jason…
Mary J. Blige, Stronger with Each Tear
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Mary J. Blige has every right to be deemed “Queen of Hip Hop Soul”, when she has received multi-platinum status on just about every album she has released since 1992 and has sold more than 49 million records to date. Since her “Real Love” days of her debut album, “What’s the 411?”, to her current…
Curbstone Beauty, Who Needs Luv
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Good music is definitely hard to find these days, and that can be said for all genres of music across the board –hip hop, country, rock, etc. It’s been a long time since I’ve heard a band like Curbstone Beauty, which brings back some original sound, especially one that reminds me of what I’ll call…
Lori Diamond, Mystery
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I introduce to you 1-of-A-Kind–Lori Diamond from Boston. This singer/songwriter/pianist has such a pure & genuine quality to her voice. Not to mention, this talented artist throws in stellar piano playing to complete the entire Mystery. It is no surprise that this Bostonian sings & plays from the heart at all times…
A FINE FRENZY NEW VIDEO “ELECTRIC TWIST”
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A Fine Frenzy will be at Largo in LA April 7, 14 & 21 and on select Lilith Fair dates this summer.
FREE MP3 BY JENNIE ARNAU
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This one is from Alt-Country songstress Jennie Arnau and it’s her song, THE SPARROW & THE GODS, from her upcoming album CHASING GIANTS, out April 13th. Download THE SPARROW & THE GODS here: SKOPE IT HERE! www.jenniearnau.com
The Sour Notes, It’s Not Gonna Be Pretty
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When The Sour Notes’ fourth release, “It’s Not Gonna Be Pretty”, arrived in my mailbox, I honestly didn’t know what to expect. Just reading the title of their band made me chuckle, but as I popped the CD into my walkman (yes, I still own one, and it’s a more than 10-year-old Sony), I was…
CONSEQUENCE & ASHER ROTH VIDEO FOR “CHILDISH GAMES”
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Consequence premieres the first video from his newly released mixtape Movies On Demand today via YouTube, mtvU, MTV2 and MTV Jams. “Childish Games” co-stars Motown labelmate Asher Roth with production by Mr. Attic. Rik Cordero co-directed the video with Consequence.
APRIL 2010 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCHâ€
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Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s.
INFANTREE OFFER MP3 TO “SPEAK UP”
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Infantree is a Los Angeles-based band which formed in 2007 with Alex Vojdani (vocals, lyrics, guitar, keys) Matt Kronish (vocals, lyrics, guitar, banjo) and Donald Fisher (vocals, lyrics, keys, bass, mandolin, guitar) as high school students in Calabasas, CA before solidifying the line-up in 2008 with the addition of drummer Jordan Avesar who provided not…
GARY HOEY ON TOUR WITH JEFF BECK
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Ax-slinger Gary Hoey is embarking on an exclusive run of tour dates with Jeff Beck and will perform acoustically an array of favorites. These shows come in the middle of Hoey’s spring run of National guitar clinics running up and down the East Coast. These clinics start April 6 in Allentown, PA and continue till…
