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STORY OF THE YEAR ANNOUNCE SPRING TOUR

Electrifying St. Louis rock band Story of the Year have announced a headlining US spring tour with Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, After Midnight Project and Monty Are I in support of their forthcoming album, The Constant, which is due out on February 16 via Epitaph Records.   Ticket pre-sales begin at 3:00PM (local…

BOSTON BASED MISSION HILL TO PLAY RESIDENCY IN VIETNAM

More than 200 bands from around the country competed for the once-in-a-lifetime experience, and Boston-based Mission Hill earned it.   Mission Hill is in Ho Chi Minh City, performing at the Hard Rock Cafe 5 nights a week until March 5.   They’ll return to put finishing touches on their full length record, due April…

VELVET CLUB TO RELEASE SELF-TITLED US DEBUT

Codeine Velvet Club, the new musical project from The Fratellis’ Jon Lawler and singer/songwriter Lou Hickey, will release their self-titled US debut April 6th on Dangerbird Records.   The collaboration began when Lawler, taking a break from whirlwind touring and recording with The Fratellis, teamed up with Hickey to work on a track – the…

Stellar Vector, A Flock of Cowards

Stellar Vector hails from Minneapolis, MN and the founding members are: Charles Sadler on lead vocals & keyboards and Jonathan Ford on rhythm guitar.   The two members got their start playing at First Avenue where Prince actually played many times.   This venue was even used as the main spot for the movie, Purple…

The Mary Onettes, Islands

Every ten years years, we’re nostalgic for a time twenty years ago. The Mary Onettes are no excuse to this rule. With a style mimicking New Order, The Cure,   The Smiths and other 80‘s cult bands, The Mary Onettets can outdo most bands you hear on radio today and even in the 80’s.  …

ALL LEGAL ISSUES RELATED TO MENUDO ENTERTAINMENT LLC HAVE BEEN RESOLVED

Menudo Entertainment LLC, New World Booking, Jeffery Wiener and Oscar Llord/Creative Icons are pleased to announce that in relation to all legal disputes conducted in 2009, a mutual agreement has been reached and any complaints and/or legal matters have been withdrawn without prejudice to the parties.   It was also established that there was no…

SKOPE / WOLFMOTHER GIBSON GUITAR GIVEAWAY

Aussie quartet Wolfmother are on the rock ‘n roll warpath! With their new album Cosmic Egg reigniting a rock fire in fans and the band hitting the road with legends AC/DC, Wolfmother and Skope Magazine have teamed to give one lucky fan a chance to win a Gibson SG!

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8th, 2010

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: THE HASTY PUDDING MAN OF THE YEAR Justin Timberlake was roasted at Harvard University on Friday night, as he was honored as the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year. The Grammy and Emmy award winner received his pudding pot from the nation’s oldest undergraduate drama troupe Friday night.     Hasty Pudding Theatricals…

TAYLOR BRIGHT VIDEO FOR “STRIPED SOCKS”

Philadelphia native TAYLOR BRIGHT is a high-spirited go-getter with a down-to-earth sense of self. The 16-year-old budding songstress channels such enthusiasm into an effervescent combination of radio-friendly pop and rock that’s both mature and genuine. Self-penned tunes such as the playful ode to a crush, “Striped Socks,” showcase her light-hearted song writing style and memorable…

AMERICAN BANG RELEASE NEW SINGLE “WHISKEY WALK”

American Bang is comprised of a wildly talented gang of young rock ‘n rollers who’ve been playing together in assorted combinations all their lives. After many incarnations of local bands, all four members — Johnston, lead guitarist Ben Brown, bassist Kelby Ray, and drummer Neil Mason — came of age musically as students of rock…

DREDG “GATHERING PEBBLES” REMIX CONTEST

Gavin Hayes (vocals, guitar), Drew Roulette (bass, moog, speak & spell, samples), Mark Engles (guitar) and Dino Campanella (drums, keyboards)–is currently holding a remix contest of “Gathering Pebbles” from their critically acclaimed THE PARIAH, THE PARROT, THE DELUSION album.   It was released June 9, 2009 on their own Ohlone Recordings through Warner Music Group’s…

HARVEST OF HOPE FEST COMING THIS MARCH 2010 IN FL

The second annual Harvest of Hope Fest (HOH) is proud to announce a second round of artist confirmations. Kid Sister, Matt Pond PA, Port O’Brien, Dead Confederate, 7 Seconds, Gringo Star, Smoke of Fire, We are the Union, Avi Buffalo, Cheap Girls, Broadway calls, Japanther, Crime in Stereo, Yesterday’s ring and The Dig are all…

GIBSON RELEASES SAMMY HAGAR GUITAR MODEL

Gibson Guitar, the world’s premiere musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, has announced the availability of the much anticipated Sammy Hagar Red Rocker Les Paul. Through a career that spans stints with Ronnie Montrose, Van Halen, and his own prominent solo work, Sammy Hagar has been the force behind a total of 60…

HIM STREAMING SCREAMWORKS: LOVE IN THEORY AND PRACTICE ON MYSPACE

Finnish Love Metallers HIM are now streaming their seventh studio album Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice on their Myspace profile. The album, which was produced by Matt Squire (The Used, All Time Low, Saosin) was recently described by frontman Ville Valo as being “the most sexual album we’ve ever made”.   Ville also added…

PURENRG CALLING IT QUITS AT END OF 2010

pureNRG, one of the most popular tween groups in the Christian music industry, has announced their plans to bring the group’s musical career to a close at the end of 2010. As a farewell and thanks to their fans, the pop trio will be releasing a Best Of CD/DVD collection on July 20 exclusively through…

BARNES & NOBLE EXCLUSIVE: DAPHNE WILLIS’ DEBUT CD

Vanguard Records and Barnes & Noble, Inc, the world’s largest bookseller, have teamed up to offer Daphne Willis’ CD, What To Say, exclusively for three months beginning on February 9th.   Consumers will be able to purchase the physical CD only at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide beginning on February 9th for ninety days. Simultaneously,…

SADE’S ‘SOLIDER OF LOVE’ ALBUM TO DEBUT ON SMOOTH JAZZ NETWORK

Broadcast Architecture’s Smooth Jazz Network announced today that it will air the World Premiere of the new album Soldier Of Love from Sade, the weekend of February 6th, prior to its retail release date next week.   The nationally broadcast world premiere is being produced and distributed by the Smooth Jazz Network ® and will…

My Glorious, Home Is Where The Heart Breaks

This Vienna, Austria-based rock trio are bringin’ the ugly truth to the forefront with no sugar coating.   However, the overall sound coming from these three musicians is far from ugly.   What I heard on this new record were straight rock grooves mixed with a raw & brutally honest sound.   My Glorious offers…

BIFFY CLYRO ANNOUNCE THE US RELEASE OF ‘ONLY REVOLUTIONS’

Warner Bros Records has announced the release of breakthrough UK band biffy clyro’s new album Only Revolutions. The follow up to 2007’s Puzzle, Only Revolutions will be available exclusively on iTunes beginning March 9, 2010.   3/06 — The Marquee — Tempe, AZ 3/07 — House of Blues — San Diego, CA 3/09 — Troubadour…

GROWING PREVIEW NEW ALBUM TRACKS

Growing, the experimental Brooklyn-based trio comprised of Joe DeNardo, Kevin Doria, and recently added member Sadie Laska (IUD), have debuted the first installment in a series of six video vignettes previewing select tracks from their forthcoming full-length PUMPS. Premiering yesterday at The Fader, the videos for “Hormone” and “Drone Burger” visualize the songs intensively processed…

CYPRESS HILL POST “IT AIN’T NOTHIN'” VIDEO TRAILER

Legendary west coast rappers Cypress Hill have unveiled a preview clip of their upcoming music video for “It Ain’t Nothin.” The short clip that launched today features the members of the iconic group returning to the hip-hop game to bring real rap music to the forefront. Check out the video here and get a sneak…

YOU SAY PARTY! WE SAY DIE! DATES / VIDEO

Kicking off a selection on Canadian dates earlier this month, playing a sold-out show with Phoenix at Vancouver’s Cultural Olympiad, the You Say Party! We Say Die! live show is one not to miss. You Say Party! We Say Die! “Glory” from the album XXXX. from Paper Bag Records on Vimeo. YOU SAY PARTY! WE…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Paul Wall “I’m On Patron”

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! Paul Wall “I’m On Patron”: SKOPE IT…

HOLY GRAIL HEADS IN TO STUDIO TO SANCTIFY DEBUT ALBUM

Los Angeles rising star metal quintet Holy Grail will head in to the studio this month to record their debut album, CRISIS IN UTOPIA, due out on Prosthetic Records in late Spring. Acclaimed producer/remixer/musician Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle) will be at the production helm. With monster vocals, not one, but two…

THE WHO SUPER BOWL GIVEAWAY

The Who is gearing up for their Super Bowl halftime performance and CBS Interactive is running a contest in support of The Who’s Greatest Hits Album.   They are giving away some amazing prize packs including a Gibson guitar! The contest ends on February 12th, so be sure to enter before then. The Who Giveaway:…

Hot Wax, Grant Hart

“All limits are self imposed.” Icarus* After Hüsker Dü split, Grant Hart moved from drums to singing and playing guitar. He’s been of working on his sixth release Hot Wax for the past few years.   Featuring appearances from members of Godspeed You Black Emperor, Silver Mt. Zion and Rank Strangers, Hot Wax has some…

Calvin Harris, Ready for the Weekend

Calvin Harris has a knack for making infectious, intelligent and funny club music that has a sense of humour.   Ready for the Weekend features 14 catchy little numbers are sure to make you dance, and clap your hands.   Over the years he has worked with Kylie Minogue and Example (even turning down a…

JIMMY RAE GETS THE INSIDE SKOPE ON THE RAINMAKER MEDIA GROUP

I recently had a chance to discuss the exciting 14th Anniversary of The Rainmaker Media Group with owner, Rhonda Brilliant.   We discuss the ins & outs of the music business through the eyes of an experienced public relations professional.   You will find out why Rainmaker is able to stand tall in the midst…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5th, 2010

KE$HA’S SEVENTH STRAIGHT WEEK AT NUMBER ONE Ke$ha scores a seventh week at number on the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “TiK ToK.”   Meanwhile, Lady Gaga’s “Bad Romance” climbs one spot to number two, which is now the song’s highest rank to date. Rising one notch to number three is Young Money’s “BedRock” featuring…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: J BLAKK “Catch Up”

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! J BLAKK “Catch Up”: SKOPE IT HERE!

MATISYAHU SET TO PERFORM DURING THE 2010 VANCOUVER WINTER OLYMPIC GAMES

Coming off the heels of a very successful partnership with NBC Universal for their “Countdown to Vancouver” Olympic promotional campaign, Grammy nominated artist Matisyahu is set to perform his hopeful and uplifting anthem “One Day” as part of the LiveCity Vancouver! and Canada/ Whistler Village Square Stage outdoor free concert celebrations. NBC Universal has been…

SKOPE & MEOWPOWW MEDIA AT SXSW 2010 – SEEKING TALENT!

Skope Magazine is teaming up with MeowPoww Media again this year to put on another killer event during SXSW. We have Friday and Saturday reserved at our venue and we have all our sponsors working hard to make this year better than the past. I know you’ll have a list of artists down for the…

UNCLE KRACKER IS COMING

Top Dog/Atlantic recording artist Uncle Kracker has announced details of his upcoming US headline tour.   The Detroit-based singer-songwriter will kick off the “Happy Hour Tour” on March 11th with a home state show at The Machine Shop in Flint, Michigan.   Dates will then continue through April. The tour comes as Uncle Kracker’s current…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Sharon Van Etten’s “Love More”

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! Sharon Van Etten’s “Love More”: SKOPE IT…