Influenced by the likes of Billie Holiday, Sade, Mary J. Blige, Luther Vandross, Patti Labelle and Maxwell, her songs like those who influence her take you on an emotional roller coaster ride. A ride of ups and downs twists and turns and starts and stops with vocal creativity.
SIMS RELEASES “BURN IT DOWN” VIDEO
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Sims, a Minnesota native and member of Minneapolis rap collective Doomtree (P.O.S., Dessa, Lazerbeak, Paper Tiger, Cecil Otter, and Mike Mictlan), is set to drop his second full length album Bad Time Zoo on February 15, 2011.
MADCHILD BANNED FROM THE USA
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Madchild, from Vancouver based hip-hop group Swollen Members, has been denied entry to the United States by US custom officials. The Canadian based emcee is currently unable to enter the United States to tour or record until the matter has been resolved with US customs. Swollen Members’ upcoming new album “Dagger Mouth” is scheduled for…
JANE’S ADDICTION STUDIO ALBUM DUE OUT NEXT SUMMER
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JANE’S ADDICTION singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, and drummer Stephen Perkins and producer Rich Costey (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol) recently added TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek to the creative team. Sitek, best known for his production work on TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Foals, will be writing and…
THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND ANNOUNCE ADDITIONAL MARCH SHOWS IN NYC
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The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND annual residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre just got a little longer, with five additional shows (March 21, 22, 24, 25 & 26) now added to the eight previously announced (March 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 & 19) performances. Tickets for the added dates go on sale…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, JANUARY 4TH, 2011
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NEW JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SONG LEAKED A new Justin Timberlake track has been leaked. The song, titled “Take You Down,” hit the Internet last week. JT has said over and over again that he’s not ready to record a new album, but recently, the singer-turned-actor hit the studio for collaborations with other artists and…
“I’M WAITING” FOR SKOPE READERS TO HEAR FRANK PALANGI
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This is an exciting feature to help kick off 2011. I heard my next guest’s single “I’m Waiting” on Skope Radio for the first time last year and since then I knew I had to have him on. It is with great excitement that I bring on Frank Palangi. Frank is from upstate NY and…
V.I.T.A.L. Emcee, Versus-Verses
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I’m gonna be honest and say that mainstream hip-hop music is in trouble right now. This V.I.T.A.L. Emcee from Long Beach, California has an answer for this problem and it’s Versus-Verses. With not much to offer the public today as far as quality-driven rap music goes, this MC comes with a total package…
CHRIS AKINYEMI READY FOR BIG 2011 / VIDEO
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With the huge success of his first single “Radio”, Pop/ R&B singer/ songwriter Chris Akinyemi recently made OurStage Best of the Best, 2010’s Editor’s Picks List.
NOW, NOW PROUDLY ANNOUNCE NATIONAL TOUR DATES
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Minneapolis based Now, Now are proud to announce their 2011 tour dates. Kicking off January 21st in San Luis Obispo, CA, the 34 date (and counting) tour will take them across the country and back with dates on both coasts and everywhere in between. They’re excited to be sharing the stage with Hellogoodbye, Gold Motel,…
TIM MCGRAW ANNOUNCES “EMOTIONAL TRAFFIC TOUR”
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Tim McGraw, named country music’s No. 1 touring act of 2010 by Billboard, announced today that he and his band, the Dancehall Doctors, will return to the road this spring. The “Emotional Traffic Tour” will feature special guests Luke Bryan and The Band Perry. Dates for the extensive North American run will be announced shortly.…
RANDOM STABBINGS & ARTLESS CRITIQUE, JANUARY 2011
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Goose, Symrise (K7 Records) Being that this Belgian electro-rock quartet’s 2006 debut album Bring It On had plenty-enough comparisons to Depeche Mode, it’s a mystery why they decided to force-feed themselves Speak & Spell every morning on the commute to the sessions for this album. But then again, like everything else from everyone else…
Spaceships Are Cool, Heart Echoes
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Get ready for an out-of-this-world adventure that will take you “to infinity & beyond!” (gotta love a good Buzz Lightyear reference) Rob Maddison is the mastermind behind Spaceships Are Cool writing & performing all the tracks on the new record. Guest appearances include: Helen Maddison on viola, violin, cello & saxophones and Ben…
DIRTY ROCK & ROLL: AUTOMATIC LOVELETTER
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“It’s a dirty… rock & roll song.” This is how Automatic Loveletter frontwoman Juliet Simms describes the sound of one of the band’s flagship tunes, “Heartsong.” Her same words could just as easily describe herself: dirty rock & roll chick.
A VERY HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM STOLI & BUFFALO SOLDIER
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Although I am very excited for New Years Eve I always get alittle nostalgic around these times. I want to wish all my readers a very happy & healthy 2011. While many of us are still digging out from the blizzard I wanted bring on a guest that would bring that Caribbean heat & sound.…
NOTTZ RAW & ASHER ROTH PROVE IT ON FREE EP
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In just 8 short tracks, Nottz demonstrates his wide-ranging production talents to match Asher’s honest and clever lyrics. Featuring guest appearances from D.A. of Chester French, Rhymefest, and Kardinal Offishall, the album deftly combines the sonic influences, lyrical abilities, and subject matter from a rare mix of talents to create the ideal album.
A.M.P. NEW VIDEO “GET ON YOUR JOB”
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A.M.P. (Fetti Records) is back, letting everyone know to “Get On Your Job.” This latest music video showcases not only his talent, but also a turkey drive where he and the Fetti Records family gave over 200 turkeys to needy families in Broward County. SKOPE IT HERE! Speaking of music jobs, if you like the…
KHLEO “BURN IT DOWN” VIDEO
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Here is a new video from actor and musician, Khleo Thomas. The video is titled “Burn It Down” and was shot independently with director Kiarash “fuXor” Behain of TheRundown.TV.
EXIT 451 IS CALLING ON ALL FILMMAKERS FOR ‘YOU EXIST’ MUSIC VIDEO
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Indie rock band Exit 451 with a mesmerizing twist releases their second single “You Exist” from their debut album The Sea Above The Sky and is hosting an open call to all filmmakers for the creation of the track’s official music video. Montreal, Canada’s trio, consisting of brothers Alain (guitars, piano, keyboards, arrangements) and Martin…
PJ HARVEY RELEASES “THE LAST LIVING ROSE” VIDEO
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Check out the video for PJ Harvey’s “The Last Living Rose” off of her upcoming album ‘Let England Shake’ available Feb 15 on Vagrant.
RING IN 2011 WITH REMEMBER SEPTEMBER
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Remember September is just a cool Connecticut band that brings it all together through great music. Their good-sounding tunes consist of an array of styles from jazz & rock to even funk & country. The group is made up of: Jay Schod on lead vocals & acoustic guitar, Chris Schod on electric guitar &…
AVRIL LAVIGNE’S OFFERS FREE SINGLE FOR 2011
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Starting the New Year off celebrating her new single, Avril Lavigne will follow the broadcast debut of “What The Hell” by giving fans a free download of the song via her official Facebook page for 48 hours starting, on January 1, 2011. Fans can go to www.facebook.com/avrillavigne and ‘Like’ Avril to have access to…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: PLIES FT. CHRIS BROWN “OH YEAH”
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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! PLIES FT. CHRIS BROWN “OH YEAH”: SKOPE…
DEE-1 OFFERS FREE “I HOPE THEY HEAR ME, VOL. 1.5”
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In the spirit of thanking all those that have supported the movement thus far, Dee-1 has made a prequel to that mixtape available for download today; “I Hope They Hear Me, Vol 1.5”, hosted by DJ Hella Yella. SKOPE IT HERE!
The North Lakes, Cobra
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As a cold wind rushes through the night’s darkest hour, Charlottetown’s The North Lakes inhabit my stereo, balancing apocalyptic blues-folk with an East Coast/garage rock hybrid. Though the wind howls without reprise, the forecast is calling for sun tomorrow morning. And therein lies the manner in which Cobra, the debut from The North Lakes tantalizes…
ENRIQUE IGLESIAS VIDEO GOES X-RATED
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Global superstar Enrique Iglesias debuts his raciest video to date, “Tonight (I’m F**king You) on Vevo today! The video for the smash hit, “Tonight” featuring Ludacris and DJ Frank E (producer), directed by Parris & bbgun, is a lavish, sex-thriller shot over the course of 4 days in Los Angeles and one of…
STEVE PALMER BAND OFFER “IN LOVE” MP3
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In the spirit of Christmas, Steve Palmer Band (SPB) and Arythmia Records are offering fans a unique way to help two great children’s charities. SPB’s new original holiday single “In Love” is now available for a free download which will help raise money for charities Save The Children and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
GIANNI RELEASES “WHERE YOU AT” VIDEO
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Superhuman ENT Presents to you Gianni… the UK’s Answer to the Young Money’s Lil Twist. Gianni fell in love with music after purchasing a cheap microphone from the high street brand that is Maplins. He then began recording bits and pieces and going to friends home studio set ups and eventually recorded his first mixtape.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 2010
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GAGA’S SCANTILY CLAD IN PARIS Lady Gaga was walking around Paris Tuesday night, and got some people’s heads turning. The pop star went out in little more than fishnet stockings and nude-color underwear, which, at first glance, makes it look like she’s wearing almost nothing at all. Check out the pictures now at…
STOLI’S GIFT IS ROSS ROYCE “LIFE WORTH LIVING” MP3
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A very Merry Christmas to all Skoped Out readers all over the world. Even if you do not celebrate the holiday you can still get in a jolly mood. I have been saving this next feature for the perfect time to unleash a band that is making industry insiders & music fans take a second…
SHADE RELEASES NEW VIDEO “LONELINESS OR FREEDOM”
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Shade is a pop-rock quartet that plays warm, honest and catchy songs. Their sound has been likened to that of The Velvet Underground, Belle and Sebastian, and Cat Power.
STATIC CYCLE RING IN THE NEW YEAR IN AK
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Alaska’s alt-rockers Static Cycle will kick off 2011 with a string of performances in their home state, beginning with The Blue Loon in Fairbanks, Alaska on January 22. The tour will forge ahead to Soldotna, Alaska where the band will hit the stage at Hooligans on January 28 and the next day will appear at…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 2010
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CHRISTINA AGUILERA TURNS 30 IN FRANCE After being spotted in Berlin just the day before, Perez Hilton is reporting that Christina Aguilera spent her 30th birthday in the French alps with her rumored boyfriend, Matt Rutler. Witnesses saw the couple arrive at a posh French ski resort and immediately head out in a two-horse-drawn…
Chikita Violenta, Tre3s
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When searching for the next big thing in the world of indie rock, bloggers are quick to lend an ear to anything coming out of hot spots like Portland, Austin or Brooklyn. Mexico City doesn’t exactly have the same kind of reputation for producing hipster-approved bands that these three cities do, but things may very…
ROOKIE OF THE YEAR GETS IN CHRISTMAS SPIRIT
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This past week Rookie of the Year released a music video for their new song Wake me up (It’s Christmas), featuring Joy Island’s, Lisa Sansouci. In addition, the song was just released on iTunes.
CONCERT REVIEW: TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA – CLEVELAND – 11-28-2010
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I’ve decided that there are basically three types of music lovers/concert goers during the Christmas season. The ones that have seen TSO previously (were impressed and likely recommend and attend again), ones that make it a yearly tradition, and then there are those who are totally oblivious to having a seasonal great time!
WONDERVISIONS: A CONVERSATION WITH DELICATE STEVE
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Delicate Steve is a band–at least, it’s a band in terms of live performance, where psychedelic guitars and tribal drums are brought to life in a melodic sugar rush of band energy. On album, though, Delicate Steve=Steve Marion, producer/guitarist/multi-instrumentalist/arranger/lover of weird noises.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Hot Rod “Dance With Me”
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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! Hot Rod releases his single “Dance With…
THE MAINE ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF ‘IN DARKNESS AND IN LIGHT’ LP
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Sire/Action Theory Records artists The Maine will release an iTunes-exclusive LP entitled In Darkness and In Light on December 29th, 2010. The LP features the short film In Darkness and In Light, which was created and scored by The Maine. The LP also includes an 8-song EP with B-sides, acoustic tracks, and the…
MIDNIGHT SPIN VIDEO FOR “TRIGGER FINGER ITCH”
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“Trigger Finger Itch” is Midnight Spin’s second music video, filmed with a crew from Comedy Central Studios. It chronicles the investigation and arrests of the notorious drug dealers known as the Cereal Killers Cartel who are making Mojo City unsafe for breakfast.
