PJ Harvey’s eighth studio album ‘Let England Shake’ is set to be released on the February 15, 2011 on Vagrant Records in the U.S. ‘Let England Shake’ was recorded in a 19th Century church in Dorset with long time collaborator Flood who co-produced the album with PJ Harvey, John Parish and Mick Harvey. The record…
FEEDING THE HUNGER
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With the release of “H.F.M. 2 (Hunger for More 2), which dropped on November 23rd, Lloyd Banks feels like a brand new artist all over again and hopes to “regenerate the energy from 2004”.
JUNIP ANNOUNCES EUROPEAN DATES FOR 2011
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JUNIP originally formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, ten years ago by José González (guitar, vocals), Elias Araya (drums) and Tobias Winterkorn (organ/moog). Junip have periodically gathered together and recorded when schedules permitted, but this is the first time all the members have focused exclusively on the band. Tuesday 1 February — LONDON — Scala ( £11)…
RUMBLETONE IS NOT EXPECTING A WHITE CHRISTMAS THIS YEAR
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Today on Cyber Monday it is important to take a break from all the shopping and perhaps take in some new music. As the weather goes from 75 to 25 degrees here in New England it is nice to know that Hawaii based Rumbletone can offer a sound that can warm us up. I caught…
RICK SHAFFER RELEASES VIDEO FOR “NECESSARY ILLUSION”
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Tarock Music has released a video to support Rick Shaffer’s solo album, “Necessary Illusion.” The video of the album’s title track was produced in the UK by filmmakers Peter McAdam and Davey Mills as their first visual collaboration.
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, 2010
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IT’S THE BEGINNING FOR THE PEAS The Black Eyed Peas new album, The Beginning, arrives in stores tomorrow. The effort is the highly-anticipated follow-up to their multi-platinum album, The E.N.D., which has sold over 2.8-million copies to date. The E.N.D. debuted at number one on the Billboard album chart and included the number…
CURT SMITH RELEASES ‘THIS IS CHRISTMAS’
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Curt Smith, co-founder of seminal music group Tears for Fears, will release “This Is Christmas,” his first original holiday song, on November 29, 2010. Smith is releasing “This Is Christmas” via his KOOK Media label as a standalone single, which will be available in digital format from iTunes, Amazon MP3, and other online retailers. It…
Brennan Dylan, Bullet Ride
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Rock and electronica collide like never before on Brennan Dylan’s exciting new album Bullet Ride. This debut instrumental album from Dylan gives you the best of both worlds from rock guitar to dance-heavy beats. I remember hearing in the 70s that you either were a rocker or a disco junkie; could not be…
Intended Creation, Awake
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What I love about Indie artists is that they take risks and that they have no set boundaries or limitations holding them back. A big-time record company isn’t telling these musicians what they should play and how it should sound. The outcome is usually downright raw and unpredictable, which I simply love! Intended…
FRENCH EXPORT LA FEMME OFFER FREE MP3
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As La Femme prepares to for their first U.S. gigs, the band remains an enigma. Hailing from Paris, the group walks the line between erotic avant-pop and lo-fi surf rock.
JUSTIN JONES TO OPEN FOR BADLY DRAWN BOY
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9:30 Records is proud to announce that Justin Jones will be playing with Badly Drawn Boy for eleven dates. Justin grew up in a collection of cabins, trailers, and campers known as Rawley Springs, VA. He believes, like many musicians, that in a career like theirs, you don’t do it for the money, because…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Bubba Sparxxx “Georgia”
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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! Bubba Sparxxx “Georgia”: SKOPE IT HERE!
FRIEND SLASH LOVER RELEASES “FIRE AWAY” MP3
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A stronger, smarter music is in our future and FRIEND SLASH LOVER is a preview into what lies ahead. With the release of their six-track EP As American as Ones and Zeros, this groundbreaking Los Angeles group is ready to expand the minds of the listening public as they break away from the standards…
LEMMY THE MOVIE TRAILER
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Wanted to give you the early head’s up on the release of an eye-opening (and ear-damaging!) new documentary on Motorhead’s Lemmy coming out next year. Entitled: ‘Lemmy: 49% Mother F**cker. 51% Son of a B*tch.’ the film will be released in February 2011 following its premiere at SXSW earlier this year and showings at film…
ENRIQUE IGLESIAS NEW SINGLE FEAT LUDACRIS
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“Tonight” is the follow up single to the smash hit “I Like It”. It is the second single off of his Bilingual Album Euphoria available everywhere. [youtube LDtYkOrV4-E nolink] www.enriqueiglesias.com
BEN TAYLOR TO TOUR FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH JAMES TAYLOR IN 2011
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Ben Taylor is currently completing his new album, Listening, for release in 2011 to coincide with a world-wide tour. The year will begin with Ben and his father James Taylor sharing the stage in what promises to be a magical evening of music performed on their first ever tour together (tour dates below).…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 2010
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THE BLACK EYED PEAS TALK STADIUM TOUR The Black Eyed Peas are planning on doing a stadium tour to support their new album, The Beginning, which arrives on Tuesday. After a test-run through stadiums in South America earlier this month, will.i.iam told Billboard.com that the Peas are planning on creating a very big show.…
ENGLISHMAN’S OFFERS MP3 OFF SELF-TITLED DEBUT
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Englishman is the song-vehicle for Lexington, KY native Andrew English (The Scourge of the Sea). From the first handcrafted EP, Taxidermy (2009), through a flurry of east-coast traveling and some handsome compliments, Englishman’s first complete album is here.
KENNY ROGERS RELEASES FIRST EVER LIVE HOLIDAY ALBUM
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It’s that time of year again…and that means Kenny Rogers is gearing up to celebrate the holidays once again on his annual Christmas & Hits Tour — now a holiday tradition. However, this holiday season Kenny is excited to announce the release of his first-ever live Christmas album: Christmas Live. Featuring such favorites…
SKOPE LIVE! / GUITAR HERO TOURNAMENT MONDAY NIGHT – WALTHAM, MA
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Skope Live! & Fleming Enterprises will be hosting the first Guitar Hero Tournament in Waltham, MA at the Ninety Nine Restaurant this Monday November 29, 2010.
Swift Tongues, The Last MC Mix Tape
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When you think of rap meccas — you think of great cities like ATL, CALI, NY. Even Seattle Washington has had it’s share of popular rap artists over the year. Artists like Sir Mix-A-Lot, LaborOldoninion, Blue Scholers, The Boom Bap Project, No Clure just to name a few. Now I’d like to introduce you to…
THE WESTERN STATES MOTEL ANNOUNCES ‘FREEWAY FREEWAY RIVERBED’
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The Western States Motel is proud to announce a slew of West Coast tour dates this winter. The band is gearing up for the release of their latest full-length record Freeway Freeway Riverbed, set to drop February 2011. A full list of tour dates is below. If you close your eyes and imagine yourself cruising…
JAMI TEMPLETON RELEASES HOT NEW SINGLE “FALL IN”
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Jami Templeton will release her new single, Fall In, November 19, to all major online distributors including itunes, cdbaby, amazon and more. Fall In, was written by Templeton, produced by G’harah “PK” Degeddingseze and recently sung by Fantasia Barrino in the musical film Soul Kittens Cabaret.
THE HUSH NOW OFFER “ON HOLIDAY” MP3
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In the spirit of the holidays approaching, The Hush Now is offering a new brand new treat to fans, in the form of their new track “On Holiday,” which the band is giving away as a free download!
DISTURBED NEW VIDEO “THE ANIMAL”
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Disturbed have premiered the brand new video for the track “The Animal,” the latest single from their current album Asylum. Check out the haunting new video over here. [youtube dwxUgefMStM nolink] www.disturbed1.com
THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS TELEPHONE TEASER FOR “HURRICANE”
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THIRTY SECONDS TO MARS has just released a second clip from their upcoming short film for “Hurricane,” a track from the band’s latest album release, This Is War. The freshly premiered trailer is the second, from a series of six short snippets, aimed at giving fans a sneak peek of the full-length film and each…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2010
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NKOTBSB ANNOUNCE MORE TOUR DATES! Fresh off closing the 2010 American Music Awards with a medley of their hits, New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys have announced more tour dates. 18 shows have been added to the outing, including second shows added in Chicago and Toronto. The guys will play in…
STORMKING TURNS STOLI’S THANKSGIVING INTO A HOLIDAY THAT ROCKS
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This has got to be one of my favorite weeks of the year. If you are like me you are taking a four day Thanksgiving weekend. I am heading up to New Hampshire so you know I need to bring some authentic rock N roll with me. My next guest is the real deal and…
Nexcyx, EP
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Get ready for a group from Barbados as they unleash their International debut EP and hope to take the world by storm! They call themselves Nexcyx and the band incorporates many different styles of music such as: hip-hop, rock and pop. Nexcyx is made up of four members: Mahalia Phillips on vocals, Andre…
NEW FASHAWN VIDEO RELEASED
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Fashawn just dropped the new video for “Ride & Smokin’.” This song is on some DJ Quick-esque, serious west coast funk. The video feels like hanging out with Fash (ala Gin ‘n’ Juice). [youtube ZIlrOWcmPaI nolink] www.myspace.com/fashawn
GIBSON RELEASES DVD GUITAR TUTORIAL
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Gibson Guitar, in partnership with Legacy Learning Systems, has announced the most in-depth home study course for guitar: Gibson’s Learn & Master Guitar. Developed in cooperation with Legacy Learning Systems, the 20-DVD course takes beginning players from the ultra-basics of guitar all the way through advanced skills training. Featuring instruction by Steve Krenz, the…
MICHAEL PATTERSON LAUNCHES POPANTIPOP
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popantipop is the house that Michael Patterson built. It is an independent label and production studio working in tandem under one sturdy roof. “I think of popantipop as a living room where all of my friends can come over and get advice. If we can help them get their music out to the world…
EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY CONFIRM FIRST UK/EUROPE TOUR
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Explosions In The Sky has confirmed its first headline shows in the UK and Europe since 2008. The 2011 tour will be the band’s first series of shows anywhere since its four-city 10th anniversary trek in summer 2009. The first dates to be announced commence May 16 in Dublin, run through May 25 in Amsterdam…
DEBUT ALBUM FROM BOBBY LONG TO BE RELEASED FEBRUARY 1, 2011
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British singer-songwriter-guitarist Bobby Long’s anticipated debut studio album A WINTER TALE, produced by Grammy-winner Liam Watson (White Stripes) will be released February 1st, 2011 on ATO Records. Fans can grab a free download of “Who Have You Been Loving” on Bobby Long’s website . Bobby Long recently filmed an acoustic performance of “Dead & Done”…
RYAN ADAMS & THE CARDINALS: III / IV OUT DECEMBER 14
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Ryan Adams & The Cardinals have confirmed the December 14 release of the double length opus III/IV on Adams’ own Pax Am label. III/IV compiles a wealth of material from a planned two-week session at New York City’s Electric Lady that ended up running some six months and yielding over 60 tracks. Some of these…
“LINKIN PARK RADIO” LAUNCHES NOVEMBER 22
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Modern alternative band, Linkin Park is known for their musical experimentation and technological innovation. Their latest release, A Thousand Suns, has been described as a “journey that explores the conflict between technology and humanity.” In this spirit, the band has teamed up with A.P.E. RADIO, for the November 22 launch of “Linkin Park Radio.” www.aperadio.com
IT’S TRUTH
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Summer 2002 was a sizzler for pop radio. Nelly and Kelly found themselves caught in a dilemma–ohh! Diddy–and his then BFFs, Usher and Loon–were busy seeking soulmates in “I Need A Girl (Part 1).” And an onslaught of newcomers–Ashanti, Fat Joe, Avril Lavigne, Jimmy Eat World, Cam’ron, Michelle Branch–all rose to the forefront with…
SKOPE TV PHONER FEATURE A THOUSAND HORSES
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Last Friday night Skope TV got a call from Michael Hobby who is the lead singer of A Thousand Horses. This five piece are a bunch of friends that are coming out of Nashville, TN with an exciting rock sound that is keeping fans loyal and attracting new ones with every show they play. Last…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 22nd, 2010
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AVRIL AND DERYCK FINALIZE DIVORCE According to the Associated Press, Avril Lavigne and Sum 41 rocker Deryck Whibley have finalized their divorce. Court records show a judge approved the terms of the breakup. The agreement calls for each performer to keep the rights to their song catalogues and hold on to their own awards…
LATHAN MOORE UNVEILS REFLECTIVE SOPHOMORE SINGLE
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Blue Steel Records’ Lathan Moore ushers in the spirit of the holiday season with an inspirational new single, “Love In Your Life” going for adds November 16, 2010.
