On July 27, Plant Music is excited to release Gold On Gold, the debut album from Melbourne-via-Capetown trio Clubfeet.
PERSONA NON GRATA SIGNS WITH REDLIONMUSIC
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Greek Progressive metal band PERSONA NON GRATA has inked a deal with German booking agency REDLIONMUSIC – www.redlionmusic.de. The company also features, among others, JON OLIVA’S PAIN, CIRCLE II CIRCLE, GIRLSCHOOL, NEVERLAND, RAVEN, MACHINES OF GRACE and HATRED in its roster. PERSONA NON GRATA released its debut album, “Shade In The Light”, in 2009 via…
HEY CHAMP NEW VIDEO “NEVEREST”
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Townie Records is thrilled for the release of Star, the debut full-length from Chicago trio Hey Champ. Out today, July 13th, the release marks a milestone in a long journey for the band that is just getting started.
DEBUTAUNTS NEW VIDEO “THIS IS YOURS”
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Architek One is very excited to introduce Debutaunt’s video for “This Is Yours,” off of their debut full-length record, Why Can’t We Have Fun, due for release on August 17th.
NO JUSTICE RELEASES DEBUT SINGLE “2ND AVENUE”
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Recorded in Nashville and produced by Dexter Green (Collective Soul), 2nd Avenue has a soulful sound that will appeal to music fans of all genres. “No Justice is a diverse band that’s been inspired by a lot of different artists, and because of that we appeal to just about anybody…from cowboys to punk rock…
NEW SINGLE FROM GOLDFRAPP OUT SEPTEMBER 7
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Goldfrapp will release their brand new single “Believer” on September 7th through Mute. “Believer” is the latest single to be taken from Head First following the fantastic singles “Rocket” and “Alive”. “Believer” comes with a fabulous remix package including mixes by Vince Clarke, Subway, Joris Voorn and Davide Rossi. Goldfrapp recently wrapped up a set…
STREET DOGS READY FIFTH STUDIO ALBUM FOR AUGUST 31
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The Boston bred punk band Street Dogs return to champion the working class and to re-ignite punk rock with their finest and most urgent record to date, their self-titled fifth studio album, due out on August 31 via Hellcat Records. Following the release, the band will be touring in support of the new album…
DRUNKEN BARN DANCE ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF SOPHOMORE LP
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There are rules in our lives: Stop here. Pay this. Do that. These rules serve their own purposes; to protect us, to guide us, keep us safe. NY-based Drunken Barn Dance has rules as well. They are as follows: 1) adult beverages are mandatory, 2) no more than a handful of tracks and takes, and…
ROCK STEADY MUSIC ANNOUNCES EXPANSION
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Rock Steady Music (RSM), a leading music label services agency, announced an expansion of its suite of services and staffing changes today. Over the past year, RSM has leapt into the Label Services market with both feet, working with internationally renowned independent artists and labels. RSM has made a name for itself by developing…
JULIETTE COMMAGERE OFFERS MP3 FOR “IMPACT”
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On September 20th, Juliette Commagere will release her dark and dreamy second full-length album, The Procession. The LA-based musician first appeared in the spotlight as the keytar-slinging frontwoman Hello Stranger, a 70’s glam-inspired band who went on to open for heavy-hitters such as Foo Fighters, Kings of Leon, and Against Me!
ACTIVE CHILD ANNOUNCES NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH SCHOOL OF SEVEN BELLS
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Active Child is excited to announce a new Fall tour of the United States and parts of Canada with School of Seven Bells. Beginning at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY, on Thursday, September 9, and culminating in a performance at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia, PA, on Friday, October 22, Active Child will be touring to…
BRYAN FERRY TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM
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The legendary Bryan Ferry returns with his brand new studio album Olympia on October 26th, 2010, his debut for Astralwerks Records. This will follow the release of the brand new single ”You Can Dance” on August 10th. The album features musical contributions from Nile Rodgers, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, Groove Armada, Scissor Sisters, Marcus…
AMERICAN BANG ANNOUNCE AUGUST 31ST RELEASE DATE
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American Bang have just announced that they will release their self-titled major-label debut album on Reprise Records August 31st. Produced by the legendary Bob Rock in Nashville and Hawaii, the album captures all the amazing grace and guts of the band’s deep musical roots and Southern accent, proving American Bang shoots straight at the heart…
NY MAG PREMIERES NEW BUN B TRACK
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New York Magazine is premiering a brand new Bun B track with DJ Premier from his upcoming Trill OG album (August 3rd Rap-A-Lot/Fontana). Southern-rap legend Bun B – who, along with his former partner Pimp C (R.I.P.) made up the beloved UGK – will release his third solo album, Trill OG, on August 3. SKOPE…
U2 360 TOUR CONFIRMS RESCHEDULED NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
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Live Nation Entertainment announced today that the U2 360 ° tour dates in the US, which were recently postponed due to Bono’s emergency back surgery, have all been rescheduled for Spring/Summer 2011 with all tickets being valid at the rescheduled performances. The 2010 European tour, which has not been affected, begins as scheduled on August…
SKOPE TV PHONER FEAT REY T OF SPECIAL REQUEST
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Special Request is a group that has been making heavy noise with industry insiders and fans alike. Coming through Prime USA Records with backing from Sony/RED this group released ‘The RED Album’ a few months back. Skope TV was fortunate enough to speak with a man that needs no intro by the name of Rey…
SUNNY SKIES AHEAD
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Erica Sunshine Lee is my ideal artist: sincere, devoted, struggling and broke, but willing to make due with limited resources.
STOLI JOINS BRETT RANDELL ON THE AUSTIN TO BOSTON TOUR
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Welcome to a fresh edition of Skoped Out. I apologize for the delay as we were having some upgrade issues that are now resolved. Thanks to Shaun Flagg in ATL! Have you ever thought what it would be like to leave your home and head on the road to play music? Well my next guest,…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, JULY 13th, 2010
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P!NK LOVES HER FUNHOUSE TOUR P!nk is still in the middle of the most recent leg of her European Funhouse trek, but the singer-songwriter is already calling it one of the “most incredible tours” of her life. She also wrote on her Twitter account that the places that she’s been thus far have left…
Greg Walsh, A Busy Street
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Are you ready for a big spoonful of rock/blues/soul mixed together in a bowl of well-polished music? I hope so because that is exactly what you are getting with Greg Walsh’s new record, A Busy Street. Besides the core sound of rock, soul & blues heard here, I also picked up on elements…
THE DELTA MIRROR OFFER MP3 TO GET READY FOR MASSIVE TOUR
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Los Angeles trio The Delta Mirror are going on tour this July & August in support of their album Machines That Listen, released by Lefse Records this past April.
SKOPE LIVE! SEEKS ONE BAND FOR JULY 29th SHOW
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Skope Live! & Fleming Entertainment are throwing a huge party on Thursday July 29th in Boston, MA.We are looking for 1 awesome, wildly fun, & popular band to come play that night! Thursday July 29th, 2010 – 8 pm EST Hennessey’s 25 Union Street Boston, MA 02108 (617) 742-2121 www.somerspubs.com There will also be a…
KOUNTY BOYZ RELEASE NEW VIDEO “MILLION BUCKS”
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Kounty Boyz is the newest rap duo to hit the hip-hop scene. Tampa bred DK and OOZY are putting their city on the map with the release of their debut album entitled Music.
NEIL YOUNG ANNOUNCES NEW DATES ON THE TWISTED ROAD TOUR
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After spending most of May and early June on the road for his first solo concerts in many years on the Twisted Road tour, Neil Young has announced that he will extend the tour into July for a series of dates along the West Coast, Canada, and the Midwest. As a rare treat for…
STEVESHOT SUBMITS “ADIEU” IN ROCK THE SPACE 2
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Welcome to the second year of Toyota Music Rock The Space, where unsigned artists submit one song for a shot at a real contract with MySpace Records and $10,000 in Fender gear. Once your song is submitted and approved, it’s up to you to promote your song and create a fanbase because it’s ultimately up…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, JULY 9th, 2010
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GAGA CAN NOT BE STOPPED There is simply no stopping Lady Gaga. According to PerezHilton.com, the “Bad Romance” singer has managed to set yet another record, as her album The Fame is now the best selling digital record of all time. The website reports that the honor used to belong to Coldplay and…
STOLI GRABS SOME BEERS, BURGERS, AND THE BONESMEN ALBUM ‘DEUCE’
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It is finally Friday and the weekend is upon us. My next guest is the perfect band to have playing when you get things going. Coming out of New England is The Bonesmen. These guys are straight up rockers and they do not pretend to be anything else. I have not put their new album…
LINKIN PARK ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 14th RELEASE FOR NEW ALBUM
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Through their official website LINKIN PARK has announced a September 14th release date for their new album A THOUSAND SUNS (Machine Shop Recordings/Warner Bros.). The album is co-produced by Rick Rubin (U2, Johnny Cash) and Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda, who last joined forces to produce Linkin Park’s 2007 release, Minutes To Midnight. The…
EMMY NOMINATION FOR GANGSTAGRASS
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NY based band Gangstagrass has been nominated for an Emmy for the theme song of the FX hit series “Justified,” starring award winning actor Timothy Olyphant. The song was written for the show Justified in January by Rench (Oscar Owens) and T.O.N.E-z (Jason Keaton). Title “Long Hard Times to Come”. It features T.O.N.E-z rapping and…
RONY SEIKALY SIGNS TO SUBLIMINAL RECORDS
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Rony Seikaly – former NBA Superstar and up-and-coming DJ/Producer – signs with Subliminal Records. Ready with a string of completed, floor-friendly tunes, the first of these, “Come With Me”-with lyrics by Seikaly-is released this summer on Subliminal Records. Bumping, classic house numbers with bite, Subliminal has a Seikaly track scheduled for a release every four-to-five…
NEW MEDICINE DEBUT ALBUM AVAILABLE EVERYWHERE SEPTEMBER 14
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Photo Finish Records has announced the release of “RACE YOU TO THE BOTTOM,” the debut album from Minneapolis-based hard rock band New Medicine, due everywhere September 14. Leading up to the release, the band will join Halestorm on a cross-country trek through the end of July, after which both bands will join headliners Disturbed and…
ESSEX CHANEL RELEASE VIDEO FOR “SKINNY DIPPIN'”
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“The first day of summer will never be the same” — or so goes Essex Chanel’s motto for their latest video “Skinny Dippin’.” Such a title may give the impression that you’re in for something a bit creepy and uncomfortable when, in fact, it’s the complete opposite.
The Speaking Tongues, Wild Sound
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It’s a wild sound, indeed. Straight out of the hallows of Southern Ontario (Though at times, you’d swear this gnarly two-piece came straight from hell) comes The Speaking Tongues, whose fervent, rollicking approach to cut and dry blues rock takes no prisoners. This is hard music not for the faint of heart; this debut LP…
L’ILLON RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “LOVE STORY”
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The Epic Adventures of L’illon The Warrior Angel Revealed in her World Premiere Video for “Love Story.”
Mikingmihrab, Tres Tontos
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With a band name like Mikingmihrab, you already know right out of the gates that this group and this album will be very different. How different though is the real question; well that will be up for you to decide? I would call this new record adrenaline-rushed insanity on wax that is ridiculously…
Ria, Self-Titled
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Don’t foget these three letters RIA because they will absolutely stick in your head after experiencing this debut album. The Miami sensation born in Columbia calls herself Ria and fittingly enough she named the record the same. The audience is receiving a large dose of nothing but Ria here and the talented singer/songwriter…
BETH ORTON SIGNS TO ANTI-RECORDS
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Acclaimed British singer-songwriter Beth Orton has signed worldwide to Anti-Records. A revered award-winning artist, Beth Orton is renowned for her distinct and intensely expressive voice. Orton’s adroit songwriting and emotionally evocative vocal style – infusing intimate folk reminiscent of Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell with lilting and subtly atmospheric pop flourishes — has continuously evolved,…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mickey Factz “Need For Speed”
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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! Mickey Factz “Need For Speed” : SKOPE…
THE DIRTY GUV’NAHS NEW VIDEO “WE’LL BE THE LIGHT”
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Knoxville’s favorite sons, The Dirty Guv’nahs, voted Best Band–three years in a row–by the readers of that city’s alternative weekly, Metro Pulse, are poised to break nationally with the release, on July 20, of their second CD, Youth Is In Our Blood.
THE GASLIGHT ANTHEM RELEASE NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “AMERICAN SLANG”
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The Gaslight Anthem are excited to announce the release of the new music video for “American Slang.” Directed by Kevin Custer, director of the band’s seven-part “Making of AMERICAN SLANG” series that documented the process of recording the new album, the video for the title track features live performances from the group as well as…
