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DIANA OLSON EXPERIENCES PRINCE AT BUNKERS IN MINNEAPOLIS, MN

by Skope • October 28, 2009

A couple weeks ago Prince did a couple impromptu concerts at Grand Palais in Paris after attending some fashion shows for Paris Fashion Week. Last Sunday Prince showed up at Bunkers, in the downtown Minneapolis warehouse district, where Mombos Combo was playing their regular Sunday night jam.

by Skope • October 27, 2009

On Monday night the phone rang a few minutes after 7 pm EST and on the other line was hip hop powerhouse, Cormega. It has been a minute since last time Skope talked with Cormega. Cormega is riding high these days with the release of his new album, ‘Born And Raised’ as well as an…

by Skope • October 26, 2009

Enter now for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see The All-American Rejects and Taking Back Sunday on their co-headline tour.

by Skope • October 26, 2009

Brett Gleason’s first solo effort, ‘The Dissonance’ is a unique fusion of alternative rock and electronica, combining the industrial production of NIN with the melodic piano of Tori Amos. Brett got involved with music early after a childhood accident left him with a severe speech impediment, leading him to a life of solitary contemplation filled…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

It’s not everyday that you’re penned “The Bride of the New Funk Hipopera” by a British magazine, but hey, Traedonya! makes it look easy.

by Skope • October 8, 2009

This month’s Music Up Close takes a look back at artists of the 60s and 70s and see what some of them are doing today. There are, of course, too many to chose from, but some recent releases helped me narrow the focus for this column. Main Stage features Gordon Lightfoot recently…

by Skope • October 6, 2009

‘Sup duderinos! We’ve taken out the killer guitar solo in “Death To All But Metal” and we challenge you to try adding your own for the chance to win a trip to Las Vegas to play it live on stage with us!

by Skope • October 5, 2009

The kings of metal made a stop in Indianapolis, Indiana on September 17 to play for thousands of screaming fans. I speak of none other than Metallica who rocked the shit out of the stage at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indy. I really don’t know when these guys will stop touring or making music, but one…

by Skope • October 1, 2009

To celebrate the release of Black Gives Way To Blue, Alice In Chains and Skope Magazine are giving one lucky fan a chance to rock out with a brand new guitar. Enter now for your chance to win a G&L Rampage Jerry Cantrell Signature model signed by the band.

by Skope • September 30, 2009

Keeping true to yourself and your feelings is something California native Eye’z takes seriously in both her music and in her life.

by Skope • September 29, 2009

With all due respect to the other bands that performed Friday night at the Whiskey A Go Go, it was evident that Slant was the main event.

by Skope • September 25, 2009

‘Common Dreads’ is the new album by St. Albans-based quartet Enter Shikari. It was born in a back garden shed in St. Albans after a mental two years (we’ll get to that in a minute) in the lives of these young men. Skope was fortunate to get a copy of a Q&A Rou did with…

by Skope • September 25, 2009

It was 7 pm on a Thursday night in New England and the phone rang. On the other end was Rob Carlton calling in from Pennsylvania. Rob is riding high these days after closing some major guitar edorsements and realeasing his solo album, ‘Beautiful Collision.’

by Skope • September 23, 2009

Each month, veteran music journalist Janie Franz offers a variety of content in her Music Up Close with Janie column.

by Skope • September 17, 2009

After our initial open house, where you saw the contents of our little virtual music club here at Music Up Close, we will be highlighting different rooms each month, but always ending with our cocktail meet-and-greet at the SonicBids Lounge. For September, Club Ladies brings a look a Teisha Helgerson, the frontwoman for the band…

by Skope • September 14, 2009

Skope TV headed out to Tewksbury, MA on Saturday afternoon to meet a true guitar connoisseur. Dan Murphy the owner of D&M Guitars was gracious enough to have Skope at his shop in Tewksbury, MA.

by Skope • September 11, 2009

In celebration of their recent major-label debut Bright Nights * Dark Days, Cavo and Skope Magazine want to give one lucky fan the tool they need to become a rock star too. Cavo is giving away an Epiphone Special II Vintage Sunburst guitar signed by the band. Enter now for your chance to win!

by Skope • September 10, 2009

Recently Traedonya and Prohibition Entertainment held a global remix contest for the single, “I’ll Give It To You.” Producers and deejays from all over the world submittted their own versions of the track.

by Skope • September 9, 2009

Vlad’s biography says, “Music has the ability to transform, heal and speak to the soul. And when it transcends itself, music is no longer music but rather the truth and philosophy of life. This is the true essence of highly accomplished guitarist, arranger, producer – Vlad…

by Skope • August 31, 2009

Dirty Blonde is one of those bands that many have not heard of but many will love once they’ve heard them. Sultry singer Cheryl Aruda fronts this hard-driving, non-stop rhythm machine. Playing at Palmer’s Restaurant in Andover, Massachusetts last Saturday night, Dirty Blonde made a believer out of everybody who had not seen them before.

by Skope • August 31, 2009

Skope has partnered with the Independent Coffee Network and we are currently looking for music videos for airplay. The Independent Coffee Network consists of 42″ flat screen TVs placed in independent coffee shops around the country that are programmed with video content, news, music, and much more. We are looking for a diverse line up…

by Skope • August 25, 2009

PAINTED ON WATER, the duo of star Turkish performers, whose self-titled album project by the vocalist Sertab Erener and composer/guitarist Demir Demirkan, will return to these shores in September for a series of dates, following on the heels of their recent triumphant Central Park/Summerstage performance in front of 7,000 fans, as part of the “Istanbulive”…

by Skope • August 14, 2009

At 6 pm on Thursday August 13th, the phone rang at the Skope HQ’s in New England. On the other end was hip hop phenom, Plies from Tampa, FL.

by Skope • August 11, 2009

On Monday August 10th Skope TV headed out to the all new Champion’s sports bar at the Marriott Copley in Boston, MA. We were there to meet the founders of a new & very exciting website & music platform called, Begade.com.

by Skope • August 10, 2009

Singer/Songwriter Jason Mraz surprised customers at the 303 Cafe in East Boston last week with an impromptu performance.

by Skope • August 9, 2009

Kaleo means the voice, the music and the song in Hawaiian language. Kaleo Futuristo is his name and being the voice while makin’ the music & songs is his game. This happy-go-lucky character from sunny Cali is bringing all types of styles to the table. Not just a unique style musically, but…

by Skope • August 4, 2009

Before embarking on their “Hot Mess Across The U.S.” tour, the Cobras opened up for none other than Katy Perry in New York at the Hammerstein Ballroom!

by Skope • August 4, 2009

In celebration of their new release, Tri-Polar, Sick Puppies and Skope Magazine are giving you a chance to win a 32” Flat Screen TV and 8.0 megapixel camera phone, brought to you by Samsung Mobileâ„¢, Rock Prophecies and Virgin Records!

by Admin • August 3, 2009

Skope and the Boys talk about future tour plans, get interrupted by a pesky lizard, and try to talk over the soundcheck next door.

by Skope • August 3, 2009

Rob Carlton grew up on Long Island in New York where he was surrounded by many musicians who would rent rooms in his parents’ 16th century home. Rob was first introduced to guitar and songwriting at the early age of 12, receiving some of his first lessons from one of the boarding musicians.

by Skope • July 31, 2009

It is not everyday that you get a call from a member of one of the hottest production duos in music. On Wednesday night Skope got a call from Cool who is part of Cool & Dre. If you have listened to music especially hip hop over the past five years you have heard many…

by Skope • July 29, 2009

When it comes to rapping, Dann Furia AKA Skip-Dawg looks up to Run DMC and Edgar Allen Poe as his two biggest influences. Two unlikely forces here, but one “sure-shot” of an album in We Will Rise.

by Skope • July 27, 2009

Last Thursday night the Skope TV crew ventured out to Bristol Studios in Boston, MA to interview & chill with Motown/Universal new group, JADA. Skope has covered JADA twice before but that was before their major label deal.

by Skope • July 20, 2009

Brighton, UK sextet alternative-soul band Two Spot Gobi continues to make major headway under true independent status.

by Skope • July 15, 2009

On Monday night around 7 pm Skope got a call from College Park, ATL and it was Playaz Circle on the other end. Playaz Circle are gearing up to release their second album, ‘Flight 360.’

by Skope • July 9, 2009

On Wednesday July 8th, 2009 the phone rang promptly at 6:10 pm EST. On the other end was the lead vocalist & frontman of Sugar Ray, Mark McGrath.

by Skope • July 7, 2009

To celebrate their 50th Anniversary, Island Records is teaming up with Skope Magazine to give you a chance to win a pair of tickets to the annual Lollapalooza festival in Grant Park, Chicago and a $100 gas card to help get you there!

by Admin • July 3, 2009

Last Sunday, Jenny Lewis of Rilo Kiley made a stop on her solo tour in Orlando, FL at the Plaza Theater. Things started of with a showing of the film “Welcome to Van Nuys”, a documentary about the making of Jenny Lewis’ recent album, Acid Tounge, with Heartless Bastards opening up.

by Skope • July 3, 2009

Just as the roses continue to grow 30 years long at the patio of Cucuru Gallery and CafÃ©, sweet and colorful are the simple things in life that remain a constant. Simplicity is what local solo folk artist Lindsay Weidmann explored in “What Else Have I Been Missing” her first CD, in which she performed…