Category: FEATURES

Multi-platinum selling, Grammy-winning recording artist Kenny G, will release his 13th studio album entitled Heart and Soul June 29, 2010 on Concord Records.

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Directed once again by visual artist Sidse Carstens, who was behind their video for “Alt Er Tabt” (All is lost), the clip focuses on a few dramatically coiffed characters, each enacting individualized, powerful gestures, collectively focusing on their hair.

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Melbourne’s RUDELY INTERRUPTED, a band that bursts at its Australian seams with more joy, more spirit than we thought humanly possible. Comprised entirely of Autistic musicians, this surprising six piece’s brand of buoyant indie pop and no nonsense rock earned a trip across the globe in 2008.

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Check out the free MP3 from Jon Lindsay, “My Blue Angels” off his upcoming album, Escape From Plaza-Midwood (Aug 17) on Chocolate Lab Records.

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Underground mastermind MC Frank Nitt of Frank-n-Dank, has teamed up with L.A. rap dons for a six-track EP that transcends styles, proving that Frank Nitt holds the verbal dexterity to rock over any beat.

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Krankit Records recording artist Anthony Smith unveils the new video for his chart rising single “Love Is Love Is Love,” this week. Director Marcel Chagnon (Clay Walker, Jessica Andrews) captured the essence of this sure-to-be summer anthem, taking the shoot down to the beaches and open waters of the Bahamian Islands.

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The current incarnation of the band, with the addition of guitarist Clay Haywood, has been together a little over two years, but Human Resources, their debut album for Wind-up Records, boasts the camaraderie of four like-minded musicians on a mission.

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After a hot start in the underground disco edit scene, UK producers and remix sensations Mock & Toof are rolling through with their debut full-length Tuning Echoes set for release May 24th. Riding a reputation as one of the most sought after acts on the DJ circuit, Mock & Toof demonstrate what happens when one…

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“Underwear” is off the band’s US debut How to make friends, out now on Kimi Records. Directed by DANIELS (production duo Daniel Scheinert and Dan Kwan), the video features heavily-manipulated footage of interchangeably manic, bumbling and joyous solo dancers (Ani Raya-Flores, James Mackey and Marilyn Heidecker), inevitably culminating with them in their underwear.

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Ozzy Osbourne is set to release “Scream” on June 22nd via Epic Records, his first album in three years and 10th studio album overall. “Let Me Hear You Scream” the album’s first single nis already Top Five (#5) on the Mainstream Rock Chart and Top Ten (#9) on the Active Rock chart in only its…

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Skope Live! & Boston’s Radio 92.9 are back for another fun & exciting night of live music in Boston, MA. We have lined up four bands to watch for a night full of cold beers, catchy hooks, and cool music loving people. Skope decided to send Stoli to get to know these musicians better as…

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From his birthplace in Puerto Rico to Queens New York.   From singing in church to performing on Broadway, to Carnegie Hall, to motion pictures.   Khalid Rivera is living his dream of pursuing a solo singing career.

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Just a day before their summer tour with the John Butler Trio begins, State Radio reveals their brand new video for stand-out track “Calling All Crows” from their latest album Let It Go. The track is a one-drop groove that calls the band’s legion of fans to attention as frontman Chad Stokes beckons, “It’s gonna…

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Robert Randolph and The Family Band: Ain’t Nothing Wrong with a Tea Party (No, not that kind of tea party).

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Grand Mal’s Clandestine Songs, being released digitally on June 15, 2010 through Swedish indie label Groover Recordings, raises rock’s intelligence with sharp lyrics, catchy riffs and swooning background vocals.

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From the very first track on her 2005 debut album Leela James has captured the gritty, emotion-drenched essence of artists like Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Mavis Staples, Marvin Gaye and has made it her mission to bring it all back — pushing the music forward with a fresh, contemporary perspective that remains faithful to the…

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To celebrate the release of the Shrek Forever After soundtrack on May 18th and the film this Friday, May 21st, a new music video for the song “Darling I Do”!  

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Saving Abel have just premiered their official music video for “Stupid Girl (Only in Hollywood)” on Yahoo! Music.   Take a look at the guys rocking out by Hollywood’s famous Capitol Records building right here.

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In April 2010, Cody signed with Atlantic Records, which is releasing his irresistible rhythmic pop single “iYiYi” featuring Flo Rida on June 1st. Cody, who is now 13, collaborated on the song with producers Frankie, B Major, and Colby O’Donis.

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Dr. Dog played host to a packed crowd at New York’s Terminal 5 to promote their new album Shame, Shame. The show offered up more proof that Dr. Dog are one of the best and most popular live bands around today.

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Medeski Martin & Wood in association with Nevessa Production are proud to announce two very special live webcasts on June 9 & 10, 2010 at 7PM EDT each night. The performances will stream from Nevessa Soundstage near Woodstock, NY.

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Chicago rockers EMPIRES are thrilled to be hitting the road this summer in support of their highly praised EP, BANG. Beginning May 15th in La Crosse, WI, the band will embark on a five-week national tour with songs that The Chicago Tribune calls “refreshingly unpredictable,” MTV praises as “all ethereal and doomy like the Black…

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Jazz/soul vocalist Gregory Porter is hailed by Wynton Marsalis as   “a fantastic young singer.” His debut album “Water” (May 11th, Motema Music) is eloquent and powerful. A frequent guest performer with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, Porter also maintains a long-standing residency at Harlem’s venerable St. Nick’s Pub, and performs internationally. He…

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Currently in the middle of a North American tour to celebrate the release of their latest album Smoke & Mirrors, and the success of their single “Halfway Gone,” Lifehouse is partnering up with Skope Magazine to give one lucky fan a 3rd Generation, 32gb iPod Touch loaded with the entire Lifehouse catalog – Smoke &…

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L.A. rawkers Kicking Harold are set to tour in support of their new studio album Zombies, Cars and Evil Guitars. For those Harold faithful who happen to make a show don’t be surprised if you find the set list peppered with a few songs you may not recognize. You’ll know them when you hear them…

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Check out the new Mayday Parade music video for “Kids In Love” from the band’s major label full length debut Anywhere But Here.

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THE PRETTY RECKLESS, fronted by Gossip Girl’s Taylor Momsen, are scheduled to release their full length debut this August. The first single “Make Me Wanna Die,” is featured on the soundtrack to the film Kick-Ass as well as the band’s forthcoming self-titled EP out June 22.

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PaperDoll’s recent debut album Ballad Nerd Pop was praised by media giants such as Blenders and Sirius Radio Their single “If Nothing Happens” was featured on The Today’s Show and Dayquil’s TV Commercial.

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Remember September are pleased to debut for Skope readers their first music video “Lonely Road” that was masterfully produced by Michael Simses.

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NYC-based singer/songwriter Doug Keith will be kicking off a summer long national tour on May 18th in Greensboro, NC in support of both his recently released sophomore full-length The Lucky Ones and the newly remixed and remastered re-release of his critically acclaimed 2009 debut album Here’s To Outliving Me on July 13th (both on Doug’s…

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  Another weekend has gone and a new edition of Skoped Out is here. This week we decided to head below the equator to check out a band making some heavy noise called Megarex. What caught me most from these guys is their ability to write catchy hooks. I got hooked on Megarex after listening…

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Artist Brock Enright and his girlfriend, painter Kirsten Deirup have shocked the world with their art and exposed their personal life in the film Brock Enright: Good Times Will Never Be the Same, and will continue to keep people guessing with their debut album: Torben.

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As the lines between cool underground electronic music and savvy, accessible pop continue to blur, a trio from Southern California arrive to strike while the iron’s hot and show the world the slick, engrossing electro pop that they’ve been honing over the last few years.

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Brooklyn trio ARMS (Todd Goldstein of Harlem Shakes & co.) recently released a new video for their song “Eyeball.”

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Legendary rock icon Steve Miller Band will kick off a highly anticipated North American tour May 21st in Las Vegas in a new show designed by acclaimed Broadway director Rob Roth. The tour will support his new album BINGO!, which lands in stores June 15th on Miller’s Space Cowboy Records in partnership with Roadrunner/Loud &…

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Skope Live! & Boston’s Radio 92.9 are back for another fun & exciting night of live music in Boston, MA. We have lined up four bands to watch for a night full of cold beers, catchy hooks, and cool music loving people. Also come compete on the Skope Live! / Guitar Hero Jumbo Game Console!…

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Having already made a splash earlier this spring in the UK and last summer in Australia, Sydney native Sarah Blasko will release As Day Follows Night in the US on August 10th.

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Norwegian electro-pop band Casiokids is excited to debut a brand new video for their single, “Finn Bikkjen!.”  

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  Skope TV had the pleasure of getting a hip hop / West Coast legend on the phone. We are talking about none other than Kurupt. Kurupt has been in the game for over 20 years and he shows no signs of stopping. With a new album out named, ‘Streetlights’ and a hit single “I’m…

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Less than a year after it led the Times of London to celebrate “a new sound that is both studied and inspired,” Jesca Hoop’s sophomore album will receive its anticipated American release July 27th on Vanguard Records.

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