Ft. Worth, Texas rockers Green River Ordinance are getting back out on the road in support of their debut album, Out of My Hands, and new single “On Your Own.” To celebrate the tour and success of their album, the band and Skope Magazine are teaming up to give away a Nintendo Wii and new…
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BOBBY MCFERRIN RELEASES “SAY LADEO” OFF NEW ALBUM ‘VOCABULARIES’
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VOCAbuLarieS is Bobby McFerrin music for the 21st century. It is unlike anything the 10-time Grammy-winner has ever recorded.
SKOPE TV PHONER WITH JASON DERULO
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If you have heard the hit song, “In My Head” then you are already familiar with Jason Derulo. Jason is an exciting new artist signed to J.R. Rotem’s label Beluga Heights. He released his debut album on March 2 and has not looked back.
ANDREW WK NEW VIDEO “I’M A VAGABOND”
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From the album, “MOTHER OF MANKIND” a collection of rare and unreleased tracks, spanning Andrew’s entire career so far, from 1999-2010. The album is packaged together with “CLOSE CALLS WITH BRICK WALLS”, and the 2-disc set will be released on March 23rd, 2010, and available in retail stores worldwide, and on iTunes and Amazon.
GUCCI MANE RELEASES NEW VIDEO FOR “BINGO” PRODUCED BY SCOTT STORCH
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Rapper Gucci Mane, along with 1017 Bricksquad/Asylum/Warner Bros. Records, have announced plans to release the first installment in a series of commercial mixtapes, The Burrprint 2, a follow-up to the biggest mixtape release of 2009. We do not mean some of the newest bingo sites but the hit single – ‘Bingo’. Burrprint 2 will be…
THE IRISH TENORS PREVIEW NEW SONGS FOR ST PATTY’S DAY
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The Irish Tenors have released their new album, Ireland, which explores the depth of Irelands most famous and regarded songs. This collection of music pays tribute to traditional Irish heritage as well as modern Irish tunes.
MELISSA ETHERIDGE NEW VIDEO “FEARLESS LOVE”
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Melissa Etheridge’s new single, “Fearless Love,” a bold and soaring declaration for living – and loving – to the fullest, has struck a momentous chord as it soars inside the Top 30 this week on the Hot AC chart, and rises to #10 on the Triple A chart. “Fearless Love” is the title track…
MASSIVE ATTACK RELEASE SHORT FILM “SATURDAY COME SLOW”
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Massive Attack have just released a new short film for the song “Saturday Come Slow,” directed by Broomberg and Chanarin. “Saturday Come Slow” featuring Damon Albarn is the latest track from Massive Attack’s new album Heligoland.
THE BLUE VAN FEATURED IN NEW IPAD COMMERCIAL
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Apple has tapped THE BLUE VAN as the featured artist in their new ad for the iPad which was first broadcast during the 2010 Academy Awards on Sunday, March 7, 2010. The song “There Goes My Love” is taken from the band’s third and latest release MAN UP that was self-released in the US…
EXCLUSIVE: YOU ME AT SIX ‘HOLD ME DOWN’ ALBUM STREAM
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A little more than one year after the release of the group’s debut album, Take Off Your Colours — a collection that propelled its creators into the UK Top 30 (number 25) and onto concert stages the world over — England’s You Me At Six return with Hold Me Down, their second full-length LP.
WARNER BROS INTRODUCING POP-SOUL DUO NIKKI & RICH / AUDIO
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Nikki & Rich, releasing their debut album in 2010, are Nikki Leonti, a California-born pastor’s daughter who grew up singing in church, and Rich Velonskis, a Queens, NY-born former DJ and established hip-hop/R&B producer who got his start spinning in New York City clubs as a teenager.
SKOPE TV PHONER WITH MAURICE BROWN
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Last week on March 10th, 2010 Skope got to link up with Maurice Brown as he called in from Brooklyn, NY. Maurice is not an emcee or R&B singer but rather an amazing trumpeter. Maurice has been busy prepping the release of his new album, ‘The Cycle Of Love.’ Maurice was feeling jet lag but…
LE KAT RELEASES VIDEO FOR “WIKKED LIL’ GRRRLS”
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A glamour girl enchanted by Paris and the Golden Age of Hollywood, chanteuse Le Kat has pounced on the music and video scene with a theatrical debut album and a devilishly delicious music video. Brimful of elegantly diverse jazz vocals and moody pop songs that ooze sensuality, Boudoir Rouge was released last month (February…
PENNY HILL OFFERS “SALEM” MP3
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After years of crafting her songs in secret she quickly caught the attention of some of Norman, Oklahoma’s best musicians when she began to play out in 2007. Having her pick of local talent gives Penny enormous versatility on the stage and in the studio.
STOLI FINDS OUT WHY THEY CALL L’ILLON THE “WARRIOR ANGEL”
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Welcome to another week here at Skoped Out! This week we have another female singer/songwriter who caught my attention after she took home RadioIndy “GrIndie Music Award” for 2009 for her album, ‘Warrior Angel.’ Coming out of Washington, DC is L’illon. L’illon is an independent artist but she is also one of the hardest working…
XAVIER RUDD NEW VIDEO FOR “TIME TO SMILE”
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Xavier Rudd, an Australian multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter, is releasing his fourth album, Koonyum Sun April 20th.
NOTTY BLACK AND T-PAIN RELEASE “FREAKY SONG”
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Notty Black, group member of Da Nappy Headz, released his debut solo single “Freaky Song” featuring T-Pain, on March 3rd via Phase One. Notty Black finally has the opportunity to see some of the success of his former band mate, T-Pain.
SKOPE / MEOWPOWW MEDIA PRESENT MSXS MUSIC SHOWCASE
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Here we go again folks. With lots of hard work from everyone involved, we are proud to present the line-up and show details of this year’s MSXS Party Brought to you by MeowPoww Media and Skope Magazine. All of the details are below as well as a link for an RSVP to the event. It…
JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS OFFER “PARDON ME” MP3
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Check out “Pardon Me,” the title track from Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights debut album. Download the MP3 here at Skopemag.com!
DELUKA NEW VIDEO FOR “CASCADE”
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Birmingham UK’s Deluka are on the fast track toward stardom. Fronted by lead singer Ellie Innocenti, whose power-strut vocals and bullet-proof cool are undeniably seductive, Deluka’s charged blend of jagged guitars, fluid beats and addictive melodies are garnering praise and buzz from a wide range of pop gate-keepers.
RUTHLESS RECORDS & NA’SHAY RELEASE “MY MAMA AIN’T HOME” VIDEO
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South of the City of Angels lives a vibrant, small and extremely multi-cultural town called Carson, CA. This is the home of R&B princess Na’Shay who is signed to the renowned Ruthless Records.
INTERVIEW WITH THE TERROR PIGEON DANCE REVOLT!
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The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! are a colorful, enigmatic batch bunch who, by the time you read this, have already toured around the world bringing life, love, and laughter wherever they go.
LAZEE NEW VIDEO FOR “HOLD ON”
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Swedish hip-hop star Lazee, who’s shared the stage with the likes of Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, and Wyclef, is crossing the pond with the second single from his debut album “Setting Standards.”
REGAN SET TO BREAK OUT WITH ‘MY KINDA BEAUTIFUL’ EP / VIDEOS
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Rising pop artist Regan releases her debut EP, “My Kinda Beautiful,” this month, showcasing expansive vocal talent, relevant and catchy songwriting skills, and featuring production by top industry producers Rob Hoffman (Christina Aguilera), Dave Audé (Pussycat Dolls) and Eddie Galan (High School Musical).
DEFTONES LAUNCH OFFICIAL “ROCKET SKATES” VIDEO
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Deftones has revealed their official video for the song, “Rocket Skates”, here. One tweet will grant you exclusive access to a download of the HD video.
KITTEN OFFER MP3 OF “KILL THE LIGHT”
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Skope is just getting in a brand new MP3 from Atlantic Records band, Kitten. This single is called, “Kill The Light.” Enjoy!
COLOR OF CLOUDS OFFER MP3 “BROTHER” FROM DEBUT ALBUM
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Brooklyn-based trio Color of Clouds will digitally self-release their debut album Satellite of Love on April 6th, 2010, a follow up to last year’s well-received EP The Look.
LOLENE PREMIERS FIRST SINGLE VIA YOUTUBE
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With her quirky, tongue-in-cheek lyrics, universal pop melodies and trademark curly hair, Lolene is quickly making a name for herself in the US. “Sexy People,” the first track that surfaced from the British-born songstress in the states, cracked the top 5 on Billboard’s Dance Chart and became a dance floor anthem at clubs from…
THE TERROR PIGEON DANCE REVOLT! PERFORMS AT THE CROWBAR IN TAMPA, FL: REVIEW AND PHOTOS
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Over the weekend, The Terror Pigeon Dance Revolt! made a colorful return to Florida at the Crowbar in Tampa that brought together an entire room of strangers for an unforgettable dance frenzy!
MATTHEW RYAN COLLABORATES WITH FINE ARTS PHOTOGRAPHER JACK SPENCER FOR “THE WORLD IS” VIDEO
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Nashville indie singer-songwriter Matthew Ryan collaborates with celebrated fine-art photographer Jack Spencer to direct a spare, desolate, rich and beautiful video for “The World Is,” track 9 from Dear Lover.
EVERY TIME I DIE TAKES IT TO THE PIT WITH NEW VIDEO
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Buffalo’s riotous rock group Every Time I Die have unveiled a sweat drenched, whisky soaked new video for “After One Quarter of a Revolution” from their recently released album, New Junk Aesthetic.
SKOPE TV PHONER WITH WORDSMITH
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Last week we had the priviledge to chat with one of Baltimore’s finest emcees, Wordsmith. This is an exciting time for Wordsmith as he is about to release his full length, ‘Vintage Experience’ via Red Eye Distribution on March 30th. Wordsmith gave fans a taste of the album with “The Vintage Vault” mixtape in February.
STOLI IS INSPIRED & EXCITED AFTER HEARING KAYLIN LEE CLINTON
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Welcome to another exciting week here at ‘Skoped Out.’ This week we have a female singer/songwriter by the name of Kaylin Lee Clinton. Kaylin resides in NYC and as far as I am concerned she is next up. If you are having a rough day just head on over to Kaylin’s Bandcamp page and listen…
NEON TREES RELEASE NEW VERSION VIDEO “ANIMAL”
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Neon Trees has premiered a brand new version of the video for their #1 alternative radio hit “Animal.”
PEANIZLES
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Don Mathias has juse sent over the March edition of Peanizles. He also alerted us that he is launching a Peanizles Tee Shirt line as well. Should be on sale at Skopemag.com soon!
HACIENDA OFFERS “I KEEP WAITING” MP3 OFF ‘BIG RED & BARBACOA’
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BIG RED & BARBACOA is the second album by South Texas’ HACIENDA, and like its predecessor Loud Is The Night (Alive 2008), it was produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys.
JENNIE ARNAU RELEASES “BOUNCING BALL” SINGLE
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CHASING GIANTS, set for an April 13th release on MRI, is the follow up to Jennie’s 2007 release, MT. PLEASANT, which Joe Levy of Rolling Stone hailed as “her most fully realized set of songs yet. If you care about the struggle for love and happiness – and who among us doesn’t? — This…
GODSMACK RETURN WITH NEW SINGLE “CRYIN’ LIKE A BITCH”
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Multi-platinum selling artist Godsmack are preparing to release their highly anticipated album, The Oracle. With two consecutive number one albums on the Billboard Top 200 (Faceless and IV) and their latest single “Cryin’ Like A Bitch” rapidly climbing the charts, this is one album you do not want to miss.
LITTLE BROTHER OFFER MP3 “CURTAIN CALL”
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Critically acclaimed rap duo Little Brother are back and ready to takeover speakers for the final time together with their new album, LeftBack. Dropping on April 20th via Hall of Justus, LeftBack will mark the end of an illustrious career by partners in rhyme Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh.
BALKAN BEAT BOX VIDEO FOR “WAR AGAIN”
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Balkan Beat Box’s highly anticipated new set, Blue Eyed Black Boy, is due out April 27 on Nat Geo Music.
