Category: NEWS

Minneapolis sextet Lucy Michelle And The Velvet Lapelles are pleased to announce the premiere of their new music video for their song “Just A Kid” through VEVO. The video was created by Picture Machine Productions, the same team who produced last year’s music video for Bon Iver’s “Calgary.” Watch the video for “Just A Kid”…

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Welcome to the first edition of Skope’s weekly new music game show “HIT OR SHIT?.” This is where you the listener and music enthusiast judge whether the song/video presented is a HIT that you love or its SHIT that you do not. Feel free to place your vote and leave comments/suggestions/praise as well. Skope &…

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Los Angeles’ 7LIONS have just premiered the official video for “Born 2 Run,” the lead single from their upcoming debut EP. The clip features a performance by the band, which includes rapper Prophet, singer/guitarist Forrest Fulmer, keyboardist/producer Morgan Taylor Reid, guitarist Will Carpenter, bassist Daniel Hange and drummer Tony Tommasi. Signed to superstar producer RedOne’s…

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Having premiered at VEVO, Jack White’s thoroughly unsettling “Sixteen Saltines” video can also be viewed at http://jackwhiteIII.com. Directed by AG Rojas, “Sixteen Saltines” is a 180 degree turn from the previous “Love Interruption” video, eschewing that clip’s seductive palette for a magnification of the last frontier of urban wasteland and its dispossessed youth left to…

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‘Too Tough To Live’ finds Dan Sartain operating at the opposite end of his range, with this album becoming a tribute to when punk was real, MAAAAAAN!!!!! 13 tracks delivered in less than 20 minutes; an average rate of a new tune every 1 minute, 30 seconds. Recorded at Lucky Cat, San Francisco, ‘Too Tough…

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Prohibition Entertainment of NYC, is excited to announce the follow up, visual adaption of vocalist TRAEDONYA! (The Bride of New Funk Hip Opera). “I’ll Give It 2 U”, TRAEDONYA!’s latest single continues to build buzz, with consistency. Her prior 3 singles, off of the “I’ll Give It 2 U” Global Remix EP, has received DJ…

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Hailing from Tennessee, Cheap Time have been around in one incarnation or another since 2006. The nucleus of the band has always been Jeffrey Novak who writes and sings the songs as well as playing guitar and keyboards. The band began with Jemina Pearl and Nathan Vasquez from the band Be Your Own Pet rounding…

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Tim Halperin, a top 12 male from Season 10 of American Idol, has independently released a brand new music video of his original single, “I Wanna Fall in Love.” [youtube 0HzNTGVa6Ek nolink] Halperin, an independent singer/songwriter from Fort Worth, Texas, partnered with a filmmaker to shoot the video in The Bahamas. The release of “I…

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Producer and musician Cameron Argon’s alter-ego, solo underground death metal project DISFIGURING THE GODDESS, is set to release a brand new album entitled Sleeper on April 24th, 2012. Within the last few years, despite never performing live, DISFIGURING THE GODDESS has become a recognized name in the metal community amongst young fans and industry elites…

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Ultra Music is excited to announce the signing of one of hip-hop’s most respected producers, DJ MUGGS, and the release of his lead single “Snap Ya Neck Back.” Featuring platinum UK rapper DIZZEE RASCAL and Soul Assassin’s crew member BAMBU, the collaborative track perfectly combines hip-hop and dubstep — an edgy sound that resonates throughout…

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On 30th April Josh Tillman will release “Fear Fun” under his new guise FATHER JOHN MISTY. One of the many stand-out tracks on this terrific album is ‘Nancy From Now On’ for which Josh has made an X-rated NSFW video. Directed by Amy Cargill and Josh himself, the video features sees FJM and a leather-clad…

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Warner Bros. Records punk/pop artist MATT TOKA has just unleashed a video for his song “Get Money.”   [youtube 2tjk0gcmH9o nolink] The song is one of several tracks that the singer and songwriter has been recording with Rob Cavallo for his debut album, due from Warner Bros. Records later this year. http://www.matttoka.com

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LP, who recently charmed audiences at SXSW with her exuberant live performances, is a new edition to the Warner Bros. Records family. The acclaimed vocalist and renowned songwriter will release her debut EP for WBR, a 5-song CD + DVD package, titled Into The Wild: Live At EastWest Studios, on April 24th.   She will…

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MASTODON have posted a live video of their new single “Dry Bone Valley.” The performance was shot live at London’s Brixton Academy – the band’s biggest UK headlining show to date in front of a sold-out manic crowd. View “Dry Bone Valley (Live)” here. [youtube tkcL1yP3qGI nolink] “Dry Bone Valley” is the second single from…

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“Really good, really unexpected, and really different” is how Village Voice describes Girlyman’s lyric driven folk-pop. But that can also describe the year that inspired their fifth studio album Supernova, available June 19th (distribution through Burnside).     “A supernova is a dying star,” explains Girlyman member Doris Muramatsu, who was diagnosed with leukemia in…

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Here is the new single from the XXL 2012 Freshman cover artist Kid Ink, “Time Of Your Life.” The single is already gaining on radio at the following stations. Power 106 LA, KS 1075 Denver, U92 Salt Lake City, WRCL Flint, Michigan, Hot 98.3 Tucson, AZ, Wild 101 Boise, ID, Wired 96.5 Philly, Power 98.3…

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Oscilloscope Laboratories announced today that it has acquired North American rights to SHUT UP AND PLAY THE HITS, a Pulse Films production directed by Dylan Southern and Will Lovelace, which documents the final days of LCD SOUNDSYSTEM.   SUAPTH had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival and an encore presentation at last month’s…

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Got a new video for Skopers to check out. It’s the latest from Radioinactive feat. 2Mex, La Caution called “Mint Tea”. Video was directed by Tucker Capps. [youtube XFbYQMU5asE nolink]

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Vancouver, BC’s WEST OF HELL is thrilled to announce the upcoming release of their full-length debut album, Spiral Empire. The new album will be released with Reversed Records on May 8th, 2012. Spiral Empire features a unique sound that preserves the band’s legendary, distinctive influences whilst incorporating modern elements, creating a one-of-a-kind listening experience. Spiral…

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Gary “G” Jenkins, lead singer of the multiplatinum group SILK, has released his brand new solo single “I Love” from his forthcoming album slated for a Fall 2012 release. The single is a blend of traditional R&B with a new flavor transcending but not forgetting today’s music. Instead of trying to “keep up with the…

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Bhi Bhiman used video of an early Mickey Mouse short from the 1930s called ‘Pioneer Days’ to fit the Woody Guthrie vibe of his song “Atlatl” and the result is surprisingly perfect. Bhi says, “I’ve always loved Disney cartoons. I love the playfulness and skill of the artists. “Pioneer Days” is amazing because Disney was…

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Hot on the heels of his debut club smash “Club is Bumping”, a write-up in Billboard’s Artist Spotlight column and the release of his first full-length EP Dance-Tape Vol. 1, rising star Zolo is ready to show the world that he can make the club move once again with his brand new single and video…

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Barsuk Records is excited to debut “Fever” (available for posting HERE), the new single off the upcoming Maps & Atlases full-length Beware & Be Grateful, out April 17th. “Fever” premiered via SPIN, who said the track “[allows] Davison’s rounded, distinctive bray to float triumphantly over a direct, breezy concoction that feels indeed like a fever…

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Chicago-based pop-rock band THE AUDITION, fresh off their recent stint with Every Avenue and We Are the In Crowd, have announced two new tours this spring with Marianas Trench and Eve6 (tour dates below). Says frontman Danny Stevens, “After taking nearly a year and a half off of touring, I think the fans can really…

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Cash Money Records rocker Kevin Rudolf broke out in 2008 with the anthemic “Let It Rock,” which featured Lil Wayne. On his latest track, “Don’t Give Up,” the singer-songwriter embraces a pure pop feel. Having recently relocated from Los Angeles to his hometown New York City, Rudolf felt invigorated by his return. “When I started…

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Singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, poet, political activist and System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian is in his Serjical Strike Studios in LA putting the finishing touches on his third solo studio album, Harakiri, the follow-up to 2010’s Imperfect Harmonies, which will be released this summer on Serjical Strike/Reprise Records. Much of the new record was…

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THE definitive book on The Ramones, Commando is the first and only truly autobiographical work written by a founding member of the legendary Ramones chronicling his life, and the story of the band itself, from start to finish. Johnny authors a brutally honest and detailed firsthand account of the band, from inception and their humble…

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Electric Guest a/k/a Asa Taccone and Matthew Compton have just finished up a successful run of live dates including a grand slam slew of performances at this year’s SXSW. Now, as the countdown to the April 24th release of their debut LP Mondo (Downtown Records) begins, the band have revealed a brand new website; an…

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Los Angeles based label 6131 Records announce the signing of Carpinteria, California emo/rock outfit SOUVENIRS.   Formed in 2011, SOUVENIRS have quickly created a buzz with their contemporary take on the sound originally pioneered by the likes of Mineral, Braid, and Pavement.   Even with their first proper offering, the self-released Sadder Days EP, they…

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Fat Possum Records is excited to announce that celebrated New York quintet The Walkmen will release their new album, Heaven, on June 5, 2012. The record is the band’s sixth and was produced by Phil Ek (Fleet Foxes, Shins, Band of Horses) in Seattle. On May 3, they will headline The National-curated Crossing Brooklyn Ferry…

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Check out “Put Your Graffiti on Me,” the debut single/video from A&M/Octone artist and Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham that Kylie Minogue, Kim Kardashian, Nicole Scherzinger, Chloe Moretz, Rod One, Ryan Seacrest, Kelly Osbourne and many more are tweeting about! [youtube iUB0cM-Yf6E]

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Check out the premiere of Anya Marina’s “Notice Me” video, off her new album FELONY FLATS. The clip was directed by Spencer Gentz. Anya will also be touring be touring with Eric Hutchinson in April. [youtube ZiHK3lLYN5I nolink] www.anyamarina.com

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Goomba Music is proud to announce the signing of AMERICAN HI-FI.   The original line-up–Stacy Jones (singer/guitarist), Drew Parsons (bass), Jamie Arentzen (guitars) and Brian Nolan (drums)–is currently recording their as-yet-untitled new album in Los Angeles, CA with an expected worldwide release date this fall.   It’s being produced by the band and John Fields…

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Fifty years of Jamaica’s independence also marks over 50 years of legendary Jamaican music. To commemorate the famous artists and genres that hail from the island, there are a number of heart-thumping music events and festivals this year. Throughout 2012, visitors will have an opportunity to experience the music of Jamaica during a series of…

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Mickey Avalon is gearing up to unleash his new album, Loaded, on April 24th via Suburban Noize Records. Loaded is the soundtrack to one the most debaucherous tales of rock ‘n’ roll. Filled with excess and exploding with sexual energy, Avalon’s music embraces decadence and celebrates hedonistic glory. Mickey Avalon simply appeals to the voyeuristic…

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Jon Porras has made a new video for the opening track of his new album Black Mesa due out on April 17th.   You can view the new video here: [vimeo 38448411] Jon Porras created the video for “Into Midnight”. He filmed on Super 8, mostly at the Black Diamond Mines Regional Preserve near Mount…

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With his sophomore album Rob Me Blind out this week, NYC-based singer/songwriter Jay Brannan has announced a U.S. summer tour in support of the release.   The 27-date trek starts in Boston at the Brighton Music Hall on July 18th and wraps in his home city of New York at the Highline Ballroom on August…

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In support of their Yep Roc Records release, Acrobats, the London/Brighton-based trio Peggy Sue will play a run of U.S. dates with First Aid Kit kicking off on March 28 at Webster Hall in New York, NY. Peggy Sue has made the live video for “Changed and Waiting” available today to celebrate the kick off…

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Many people don’t realize that there’s money to be made on YouTube and other online platforms through ad shared revenue. Viewzey allows users on platforms like YouTube to claim content for monetization, and thereby collect potential revenues from this ad shared revenue. In order to collect on ad shared revenue, you need to have a…

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Scottish Indie rock band Holy Esque has announced plans to release their self-titled debut EP on April 23.   The EP will be available digitally on iTunes and on CD at upcoming shows.   Listen to the new track “Rose” streaming now at http://soundcloud.com/holyesque/rose-ep-promo.   The young Holy Esque, whose members range from 19 to…

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