The ground-breaking new band out of Montreal called Skip The Foreplay have perfected a unique and exhilarating new genre of music. The sound is a high energy raucous sound merging the heaviness of metal, earth-shaking hardcore breakdowns and the massive irresistible beats of electronic dance music that include elements of dub-step, hip-hop and house. As…
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BERKLEE HONORS GEORGE CLINTON IN BOSTON
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Berklee College of Music awarded funk icon George Clinton an honorary doctor of music degree and celebrated his music with a performance from the college’s P-Funk Ensemble. After the presentation, Clinton traded his doctoral robes for a silver suit to perform with student musicians on “Testify,” “Give Up the Funk,” and “One Nation Under a…
ROB ZOMBIE AND MEGADETH ANNOUNCE CO-HEADLINING TOUR
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ROB ZOMBIE and MEGADETH have just announced a co-headlining tour guaranteed to raise the temperature on the planet. The trek, which marks the first time the two bands have toured together, kicks off Friday, May 11 in Holmdel, NJ and encompasses high-profile appearances at several rock festivals, including Rock On The Range and Rocklahoma.…
TICKETMASTER LAUNCHES TICKET DEALS
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Ticketmaster announces Ticket Deals, a dedicated deals page on Ticketmaster.com providing fans one convenient source to find and shop for great ticket deals in their city. Ticket Deals aggregates discount, price point, and seasonal promotions in one convenient location for a wide variety of event genres including concerts, theater, sports, family entertainment and attractions. The…
TJ COURTNEY DEBUT EP OUT MARCH 27
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Boston-based rocker, TJ Courtney brings listeners back to the powerhouse vocals and insightful, angst-ridden lyrics reminiscent of 90’s grunge on his debut EP Into The Sky. Songwriting is a thoughtful, introspective process for TJ, with songs like the first single, “One Day,” which questions our impact as a species on the world, or “Who Are…
TRIXTER FIRST NEW ALBUM IN 20 YEARS
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Frontiers Records is proud to announce the return of good-time rock n’ rollers, Trixter; the band’s first new album in 20 years, NEW AUDIO MACHINE, has been confirmed for an April 24th North American release date. Featuring the band’s original line-up, NEW AUDIO MACHINE is produced and engineered by Chuck Alzakian (Elton John, Christina…
DANIELLE DUVAL NEW VIDEO “AMBULANCE”
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Montreal-based indie rocker Danielle Duval has just released a new music video for “Ambulance”, one of the highlights on her debut, Of the Valley. The 911 emergency call that is heartbreak is at the center of the video. As Danielle serenades the patient, some questions come to mind. Do you need a xylophone to perform…
HIGH SONIC RECORDS RELEASE SNAFU KITTIES EP
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The new EP from the Austin, TX-Denmark based pop/rock band is now available through iTunes, Amazon and all other major digital retailers and select independent record stores since January 24, 2012. The SNAFU Kitties, fronted by Jessie England, have received high praise in early reviews of the EP. [youtube 46v_pjEg7GA nolink] “We are just so…
GAR FRANCIS RELEASE NEW EP ‘SHINE ON’ + VIDEO
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Gar Francis sounds effortlessly vintage-cool as he again proves what rock & roll sounds like from where it truly originated – the garage. “Shine On” is the new EP from singer/songwriter/guitarist/producer Gar Francis. Gar indeed shines his musical talent through “clouds of pink majestic skies” as he uses lyrics like “baby boomers sit back and…
World5 To Release Global Experience May 1st 2012
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Collaborating between five band members spanning four countries with a 4-time Grammy winning producer in a Houston recording studio, and having recently received two number-one slots on prominent internet charts and a Gold Award for their promotional single and video, the band World5 will be releasing their debut album titled “Global Experience” later this spring.…
MusicDishTV Presents “Day Dreaming” by JC Flow
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Hip hop MC/Singer/Songwriter/Producer JC Flow‘s video and song “Day Dreaming,” co-written by and featuring soul/pop artist Jennifer Newberry and directed by photograph/videographer Mike Folden is a beautiful and touching story of a young man’s struggle to make the right choices, overcome depression, and face life’s many obstacles. Everyone, young and old, can relate to wanting…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Olga Wilhelmine “It Is What It Is”
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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! Olga Wilhelmine “It Is What It Is”…
LETLIVE. RELEASE NEW VIDEO “MUTHER”
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Heavy music’s breakout stars letlive. have just released a brand new video for their song “Muther” from the band’s Epitaph-Records debut album Fake History. The video was filmed in Los Angeles and offers a cathartic interpretation of romantic jealousy, featuring singer Jason Aalon Butler, who Kerrang! Magazine recently named as the “Greatest Rock Star In…
HUMAN NATURE OFFER GROUPS A CHANCE FOR AN OPENING SLOT
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International pop sensation, HUMAN NATURE, is hosting an exciting national contest calling upon all a cappella groups to win a chance at an opening slot for their upcoming nationwide tour. Human Nature started as four high school students in Sydney, Australia who formed a singing group that began as a tribute to their love of…
“THE STORY OF ROCK ‘N’ ROLL COMICS” COMING TO DVD
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This documentary tells the unbelievable story of Todd Loren, San Diego-based owner of Revolutionary Comics, famous for publishing the wildly popular “Rock ‘N’ Roll Comics” series. [youtube 4KTVoR31Fek nolink] The unauthorized and often controversial comics featured biographies of music groups such as KISS, the Sex Pistols and Metallica. Loved by some (Gene Simmons, Alice Cooper,…
COLD SPECK SIGN TO MUTE
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Cold Specks will release their debut album I Predict A Graceful Expulsion through Mute on May 22nd. The band have signed to Mute and release a video for Cold Specks’ track “Holland”. [youtube LN_L6xmz688 nolink] Cold Specks is headed to Austin, TX this year for SXSW 2012 and will tour the US and Canada this…
SOULICIT NEW VIDEO “HELL YEAH”
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SOULICIT who just completed a national tour with Anchored and Anew Revolution, (they have just scheduled more dates with various other bands). What is hot about SOULICIT? Their single HELL YEAH just went to #41 on Mainstream Rock Radio and #44 on Active Rock Radio. The video in less than a month has surpassed over…
MATT TOKA TO HIT THE ROAD
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Reprise recording artist Matt Toka will hit the road for a spring tour with Denver duo Breathe Carolina and label mates The Ready Set bringing his manic live show to fans across the country in March and April. “Matt Toka engages the crowd like a caged animal, pacing from either side of the stage, ensuring…
CANADIAN RAP PHENOM MASIA ONE RELEASES “ALRIGHT OK!”
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Masia One, one of Canada’s most recognizable musical talents is ready to introduce the world to her new sound, new look, and most importantly, new music from her upcoming LP Bootleg Culture (release date April, 2012). Following up her critically acclaimed first single “Warriors Tongue” which was set in the Philippines, her second single…
PENNAN BRAE NEW VIDEO IN A STRIP CLUB
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Fun in a strip club! 3 gents get more than they’ve bargained for courtesy of an amazing, multitasking stripper. Featuring the beauty of Stephanie Gilstrap & Nicole Mintiens & the acting of Todd Hanson, Olivia Haro & Brad Knowles in ‘Blind Love’ by Pennan Brae. A ‘Far From Earth Films’ Production via Director Tim Cash,…
GARBAGE PREMIERES SNIPPET OF “I HATE LOVE”
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Not from Garbage: We have the most incredible fans. We are overwhelmed by the amazing “I Hate Love” art we received from all of you from across the globe. As a Valentine’s Day treat, here’s a sneak peak of a new song called “I Hate Love’ showcasing some of your art. We weren’t able…
HELLYEAH ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM
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Hard rock supergroup HELLYEAH is back with a their third album, entitled Band of Brothers. The album, the band’s first effort for their new label home, Eleven Seven Music, was recorded in Dallas at drummer Vinnie Paul’s home studio, VP’s Upstairs Studio, and was produced by the band and Jeremy Parker (Godsmack, Evanessence), who…
MICHAEL ADDISON VIDEO FOR “COME BACK TO ME”
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Singer-Songwriter Michael Addison who has unleashed the video for his second single “Come Back To Me” off his current album “Always You”, featuring Hillary Cruz. Directed by Fredrick Shannon, the pop infused track takes you on an acoustically driven sonic journey through heartbreak, mystery, and pure disaster. [youtube bTLi0MpiMZs nolink] http://www.addisonm.com
MALEA MCGUINNESS SHINES ON NEW ALBUM ‘SWEET’
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At the intersection of rural roads and glittering boulevards, Malea McGuinness – singer, songwriter, and storyteller – arrives with Sweet, a fully realized suite of songs performed her band with a Grammy-winning producer behind the board. It is a vibrant backdrop for the sound and soul of a compelling artist. Live audiences certainly get it.…
MATT VON RODERICK NEW VIDEO “LET THE TRUMPET TALK”
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This year’s Grammy week also saw the launch of award winning trumpeter, singer and songwriter Matt Von Roderick’s wildly fun and catchy single and video, LET THE TRUMPET TALK, which became one of the most shared videos on YouTube this past weekend. Released February 7th, the lead single is fueled by Von Roderick’s infectious hooks…
NINJASONIK TO RELEASE NO SWORDS OR MASKS EP
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Brooklyn-based MCs/ruffians Ninjasonik are set to drop their No Swords or Masks EP on Decon March 6. Straddling the worlds of electro, pop punk, and rap music, Ninjasonik present a unique equation- they manipulate instrumental elements and tempos sometimes pushing their verses beyond the 140 BPM mark with their eyes fixated on the hooks (and…
KIMBRA TO SUPPORT FOSTER THE PEOPLE ON US TOUR
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Warner Bros. Records artist Kimbra has been selected to support Foster the People on their US summer tour. The dates kick off May 29th with two nights at Rumsey Playfield in New York’s Central Park, and run through July 7th in Las Vegas, NV. The Kooks, Tokyo Police Club and Mayer Hawthorne will also…
TAPROOT CELEBRATE 15 YEARS IN NEW VIDEO
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Modern rock favorites Taproot are celebrating their 15th anniversary as a band this year. In honor of the occasion, the band has released a video that spans their career and includes live footage from their first tour with Papa Roach to Ozzfest and more. [youtube mBn9T81urls nolink] Taproot will release their new album, The…
NEW VIDEO BY SAM SCARFO
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Sam Scarfo unleashes the video to his latest smoke-filled banger “Highest Mountain” ft. Bad Azz! Video directed by Polovision. Song produced by Clipsmoke. [youtube q63WzNQj5wE nolink] www.facebook.com/SamScarfoGG
JESSIE AND THE TOY BOYS NEW VIDEO
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Jessie and The Toy Boys are back with a brand new video for their DJ Skeet Skeet produced track, “Runaway.” The video was inspired by the recent overturning of Proposition 8 in California, which is an extension of the song’s theme of pressure in society to be something that we’re not. Jessie, who tackles the…
MEDIASKARE RECORDS SIGN ANTAGONIST A.D.
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Mediaskare Records is proud to announce that is has signed Auckland, New Zealand’s ANTAGONIST A.D. and will release their new album ‘Nothing From No One’ this summer. Formed in 2006, the band has been steadily building up their reputation in the international hardcore community touring countries like Australia, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and more alongside bands…
MusicDishTV Presents “U & I” By Static
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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Hip hop artist Static has released his latest track, “U & I,” which is an emotionally touching video and song that may just become the theme for every man who has messed things up with a really good woman and wants another chance to make her understand that he…
CROOKED FINGERS NEW VIDEO
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Crooked Fingers premiered the new video for “Our New Favorite” at The AV Club. Directed and edited by James Fleischel, the video beautifully illustrates the feelings of impermanence and connectedness suggested by the song by capturing and slowing down the fleeting moments of everyday life. [youtube BdvbYHq_ohQ nolink] http://mergerecords.com
FREE LIVE SHOWS @ APOLLOAUDIO.COM
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ApolloAudio.com is happy to announce a free monthly live concert series entitled “Live from the Westmoreland” to be streamed in real time over the internet. The show is to be recorded and will be sold as a live album via Apollo Audio (www.apolloaudio.com), label partner The Committee to Keep Music Evil (www.ctkme.com), as well…
SWEDISH HARD ROCKERS CRAZY LIXX’S NEW ALBUM
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Frontiers Records is proud to announce the release of the new album from Swedish hard rockers Crazy Lixx: RIOT AVENUE is due out on April 24th in North America. Self-produced, RIOT AVENUE finds Crazy Lixx in fine form with eleven sexy, hard-rocking new tracks on the their third studio release (the second for the…
BONNAROO MUSIC AND ARTS FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2012 LINEUP
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Superfly Presents and A.C. Entertainment are excited to announce the initial lineup for the 2012 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. The 11th annual four-day camping and music festival will be held on June 7 – 10 on the same beautiful 700-acre farm in Manchester, Tennessee, 60 miles south of Nashville. A full list of confirmed…
THE CONTORTIONIST HEADS INTO THE STUDIO
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Indiana progressive metal powerhouse THE CONTORTIONIST made the trek down to Audiohammer Studios in Orlando, FL earlier this week to begin the recording process for the follow-up to their stunning 2010 debut, Exoplanet. Famed producers Jason Suecof and Eyal Levi (August Burns Red, The Black Dahlia Murder) will be behind the boards for the new…
INTEL NEW ULTRABOOK CAMPAIGN “POP-UP-THEATER”
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It’s a series of fun and lighthearted stunts shot in Los Angeles featuring the new laptops. A couple of the Ads are music related and so we are sharing it with fans of Skope Magazine. Pop-Up Theater Orchestra: [youtube 8JgHzVPHzIM nolink] Pop-Up Theater Jam Session: [youtube PLz67kv6NUQ nolink]
AMY DALLEY PREVIEWS 2 TRACKS FROM NEW ALBUM
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It’s truly been a long and winding road that’s led singer/songwriter Amy Dalley to the creative place she now calls home, but in 2012 she’s sounding all the stronger for the journey. One listen to the country artist’s latest effort, Coming Out Of The Pain, and it’s obvious Dalley is putting the hurdles of the…
ALEXANDER TUCKER NEW ALBUM COMING IN MAY
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British avant pop artist Alexander Tucker is set to return with his latest album Third Mouth due out on May 15th. Using songs written over a 12 month period he achieves his own inimitable blend of psych rock and ambient pop using a variety of studio crafted effects, rudimentary beats, guitar and bass, as…
