Pals and musical collaborators DAVE STEWART and JOSS STONE are together again, this time for their upcoming musical adventure, the 2012 More Love Tour. In a short film posted at www.morelove.net, the two meet in an enchanted forest and drink a strange brew before they both pass out and envision a magical journey they…
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DAVE BARNES TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM
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Razor & Tie artist Dave Barnes will release his new studio album, Stories To Tell, on March 13, 2012. The 11 track album of original material was produced by John Fields (Lifehouse, Switchfoot, Goo Goo Dolls, Jonas Brothers, P!nk). Dave Barnes will tour in 2012 in support of his new release (tour dates…
SPLASH.FM LAUNCHES TODAY
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On January 16th, Splash.FM, a new website for social music discovery, will officially launch its first iteration in Private Beta, which will be made available to press, industry tastemakers and a select group of college testers on an invite-only basis. Splash.FM will be the smartest, most social and rewarding way to discover and experience music.…
BLUSH RELEASES OFFICIAL CLUB MIX VIDEO
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International pop group BLUSH has just released the official club mix video for their latest track “Dance On.” The new high-energy song is the follow-up to their debut single, “Undivided” which climbed the Billboard Dance/Club Play charts to #3. “Dance On” is on the same course, having already broken into the Top 20 on the…
THE DEAD COVERS PROJECT
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The Grateful Dead puts a new spin on its classic “Playing In The Band” this winter as the group gives fans a chance to show off their musical chops with THE DEAD COVERS PROJECT. Starting Tuesday, January 10, http://Dead.net is calling on fans to upload videos of them covering the Dead to youtube.com. Each video…
GUSTER ON TOUR WITH COMEDIAN JEFF GARLIN
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Alt-pop icons Guster have announced that their first bout of touring for 2012 will have an interesting twist. The band will be undertaking a 17 date tour kicking off March 10th in Salt Lake City, the majority of which will find them accompanied by comedian Jeff Garlin of Curb Your Enthusiasm. These dates will…
EPITAPH SIGNS THE GHOST INSIDE
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Epitaph Records is proud to announce the signing of Los Angeles based heavy melodic hardcore band The Ghost Inside. Formed in 2007, the band has built a following with two previous records, Fury And The Fallen Ones and Returners, as well as their riveting live performances touring with bands such as Bring Me The Horizon,…
GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS RETURN WITH NEW STUDIO ALBUM
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Toronto indie-folk/rock darlings Great Lake Swimmers return with New Wild Everywhere (April 3, 2012), their fifth studio album and follow up to 2009’s Juno and Polaris-nominated album Lost Channels. Lead single “Easy Come Easy Go,” the most upbeat and up-tempo song in the band’s history, is available January 17, 2012. Listen To “Easy Come Easy…
JON McLAUGHLIN SIGNS NEW ALBUM DEAL WITH RAZOR & TIE
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Razor & Tie announces the addition of singer songwriter Jon McLaughlin to its label roster for a worldwide, multi-album deal. McLaughlin’s forthcoming new studio album Promising Promises is set for release on May 22nd 2012. The album’s first single, “Summer Is Over” featuring Sara Bareilles is on sale now —Buy HERE and Listen HERE.…
THE SHINS: NEW SINGLE “SIMPLE SONG”
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Beginning 3:00 p.m. EST Monday, January 9, 2012, The Shins will offer up a free stream of “Simple Song,” the first single from their eagerly anticipated fourth album Port Of Morrow, at TheShins.com To listen now click on http://simplesong.theshins.com The long awaited follow-up to 2007’s Grammy-nominated gold-certified Wincing The Night Away, Port Of Morrow will…
TECHNOLOGY: THE GOAT RODEO SESSIONS LIVE IN A THEATRE NEAR YOU
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Bringing an ensemble of tremendous musical talent together, NCM Fathom and Sony Masterworks is presenting The Goat Rodeo Sessions LIVE featuring Yo-Yo Ma, Chris Thile, Edgar Meyer, Stuart Duncan and guest vocalist Aoife O’Donovan, an exclusive in-theater concert event on Tuesday, January 31 at 7:30 p.m. ET/ 6:30 p.m. CT/ 8:00 p.m. MT/PT/HI/AK (tape delayed).…
SAM SCARFO SAMPLES BIGGIE ON NEW SINGLE
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NYC’s Sam Scarfo is back on the mic! Check out the new video for “I Just Want the Paper”, his Biggie-sampled track from upcoming mixtape, “The Package”! [youtube JVXjyNZBLYU nolink] http://twitter.com/SAMSCARFO
CASEY ABRAMS SIGNS WITH CONCORD MUSIC GROUP
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Casey Abrams, the rising, multi-talented singer/songwriter who wowed millions on the most recent edition of American Idol has signed a worldwide recording agreement with Concord Music Group. His debut album will be released in early summer 2012. Abrams was a standout contestant this year as an American Idol season 10 finalist thanks to…
DARK NEW DAY RETURNS WITH SOPHOMORE ALBUM
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DARK NEW DAY–Clint Lowery (guitarist from Sevendust), Will Hunt (drummer from Evanescence), Troy McLawhorn (guitarist from Evanescence), Brett Hestla (lead singer/guitarist from Virgos Merlot) and Corey Lowery (bassist from Stereomud and Eye Empire)–will release their highly anticipated sophomore album, NEW TRADITION, February 28 on Goomba Music (distributed by eOne Music). The first single, “New…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: COMMON “STAY SCHEMIN” [DRAKE DISS]
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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! COMMON “STAY SCHEMIN” [DRAKE DISS]: SKOPE IT…
MILES NIELSEN NEW ALBUM NEXT MONTH
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Singer-songwriter Miles Nielsen stirs up his own pop rock brand of Beatles-esque Cosmic Americana with his sophomore album, Miles Nielsen Presents The Rusted Hearts, available nationally at digital retailers on February 14th via independent label Rotown Records. Having previously been released in a limited run at concerts and his website in the fall, the 12-tracks…
TEAM ME NEW VIDEO “SHOW ME”
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March 5th marks the debut full-length release from Team Me, one of Scandinavia’s most innovative and promising acts. As grandiose as it is fragile and intimate, ‘To The Treetops!’ is an enchanting collection of rich, orchestrated pop songs. [youtube kxyWT-FY9vE nolink] ‘To The Treetops!’ sees the band build on the eager enthusiasm displayed on their…
TONY IOMMI DIAGNOSED WITH LYMPHOMA
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With the news that Black Sabbath’s Tony Iommi has been diagnosed with the early stages of lymphoma, his bandmates would like everyone to send positive vibes to the guitarist at this time. Iommi is currently working with his doctors to establish the best treatment plan–the “IRON MAN” of Rock & Roll remains upbeat and…
DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES SET TO TOUR DOWN UNDER
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Daryl Hall and John Oates will bring their spectacular, acclaimed stage show to New Zealand and Australia for a tour of the two countries’ vintners as well as some of their most prestigious venues, starting Jan. 28 at the Church Road Winery in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand, and concluding with a Feb. 12 show at…
BANDHAPPY LAUNCHES 1/5/2012
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BANDHAPPY, the brand new and first LIVE online and in-person music education service, is pleased to announce the launch of registration abilities beginning at 11am ET on Thursday, January 5th, 2012. Lessons will begin on Monday, January 9th as students are activated into the system. The site has received thousands of requests from students seeking…
THE MENZINGERS TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Rising punk rock band The Menzingers create a rousing sound featuring crashing power chords, rock steady drumming and anthemic sing-along choruses alongside powerfully poetic everyman lyrics. The group is set to release their Epitaph Records debut album On The Impossible Past this February 21st. Fans are invited to pre-order the album by going to www.themenzingersstore.com.…
JASON MRAZ UNVEILS “I WON’T GIVE UP”
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Happy 2012! In honor of the New Year, Jason Mraz has unveiled a brand new song, “I Won’t Give Up,” from his forthcoming album. [youtube TdN5GyTl8K0 nolink] Available on iTunes: http://bit.ly/IWontGiveUp
SNOOP DOGG & WIZ KHALIFA’S GO PLATINUM
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Snoop Dogg and Wiz Khalifa are celebrating the platinum success of “Young, Wild & Free (feat. Bruno Mars),” the first single from the “Mac And Devin Go To High School Soundtrack.” The track, produced by The Smeezingtons, is currently in the Top 20 on the Billboard “Hot 100 Singles” Chart. Adding to this excitement, the…
JO DEE MESSINA APPEARS ON BRAVO’s ‘THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ATLANTA’
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Multi-platinum, award-winning country singer/songwriter JO DEE MESSINA will appear on BRAVO’s wildly popular series “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” this Sunday, January 8 at 9/8c. Cameras captured the country songstress during a recent collaborative writing session with Atlanta cast member and former member of the platinum-selling group Xscape, Kandi Burruss. Burruss won a Grammy…
FREE DOWNLOAD VIA MARTYPARTY
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Second in the series of his purple music albums, MartyParty brings us, Six Shots Of Jameson. Since the release of his Young Pimp and SubOn offerings in July 2011, MartyParty has been crafting his next full length album Six Shots Of Jameson. The 12 track drama follows the energy and emotion of the club night.…
RUMER UNVEILS NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
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Atlantic recording artist Rumer has announced plans for a North American tour. The acclaimed British singer/songwriter will kick off the headline trek with a very special record release celebration at Los Angeles’ Hotel Café on January 24th, marking the day her award-winning debut album, “SEASONS OF MY SOUL,” sees its US release. The tour…
CLINTON CURTIS OFFERS FREE ALBUM ONLINE
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Clinton Curtis, Key West raised, NYC-based songwriter is giving away a new album of cover songs as a gift to his friends and fans. The album, Rock N Roll Chameleon, is an eclectic collection of songs written by some true Rock and Roll legends such as Van Morrison, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, The Beatles and…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Masspike Miles “Infatuated” VIDEO
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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! Masspike Miles “Infatuated” VIDEO: [vimeo 34628923 nolink]
BLANCAWHITE’S DEBUT ALBUM INSPIRES A GLOBAL RESURGENCE OF HARD ROCK
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It’s high time for a resurgence of classic hard rock! With that rallying cry, BlancaWhite has released its debut, full-length album, “Resurgence of Rock,” to significant fanfare and acclaim. Sung by legendary vocalists from the 70s and 80s hard rock era, Resurgence of Rock is original, in-your-face, party-hardy hard rock at its finest! An extraordinary…
PRIMA DONNA NEW ALBUM FEBRUARY 7
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Call them punk, glam punk, rock n’ roll… any way you cut it Prima Donna channels such influential groups such as X-Ray Spex, Ramones and Sex Pistols, as well as ’70s glitter idols Mott the Hoople, T. Rex and David Bowie. But it’s their sharp, concise songwriting, that separates the band from the pack and…
VENREZ PREPARE DEBUT ALBUM ‘SELL THE LIE’
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With more and more modern rock music sounding processed and over-produced, it’s refreshing to come across a new band that doesn’t forget the glorious sounds of raw rock music. And that band is Venrez, who are preparing to unleash their debut full-length, ‘Sell the Lie,’ on February 28, 2012. Comprised of singer Steven Berez (whose…
MELANIE AMARO SIGNS WITH EPIC
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Announced today, Epic Records signs Melanie Amaro to a recording contract following her triumphant win on season one of “The X Factor.” Her new home with Epic Records places her under the leadership of legendary music executive, Epic Records Chairman/CEO and The X Factor judge, Mr. Antonio “L.A.” Reid. As part of holding the coveted…
JASON DERULO FORCED TO CANCEL ALL TOURING
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Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Jason Derulo suffered an injury to his neck on Tuesday, January 3rd, and has been forced to cancel all touring and promotional activities. The 22-year-old Miami native injured himself while training for his upcoming World Tour in support of his current album Future History, which was scheduled to commence in…
BRENDAN BENSON LAUNCHES READYMADE
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Beloved musician, songwriter/producer and co-founder of The Raconteurs, Brendan Benson is thrilled to announce the launch of his own record label and publishing company, Readymade. This spring, Readymade will make its debut on the international stage with new releases from Benson (What Kind of World – 4/21 through http://BrendanBenson.com to coincide with his son’s 2nd…
THE DOORS TO DEBUT NEWLY DISCOVERED SONG
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“THE YEAR OF THE DOORS” officially kicks off on Monday, January 9 at noon Eastern when the iconic rock band will officially debut the first new, completely unreleased song in 40 years, “SHE SMELLS SO NICE.” The bluesy track captures the band–organist RAY MANZAREK, guitarist ROBBY KRIEGER, drummer JOHN DENSMORE and late singer JIM…
FYEBOY LOVES TO SMOKE / VIDEO
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Daytona Florida Rapper, FyeBoy, expresses his love to “smoke” in his latest video featuring Fireboy Records label mates Michael Stokes, Supa Gutta, & Sticks. [youtube tssNwE8Wz1E nolink] Directed by Brice Miller, the video shows a series of recreated scenes the most memorable black films, & has already gained over 60,000+ hits on YouTube virally as…
EVERY TIME I DIE TO RELEASE NEW ALBUM
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Buffalo’s magnificently brutal metallic punk ensemble Every Time I Die are set to unleash brand new album titled Ex Lives this March 6th via Epitaph Records. The new album was produced by renowned heavy rock producer Joe Baressi (The Melvins, Queens of the Stone Age, Parkway Drive) and offers an unrelenting onslaught of ingeniously composed…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: ROCCETT FEAT CHEVY JONES “CAME FROM NOTHING”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Koolade feat. J-Ro (Tha Alkaholiks) “Get Addicted” Video
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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! Koolade feat. J-Ro (Tha Alkaholiks) “Get Addicted”:…
BOSTON BALLET ANNOUNCES ROBERT PERDZIOLA AS SET AND COSTUME DESIGNER FOR THE 2012 NUTCRACKER
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Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces Robert Perdziola as the set and costume designer for the new production of the holiday classic, The Nutcracker, which will debut in November 2012. The new production will be created throughout 2012 and designed for The Boston Opera House, Boston Ballet’s home venue. “I’m thrilled to begin the…
