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Greek modern atmospheric metallers SCAR OF THE SUN have signed a deal with Scarlet Records for the worldwide release of their much anticipated debut album “A Series Of Unfortunate Concurrencies”, a multi-dimensional musical concept blending many elements and influences, from gothic and doom atmospheres to modern electronic samples, from symphonic arrangements to the Swedish sound,…

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Indie pop-punkers Lemuria, fresh off their SXSW showcase, will be heading out on tour this summer with Against Me! and Screaming Females. The tour will start on May 31st in Millvale, PA and roll down the east coast to Maryland before heading back north through New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, and finally ending on June…

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NICKI MINAJ JOINS SPEARS’ FEMME FATALE TOUR! After weeks of speculation, Nicki Minaj has at last been confirmed to join Britney Spears’s upcoming Femme Fatale Tour.   The ladies will also be joined by Jessie and the Toy Boys and Nervo on the all-female lineup. Spears took to her webpage Tuesday morning to make the…

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The vessel for Don Miggs singer/songwriter style comes in the form of the “melodic pop/rock with a bit of an alt-rock edge” band MIGGS with bandmates Michael Lombardo and Walker Adams.   The band is currently on tour with KT Tunstall, the famous British artist first known for her breakout performance of “Black Horse and…

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ABRAMS announced today that the company has signed an agreement with George Harrison’s widow, Olivia Harrison, to publish the life of her late husband in pictures–Living in the Material World: George Harrison, named for Harrison’s solo album of 1973. The deal was negotiated by ABRAMS’s editor in chief, Eric Himmel, and Andrew Wylie of The…

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Here is the video for Mother Mother’s “The Stand”. If you haven’t seen it yet, check it out here on Skope!   This first single is off of the band’s recently released third studio album “Eureka” produced by MM’s own Ryan Guldemond and mixed by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Franz Ferdinand, Elvis Costello). SKOPE IT HERE!

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Video of Jane’s Addiction recording their new track “End To The Lies” has been made available on the band’s official YouTube channel, which can be viewed here http://www.youtube.com/janesaddiction. “End To The Lies” comes from the band’s forthcoming new album ‘The Great Escape Artist’, which is set for an August release through Capitol.

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The song marks the first publicly available taste of the nine album cuts (of 16 total) produced by top 40 pop mastermind Mark Ronson, and features some of the long murmured-about new instrumentation that resulted from the collaboration, including a rare pitch-perfect performance on singing saw. [youtube Gj5NoVOEDNg nolink] www.black-lips.com

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JESSIE J’S ALBUM IS OUT IN THE U-S TODAY Today (4/12) marks the American release of Jessie J’s much anticipated debut album Who You Are.   It’s been out in her native U-K since late February, but Jessie told us that just based on the sheer size of America, releasing a record here is a…

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Jack’s Mannequin has announced a co-headlining summer tour with Guster, which kicks off August 7th in Baltimore and runs through September 4th in Columbus. 2011 is shaping up to be a big year for Jack’s Mannequin.   Originally formed as a side project while he was the frontman for the band Something Corporate, Andrew McMahon…

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John Paul Keith is a blistering guitarist and singer, and the kind of songwriter who makes great melodies and incredible lyrics sound effortless. His new album The Man That Time Forgot will be released on June 21st on Big Legal Mess via Fat Possum Records. Produced by Fat Possum’s Bruce Watson, it captures the spirit…

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The ink is drying on the widely rumored agreement between Gary, Indiana lyricist Freddie Gibbs and Atlanta-based CTE Records, the imprint helmed by platinum-selling artist, Young Jeezy. The development is the latest notch in the belt of the upwardly mobile MC whose recent winning streak includes a XXL Freshman Top 10 nod and critical acclaim…

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“ROLLING PAPERS,” the acclaimed debut album from Rostrum/Atlantic recording artist Wiz Khalifa, has debuted at #2 on the Billboard “Top 200 Albums” chart. With sales exceeding 197,000, the album — which marks the rapper’s major label debut — is also sitting at #1 on Billboard’s “Top R&B/Hip Hop Albums” and “Top Rap Albums.” What’s more,…

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Sarathan Records is pleased to announce today the signing of My Goodness, an explosive rock duo project from guitarist Joel Schneider (Absolute Monarchs) and drummer Ethan Jacobsen. On April 19th, My Goodness will release their self-titled debut album on Sarathan Records, with distribution by Fontana. The record was engineered by Chris Common at Red Rooms…

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GAGA WANTS TO GO ON MODERN FAMILY? Could we be seeing Lady Gaga make a guest appearance on Modern Family?   Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson revealed on Live with Regis & Kelly that Gaga has actually “reached out” to the show about guest starring, but that it would be hard to work her into an…

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Austin Tofte, the digi-centric singer/songwriter who popularly composes under the moniker Swimming With Dolphins, completed the debut full-length this March, apparently spending much of his time dreaming up ways to take his exciting brand of contemporary synth-pop into even broader, grander directions. WATER COLOURS, the band’s debut on Tooth & Nail Records, comes after 2008’s…

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On May 10th, Nashville-based Folsom Records will release a split 7” from two of punk rock’s finest, Rise Against and Face to Face.   The 7” documents the bands mutual musical admiration of each other’s work by featuring them reinventing each other’s songs.   Rise Against covers “Blind” from F2F’s classic self-titled album, and Face…

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LADY A MAKES HISTORY WITH MOST DOWNLOADED SONG Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” is now the most downloaded country song of all time. Lady A’s Dave Haywood says making a hit like “Need You Now” takes several great minds, all thinking alike.   The triple-Platinum single surpassed Taylor Swift’s “Love Story” to become the most…

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Artists and songwriters from across the EMI family are raising funds to help the Red Cross support people affected by last month’s earthquake and tsunami in Japan, through an incredible worldwide auction of personal items and memorabilia. The charity auction, which will be managed by eBay, features items from some of the world’s biggest stars,…

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You may remember Baiyu from MTVu’s “The Freshmen”, but she’s graduated and ready to share her soulful sounds with the world. Baiyu has released her new single Together via iTunes, Bandcamp, and GlobalGrind.com. Baiyu’s new EP, Fan Fair, will debut April 15th on her official website www.baiyuonline.com, and will be a free download – this…

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37 Records, initially known for its talented singer/songwriter roster of artists and publishing and licensing deals, has really been building the label’s now extremely strong artist development and A&R departments, with the addition of White Apple Tree, Nikki Forova and Melody Zephyr in the last four years. Therefore, it is no surprise 37 Records has…

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BRITNEY DEBUTS AT NUMBER ONE Britney Spears has landed at number one on the Billboard 200 chart with her latest album, Femme Fatale. The pop star scored impressive first week sales with over 276-thousand copies sold. She recently told us how great it was to take her time recording this project. MARIAH HAS A NEW…

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Superfly Presents and A.C. Entertainment are excited to announce the inaugural “Bonnaroo Buzz Tour Presented By StubHub!”. The 13-date tour is confirmed to begin at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ, on May 17th and play intimate venues on the way down to Bonnaroo. Bonnaroo has historically been the launching pad for such popular…

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Moke and Tone are the two man hip-hop consortium consisting of the Cali-born, Bronx-bred Mokeout of Hardtimes Records and the Massachusetts-based Tone of The Problemaddicts (Mystika Music, LLC); ranked in 2009 as URB.com http://URB.com ‘s “Next 1000”. Set for an April 12th release date, Shot Heard Round The World is Moke and Tone’s debut LP…

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Thirty Seconds To Mars will premiere their latest highly anticipated video for their single “This Is War” today on Vevo.   In the clip, band members Jared Leto, Shannon Leto and Tomo Milicevic portray soldiers at battle. “This Is War” became the band’s third career #1 alternative radio single and second consecutive #1 from their…

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GAGA RELEASES COUNTRY SINGLE FOR CHARITY Lady Gaga has decided to officially release the country version of her hit song, “Born This Way,” with a portion of the proceeds going to benefit the charity, GLSEN, the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network.   According to a press release, the tune is available for download right…

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WaterTower Music is thrilled to announce the release of Arthur: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack, a 10-song collection for Russell Brand’s upcoming film. Out today, Tuesday April 5th, at all digital retailers, this soundtrack features two new songs by Ben Gibbard (Death Cab For Cutie) and four songs produced and co-written by Mark Ronson, including…

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Michael Franti just premiered the touching video for his new single, “I’ll Be Waiting.” In the video, Franti takes us on an emotional rollercoaster telling the story of the song through a number of perspectives, including a tearful homecoming for a soldier. Be sure to also check out this video of Franti talking about the…

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Mexican singer, songwriter and keyboardist Ximena Sariñana (hi-MEN-a sa-rin-YAH-na) has announced the release of her English-language debut on Warner Bros Records.   The self-titled album is set to hit stores August 2, 2011.   Recorded in Los Angeles with Greg Kurstin (Lily Allen, Bird and the Bee), Dave Sitek (TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah…

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With a contemporary sound that incorporates the best elements of classic 80s hard rock and metal, Killinger are here to rock you!   Hailing from the Western Canadian frontier that is Edmonton, Killinger is the raucous quartet comprised of frontman Dave Williams, lead guitarist Kevin Morin, bassist R. J. Killinger (whose last name serves the…

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Outlaw Country and Southern Rock outfit Whiskey Myers is releasing their raw but righteous sophomore album, titled Firewater, on April 26. Led by vocalist Cody Cannon and the twin guitars of John Jeffers and Cody Tate, Whiskey Myers has emerged as one of the Lone Star State’s hottest musical exports with their 2011 effort.  …

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The Japanese Popstars are ravenous. Since they first tasted success in 2006 with their first two releases on a small indie dance label, their career has been one smooth upward curve, but now that line is about to take a sharp rise vertically. Comprised of three lads from Northern Ireland, The Japanese Popstars have spent…

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Yep Roc Records has announced the upcoming release of Dave Alvin’s new studio album titled Eleven Eleven on June 21st. Eleven Eleven, described as the “King of California’s” most driving, electric blues and rock oriented album since 2004’s critically acclaimed Ashgrove, includes 11-tracks, for the first time in his career, written and recorded on the…

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myvideorights (MVR), the expert in actively managing and monetizing professionally produced video online, today announced a deal with Ultra Music, an independent electronic dance music label. Through its Active Rights Management, MVR will manage Ultra Music’s digital rights and distribute the label’s content online via branded channels across video sharing and social media sites as…

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LAMBERT KICKED OUT OF GAGA’S B-DAY PARTY? Adam Lambert did not make a good impression at Lady Gaga’s 25th birthday party recently.   According to UsMagazine.com, gossip blogger Perez Hilton said that the former American Idol contestant showed up at the function in Los Angeles, “beyond drunk.   Super sloppy embarrassingly drunk,” and also that…

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The following video from Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Bootsy Collins and the legendary guitar virtuoso, Buckethead is “Minds Under Construction”. Your view of the world will change upon watching. [youtube Df7_skLvbsU nolink] www.bootsyalbum.com

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Following a string of single and video releases, Dallas, Texas duo A.Dd+ (pronounced A.D.D., with the plus sign silent), a group comprised of rappers Slim Gravy and Paris Pershun, is excited to finally release their debut album, When Pigs Fly. Beginning today, the album, which the Dallas Observer recently hailed as “Nothing short of a…

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Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announces the newest artist on her record label eleveneleven, 12 year-old singer, Savannah Robinson on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Wednesday, March 30th.   Savannah made her first appearance on the show on February 18th and performed “And I am Telling You I’m Not Going.” Ellen was so impressed by…

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Gwen Stefani donated $1,000,000 today to Save the Children’s Japan Earthquake-Tsunami Children in Emergency Fund to help in the relief and recovery effort in Japan. “I’ve been inspired by Japan for many years and have a true love, appreciation and respect for the Japanese people and their culture. The disaster in Japan is beyond heartbreaking…

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It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Steveshot. Steve Rothenberg aka Steveshot passed away Sunday March 27, 2011 after a long fight with cancer. Steveshot saw music as his escape from the pain & struggle he faced with this disease. Skope CEO Michael Friedman said, “Today we mourn a wonderful…

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