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Already a success in her native England, 24 year-old UK singer and songwriter Ellie Goulding will release a special US full length of LIGHTS March 8th on Cherrytree/ Interscope Records.   The US version will include three songs (“Lights,” “Animal,” and “Your Song”) not available on the original UK version. Produced by Starsmith, Goulding’s full…

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The members of Dispatch, whose first tour in nearly a decade was announced on New Year’s Day, are alarmed at the profligate ticket scalping activity already occurring with online ticket brokers all over the country for their upcoming summer tour, even though tickets are not available for presale until January 21st. The band has issued…

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Brisk Iced Tea is revitalizing its legacy of animating iconic celebrities through clay puppet animation by partnering with rock icon Ozzy Osbourne and a few other A-list stars. To refresh the campaign and launch an online contest challenging consumers to tell their own brisk stories, they’ve recruited the famed Prince of Darkness, who’s known for…

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LADY GAGA ANNOUNCES CAMERA GLASSES Lady Gaga, who was named Creative Director for Polaroid last year, has announced the newest product from the company: Camera Glasses.   Gaga was on hand at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on Thursday to introduce the Glasses that can take a photo of whatever the user is…

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Dedicated to Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles. The first video from Murs and Terrace’s forthcoming collaboration album Melrose, dropping February 8 on www.mursworld.com. Murs and Terrace first worked together on Murs’ 2008 Warner Bros debut Murs For President. [youtube bZSf3P09G3Y nolink]

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The king of rapid fire rhyme, Dirtball has released a new video teaser for his upcoming new solo album “Nervous System” online. “Nervous System” will hit stores on March 1st, 2011 through Suburban Noize Records. “When I set out to begin recording this record two years ago, I really wanted to create my own version…

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JAY SEAN RINGS IN NEW YEAR AT NASDAQ Jay Sean started out the New Year with a bang.   He was on hand to ring the closing bell at NASDAQ MarketSite in Times Square on Monday.   The U-K crooner will release his Freeze Time album on February 22nd.   JT NOT BEHIND RUMORED SONG…

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Destroy Rebuild Until God Shows, fronted by singer and songwriter Craig Owens, will release their debut album, entitled D.R.U.G.S., on Decaydance/Sire Records February 22, 2011. Two songs off the album, “If You Think This Song Is About You It Probably Is” and “Mr. Owl Ate My Metal Worm” can currently be heard at www.thisisdrugs.com. After…

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Southern California rock ‘n’ roll icons Social Distortion welcome 2011 in with a bang by premiering their “rousing” (SPIN) new song, “California (Hustle & Flow),” from their highly anticipated album Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, today on LATimes.com. Listen to “California (Hustle & Flow)” here: SKOPE IT HERE!

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Fueled By Ramen recording group A Rocket To The Moon has announced details of their first-ever North American headline tour.   The “On Your Side” tour will launch on March 15th at The Chance in Poughkeepsie, New York, and then continue through late April.   Accompanying ARTTM on the 32-city trek will be a multi-artist…

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William Morrow, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers today announced plans to publish the handbook to all things heavy metal: BRINGING METAL TO THE CHILDREN by Zakk Wylde, guitar legend and Black Label Society frontman. Wylde invites all who dare onto the tour bus for tales of glory, debauchery, and general mayhem. The deal was acquired…

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Living up to THE GAMITS’ newest record title, PARTS, the Denver pop-punk trio has released a video for the single “This Shell” in the form of an interactive puzzle. Fans that visit www.ThisShell.com and are able to piece together the video clips in time will be rewarded with an instant free download of “This Shell.”

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BIEBER’S MOVIE HAS A WEBSITE There’s a new website dedicated to Justin Bieber’s forthcoming movie, Never Say Never.   You can watch the trailer in High Def, get wallpaper for your Twitter, and much more.   Check it all out now at JustinBieberNeverSayNever.com. BIEBER WANTS A GRAMMY What is Justin Bieber wishing for in 2011?…

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Nashville, Tennessee quintet A Thousand Horses set out on tour this January in support of their self-titled EP out now on DCG/Interscope/Vanhowes Records.   The band will support Truth & Salvage Co. on the ten city tour commencing on January 12th in Charleston, SC. A Thousand Horses also performs on the 2011 Simple Man cruise-…

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Brit pop legend Jarvis Cocker recently joined creative forces with two of the most exciting and innovative French producers Pentile and Pilooski, both collectively known as DISCODEINE to make the killer single and video for the infectious hit ‘Synchronize.’ [vimeo 18388417 nolink] www.dfarecords.com

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Madchild, from Vancouver based hip-hop group Swollen Members, has been denied entry to the United States by US custom officials. The Canadian based emcee is currently unable to enter the United States to tour or record until the matter has been resolved with US customs. Swollen Members’ upcoming new album “Dagger Mouth” is scheduled for…

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JANE’S ADDICTION singer Perry Farrell, guitarist Dave Navarro, and drummer Stephen Perkins and producer Rich Costey (Muse, Franz Ferdinand, Interpol) recently added TV on the Radio’s Dave Sitek to the creative team.   Sitek, best known for his production work on TV on the Radio, Yeah Yeah Yeahs and the Foals, will be writing and…

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The ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND annual residency at New York City’s Beacon Theatre just got a little longer, with five additional shows (March 21, 22, 24, 25 & 26) now added to the eight previously announced (March 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 17, 18 & 19) performances.   Tickets for the added dates go on sale…

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NEW JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE SONG LEAKED A new Justin Timberlake track has been leaked.   The song, titled “Take You Down,” hit the Internet last week.   JT has said over and over again that he’s not ready to record a new album, but recently, the singer-turned-actor hit the studio for collaborations with other artists and…

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Minneapolis based Now, Now are proud to announce their 2011 tour dates. Kicking off January 21st in San Luis Obispo, CA, the 34 date (and counting) tour will take them across the country and back with dates on both coasts and everywhere in between. They’re excited to be sharing the stage with Hellogoodbye, Gold Motel,…

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Tim McGraw, named country music’s No. 1 touring act of 2010 by Billboard, announced today that he and his band, the Dancehall Doctors, will return to the road this spring. The “Emotional Traffic Tour” will feature special guests Luke Bryan and The Band Perry. Dates for the extensive North American run will be announced shortly.…

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A.M.P. (Fetti Records) is back, letting everyone know to “Get On Your Job.” This latest music video showcases not only his talent, but also a turkey drive where he and the Fetti Records family gave over 200 turkeys to needy families in Broward County. SKOPE IT HERE! Speaking of music jobs, if you like the…

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Rhythm & Blues Foundation announced today that “we are saddened by loss of our friend and R&B Legend Teena Marie.” A recipient of the R&B Foundation’s 2008 Pioneer Award, Teena considered the acknowledgment to be one of the greatest honors of her illustrious career. Upon accepting her award in 2008, a tearful Marie said, “Everything…

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Indie rock band Exit 451 with a mesmerizing twist releases their second single “You Exist” from their debut album The Sea Above The Sky and is hosting an open call to all filmmakers for the creation of the track’s official music video. Montreal, Canada’s trio, consisting of brothers Alain (guitars, piano, keyboards, arrangements) and Martin…

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Starting the New Year off celebrating her new single, Avril Lavigne will follow the broadcast debut of “What The Hell” by giving fans a free download of the song via her official Facebook page for 48 hours starting, on January 1, 2011.   Fans can go to www.facebook.com/avrillavigne and ‘Like’ Avril to have access to…

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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! PLIES FT. CHRIS BROWN “OH YEAH”: SKOPE…

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In the spirit of thanking all those that have supported the movement thus far, Dee-1 has made a prequel to that mixtape available for download today; “I Hope They Hear Me, Vol 1.5”, hosted by DJ Hella Yella. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Global superstar Enrique Iglesias debuts his raciest video to date, “Tonight (I’m F**king You) on Vevo today!   The video for the smash hit, “Tonight” featuring Ludacris and DJ Frank E (producer), directed by Parris   & bbgun, is a lavish, sex-thriller shot over the course of 4 days in Los Angeles and one of…

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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! Baron Samedi “Hip-Hop”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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GAGA’S SCANTILY CLAD IN PARIS Lady Gaga was walking around Paris Tuesday night, and got some people’s heads turning.   The pop star went out in little more than fishnet stockings and nude-color underwear, which, at first glance, makes it look like she’s wearing almost nothing at all.   Check out the pictures now at…

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Alaska’s alt-rockers Static Cycle will kick off 2011 with a string of performances in their home state, beginning with The Blue Loon in Fairbanks, Alaska on January 22. The tour will forge ahead to Soldotna, Alaska where the band will hit the stage at Hooligans on January 28 and the next day will appear at…

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CHRISTINA AGUILERA TURNS 30 IN FRANCE After being spotted in Berlin just the day before, Perez Hilton is reporting that Christina Aguilera spent her 30th birthday in the French alps with her rumored boyfriend, Matt Rutler.   Witnesses saw the couple arrive at a posh French ski resort and immediately head out in a two-horse-drawn…

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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! Hot Rod releases his single “Dance With…

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Sire/Action Theory Records artists The Maine will release an iTunes-exclusive LP entitled In Darkness and In Light on December 29th, 2010.   The LP features the short film In Darkness and In Light, which was created and scored by The Maine.   The LP also includes an 8-song EP with B-sides, acoustic tracks, and the…

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Reprise Records is pleased to announce that it will release the self-titled debut album from Los Angeles’ The Belle Brigade, fronted by siblings Barbara and Ethan Gruska, in April 2011. The album was co-produced by the band and musician/producer Matthew Wilder (No Doubt’s Tragic Kingdom). Inspired by Barbara and Ethan’s love for Fleetwood Mac, Simon…

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JUSTIN BIEBER GOES COUNTRY? After hooking up with Ludacris, getting remixed by Kanye West, and hanging with Drake, Justin Bieber is going to explore country music.   The teen sensation confirmed on Twitter that he was in the studio with Rascal Flatts.   Gary LeVox, singer for Rascal Flatts, told a Nashville radio station that…

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Phish has found a way to celebrate New Year’s with all of their fans. The band will offer live pay-per-view webcasts of each of their three sold-out nights – December 30th, December 31st and January 1st – at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. The January 1st show will mark Phish’s first-ever New Year’s Day…

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R.E.M. have announced that Warner Bros. Records will release their upcoming new album, Collapse Into Now, on March 8th, 2011. The full-track-listing, which was revealed on R.E.M.’s official website on November 25th, is below. Yesterday, a free download of “Discoverer” was made available to fans that signed up for R.E.M.’s email list via www.remhq.com. Those…

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Rostrum/Atlantic recording artist Wiz Khalifa is proud to announce that “Black & Yellow,” his first offering since signing with Atlantic, has been RIAA-certified gold, with sales exceeding 500,000 units. The single, which was released in September, has also reached #1 on iTunes’ “Hip-Hop/R&B” chart, as well as breaking into the top 10 of Billboard’s Hot…

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Following their successful “An Intimate Space” acoustic tour this past spring, the church return to the USA for their “Future Past Perfect” electric tour. This unprecedented touring event continues their 30th Anniversary celebrations by performing three classic albums in their entirety in one night:   Untitled #23, Priest=Aura, and Starfish, three decades of the church…

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