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SELENA GOMEZ AND JUSTIN BIEBER HAVE PANCAKES Selena Gomez and Justin Bieber have been pals for a while, but rumors that the teen stars are more than friends ramped up when the two were spotted getting pancakes arm-in-arm. Gomez denied there were any romantic overtones to the outing, saying instead that they were just getting…

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Continuing their steady climb to prominence from modest Northwest roots, The Lonely Forest unveils its Trans Records label debut Arrows, on March 22. The album release follows a year filled with recording, touring and the release of the band’s eponymous digital-only EP. Trans Records is the new label headed by Chris Walla, guitarist and producer…

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Global pop superstar Katy Perry continues her record-breaking streak by becoming the first female artist in 11 years to score three No. 1 singles from the same album on Billboard’s Hot 100. “Firework,” the third single from her Grammy-nominated No. 1 album Teenage Dream, claims the top spot on Billboard’s Hot 100 and Digital Songs…

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Brooklyn based indie pop-rockers The Davenports penned “Five Steps,” the theme song to A&E’s Emmy-nominated Intervention. The video for “Five Steps”   has been posted on the Intervention website to coincide with the new seasons Premiere on December 13th. SKOPE IT HERE!

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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! Asher Roth and Nottz “Break Bread”: SKOPE…

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After wow-ing crowds at Art Basel in Miami last weekend, dance-rap dynamo Rye Rye hits the road on a select seven date tour kicking off on Decemeber 8th in LA, wrapping up in her hometown of Baltimore on December 18th. Rye Rye is gearing up to release her eagerly awaited debut album Go! Pop! Bang!,…

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In case you missed it, there is now available for your viewing pleasure a video for an edited version of Mogwai’s track “How To Be A Werewolf” off their forthcoming LP Hardcore Will Never Die, But You Will (out Feb. 15, 2011 on Sub Pop). The video is an excerpt from the upcoming documentary 30…

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Cali Swag District’s massive single “Teach Me How To Dougie” was just certified platinum this week hitting over 1 million digital downloads to date.   The four members, Smoove Da General, Yung, JayAre and M-Bone who are all long-time friends from Inglewood, CA have just released their follow-up single “KickBack.” Cali Swag District will drop…

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ATO Records is excited to announce that the much-adored Dawes single “When My Time Comes,” from their acclaimed debut album North Hills, has been selected to be the theme song of the new Chevrolet Silverado television ad campaign. The campaign, by arrangement with aboveandbiond produced by Detroit-based advertising agency Campbell-Ewald, began airing December 1 and…

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Recorded during a 14 show US tour this year, the groove on this new studio album is pure T-Model Ford. Backed by his regular touring band GravelRoad, and with stellar guest appearances by Brian Olive and Matthew Smith, Taledragger is a perfect party album with the feel and honesty of a night at the juke…

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Coming off the success of his debut album, Rocky Maivia: Non-Title Match, Vallejo California’s rising lyricist Moe Green is treating fans with a video for “Lights, Camera, Action,” the bonus track off his recently released project. [youtube I7dXysklPBQ nolink] www.myspace.com/moethedreamer

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Eminem, the biggest selling artist of the 2000s, has kicked off a new decade with another extraordinary achievement as iTunes today announced Recovery (Aftermath/Interscope/Shady) as the best-selling album of the year in its Rewind 2010 roundup.   iTunes Rewind 2010, now live on iTunes, reveals the year’s biggest-selling music, movies, TV, apps and more. Eminem’s…

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GRAMMY ® Award-winning singer LeAnn Rimes will release her new single “Crazy Women” digitally on December 21.   The fun, up-tempo, brand new song is about how love makes everyone crazy sometimes.   The song is being released as a special bonus track to LeAnn’s upcoming new album   Lady and Gentleman, due out early…

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RACY CHRISTINA PHOTOS LEAKED Some racy pictures of Christina Aguilera popped up online yesterday.   The pics show the singer trying on a rather risqué outfit that she wore in her “Not Myself” video.   According to PerezHilton.com, the private photos were leaked by a hacker.   Christina’s rep released a statement explaining the origin…

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Already a success in the UK with three hit singles off his first album Complete Me, Frankmusik is ready to unleash his fresh brand of electro-pop stateside with his US debut Do It in the AM.   Before crafting his own signature sound, Frankmusik (aka Vincent Frank) was known for his cutting-edge remixes for the…

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Already enjoying the best reviews of his nearly decade-long career for his fifth album, Illuminations, internationally renowned singer and songwriter Josh Groban has two albums charting in the Top 20 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart this week: Illuminations, which lands at No. 9, and the 5x-platinum Christmas album Noel, at No. 18. Now a holiday…

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Following the recent announcement that Mute has reached an agreement with EMI Music which sees the company, led by Daniel Miller, return to being independent, Mute now announces details of the new structure which sees the record label, publishing company and a new artist/producer management company brought together under the Mute name. Says Daniel Miller;…

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M.A.G gives it up to Boston is his new video   “Around The Way.” The song is produced by J.Cardim. He also has a new mixtape out “Juice 2” hosted by DJ Envy. Join M.A.G. as he takes you on a tour of Boston and shows you where he from. The video is directed by…

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Central California’s Moonshine Bandits have signed with Suburban Noize Records for the release their new studio album “Whiskey and Women” in early 2011. The group is currently streaming new material online at www.myspace.com/moonshinebandits.   “We signed with Suburban Noize Records because of their hard work ethic and because they are one of the biggest independent…

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Love is pleased to announce the first leg of his U.S. tour in support of his new country blues and roots album, Fixin’ To Die, set for release on Brushfire Records on February 22, 2011. Recorded at Echo Mountain Studios in Asheville, NC, and produced by Scott and Seth Avett, the album is arguably G.…

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The Bamboozle Festival, the annual three-day music extravaganza will take place on April 29, 30 and May 1 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Continuing with its commitment to give fans an eclectic and exciting lineup, early confirmed main stage performances include: A Day To Remember, Boys Like Girls, New Found…

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Metal’s hottest band Bring Me The Horizon have released a vigorous new performance video for “Anthem,” from their recently released album There Is A Hell, Believe Me I’ve Seen It. “Anthem” is the second video from the band’s new album, and follow up to “It Never Ends,” which has already been viewed over 2.3 million…

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The Roots are currently offering their fans the song “Dear God (2.0)” for free. The group has teamed up with Honda to give away this great MP3. Act on this now before it’s too late. SKOPE IT HERE!

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NEW YEAR’S ROCKIN’ EVE LINE-UP! Willow Smith, Jason Derulo, Drake, La Roux, Mike Posner, Natasha Bedingfield, Far East Movement and more will perform on Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2011.   Jennifer Hudson, Ne-Yo, Avril Lavigne and Train will also perform on the show.   Ryan Seacrest will host from New…

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Bronx emcee Yonas teams up with Better Days Productions for a powerful video for the single “I Could,” from Yonas’ forthcoming, soon-to-be-titled album. In the video, the Bronx native is seen walking the streets of New York relaying words of enlightenment and hope, simultaneously juxtaposing that hope against shots of despair, as he assumes dual…

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Frontiers Records is proud to announce the signing of a new Distribution Agreement for its label products with EMI Music Distribution in North America. The new Agreement will be effective from January 1st 2011 and marks a “huge step forward in the label’s expansion strategy” — as stated by Frontiers President, Serafino Perugino. EMI Music…

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Anti- Records artist Sean Rowe will be embarking on his first ever West Coast tour at the beginning of the new year. Rowe is a profoundly soulful artist, utilizing an extraordinary baritone alongside a poet’s skill to deftly conjure images of a world in which man and nature exist uneasily side by side. Sean Rowe…

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Platinum-selling Country artist Ty Herndon has partnered with former NFL player Kevin Turner to raise awareness about ALS and its emerging connection to athletes exposed to repeated head trauma. Turner, an NFL fullback for eight years with the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, was diagnosed in May 2010 with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also…

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Berklee’s Career Development Center has created a comprehensive resource for the music industry titled Salary Ranges for U.S. Music Positions in Performance, Writing, Business, Audio Technology, Education, and Music Therapy. The study covers a broad range of specific careers, including orchestral, Broadway, and studio musician; choir director; jingle, TV, and film score composer; arranger; conductor;…

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SELENA GOMEZ THINKS BIEBER WILL WIN BEST NEW ARTIST Selena Gomez was on hand at the GRAMMY Nominations Concert special last week, where she helped announce the Song of the Year nominees alongside Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl. While that category may have some strong contenders, the Best New Artist category will certainly have everyone…

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Vanguard/Capitol Records artist Kimberly Caldwell is set to release her new single, “Desperate Girls & Stupid Boys,” which will be featured on her long-awaited release Without Regret due out in Spring 2011.   The catchy song is an empowerment anthem for people everywhere.   It will be available on iTunes on December 7th. [youtube MB2PiYkTVdg…

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Billy Joel has just released a new clip that features performance footage and highlights spanning his brilliant career. Billy also recently released a new compilation of classics called, The Hits, which is just a taste of things to come in 2011. 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the release of Billy Joel’s first solo album,…

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Tino Coury is back with the follow-up to his debut single “Diary.”   “Up Against The Wall,” which was produced by Tino, will appear on his debut album due out next year via Eleventh Records. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Breakthrough UK band biffy clyro will be kicking off a US headlining tour, presented by Alternative Press magazine on February 10, 2011.   The trio are returning to the states after a highly successful summer small-club tour, which included sold-out New York and Los Angeles shows.   Their latest album, Only Revolutions, which was nominated…

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Rock and roll duo Black Pistol Fire are set to release their self-titled debut LP on February 15th, 2011, on Rifle Bird Records. The record will feature thirteen original tracks written by the band in a garage they rented in Austin, Texas. The album was recorded in two separate sessions in an abandoned building in…

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GET A P!NK TWIBBON Want to show your love for P!nk on your Facebook and Twitter pages?   Well now you can add a P!nk Twibbon to your account.   Learn how at PinksPage.com. BRUNO MARS TALKS GRAMMY NODS Bruno Mars was nominated for an impressive seven GRAMMY Awards, and he caught up with MTV…

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So it’s that time of the year again, the time where the Myspace Music editorial team locks itself in a conference room with a stereo and a white board and argue out which records we thought were the best this year. This list covers metal, pop, hip-hop, indie and electronic music – it may be…

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Einstürzende Neubauten’s Anniversary Tour in the US has been cancelled. The band has issued the following statement: It is with great regret that Einstürzende Neubauten announce the cancellation of their planned thirtieth anniversary appearances in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Toronto and New York.   While the US Department of Homeland Security did issue approvals…

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Famously independent singer-songwriter Kina Grannis has entered into a worldwide partnership with One Haven Music with whom she will release a redux version of her debut album Stairwells.   The deal encompasses both a record deal with One Haven Music Records, distributed by The Orchard, and a publishing deal with One Haven Music Publishing, a…

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What started out in one Los Angeles-area man’s garage as a virtual love letter to his long distance girlfriend has morphed into a nationwide phenomenon.   Walter C. May, a television creative director, recently saw his longtime girlfriend leave her native Los Angeles to matriculate at Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business to obtain her…

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