Acclaimed Montreal rock band The Dears are proud to announce the release of their new album, DEGENERATION STREET. A welcome return to form and for fans of the operatic hysteria of past albums, NO CITIES LEFT and GANG OF LOSERS, DEGENERATION STREET finds Murray Lightburn, Natalia Yanchak, Patrick Krief, Robert Benvie, Roberto Arquilla and Jeff…
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THE BLUE ANGEL LOUNGE SET TO RELEASE ‘NARCOTICA’
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The Blue Angel Lounge (Hagen, Germany) are set to release their second studio album, ‘Narcotica’, this November 16th. The band and their previous self-titled debut has been something of a blogger’s secret tip, but this may not be the case this time around, as they have taken a tremendous stride forward since their 2008 self-titled…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 2010
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PERRY, KE$HA, BIEBER ADDED TO AMA’S The American Music Awards already had a pretty impressive line-up of performers scheduled with P!nk, Bon Jovi, Christina Aguilera and Usher, but now, even more star power has just been added. According to a press release, it was just announced that Katy Perry, Ke$ha and Justin Bieber have…
CORNERSHOP CANCEL TOUR
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Cornershop has released this statement: “This morning at 3:30AM (UK), after many long discussions with US agents it has been decided that Cornershop need to postpone their USA Tour until next year. Due to a new album coming out next year and other commitments, regrettably cancellation has been deemed the best thing for all…
KELLER WILLIAMS’ FIRST-EVER KIDS’ ALBUM
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Keller Williams releases his sixteenth album – and first-ever album for kids and families – appropriately titled Kids. With Kids, Keller once again breaks new ground, staking out his next conquest: the absolute adoration of the under-10 crowd and their parents, caregivers, and relatives. Kids has already been warmly embraced by such kids’ music tastemakers…
MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE GIVE FANS A WINDOW INTO CALIFORNIA 2019
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With the highly anticipated November 22nd release of their fourth studio album, Danger Days: The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys approaching, My Chemical Romance has created a unique way to transmit the album’s vision of California in post-apocalyptic 2019. The band shares its window into the future via a Transmissions Player on its website,…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 2010
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JUSTIN BIEBER’S FRAGRANCE As we previously reported, Justin Bieber will be releasing a fragrance line. According to Women’s Wear Daily, Bieber is preparing a unisex fragrance line that will be infused into dog tags and wristbands. They will be sold at Wal-Mart starting on November 26th. JUSTIN BIEBER PREMIERES MOVIE TRAILER Justin…
TWISTA & 1800 TEQUILA MERGE FOR “THE HEAT” VIDEO
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Twista turns up the heat (and changes the game) with 1800 Tequila in his latest video The Heat, featuring Raekwon. Check out the video here on Skope Magazine. 1800 Tequila is the United States’ best selling super-premium tequila, renowned for being expertly aged and consistently smooth. Named after the year it was created, 1800 Tequila…
BOSTON BALLET PREVIEW OF LA BAYADERE
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This world premiere production of the classical masterpiece is choreographed by Florence Clerc, former étoile with Paris Opera Ballet, after Marius Petipa. La Bayadère, on stage November 4-14, features new sets and costumes by Boston Ballet’s Production and Wardrobe Departments. SKOPE IT HERE!
CASH MONEY SENDS DJ ALEXEI CEASE AND DESIST
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Cash Money Records and Universal Group have sent a cease and desist letter to DJ Alexei in an attempt to stop the release of Lil Wayne’s remix album that features mashups of the artist’s material with classic 90s recordings from Nirvana, Pearl Jam, Stone Temple Pilots, Radiohead, Smashing Pumpkins and other influential rock acts. The…
JIMMY EAT WORLD ANNOUNCES FIRST TOUR DATES OF 2011
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Jimmy Eat World have also announced their first tour dates of 2011, with more dates to follow. Beginning on January 28th in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the tour will run through the southern states before heading up the east coast, with shows at the 930 Club in Washington D.C. and Club Zoo in Pittsburgh. See below…
ANYA MARINA TO RELEASE “SPIRIT SCHOOL” EP NOVEMBER 15
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Anya Marina will be releasing her new EP, SPIRIT SCHOOL, November 15. The forthcoming EP will be the first glimpse of new material from Anya since her 2009 single release of “Satellite Heart” which was included in the Twilight Saga: New Moon Original Motion Picture Soundtrack. Some might say penning a song is…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2010
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JT’S BENEFIT CONCERT Justin Timberlake’s annual benefit concert, Justin Timberlake and Friends, a Special Evening Benefiting Shriners Hospitals for Children, raised over one-million dollars on Saturday night. It marks the third year in a row the event has raised over one million dollars to provide additional funds that help support Shriners Hospitals For Children,…
MUSICIANS SURPRISE FANS WITH ELECTION REMINDER CALLS
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Some of the biggest names in music will be hitting the phones over the next week to help get the vote out, calling randomly-selected fans to chat about the upcoming election. Willie Nelson, ?uestlove of the Roots, and Wayne Coyne of the Flaming Lips are among the dozen musicians involved with the “Pledge to Vote”…
WORD MUSIC PUBLISHING SIGNS IAN ESKELIN
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Word Music Publishing announces today the signing of an exclusive world-wide publishing agreement with Ian Eskelin, one of the industry’s top songwriters and producers. For over a decade, Eskelin has written hits for some of Christian music’s most celebrated artists including Francesca Battistelli, Sidewalk Prophets, Krystal Meyers, Hawk Nelson, Avalon, Stellar Kart and recently wrote…
BLAQSTARR TO RELEASE THE DIVINE EP
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Recording artist, DJ, and producer Blaqstarr will release The Divine EP on N.E.E.T./Interscope Records on January 25th, 2011. The six-song collection is the Baltimore native’s debut recording for N.E.E.T., the label imprint launched by British/Sri Lankan rapper M.I.A. Blaqstarr, often known as DJ Blaqstarr, experienced local success in the early 2000s with a series of…
AM TAXI ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER LIVE DATES
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After tearing through nearly three solid months on the road, showing fans coast-to-coast how raw and energetic their live show truly is on 2010’s Warped Tour, AM Taxi is pleased to announce a string of live dates this November with The Lawrence Arms and White Wives. CATCH AM TAXI LIVE THIS NOVEMBER: 11/10 Philadelphia,…
R.E.M. REVEAL NEW ALBUM WILL BE CALLED COLLAPSE INTO NOW
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Best-selling rock band R.E.M. have revealed that the title of their 15th studio album will be Collapse Into Now. The album will be released in Spring 2011 by Warner Bros. Records. BBC Radio 6 broke the news on its Twitter feed after R.E.M.’s manager Bertis Downs revealed the title at the In the City conference.…
RON ISLEY TO RELEASE LONG-AWAITED FIRST SOLO ALBUM
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As anticipation builds towards the November 30th release of Mr. I on Def Jam/Def Soul Recordings, the first solo album ever by Ronald Isley — it has just been announced that 2010’s gala Soul Train Awards will honor “the longstanding careers and musical influences” of Isley and Anita Baker. Returning to co-host the music…
ERIC JOHNSON RELEASES EXPANSIVE NEW ALBUM DECEMBER 7TH, 2010
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Guitarist, songwriter and singer Eric Johnson brings listeners Up Close to his stunning musicality when the Grammy winning artist releases his sixth studio album on his own Vortexan Music label (via EMI Distribution) on December 7th 2010. The 15-track disc presents 14 new Johnson compositions plus his version of the Electric Flag song “Texas,”…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 2010
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GAGA/ELTON JOHN DUET DETAILS Elton John has revealed some information about his forthcoming duet with Lady Gaga. According to EW.com, the singer-songwriter told the ladies of The View that the tune will be called “Hello, Hello” and will be featured in the upcoming Disney movie Gnomeo & Juliet, which is due out in February…
NEW YORK RADIO STATION TESTS LDR
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Listener Driven Radio (LDR), the leader in interactive audio programming software, today announced top-rated Q104.3 (WAXQ/New York) as its latest affiliate. Demonstrating the versatility of LDR software, where each radio station can customize their application and approach with LDR technology, Q104.3 is using LDR to power their “Two-fer Tuesday” programming. Each Tuesday, the station selects…
BROOKE FRASER HITS THE BILLBOARD TOP 200 AT #54
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Brooke Fraser’s self-released third album, Flags, has debuted at #54 on the Billboard Top 200 Charts, #4 on the iTunes album charts and had the #1 album on the iTunes Singer-Songwriter Chart this week. Flags has also achieved the #1 album and #1 single (“Something in the Water”) in her home country of…
CHRISTOPHER MARTIN AND GENTLEMAN TO TOUR EUROPE
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Jamaican music sensation Christopher Martin heads to Europe this winter for 5 solo shows and then joins European reggae star Gentleman as they embark on a multi-city European tour in November and December. Christopher Martin and Gentleman have seen significant success in their careers as individual artiste but recently teamed up and merged their solo…
JESSIE J AUDIO “DO IT LIKE A DUDE”
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After one listen to Jessie J, it’s clear that the extraordinary vocalist and songwriter stands alone. Her Lava/Universal Republic debut album, Who You Are, showcases the skills of a gifted lyricist while highlighting an unforgettable journey. “I feel like my album is an example of what exists in the world of music right now. It’s…
JOSH GROBAN ANNOUNCES FOUR INTIMATE SPECIAL SHOWS
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Internationally renowned singer and songwriter Josh Groban has announced that he will perform four intimate live concerts in November, three in California and one in Connecticut, leading up to the release of his fifth studio album, the eagerly anticipated Illuminations, which is due from 143/Reprise Records on November 15th, 2010. Groban has decided to…
DISTURBED ANNOUNCE THE ASYLUM INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE
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Grammy-nominated hard rock band Disturbed will premiere The Asylum Interactive Experience on October 28th Based on the music from the band’s new album, the dark, intense game commits players to the Asylum and dares them to try to unlock its secrets. Fans must try to escape in order to prevent…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 21st, 2010
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IS BEYONCE PREGNANT? Earlier Wednesday morning, news broke that Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z were rumored to be expecting their first child together. A source spilled to Us Weekly that the power couple “was shocked,” explaining that while Bey “loves kids… she wasn’t ready to be a mother just yet. She really wanted to get her…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Redman “Defjammable”
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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! Redman “Defjammable” : SKOPE IT HERE!
SKRILLEX UNVEILS MAU5TRAP/BIG BEAT DEBUT EP
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Mau5trap/Big Beat recording artist Skrillex is poised to unleash his much-anticipated new EP. The “SCARY MONSTERS AND NICE SPRITES” EP will be available exclusively via Beatport.com on October 22nd, followed by its arrival at all DSPs beginning November 19th (exact dates differ based on territory). A multi-talented DJ and artist, Skrillex has made waves…
SOCIAL DISTORTION TO RELEASE NEW STUDIO ALBUM ON JANUARY 18
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Rock ‘n’ roll icons Social Distortion have officially announced the release of their long awaited, highly anticipated new studio album, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes, which is set for January 18. A follow-up to their acclaimed album Sex, Love and Rock ‘n’ Roll, Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes is the band’s seventh studio album…
INXS TO RELEASE”ORIGINAL SIN” JANUARY 11, 2011
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INXS has announced they will release their new album titled Original Sin on January 11, 2011. The first musical project between INXS and original manager CM Murphy in over a decade, the band has recorded several of their signature hits re-imagined by some of the world’s finest musicians including Ben Harper, Rob Thomas, Tricky, Nikka…
HOPE UNVEILS AUTUMN TOUR PLANS
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Atlantic recording artist Hope has announced details of her upcoming U.S. tour set to kick off on October 24th in Albuquerque, NM. Hope, a New York born singer/songwriter/producer will be touring in direct support of fellow label mate Ryan Star and pop rock group Days Difference on the nationwide trek, which culminates with a…
T-PAIN & RICK ROSS BTS VIDEO
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T-Pain’s latest hit “Rap Song” feat Rick Ross had everyone coming out for the video shoot including, DJ Khaled, Flo Rida, Bow Wow, Detail, One Chance, Sophia Fresh, Maino, Tay Dizm and more. [youtube 6woFEhQAHR8 nolink]
RILEY ETHERIDGE, JR. SIGNS TO ROCK RIDGE MUSIC
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Americana singer-songwriter Riley Etheridge, Jr., whose new album “Powder Keg” is due out in March, 8, 2011, has signed to Rock Ridge Music for the release. Says Etheridge of the partnership: “I am excited about the potential of working with Rock Ridge Music. They are smart, experienced and fun folks who have a…
DJ HERO 2 SPINS ONTO STORE SHELVES NATIONWIDE
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Now available online and at retail stores nationwide, budding beat chemists, singing sensations and all of their friends will “Mix 2gether” to experience the best soundtrack in entertainment with DJ Hero ® 2, Activision Publishing Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI) today announced. Delivering an all-new, unparalleled music experience with 83 original, exclusive mixes featuring the hottest…
NELLY FURTADO PERFORMS NEW SINGLE
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Nelly Furtado stopped by Walmart Soundcheck and performed an acoustic version of her single “Night Is Young.” The track will appear on her forthcoming greatest hits compilation, The Best of Nelly Furtado, due out on November 16th via Geffen Records. [youtube HhU6FQvWUZw nolink]
APPLE RECORDS CATALOGUE REMASTERED
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The music of an eclectic roster of artists – James Taylor, Badfinger, Billy Preston, Mary Hopkin, Doris Troy, and Jackie Lomax among them – who were all personally brought to the label by The Beatles (individually and/or collectively), Apple Records made popular music history from the very moment it opened its doors. Four decades later,…
RYAN STAR HITS THE ROAD FOR U.S. TOUR
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Mark Burnett Records/Atlantic recording artist Ryan Star has announced details of his upcoming U.S. tour. The dates begin with a performance at Mix 94.1’s annual “Bite of Las Vegas Food and Music Festival,” slated for Saturday, October 23rd at Las Vegas’ Desert Breeze Park and culminates with a hugely anticipated hometown headline show at…
AUDITORIUM MAKES ALBUM DEBUT
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Crafted over a three-year period in relative secrecy, Be Brave is the self-released album debut by Auditorium, a one-man project by singer-songwriter-musician Spencer Berger. Recorded, performed and mixed solely by Berger, Be Brave combines minimal instrumentation (acoustic guitars and electric bass) with a melodic fluency and vocal intimacy that one critic characterizes as ‘glam-folk,’ and…
