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The Airborne Toxic Event are set to release a documentaryfilm about their sold-out performance at the internationally renowned Walt Disney Concert Hall, featuring an eclectic mix of musicians and performers-ranging from a children’schoir, a world-class string quartet, a high school marching band, horn players, visual artists, and Mexican folkórico dancers. Available in the U.S. on…

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Breakout electro inspired hip-hop duo Chiddy Bang is proud to announce The Swelly Life Tour, extending the run of their successful first US headline tour. After several sold out shows along the west coast in support of their buzzed about first single, “Opposite Of Adults,” more dates have been added throughout the mid-west and east…

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BEP, JONAS & MORE FOR GMA SUMMER CONCERTS Good Morning America has updated its summer concert series schedule. Now the show will boast performances from Black Eyed Peas, the Jonas Brothers & Demi Lovato, Rihanna and Lady Antebellum.   Tomorrow, the cast of Broadway’s American Idiot will take the stage in Central Park. SCHEDULE: According…

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Creating a healthy blend of musical melancholy and mayhem, Southern punksters, DEATH IN THE PARK, are set to release their self-titled album through Austin indie label, End Sounds. This critically praised undertaking will be available digitally on August 24, with physical distribution on September 14. Vocalist Andy Jackson’s (Hot Rod Circuit, Say Anything, Terrible Things)…

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The release date for Michael Franti & Spearhead’s new album, THE SOUND OF SUNSHINE, has been moved from August 24th to September 21st. THE SOUND OF SUNSHINE is   Michael Franti & Spearhead’s seventh studio album and is the follow-up to   2008’s Top 40 hit All Rebel Rockers. The album’s title track, “The  …

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Converse releases the music video for All Summer, the new original single by three of music’s most influential artists – Kid Cudi, Rostam of Vampire Weekend, and Best Coast – for the iconic brand’s Three Artists. One Song collaboration. The three musicians joined forces to create the brand new track that was released on July…

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With a rousing new collection of songs and an inspirational live show that has captivated audiences and critics worldwide, Wintersleep are proud to extend their US touring schedule and join The Hold Steady for a three-week tour. Beginning September 20th in Richmond, VA and including a performance at The Beacon Theatre in New York City,…

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Bay Area Pop-punk band Set Your Goals has partnered up with Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) to release a timely new video for their latest single “Gaia Bleeds” from the band’s Epitaph debut album This Will Be The Death Of Us.   Set Your Goals is calling fans to action suggesting they make a donation…

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Warner Bros Records artists Taking Back Sunday will be releasing Live From Orensanz on August 17, 2010.   The live acoustic album was recorded over the course of two shows in December of 2009 at the Angel Orensanz Synagogue on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.   Surrounded by some of their longest supporters and hometown fans,…

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BIRTHDAY SHOUTOUT: TABOO FROM BEP! Today marks the 35th birthday of Jaime Gomez, better known as Taboo from the Black Eyed Peas.   The band is currently out on their The E.N.D. World Tour, which rolls into Saria, Ontario on Sunday.   BRITNEY SPEARS GLEE EPISODE “Gleeks” unite!   Next season, the Emmy-nominated series Glee…

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Greek Progressive metal band PERSONA NON GRATA has inked a deal with German booking agency REDLIONMUSIC – www.redlionmusic.de. The company also features, among others, JON OLIVA’S PAIN, CIRCLE II CIRCLE, GIRLSCHOOL, NEVERLAND, RAVEN, MACHINES OF GRACE and HATRED in its roster. PERSONA NON GRATA released its debut album, “Shade In The Light”, in 2009 via…

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Goldfrapp will release their brand new single “Believer” on September 7th through Mute. “Believer” is the latest single to be taken from Head First following the fantastic singles “Rocket” and “Alive”. “Believer” comes with a fabulous remix package including mixes by Vince Clarke, Subway, Joris Voorn and Davide Rossi. Goldfrapp recently wrapped up a set…

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The Boston bred punk band Street Dogs return to champion the working class and to re-ignite punk rock with their finest and most urgent record to date, their self-titled fifth studio album, due out on August 31 via Hellcat Records.   Following the release, the band will be touring in support of the new album…

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There are rules in our lives: Stop here. Pay this. Do that. These rules serve their own purposes; to protect us, to guide us, keep us safe. NY-based Drunken Barn Dance has rules as well. They are as follows: 1) adult beverages are mandatory, 2) no more than a handful of tracks and takes, and…

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Rock Steady Music (RSM), a leading music label services agency, announced an expansion of its suite of services and staffing changes today. Over the past year, RSM has leapt into the Label Services market with both feet, working with internationally renowned independent artists and labels.   RSM has made a name for itself by developing…

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Active Child is excited to announce a new Fall tour of the United States and parts of Canada with School of Seven Bells. Beginning at Brooklyn Bowl in Brooklyn, NY, on Thursday, September 9, and culminating in a performance at Johnny Brenda’s in Philadelphia, PA, on Friday, October 22, Active Child will be touring to…

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The legendary Bryan Ferry returns with his brand new studio album Olympia on October 26th, 2010, his debut for Astralwerks Records. This will follow the release of the brand new single ”You Can Dance” on August 10th.   The album features musical contributions from Nile Rodgers, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour, Groove Armada, Scissor Sisters, Marcus…

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American Bang have just announced that they will release their self-titled major-label debut album on Reprise Records August 31st. Produced by the legendary Bob Rock in Nashville and Hawaii, the album captures all the amazing grace and guts of the band’s deep musical roots and Southern accent, proving American Bang shoots straight at the heart…

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New York Magazine is premiering a brand new Bun B track with DJ Premier from his upcoming Trill OG album (August 3rd Rap-A-Lot/Fontana). Southern-rap legend Bun B – who, along with his former partner Pimp C (R.I.P.) made up the beloved UGK – will release his third solo album, Trill OG, on August 3. SKOPE…

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Live Nation Entertainment announced today that the U2 360 ° tour dates in the US, which were recently postponed due to Bono’s emergency back surgery, have all been rescheduled for Spring/Summer 2011 with all tickets being valid at the rescheduled performances. The 2010 European tour, which has not been affected, begins as scheduled on August…

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P!NK LOVES HER FUNHOUSE TOUR P!nk is still in the middle of the most recent leg of her European Funhouse trek, but the singer-songwriter is already calling it one of the “most incredible tours” of her life.   She also wrote on her Twitter account that the places that she’s been thus far have left…

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Skope Live! & Fleming Entertainment are throwing a huge party on Thursday July 29th in Boston, MA.We are looking for 1 awesome, wildly fun, & popular band to come play that night! Thursday July 29th, 2010 – 8 pm EST Hennessey’s 25 Union Street Boston, MA 02108 (617) 742-2121 www.somerspubs.com There will also be a…

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After spending most of May and early June on the road for his first solo concerts in many years on the Twisted Road tour, Neil Young has announced that he will extend the tour into July for a series of dates along the West Coast, Canada, and the Midwest.   As a rare treat for…

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Welcome to the second year of Toyota Music Rock The Space, where unsigned artists submit one song for a shot at a real contract with MySpace Records and $10,000 in Fender gear. Once your song is submitted and approved, it’s up to you to promote your song and create a fanbase because it’s ultimately up…

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GAGA CAN NOT BE STOPPED There is simply no stopping Lady Gaga.   According to PerezHilton.com, the “Bad Romance” singer has managed to set yet another record, as her album The Fame is now the best selling digital record of all time.   The website reports that the honor used to belong to Coldplay and…

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Through their official website LINKIN PARK has announced a September 14th release date for their new album A THOUSAND SUNS (Machine Shop Recordings/Warner Bros.). The album is co-produced by Rick Rubin (U2, Johnny Cash) and Linkin Park vocalist Mike Shinoda, who last joined forces to produce Linkin Park’s 2007 release, Minutes To Midnight.   The…

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NY based band Gangstagrass has been nominated for an Emmy for the theme song of the FX hit series “Justified,” starring award winning actor Timothy Olyphant. The song was written for the show Justified in January by Rench (Oscar Owens) and T.O.N.E-z (Jason Keaton). Title “Long Hard Times to Come”. It features T.O.N.E-z rapping and…

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Rony Seikaly – former NBA Superstar and up-and-coming DJ/Producer – signs with Subliminal Records. Ready with a string of completed, floor-friendly tunes, the first of these, “Come With Me”-with lyrics by Seikaly-is released this summer on Subliminal Records. Bumping, classic house numbers with bite, Subliminal has a Seikaly track scheduled for a release every four-to-five…

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Photo Finish Records has announced the release of “RACE YOU TO THE BOTTOM,” the debut album from Minneapolis-based hard rock band New Medicine, due everywhere September 14. Leading up to the release, the band will join Halestorm on a cross-country trek through the end of July, after which both bands will join headliners Disturbed and…

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Acclaimed British singer-songwriter Beth Orton has signed worldwide to Anti-Records. A revered award-winning artist, Beth Orton is renowned for her distinct and intensely expressive voice. Orton’s adroit songwriting and emotionally evocative vocal style – infusing intimate folk reminiscent of Nick Drake and Joni Mitchell with lilting and subtly atmospheric pop flourishes — has continuously evolved,…

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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! Mickey Factz “Need For Speed” : SKOPE…

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Singer/Songwriter Christina Perri’s “Jar of Hearts” rapidly climbed the iTunes Charts last week, following a feature placement on Fox’s So You Think You Can Dance.   The track has gone on to sell an astonishing 47,624 copies in its first week and debuts at #26 on the Billboard Singles Sales Chart.   Steven Schillaci (Celebrity…

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J.LO TEAMS UP WITH TAIO CRUZ According to ThatGrapeJuice.net, Jennifer Lopez is teaming up with Taio Cruz on the remix of his new single “Dynamite.”   Lopez is also set to appear in the video for the clip.   Cruz’s “Dynamite,” is already number three on iTunes, behind only Eminem and Katy Perry’s latest. Taio…

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Cypress Hill and Slightly Stoopid are hitting the road together across the US this summer on the Legalize It 2010 Tour.   To spread the word, we want you to “pass the joint” to your friends — when you do, you get the exclusive Cypress track “Rise Like Smoke” and “Running With a Gun” (Live)…

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Scissor Sisters will launch an extensive North American tour in support of their latest album, Night Work, which was hailed as “dirty fun” by The New York Times and included on Spin.com’s list of “25 Summer Albums That Matter Most.”   Upon its release last week, Night Work rocketed to the top of iTunes’ Top…

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Global trendsetter & cultural icon M.I.A. will make her 2010 national stage debut at HARD NYC on Saturday, July 24th at the South Island Field on Governors Island. In conjunction with M.I.A.’s NEET Recordings label, confirmed performers for this two-stage festival include Sleigh Bells, Theophilus London, Skream, Benga, Ninjasonik, 12th Planet, Nguzunguzu, Borgore, Destructo &…

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Stadiumred is proud to announce their contribution to two of the best selling albums of 2010; Eminem’s “Recovery” and Drake’s “Thank Me Later”.   Stadiumred team members Justin “Just Blaze” Smith and Sid “Omen” Brown have been credited on two number one albums.   Just Blaze and Stadiumred are   credited on Eminem’s record breaking…

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STEP UP 3D SOUNDTRACK The Step Up 3D soundtrack track list has been released.   The soundtrack features Estelle, Busta Rhymes, Roscoe Dash, T-Pain, Chromeo, Trey Songz, Jessie McCartney and more.   The album’s latest single, Flo Rida’s “Club Can’t Handle Me” featuring David Guetta, is available now.   A video for the track directed…

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The term “Super-Group” describes a band rising out of two of the most creative bands of the past 30 years: YOSO is formed out of TOTO’s brilliant lead vocalist Bobby Kimball and the creative force of former YES members, Tony Kaye and Billy Sherwood, thus equalling the magic of YES with the voice of TOTO.…

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The release of DANZIG’s brand new album, Deth Red Sabaoth returns the legendary artist to the Billboard Charts this week.   Deth Red Sabaoth was released on June 22 on Evilive/The End Records and is Danzig’s ninth studio album and first in over six years. The album debuts this week on the Billboard Top 200…

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