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2010 AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! TOUR INFO The dates for the 2010 American Idol Live! Tour have just been announced!   The top ten performers of Season Nine will be singing their way all across North America, beginning July 1st in Detroit, Michigan and wrapping up on September 14th in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   Tickets go on…

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Pop-rock sensations Sing It Loud have released a brand new video for their first single, “Sugar Sweet,” from their forthcoming album, Everything Collide, which is set for release on May 11.   Watch “Sugar Sweet” here: [myspace 104590928 nolink] Also, check out the press release for Everything Collide and upcoming tour dates for Sing It…

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Welsh indie rock three-piece The Joy Formidable is excited to offer their song “Whirring” as an MP3 download. As a track from their forthcoming EP titled A Balloon Called Moaning, “Whirring” exhibits what The Joy Formidable execute so well: crafting uplifting songs with a crashing rock element that melds the huge expanses of its members’…

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No matter where you are in the world, you can catch OWL CITY: Live from London!   In a rare opportunity, fans of Owl City will get a chance to watch the band live when they play a sold out show at O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire in London on May 9th.   The performance will…

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Music superstar Toby Keith plans to open his famed restaurant and entertainment venue, Toby Keith’s I love This Bar and Grill, at Patriot Place in the town of Foxborough in summer 2010. Named after Keith’s hit single “I Love This Bar,” the 19,000-square-foot restaurant would seat 400, feature 50 HDTV monitors for viewing sporting events,…

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Seminal cello-driven trio Rasputina will release their seventh album, ‘Sister Kinderhook’ on June 15, 2010. Rasputina directress, Melora Creager recorded it whilst pregnant in the Hudson Valley just last summer. She and Brian Kehew (Moog Cookbook, Fiona Apple, Air) mixed it in Los Angeles with a newborn in the studio. This album finds Melora expressing…

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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 FEAT YOUNG JEEZY & FABOLOUS “LOOK…

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As the countdown to the June 29th drop of Paul Wall’s 4th major album release, “Heart of a Champion” begins, the Houston rapper plans to stay in touch with fans via iTunes with the release of his new App, “PaulWall360” this past Friday. The free App, which is available in 8 languages and requires iPhone…

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The stars are aligning for BETTYE LaVETTE and the May 25 release of INTERPRETATIONS: THE BRITISH ROCK SONGBOOK, as Robert Plant has invited BETTYE to open for his July tour. BETTYE’s 3rd album for Anti-, and the follow-up to her Grammy-nominated Scene of the Crime, is earning considerable praise from both the press and her…

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Buckcherry’s Josh Todd (pictured, R) guest-stars as a rock star when Brennan (Emily Deschanel, L) and Booth (David Boreanaz, C) investigate the death of a rich adventure seeker, and are led to a rock-and-roll fantasy camp in the BONES episode “The Rocker in the Rinse Cycle” airing Thursday, April 29 (8:00-9:00 PM ET/PT) on FOX.…

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Runner Runner, a dynamic young band hailing from punk mecca Huntington Beach, Calif., will see its debut album released through a new partnership with EMI Music’s Capitol Records, Clear Entertainment/C.E. Music (a new label formed by David Letterman’s Worldwide Pants Inc.), and Jack Ponti’s MRV label. The album, now being recorded in Los Angeles with…

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SHAKIRA SCORES WITH WORLD CUP THEME SONG Shakira’s new song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” has been chosen as the official song for the FIFA World Cup 2010.   The tune will be performed by Shakira and South African group Freshlyground, at the Closing Ceremony before the World Cup Final on July 11th in…

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The Johnny Cash Project, an online global collective art project and visual testament to the life and career of Johnny Cash, “The Man In Black,” celebrates its official launch, with over 5,000 frames submitted to the dynamic website in the three weeks since the site’s soft launch. The highly interactive website celebrates the February 2010…

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Norway’s Kings Of Convenience will embark on their first North American tour in 5 years, in support of their acclaimed album, Declaration Of Dependence. Renowned for their captivating live shows, the duo of Erlend Øye and Eirik Gambek Boe play a unique brand of atmospheric acoustic pop, mixing gorgeous harmonies, gentle bossa nova inflections and…

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Just as momentum was building and picking up steam on their musical trajectory upwards, electropop duo ELECTRIC VALENTINE suffered a devastating blow – their studio was ransacked and their gear, and more importantly, all the music they have been working on was stolen. With an award for “Best Electronic Band” at last month’s “2010 OC…

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Los Angeles based band The 88 (www.the88.net) today announced a May tour that will take the group to the United Kingdom for the first time, as both opening act for Ray Davies and as headliners for additional performances of their own. Confirmed dates are: 5/20 @ Symphony Hall, Birmingham, UK (w/ Ray Davies) 5/21 @…

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After whipping the studio audience into a frenzy with an electrifying performance of his hit single “In My Head” on American Idol   April 7th, red-hot pop sensation Jason Derulo is gearing up to release his new single, “Ridin’ Solo,” to pop radio Wednesday, April 28th.   The track follows up the triple-threat singer, songwriter,…

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Peter Wolf, one of rock music’s legendary showmen, has announced a long-awaited solo tour for May, in support of his latest release, ‘Midnight Souvenirs’ (Verve/UMe).   The album debuted at number 45 and features Merle Haggard, Shelby Lynne, and Neko Case.   Peter’s band will include Duke Levine (guitar), Kevin Barry (guitar), Marty Ballou (bass),…

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Multi-platinum-selling recording artists the Jonas Brothers announced today a three continent summer concert tour with special guest and Hollywood Records label mate, Demi Lovato.   The tour will combine spectacular production with unrivaled performances of both artists’ hits as well as music from the Disney Channel Original Movie, “Camp Rock,” and its highly anticipated sequel.…

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Following the success of her March 23rd Doctors Without Borders benefit concert in New York City, which was inspired by the recent earthquake disasters in Haiti and Chile, Sire/Warner Bros recording artist Regina Spektor announces the release of an exclusive, fund-raising iTunes single. Today, Tuesday April 27th, Spektor released her cover of Radiohead’s song “No…

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After her collaboration with producer John Kettle (Marble Index/High Holy Days) Maria is making strong in roads with her stunning debut album, Landslide. Her single “Love Of My life” received UK Commercial radio play and saw Maria go from local singer/songwriter to an international touring artist, performing on the same bill as, The Script, Newton…

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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! Khalid Rivera “Who Do U Love (Dark…

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Sons of Sylvia, brothers Ashley, Austin and Adam Clark, will see the release of their debut album Revelation tomorrow, Tuesday, April 27th,   on 19 Recordings/Interscope Records and to kick things off the genre-defying trio will perform their first single, “Love Left To Lose,” on Fox’s American Idol Wednesday night, April 28th! “Love Left To…

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Pop Superstar Kylie Minogue returns this summer with her brand new album Aphrodite, to be released in the U.S. on July 6th by EMI’s Astralwerks Records.   The album’s first single “All The Lovers” will be available on June 29th and is sure to heat up dance floors around the world.   Kylie announced the…

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Judas Priest’s classic British Steel truly defined heavy metal. 30 years after its original release, British Steel is still revered as one of the greatest metal records of all time. Celebrating three decades of the metal landmark is the BRITISH STEEL 30TH ANNIVERSARY, available in two visceral editions.   Deluxe Edition features: – CD of…

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Two-time Grammy winning rock band LINKIN PARK, game developer Artificial Life, Inc. and Warner Bros. Records announced today the launch of the LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION!   App for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.   Created by Linkin Park and Artificial Life, Inc., the LINKIN PARK 8-BIT REBELLION! App is a heightened app experience for…

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JUSTIN BIEBER CAUSES ANOTHER RIOT Justin Bieber made headlines back in November when a crowd of teenagers got out of control before he was supposed to take the stage in a Long Island, New York mall.   Well, it happened again, this time in Sydney, Australia.   According to the Associated Press, thousands of frenzied…

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Emblem/Atlantic recording artist Rob Thomas has announced plans for a very special summer tour.   The dates benefit the Sidewalk Angels Foundation, the non-profit organization founded by Thomas and his wife Marisol to work hand in hand with charities across America to address social issues for humans and animals alike. The “Sidewalk Angels Foundation —…

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Macca mania has hit the streets of Mexico City!   Paul McCartney’s forthcoming show at the Foro Sol Stadium on Thursday May 27th is set to be a wild night.   The people of Mexico have made it clear to their musical hero that they are desperate to see him and can’t wait to be…

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We’ve just got a new live video from Slash performing “By the Sword” with Andrew Stockdale at the Roxy in LA. This is Slash playing at his best and you just have to see it!   Slash – “By the Sword” (featuring Andrew Stockdale Live from the Roxy): 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! B.O.B. feat Eminem & Hayley Williams “Airplanes…

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Portugal. The Man have announced new U.S. tour dates, kicking off June 17th at Harlow’s Night Club in Sacramento, CA. The Portland-based band will also play this year’s Sasquatch! Festival on Saturday, May 29th. See tour dates below.   Portugal. The Man On Tour: 5/29 – Sasquatch! Festival – George, WA 6/17 – Harlow’s Night…

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Due to phenomenal demand and anticipation around the news of the forthcoming second self-titled Crystal Castles album on Fiction Records, the US will be following suit with the advanced UK digital release by making the album available immediately on Monday April 26th. Following the debut of both the limited edition Record Store Day 12″ release…

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Cypress Hill celebrated yesterday’s release of new album Rise Up with a special performance in front of a packed-house crowd at The Warfield in San Francisco. Those that couldn’t make it in shouldn’t worry; the legendary hip hop group has announced a summer tour with Slightly Stoopid that begins July 16 at the Verizon Wireless…

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Singer-songwriter Jason Reeves’ spring tour is off to an amazing start. The 25-year-old Iowa City native performed a sold-out show at Jammin’ Java in Vienna, VA, near Washington DC, and is close to selling out his show at Boston’s 939 Café on April 23rd. Please see below for all remaining tour dates.     Jason…

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International pop artist GEORGE HODOS will be making his United States debut with the release of his new single “Just A Man” featuring Snoop Dogg on May 4th.   The featured single is currently positioned at #32 on Billboard’s Nextmusic Charts, and can been seen topping others including Billboard’s Mike Bordes Sprint Radio Alltel Playlist,…

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RIHANNA RUSHED TO SWISS HOSPITAL On Monday, Rihanna was rushed to a hospital in Switzerland for unspecified reasons.   However, we now know what was wrong with the singer. According to People, RiRi had an injured rib and wanted to make sure it was nothing serious. Fortunately, it wasn’t. Rihanna is currently “doing well” and…

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Gold selling recording artists Hollywood Undead are coming at you with their very first fan app! The brand new iPhone/iPod touch/iPad app allows fans to have access to Hollywood Undead at all times. Create custom wallpapers based on the band’s latest release, Desperate Measures, or build your own customized mask with your photo and mash…

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Swim is Caribou’s masterpiece; an album that absorbs club culture sounds weaved within subtle pop frameworks, and the record Dan Snaith   has wanted to bring to fruition for as long as he has been making music. Snaith, a Canadian from small-town Ontario now based in England, has been a leading figure in electronic music…

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Grammy-nominated hard rock band Disturbed are in the studio putting the finishing touches on a new album, entitled Asylum. The release is the follow-up to their 2008 platinum album Indestructible, which spawned the Active Rock smash single “Inside the Fire.” Asylum will be released by Reprise Records in late summer.   As with Indestructible, Disturbed…

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