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MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 31st, 2010

JUSTIN BIEBER WILL “NEVER LET YOU GO” Justin Bieber has just released the video for “Never Let You Go.”   The clip was shot in the Bahamas and features the 16-year-old singing and getting cozy with a lucky young lady.   Bieber’s My World 2.0 is the currently the most downloaded album on iTunes.  …

WIN A SAMSON AUDIO PRIZE PACK FROM RECORD STORE DAY

The countdown to Record Store Day is on and the people behind it are excited to bring you another great contest. Samson, a pioneering audio company, and maker of ZOOM products is helping celebrate Record Store Day with some new and awesome audio-video gear.   One very lucky winner will receive a Samson prize pack…

KOTTONMOUTH KINGS NEW VIDEO “MUSHROOMS”

The Kottonmouth Kings newest member, the Dirtball, is currently tripping on psychedelics in the group’s new video for the track “Mushrooms”, which can be seen online. The song is part of the group’s new album, “Long Live The Kings”, which hits stores on April 20th, 2010 through Suburban Noize.   [youtube 6sdmzzD_MTU nolink] www.SubNoizeStore.com

BAMBOO KIDS ANNOUNCE EUROPEAN TOUR DATES

Brooklyn’s most notorious garage rockers, The Bamboo Kids, will tour throughout The Netherlands, Belgium and Spain from April 28 through May 8, including a stop at the Queensday Festival with The Bouncing Souls and Banner Pilot. Bamboo Kids 2010 European Tour Dates 4/28 – Utrecht, NL @ ACU 4/29 – Den Helder, NL @ Café…

CYPRESS HILL DEBUT VIDEO FOR “RISE UP”

As Cypress Hill gear’s up for the April 20th release of their highly anticipated new album Rise Up, the multi-platinum hip-hop group has released a video for the album’s explosive lead single/title track, “Rise Up,” featuring Rage Against The Machine/Street Sweeper Social Club/The Nightwatchman guitarist Tom Morello (who pulled double duty as the song’s producer…

ONEREPUBLIC TO OPEN UP FOR BON JOVI IN NJ

OneRepublic are set to open for legendary rockers Bon Jovi as they christen the soon-to-be-opened New Meadowlands Stadium.   OneRepublic, along with Train and Gavin DeGraw, were just announced as special guests for the series of inaugural concerts which are part of Bon Jovi’s “The Circle World Tour.” Catch Ryan, Zach, Eddie, Drew and Brent…

“CHRISTINA AGUILERA RADIO” TO DEBUT HER NEW SINGLE TODAY AT 5PM EDT

Multi-platinum, five-time GRAMMY-winning artist Christina Aguilera is making history on the virtual airwaves once again, as the singer prepares to debut brand new music from her highly anticipated album, Bionic, exclusively on her A.P.E. Radio   station, “Christina Aguilera Radio.”   On Friday, March 26 at noon EDT, listeners tuned into the station to preview…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, MARCH 30th, 2010

RICKY MARTIN REVEALS HE’S GAY Today on his Web site, Ricky Martin revealed that he is gay.   The singer wrote about his plans to pen his memoirs and how working on the book would “free” him from something he was “carrying within [himself] for a long time.”   He adds that he’s spent years…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: NatStar “I KNOW (Orig/Radio)”

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! NatStar “I KNOW (Orig/Radio)”: SKOPE IT HERE!

MELISSA JOAN HART TO BEWITCH OFF BROADWAY

Melissa Joan Hart joins the cast this week of Nora Ephron and Delia Ephron’s smash-hit Off Broadway show, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, which has been playing to sold-out houses at the Westside Theatre (407 W 43rd Street).   Hart will be a part of the star-studded cast (Lucy DeVito, Judy Gold, Shirley Knight,…

THE DEVYL NELLY TO RELEASE SECOND EP

The Devyl Nellys, a NYC band known for its varied gypsy-like rhythms and razor sharp lyrics will be releasing their second EP, Airport, on April 6, 2010. They will support this release with a nationwide tour throughout the year.   Possessing an unrestrained and decidedly fresh, bohemian-rock sound, the Devyl Nellys came together organically within…

KELIS “ACAPELLA” VIDEO PREMIERE

The video for Kelis’ new single, “Acapella,” will premiere today at www.iamkelis.com. Based on a treatment written by the GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, the video was lensed in Los Angeles by co-directors Chris Cottam, Rankin and Nicole Ehrlich. Kelis performed at numerous events during last week’s Winter Music Conference 2010 in Miami, including shows with will.i.am, Benny…

WARNER BROS. RECORDS AND DEVO ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF RE-MASTERED VERSIONS

Electro-art-rock iconoclasts DEVO celebrate their early recorded works from the Warner Bros. Records vaults with remastered vinyl and expanded CD editions of their second album, 1979’s DUTY NOW FOR THE FUTURE, and their fourth album, 1981’s NEW TRADITIONALISTS. DUTY NOW will be available beginning on April 17th, Record Store Day, on vinyl while NEW TRADITIONALISTS…

YACHT NEW VIDEO FOR “THE AFTERLIFE”

Fresh off a run of shows at SXSW that had fans and the media buzzing, YACHT have released their video for “The Afterlife.” The track is the second single off See Mystery Lights, their critically acclaimed debut for DFA Records. YACHT – The Afterlife from Jona Bechtolt on Vimeo.

MISS TILA SET TO RELEASE NEW EP IN MAY

MISS TILA (formerly known as Tila Tequila), the internet superstar who took reality television by storm, is very excited to announce the MAY 11th release of her debut EP, WELCOME TO THE DARKSIDE, distributed by her own record label, Tila Tequila Records, through Ingrooves.   The first single, “I LOVE MY DJ” is available on…

L’ILLON FEATURED ON IHEARTRADIO.COM

With the release of her highly anticipated, stylistically eclectic indie debut album Warrior Angel, Washington, D.C. based singer/songwriter L’illon does more than simply break genre and cultural barriers. She remarks, “ I would like to set the beat with Lucid Pop for the next decade and beyond.” “L’illon is about to take the music world…

DOVES TO RELEASE NEW SINGLE APRIL 6

To celebrate twelve years since Doves formed and to chronicle a career to inspire envy- with two Mercury nominated albums and worldwide sales of over 2 million- the band will release their definitive collection, The Places Between: The Best of Doves on April 20, 2010. To coincide with this release a new single, “Andalucía” will…

SLASH SETS RELEASE WEEK OF ACTIVITIES FOR FIRST SOLO ALBUM

One of the greatest rock stars of our time is celebrating the release of his new album in true rock star fashion — by dominating the late night scene, late night television that is.   Iconic musician SLASH is known for trailblazing guitar work and the innovative, hard-rocking sounds of his new album will be…

AMON AMARTH SET TO LAUNCH NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING TOUR

Legendary Swedish metal powerhouse AMON AMARTH will kick off a North American headlining tour on April 8 at West Hollywood’s House of Blues.   Sponsored in part by AOL’s Noisecreep, the three week major market trek will run through April 29 in Philadelphia, PA and feature support from Swiss pagan metal act Eluveitie and Holy…

LIAM GALLAGHER LAUNCHES CLOTHING LINE PRETTY GREEN

Former Oasis front man Liam Gallagher made a whirlwind trip to the United States this week to promote the launch of his new clothing line Pretty Green. This morning he also woke up to the news that Q Magazine and it’s readers have rightfully appointed him as The Greatest Frontman Of All Time, topping an…

CHARLIE DANIELS OFFERS RINGTONE VIA GEICO

Fans of legendary fiddler Charlie Daniels can now download a free ringtone of the music heard in Daniels’ popular GEICO commercial at www.geico.com or www.charliedaniels.com.   The ringtone features the electrifying fiddle solo Daniels plays in the restaurant during the commercial.   The ad is one of four spots currently airing as part of GEICO’s…

CREEDENCE CLEARWATER REVISITED ANNOUNCE 2010 TOURING SEASON DATES

Creedence Clearwater Revival founding members and Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Stu Cook and Doug “Cosmo” Clifford have announced their 2010 North American tour dates with their band Creedence Clearwater Revisited.   The two former members of the legendary group Creedence Clearwater Revival launched the Creedence Clearwater Revisited project to once again perform live…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, MARCH 26th, 2010

SELENA GOMEZ ADDED TO LILITH TOUR Selena Gomez has been added the line-up for the 2010 Lilith Tour.   Six new dates have been added to the tour including shows in Edmonton, Vancouver, San Diego, Los Angeles and Denver.   The festival will kick off on Sunday, June 27th at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium. CHRISTINA AGUILERA…

SELENA GOMEZ AND JENNI RIVERA ADDED TO THE 2010 LILITH TOUR LINE-UP

Teen sensation Selena Gomez and Mexican singer/songwriter Jenni Rivera are the latest artists added to The 2010 Lilith Tour line-up. Additionally, Lilith organizers have revealed details (artists, dates, venues) for six more cities of the Live Nation produced summer festival, including the Sunday, June 27 tour launch at Calgary’s McMahon Stadium. Tickets for the newly…

AMERICAN HI-FI READY TO ‘FIGHT THE FREQUENCY’ ON JUNE 22

AMERICAN HI-FI is ready to FIGHT THE FREQUENCY and back to their roots with their fourth studio album, due out June 22 on their own label, Hi-Fi Killers/The Ascot Club (through Megaforce/RED/Sony).   It’s the highly anticipated follow-up to 2005’s HEARTS ON PARADE (Maverick).   It was produced by singer/guitarist Stacy Jones and recorded at…

A FINE FRENZY ANNOUNCES LOS ANGELES RESIDENCY AT LARGO

Twenty-five year old Alison Sudol aka A Fine Frenzy will be returning to her home town of Los Angeles to play Largo at The Coronet Theatre, April 7th, 14th, and 21st.   Fresh off the success of her sophomore album Bomb In A Birdcage, Sudol will join those who have previously played Largo such as,…

3D CONCERT EXPERIENCE – PHISH 3D

Phish 3D, a 3D concert experience, isopeningnationwide on Friday, April 30thfor anexclusive one week run.   The more than two hour movie, presented by Action 3D Productions in association with Network LIVE and Cinedigm Digital Cinema Corp., highlights Phish’s Festival 8, a three-day, eight-set, 16-hour concert in the Southern California desert. In advance of the…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, MARCH 25th, 2010

LADY A NUMBER ONE AGAIN Lady Antebellum’s Need You Now returns to number one on the Billboard album chart for a fourth non-consecutive week.   Marvin Sapp’s Here I Am debuts at number two selling over 76-thousand copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It marks the highest-ranking gospel album ever in the 54-year history of the…

DONATE TO PUMP AID & GET FREE CBR SONG

Grammy winning artist Corinne Bailey Rae, a Goodwill Ambassador for Pump Aid, is giving away the track ‘Love’s On Its Way’, from her new album ‘The Sea’. The track is a thank you to anyone who helps combat the global water and sanitation crisis by making a donation through Pump Aid’s Everyday Hero link. Donate…

TAYLOR HAWKINS & THE COATTAIL RIDERS ANNOUNCE U.S. TOUR

Having confirmed the April 20 release of sophomore album Red Light Fever (Shanabelle/RCA), Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders have now announced both U.S. tour dates and an April 21 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The first salvo of roadwork to support Red Light Fever will be April 19 at the Casbah in San Diego…

SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Gypsy Stokes “On The Low”

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! Gypsy Stokes “On The Low”: SKOPE IT…

AFI ANNOUNCES TOUR DATES WITH GREEN DAY

In a double bill that is sure to set any punk rocker’s heart aflame, AFI and Green Day have announced they will hit the road together for a late summer tour beginning August 3rd. The tour will mark another piece of joint history for the two iconic bands who both got their starts in the…

C-MONEY OF SLIGHTLY STOOPID GOES SOLO

Christofer “C-Money” Welter announced today that his debut solo, full-length album entitled “Family Business” will be released digitally, worldwide on April 20, 2010.   “Family Business,” produced and co-written by Craig Welsh aka Top Rankin showcases a collection of songs from a wide range of artists including: G. Love, Kyle “Stoopid” McDonald of Slightly Stoopid,…

BIBI TANGA RELEASES ‘DUNYA’ JUNE 1 ON NAT GEO MUSIC

Afro-funk bandleader Bibi Tanga and groove-heavy accompaniment The Selenites are excited to team up with Nat Geo Music in preparation for their American debut release of Dunya on June 1. Joining forces once again with producer Professeur Inlassable, Bibi Tanga and The Selenites -comprised of Arthur Simonini on violin and keyboards, Rico Kerridge on guitar…

MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24th, 2010

NEW CHRISTINA AGUILERA SINGLE SURFACES Christina Aguilera has just released the official artwork to her new single, “Not Myself Tonight.” The song serves as the lead offering from the pop star’s album, Bionic — which is scheduled to hit stores later this year. According to Rap-Up.com, one of the lead producers for the album, Tricky…