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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! The Bangz ft. Pusha T from Clipse…

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DC-based brother duo Bluebrain unveil the new video for single “Ten by Ten” today by praised director Gabe Askew. Best known for his Ed Droste-applauded fan video for Grizzly Bear’s “Two Weeks,” Askew directed and animated Bluebrain’s video with the same elaborate detail. “Ten by Ten” is the new single from Bluebrain’s electro-rock debut album…

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Keller Williams releases his first-ever all-covers collection, amusingly titled Thief, on May 25, 2010. Recorded with the Keels–husband and wife duo Larry and Jenny Keel–Thief includes songs originally written and recorded by as wildly diverse an assemblage as anyone’s ever likely to dream up. Keller is on tour this summer – at solo shows, with…

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Ours frontman, Jimmy Gnecco, who gained worldwide critical acclaim for his dynamic vocals and songwriting style, will release his highly anticipated self-produced first solo effort, The Heart, July 20, 2010 on Bright Antenna through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group. The first single, “Bring You Home,” will go to radio June 22, 2010. ‘The Heart’…

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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! Tiger Lilly “Affair”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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VOLCANO STRANDS MILEY, SELENA AND MORE Flight restrictions have been extended in the U-K and Europe because of the volcanic ash cloud, leaving many tour plans and promotional campaigns suspended.   Several U-K acts missed the Coachella festival over the weekend and now, according to Billboard, Miley Curus will not be heading to the U-K…

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Scott Savol never went looking for fame. He simply wanted to do what he loved most – sing and perform for others.   As a shy three year old, compelled to share his voice with others, he sang while sitting under the kitchen table where no one could watch him.   Two decades later, the…

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Multi-Platinum Grammy Award Winning R&B superstar Toni Braxton is back. Check out two brand new videos for her singles “Make My Heart” and “Hands Tied.” From her new album PULSE which arrives in stores MAY 4th. Toni Branton “Make My Heart”Toni Braxton “Hands Tied”

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The Honda Civic Tour (HCT) is giving excited fans, music lovers and everyone else under the summer sun a chance to win a Honda Civic Si Coupe customized and autographed by Paramore.   This one-of-a-kind car will be on display at each stop of the nationwide Honda Civic Tour, which kicks off July 23 in…

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HANSON is proud to announce the premiere of their new music video for the song “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’” on MySpace Music today. Starting today, fans can view the video exclusively and in its entirety via the social-networking site’s Music channel. As the first single from the group’s upcoming full-length Shout It Out, “Thinking ‘Bout Somethin’,”…

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Slash, the iconic musician consistently referenced as one of the best living guitarists, has landed on the top of the charts with his first true solo album, SLASH.   After huge performances on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” “Lopez Tonight,” and “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson,” and rave reviews from People Magazine…

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Singer and songwriter Jason Reeves will hit the road in April for a month-long spring tour throughout the East Coast and the Midwest. He will also perform “Terrified,” a song he co-wrote with Warner Bros. Records’ Senior Vice President of A&R and current American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi, on George Lopez’s TBS show Lopez Tonight…

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JUSTIN BIEBER CLIMBS BACK TO NUMBER ONE Just one week after Justin Bieber’s mentor, Usher, topped the charts, the 16-year-old singer will climb back to the top of the Billboard album chart next week with his second album, My World 2.0. After falling down to number two to make room for the chart debut of…

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Rock band Saving Abel re-teams with the USO and boards the USS Carl Vinson as part of a USO concert at sea April 11. Spreading cheer to sailors returning from a three-month deployment at sea, the band rocked out with troops and jump-started the ship’s return to the states.   Atop 6-foot waves and 13…

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Kottonmouth Kings are currently streaming their entire new album online at www.MySpace.com/KottonmouthKings. The group’s new album, “Long Live The Kings”, lands in stores on April 20th, 2010 through Suburban Noize Records.   “When it came time to record our new album, ‘Long Live The Kings’, we decided to switch things up by adding our labelmate…

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CYPRESS HILL has announced dates for a string of North American and European shows set to kick off May 11th at the Warehouse in Houston, Texas. Fans attending the shows will see the group (emcees B-Real and Sen Dog, DJ Julio G and percussionist Eric Bobo) tearing through a set list blending classic tracks with…

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FUEL TV, the only network dedicated to the lifestyle of action sports, is excited to announce the upcoming appearance of Coheed and Cambria on its daily show “The Daily Habit.” In conjunction with the band’s appearance on the “The Daily Habit,” FUEL TV will post two songs on www.FUEL.TV/music April 16, 2010 at 8:00pm ET/5:00pm…

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The Concord Music Group today announced the acquisition of storied Massachusetts-based independent music label Rounder Records. Rounder, celebrating its 40th year as the world’s leading American roots music label, is a major force in a broad range of musical genres including bluegrass, Americana, singer-songwriter, Cajun & Zydeco and children’s music. Rounder possesses an extraordinary recorded…

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Multi-platinum Grammy nominated rapper Game (Jayceon Taylor) is set to release his highly anticipated R.E.D. Album on June 15th.   The album will be executive produced by Game and Pharrell Williams who jumped at the opportunity to collaborate.   “Game is good kid…and I’m excited for the world to hear the many facets of his…

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CHRISTINA AGUIERA’S SINGLE IS OUT! Christina Aguilera’s new single, “Not Myself Tonight,” is available for download at iTunes and other digital stores.   The upbeat dance song is off of Christina’s Bionic album, which will hit stores on June 8th.   It marks her first album since 2006’s Back To Basics.   JUSTIN BIEBER TALKS…

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One thing is for sure, when you listen to Artist /Producer/Songwriter Paul Couture, this kid’s got talent.   “Self Made Millionaire”,   his follow up single to his feel good party record “Johnny Vegas” not only features hip-hop heavyweight Ludacris but also features production from Houston’s own infamous Mr. Lee. Paul Couture feat. Ludacris “Self…

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In the nearly 35 years since Ted Joseph began his incredibly diverse 21-year-stint at Warner Bros. Records, the industry has evolved from a corporate-centered culture to a new digital age where indie labels and DIY bands thrive. While many of the top executives he has worked with over the years have shifted gears as casualties…

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Jonathan McHugh has been appointed Senior Vice President of   Film, TV & Soundtracks, Island Def Jam Music Group, it was announced today by Steve Bartels, President & COO, Island Def Jam Music Group. McHugh will seek to create opportunities for the IDJ roster through music placements in films, TV and video games. He will…

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Scissor Sisters return with their third album, Night Work, due out June 29th in the U.S. and on June 28th in all other countries. The band, which has sold over seven million albums worldwide, recorded it in London, the Bahamas and its hometown of New York City, working for the first time with an outside…

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Heads up fans; Hawthorne Heights are coming your way!   The band is about to kick off their first leg of the tour in Middletown, OH on April 24th, and will venture the U.S. ‘til the end of June.   Along for the ride, Bayside, are set to join the Ohio natives starting in Baltimore,…

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In honor of Herbie Hancock’s 70th birthday on Monday, April 12th, fans around the globe will be offered the opportunity to download a free track, “The Song Goes On,” from Herbie Hancock’s The Imagine Project, set for release on June 21st via Hancock Records/RED.   Featuring Anoushka Shankar (sitarist daughter of Ravis Shankar), Chaka Khan…

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Deftones have unveiled the video for their single, “Diamond Eyes” on Myspace. “Diamond Eyes” is the title track and first single off the band’s upcoming album, which will be available everywhere on May 4th and can be pre-ordered here.

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Reprise Records will release The Original Broadway Cast Recording of American Idiot on April 20, 2010, the same day the show will open at the St. James Theatre in New York City. The official album features the 24-member cast accompanied by Green Day, marking another incredible collaboration between the band and the musical.   Based…

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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! Nas & Damian ‘Jr. Gong’ Marley “As…

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Warner Bros Records artists Taking Back Sunday have begun work on their fifth studio album.     The acclaimed New York rock band has reformed, returning to the original line-up from their 2002 debut Tell All Your Friends, which has sold over one million records worldwide, spawned breakthrough anthem “Cute Without the ‘E’ (Cut from…

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GAGA MAKES U-K CHART HISTORY Lady Gaga has made U-K chart history.   The pop star’s album The Fame has returned to the number one spot for the fourth time, making her only the second female solo artist to so.   According to ContactMusic.com, Gaga joins Dido, who did the same with her debut effort…

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Slaine, of the rap super group La Coka Nostra, has voiced his concerns about the success of rapper Sam Adams and his new EP “Boston’s Boy”. Earlier this year, Sam Adams came under fire after accusations that he bought his way to the top of the iTunes hip-hop charts. Slaine has released the following statement:…

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The winning verse will be featured on the Stevie Stone Official Myspace and Facebook Fan pages. The winner will also receive a personal video message from Stevie Stone with their verse playing in the background and will be uploaded to Stevie’s YouTube channel. If Stevie Stone comes to the winners town in the future for…

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The Boston Pops announces an art contest as part of a season-long celebration of its 125th anniversary season, May 4-June 20.   Using the general theme of music as their inspiration, Massachusetts students, grades K through 12, are invited to submit an original drawing or painting to the Boston Pops Student Art Contest. Ten winners…

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If you’ve stepped foot anywhere near London or Glasgow across the waters lately, the impact of GRUM’s music needs no introduction.

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The Wailing Wall’s first record, Hospital Blossoms, released free on the JDub Records website, was downloaded well over 15,000 times by new fans all around the world.   That project landed Jesse live spots on MTVU, WNYC Soundcheck, WFMU and Fearless Music TV. May Tour With Tim Fite May-17, Danbury, CT Heirloom Arts Theater May-18,…

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In preparation for the release of their forthcoming album, LeftBack, the North Carolina duo Little Brother is proud to release the album’s latest track, “So Cold,” featuring fellow Justus League emcee and long-time collaborator Chaundon. Produced by King Karnov, the song begins with a commanding drumbeat, wobbly bass line, and warped keyboard effects, shortly joined…

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Sony MASTERWORKS announces the signing of 4TROOPS.   Their debut self-titled CD will be available on May 11th with a portion of the proceeds from the sales to benefit veteran-related organizations.   Sony chose to release the album during Armed Forces Week (May 8-May 15) which honors Americans serving in all five services — Army,…

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HANSON is excited to announce the release of their new record, Shout It Out, on their own 3CG Records on June 8, 2010. Shout It Out is the three -time Grammy-nominated independent band of brothers’ fifth studio record. It’s a fantastically infectious collection of finely crafted, R&B-flavored pop-rock — an homage to the music that…

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LADY GAGA TWEETS SOME MORE Cole Goforth from Tennessee got sent home from school this week for wearing a Lady Gaga inspired T-shirt which read “I Heart Lady Gay Gay,” and the pop star is really taking the story to heart.   She wrote about the situation at length on Wednesday during the day on…

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