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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! Green River Ordinance “O Holy Night”: SKOPE…

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London, England-based independent rock band The Boxer Rebellion is pleased to announce that their second album, “Union,” was just named “Best Alternative Album” by iTunes US in their year-end “Rewind 2009” roundup of the year’s top albums, tracks, films and more. Announced this morning, the top-honor selection from the #1 music retailer in the United…

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Rock music giant Thirty Seconds to Mars and Virgin Records have chosen Livestream to broadcast an exclusive live Q&A with the band in support of their new album, This is War on Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 5 p.m. PST/8 p.m. EST. This is War is the follow-up to their multi-platinum second album, A Beautiful Lie,…

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Legendary rock guitarist Slash recently joined Aussie rock quartet Wolfmother on stage in front of a sold-out crowd at Los Angeles’ Wiltern Theater for an epic rendition of “By The Sword.” The track, which came together as a collaboration between Slash and   Wolfmother front man Andrew Stockdale, will be featured on Slash’s forthcoming solo…

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CHRIS BROWN’S PREDICTED ALBUM SALES The early predictions are in and it looks like Chris Brown’s upcoming Graffiti album is going to be a strong contender on the Billboard 200 chart. According to HitsDailyDouble.com, the “Crawl” singer is expected to sell over 150-thousand units in its opening week. We won’t know for sure until the…

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“Gives You Hell,” the lead single off of The All-American Rejects’ current album, When the World Comes Down, has officially been named the #1 Most Played Song of 2009 on Billboard’s Top 40 Chart, edging out the competition that included Lady Gaga, The Black Eyed Peas, Flo Rida and Taylor Swift. “We are thrilled that…

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Pearl Jam announced today that they will play a series of select European festival and headlining tour dates in June and July of 2010. The band’s European dates kick off in Dublin, Ireland at the 02 Arena and close at the Optimus Alive Festival in Lisbon, Portugal. Ticket on-sale times and locations will be announced…

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Platinum-selling recording group FLYLEAF will embark on a North American tour with rock bands Breaking Benjamin and Three Days Grace, kicking off January 15th in Peoria, IL.   FLYLEAF is touring in support of their latest album, Memento Mori, which was released November 10th on   A&M/Octone records.   Tour Dates for FLYLEAF: January 15…

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Scissor, the first track from Liars’ eagerly awaited fifth studio album, Sisterworld, will be available online at the band’s site, www.thesisterworld.com from today. Says Angus Andrew of the track: “The song is built from some strange vocal interactions I was having with myself. It’s a description of someone realizing their own inadequacies.” Album tracklisting Scissor…

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RIHANNA ADMIRES GAGA Rihanna has shared her thoughts about one of the most-talked about artists of 2009, Lady Gaga.   RiRi told MTV News that Gaga “has a very bold, fearless image,” adding that she admires the singer because she doesn’t apologize for those bold moves.   Rihanna stated, “I have so much respect for…

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Taylor Swift’s career week continues. On Wednesday, Swift earned a career-best eight nominations for the 2010 GRAMMY awards. On Saturday, it took her just 20 minutes to sell out her first headlining show at an NFL stadium. Swift is touring in support of her quadruple-platinum-plus album, Fearless. On June 5, 2010, She will be the…

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As part of its ongoing desire to give fans multiple ways to hear their music in the digital age, R.E.M. have launched a new iPhone/iPod Touch application that will be available to users free of charge. R.E.M. iPhone is the official app that enables fans to stay up-to-date on all the latest R.E.M. happenings direct…

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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! Pixie Carnation’s “When the Lights Go Out”:…

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“I was kind of hoping it was more serious than it is,” says Wes Scantlin about injuring his right foot’s fifth metatarsal bone while in New York City on Monday. “I was told this type of fracture is seen a lot in athlete’s – I fractured mine simply hopping off a stool after our appearance…

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Today, Five Finger Death Punch announced their Winter 2010 US headlining tour with a unique twist: the first 100 women to line up at each venue day of show will get in absolutely free. 5FDP’s Five Finger Discount Tour will run January 21 through February 20, 2010 with special guests Shadows Fall, Throwdown, and 2Cents.…

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Reprise Records will release the original motion picture soundtrack to the Hughes Brothers-directed feature film Book Of Eli on January 12th, 2010 – three days before the film hits theaters nationwide on January 15th, 2010.   The Book of Eli Original Motion Picture Soundtrack features an original score by composer/musician/producer Atticus Ross, marking his third…

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Warner Bros. Records will release a digital version of the original score to the Fox Searchlight Pictures’ feature film (500) Days of Summer on December 22nd, 2009. The score, composed by Mychael Danna and Rob Simonsen, will be available from all digital retailers. Please see below for track-listing.   Mychael Danna’s film credits include Surf’s…

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Scott Weiland, the charismatic lead singer of Stone Temple Pilots, will offer the public a rare glimpse into his personal life next week as he auctions off a variety of clothing and personal affects to benefit his ArchAngel Organization.   Weiland formed ArchAngel when his brother, Michael Weiland, passed away in early 2007 after a…

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MILEY CYRUS TATTOO? Us Weekly has posted a photo of Miley Cyrus poolside with what looks like a tattoo under her left breast.   The 17-year-old was in Miami Beach last week when a photographer caught a shot of the words “Just Breathe” stamped on her chest.     Miley’s older brother Trace recently revealed…

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Coming off a four year stint as the bandleader on Last Call With Carson Daly earlier this year, Joe Firstman is getting back to his roots and releasing El Porto on January 26th via Rock Ridge Music. The songs are sparse and comfortable, with a rough-hewn relaxed tone that sounds an awful lot like an…

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In a Twist, Kelley Ryan will release a new album under her own name for the first time and not the critically-adored astroPuppees moniker she’s been working under for the past decade. Ryan is joined by Don Dixon on bass (who also produced), Marti Jones on backing vocals and Jim Brock on percussion, with Van…

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F-Stop Music/Atlantic recording artist Matt Hires has announced details of his upcoming headline tour — his first-ever to feature a full backing band.   The “State Lines Tour 2010” will kick off on January 20th at Jacksonville, Florida’s Jack Rabbits and then traverse the U.S. through late February (see attached itinerary).   Additional dates will…

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Bar/None Records is proud to announce the signing of family music star Ralph Covert and his Ralph’s World to an exclusive worldwide multi-album recording contract.   With seven full-length albums (including the Grammy-nominated GREEN GORILLA, MONSTER & ME), a CD/DVD anthology, an award-winning DVD and four books geared towards children already under his belt, Ralph…

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JUSTIN BIEBER JOINS CHRISTMAS IN WASHINGTON Justin Bieber is scheduled to perform on TNT’s holiday celebration Christmas In Washington, which airs Sunday, December 20th at 8 PM Eastern.   He will join Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Sugarland, Rob Thomas and Usher.   George Lopez will host the one-hour event.   The 15-year-old Beiber has…

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PAPER + PLASTICK is proud to announce the addition of Gainesville’s folk/bluegrass trio GREENLAND IS MELTING to its growing roster. With the band’s P+P debut set for release on vinyl early next year, the label is giving away the new album Our Hearts are Gold, Our Grass is Blue for free here: SKOPE IT HERE!…

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Portland, OR’s A Weather will release their sophomore album Everyday Balloons March 2, 2010 on Team Love Records.     Everyday Balloons both builds upon and maintains the intimate, understated beauty and depth of the band’s 2008 debut, Cove. Opener “Third of Life” immediately introduces A Weather’s more electric guitar-driven side and newly broadened dynamics,…

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The Oxford American magazine’s 11th annual Southern Music edition – weighing in at 192 pages and accompanied by two CDs with 52 songs – hits bookstores and newsstands nationwide on Dec. 1. “This is another blockbuster Oxford American Southern Music issue,” said Warwick Sabin, publisher of The Oxford American.   “Its 192 pages are packed…

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The first glimpse of material from their sophomore full-length Descending Shadows, the video is a riveting exercise in “Paranoia” itself.   Directed by Jozzy Rubenski, “Paranoia” swaggers effortlessly between a lethargic swinging verse and propulsive chorus while Fred Cole’s buzzsaw guitar and trademark growl act as steadfast guides.   Splicing live footage and blurry high…

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After two years away, Editors are returning to the US for a long-awaited headlining North American tour this February in support of their highly anticipated new album In This Light And On This Evening. The album, which is out stateside via FADER Label January 19th 2010, debuted #1 on the charts the week of release…

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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! Violent Soho “Son Of Sam”: SKOPE IT…

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Longtime friends and collaborators Chris Chew, Cody Dickinson & Luther Dickinson (of North Mississippi Allstars), John Medeski (of Medeski Martin & Wood), and Robert Randolph (of Robert Randolph & the Family Band) will be reforming THE WORD for three very special shows this December/January. Tickets are on sale now. Dec 30 – Philadelphia, PA –…

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Legendary Philadelphia DJ Diplo has announced that he will remix Gucci Mane’s acclaimed Cold War mixtape series. The Grammy nominated producer and songwriter (M.I.A’s “Paper Planes,” 2008) signed on for the project to support the Decemburrrr 8th release of Gucci Mane’s The State Vs. Radric Davis in light of the rapper’s recent legal woes.  …

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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! Wakey!Wakey! “Clinton St. Girl”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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To celebrate today’s release of their brand new album, Stir the Blood, The Bravery stopped by the Yahoo studios to record a live session of a cover of their favorite track by Fleet Foxes, “White Winter Hymnal”. White Winter Hymnal: Pepsi Music Exclusive Cover Art on Yahoo Music!

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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! Get Well Soon “5 Steps/ 7 Swords”:…

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Wild Light is featured on The Killers Christmas single “Happy Birthday Guadalupe” alongside Mariachi El Bronx which is available today, World AIDS Day, via (RED). All the proceeds from the song’s sales go directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa. Wild Light’s debut album “Adult Nights” featuring “California On My Mind” is…

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Multi-platinum hip hop icon Snoop Dogg is readying the release of his tenth studio album, “Malice N Wonderland,” due out on December 8th, courtesy of EMI’s newly re-launched Priority Records, where he also serves as Creative Chairman.   Fans can log on to Snoop’s MySpace page (www.myspace.com/snoopdogg) to exclusively hear the album in its entirety.…

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Ryko is pleased to announce the U.S. release of Seasick Steve’s Man From Another Time on March 16, 2010.   The tale of Seasick Steve is that of an anomaly in modern recorded music — signed in his 60’s, the US-born musician came to see a platinum-selling album in the UK, become the oldest Brit…

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Bringing Christmas cheer a bit early, 3 Doors Down are set to release an 8-song EP of acoustic versions of tracks from their current release, 3 Doors Down, including two versions (full band and acoustic) of a newly penned Christmas track, “Where My Christmas Lives,” announced today.   Titled Where My Christmas Lives, the EP…

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It would be an understatement to say that Green River Ordinance have had a busy year. The Fort Worth, Texas quintet have toured with the likes of Gavin DeGraw, Jack’s Mannequin, The Academy Is, Kate Voegele and most recently American Idol winner David Cook in support of their major label debut Out of My Hands.…

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