Category: NEWS

Wondaland Arts Society/Bad Boy recording artist Janelle Monáe has announced the release of her eagerly awaited debut album.   “The ArchAndroid” will arrive in stores and at all DSPs on May 18th. The album will be heralded by the first single, “Tightrope (Feat. Big Boi).”   The track will premiere on Thursday, February 11th on…

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Tim McGraw and his band, the Dancehall Doctors, will kick off an extensive North American tour today atQwest Center in Omaha, NE. Lady Antebellum will be a special guest on the entire tour. The Lost Trailers will open shows from February 11th – April 10th while Love And Theft will open from April 11th –…

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N9NE Group and Palms Casino Resort, is hitting the shores with Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio, Rhode Island’s famous DJ and cast member of MTV’s reality sensation, “Jersey Shore.”   Pauly D will serve an exclusive residency this spring, giving fans an up-close-and-personal experience with the popular turntable mix master.   Event dates and additional…

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Singer and songwriter Tyler Hilton will hit the road in April for a U.S. tour supporting Reprise Records’ label-mates The Spill Canvas. The tour begins April 21st in Cedar Falls, IA, and continues through May 23rd. Also on the bill are AM Taxi and The New Politics.   The Palm Springs, CA, native will be…

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THE BLACK EYED PEAS AT THE MOVIES The Black Eyed Peas are bringing their The E.N.D. World Tour to movie theaters on March 30th.   Over 475 theaters across the country will show a concert beaming out live from the Staples Center in Los Angeles.   The performance will be preceded by 30 minutes of…

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Indaba Music, the top online destination for music creation, is proud to announce today that Weezer fans and fellow musicians can now visit http://www.indabamusic.com/remixweezer to remix the song “Love Is the Answer” from their recent album Raditude. A public vote will determine the top 10 winners to receive a signed copy of the new album…

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Confirming the buzz that has been circulating for months, Celine Dion announced today that she will be returning to Las Vegas in March 2011 to begin a three year residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. The brand-new show designed exclusively for The Colosseum will premiere on March 15, 2011 and features 31 musicians, consisting…

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The “StarStruck” Soundtrack is available today! This new album features music from the adventure-filled, Disney Channel Original Movie “StarStruck” starring Sterling Knight (Sonny With A Chance) and Danielle Campbell (Prison Break). Stay tuned for the movie’s premiere on Valentine’s Day, and head over to iTunes today to grab the Soundtrack. Keep busy until the movie’s…

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Often credited as being one of the all time greatest guitarists and known amongst his peers as one of the all time greatest collaborators, the ultimate Clapton collaboration will take place June 26, 2010.   For one day only, Clapton will gather the past, present and future of guitar music onto one stage for an…

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ALO celebrates the release of Man of the World, their new album on Brushfire Records, with an extensive tour that will bring them to both coasts. Man of the World is the fourth release from ALO who are known for their hi-energy live shows. Relix Magazine says the album “sounds more uniquely ALO than anything…

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BEP AND LIL WAYNE TOP ITUNES CHART The Black Eyed Peas have the number one song on iTunes as “Imma Be” surpasses Ke$ha’s “Tik Tok,” which held the top spot for the past month.   Lady Antebellum’s “Need You Now” is at number two, while the Ke$ha’s aforementioned hit falls to number three.   Lil…

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The Spill Canvas are gearing up to hit the road this spring for a five-week tour that begins April 21st in Cedar Falls, IA. The band will perform new songs, including those from their latest digital release Abnormalities, which came out January 12th on Reprise Records. A special physical edition, which includes an exclusive T-shirt,…

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Atlantic Records is ramping up for the February 9 release of ANOTHER ROUND, the fifth album by R&B crooner Jaheim. One of R&B’s most beloved and enduring voices, Jaheim kicked off 2010 by scoring his ninth top 10 song with “Ain’t Leavin Without You,” the first single off of ANOTHER ROUND. The video for the…

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Anti-Records is excited to announce the impending release of an impassioned new album Li(f)e by celebrated agent-provocateur of hip hop, Sage Francis. An underground star from his years as a battle champion, poet and founder of influential Strange Famous Records, Francis garnered even wider acclaim with his incendiary 2005 release “A Healthy Distrust,” a timely…

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Bad Lieutenant, the project formed in 2007 by New Order’s Bernard Sumner (guitar, vocals) and Phil Cunningham (guitar), along with Jake Evans (guitar, vocals), is thrilled to announce that the band is coming to America to play four dates that will include a special appearance at the Coachella Valley Arts and Music Festival (4/17).  …

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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! DALLAS BLOCKER “ROCK YA BODY”: SKOPE IT…

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Catch a sneak peek of Debi Nova’s sizzling video for “Drummer Boy.” The infectious track was co-written by the Costa Rican superstar and will appear on her forthcoming album release, Luna Nueva.   “Drummer Boy” embodies the combination of irresistible Latin rhythms and potent pop smarts found on her full-length debut due out this spring.…

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World-renowned power trio HIGH ON FIRE premieres the eight minute title track from its forthcoming new album Snakes for the Divine today via SPIN.   The colossal song sees the Oakland band at the peak of its powers, injecting a progressive mien into its steamroller sound while legendary guitarist / vocalist Matt Pike conjures symbols…

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Comic Book Heroes’ (CBH) new single “Move Out of the Way” off their Take A Seat EP has been chosen by ESPN as the featured song for the network’s coverage of the 2010 NASCAR Nationwide Series season beginning with the telecast from Daytona International Speedway   on Saturday, February 13, on ESPN2. To kick off…

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KE$HA TALKS “BLAH BLAH BLAH” VIDEO Ke$ha recently shot a video for “Blah Blah Blah,” along with the boys of 3Oh!3, who appear on the club anthem. Ke$ha told MTV News at the shoot, “The whole concept of the video was a bunch of douche-y guys macking on me as usual, and me making them…

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Celebrated Los Angeles culture-mashers Ozomatli are set to release their new album, Fire Away, April 20th on Mercer Street Records / Downtown Records. Fire Away is the Grammy Award-winning band’s fifth studio full length, and first for the NYC based Mercer Street Records / Downtown Records. Produced by acclaimed producer Tony Berg, Fire Away features…

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Electrifying St. Louis rock band Story of the Year have announced a headlining US spring tour with Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, After Midnight Project and Monty Are I in support of their forthcoming album, The Constant, which is due out on February 16 via Epitaph Records.   Ticket pre-sales begin at 3:00PM (local…

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More than 200 bands from around the country competed for the once-in-a-lifetime experience, and Boston-based Mission Hill earned it.   Mission Hill is in Ho Chi Minh City, performing at the Hard Rock Cafe 5 nights a week until March 5.   They’ll return to put finishing touches on their full length record, due April…

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Codeine Velvet Club, the new musical project from The Fratellis’ Jon Lawler and singer/songwriter Lou Hickey, will release their self-titled US debut April 6th on Dangerbird Records.   The collaboration began when Lawler, taking a break from whirlwind touring and recording with The Fratellis, teamed up with Hickey to work on a track – the…

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Cult rock heroes Alkaline Trio have debuted their new video for the first single and title track from their forthcoming album This Addiction, due out February 23, today on MySpace.com.     [myspace 102762445 nolink] www.alkalinetrio.com

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Menudo Entertainment LLC, New World Booking, Jeffery Wiener and Oscar Llord/Creative Icons are pleased to announce that in relation to all legal disputes conducted in 2009, a mutual agreement has been reached and any complaints and/or legal matters have been withdrawn without prejudice to the parties.   It was also established that there was no…

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JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE: THE HASTY PUDDING MAN OF THE YEAR Justin Timberlake was roasted at Harvard University on Friday night, as he was honored as the Hasty Pudding Man of the Year. The Grammy and Emmy award winner received his pudding pot from the nation’s oldest undergraduate drama troupe Friday night.     Hasty Pudding Theatricals…

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Gavin Hayes (vocals, guitar), Drew Roulette (bass, moog, speak & spell, samples), Mark Engles (guitar) and Dino Campanella (drums, keyboards)–is currently holding a remix contest of “Gathering Pebbles” from their critically acclaimed THE PARIAH, THE PARROT, THE DELUSION album.   It was released June 9, 2009 on their own Ohlone Recordings through Warner Music Group’s…

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The second annual Harvest of Hope Fest (HOH) is proud to announce a second round of artist confirmations. Kid Sister, Matt Pond PA, Port O’Brien, Dead Confederate, 7 Seconds, Gringo Star, Smoke of Fire, We are the Union, Avi Buffalo, Cheap Girls, Broadway calls, Japanther, Crime in Stereo, Yesterday’s ring and The Dig are all…

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Gibson Guitar, the world’s premiere musical instrument manufacturer and leader in music technology, has announced the availability of the much anticipated Sammy Hagar Red Rocker Les Paul. Through a career that spans stints with Ronnie Montrose, Van Halen, and his own prominent solo work, Sammy Hagar has been the force behind a total of 60…

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Finnish Love Metallers HIM are now streaming their seventh studio album Screamworks: Love in Theory and Practice on their Myspace profile. The album, which was produced by Matt Squire (The Used, All Time Low, Saosin) was recently described by frontman Ville Valo as being “the most sexual album we’ve ever made”.   Ville also added…

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pureNRG, one of the most popular tween groups in the Christian music industry, has announced their plans to bring the group’s musical career to a close at the end of 2010. As a farewell and thanks to their fans, the pop trio will be releasing a Best Of CD/DVD collection on July 20 exclusively through…

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Vanguard Records and Barnes & Noble, Inc, the world’s largest bookseller, have teamed up to offer Daphne Willis’ CD, What To Say, exclusively for three months beginning on February 9th.   Consumers will be able to purchase the physical CD only at Barnes & Noble stores nationwide beginning on February 9th for ninety days. Simultaneously,…

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Broadcast Architecture’s Smooth Jazz Network announced today that it will air the World Premiere of the new album Soldier Of Love from Sade, the weekend of February 6th, prior to its retail release date next week.   The nationally broadcast world premiere is being produced and distributed by the Smooth Jazz Network ® and will…

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Warner Bros Records has announced the release of breakthrough UK band biffy clyro’s new album Only Revolutions. The follow up to 2007’s Puzzle, Only Revolutions will be available exclusively on iTunes beginning March 9, 2010.   3/06 — The Marquee — Tempe, AZ 3/07 — House of Blues — San Diego, CA 3/09 — Troubadour…

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Growing, the experimental Brooklyn-based trio comprised of Joe DeNardo, Kevin Doria, and recently added member Sadie Laska (IUD), have debuted the first installment in a series of six video vignettes previewing select tracks from their forthcoming full-length PUMPS. Premiering yesterday at The Fader, the videos for “Hormone” and “Drone Burger” visualize the songs intensively processed…

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Legendary west coast rappers Cypress Hill have unveiled a preview clip of their upcoming music video for “It Ain’t Nothin.” The short clip that launched today features the members of the iconic group returning to the hip-hop game to bring real rap music to the forefront. Check out the video here and get a sneak…

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Kicking off a selection on Canadian dates earlier this month, playing a sold-out show with Phoenix at Vancouver’s Cultural Olympiad, the You Say Party! We Say Die! live show is one not to miss. You Say Party! We Say Die! “Glory” from the album XXXX. from Paper Bag Records on Vimeo. YOU SAY PARTY! WE…

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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! Paul Wall “I’m On Patron”: SKOPE IT…

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Los Angeles rising star metal quintet Holy Grail will head in to the studio this month to record their debut album, CRISIS IN UTOPIA, due out on Prosthetic Records in late Spring. Acclaimed producer/remixer/musician Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails, A Perfect Circle) will be at the production helm. With monster vocals, not one, but two…

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