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Jaicko first introduced his Carribean-infused, soulful sound on his breakout track, “Oh Yeah,” and now he’s serving it up on his new single “Fast Forward (FFWD).”   Both tracks will appear on the Barbardian star’s major label debut, Can I, due out this summer featuring credits from STARGATE (Beyonce, Rihanna), the Stereotypes (Ne-Yo, Mary J.…

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F-Stop/Atlantic recording artist Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights will release their national debut PARDON ME on April 27.   The band will celebrate the release with a slew of special performances, including their first late night TV appearance on April 8 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) and a supporting slot on Kid Rock’s sold-out…

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The Bowery Presents, an independent promotion company based in New York City known for creating the best concert experiences for its fans and artists with reasonable ticket prices, launches The Bowery Presents Boston –   a new extension of the company headquartered in Boston.     The principals of The Bowery Presents have signed a…

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Joining the critically-acclaimed, 93 original mix soundtrack on DJ Heroâ„¢ — the #1 new videogame intellectual property of 2009 — are chart topping hits from hip-hop legends and DJ Hero Renegade Edition headliners, JAY-Z and Eminem. Starting March 18, 2010, living room DJ’s can mix, scratch and battle with the JAY-Z vs. Eminem Mix Pack,…

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Cher will return to Sin City in June and July with all the iconic songs and stunning costumes for which she is famous. Cher at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace will go on sale with a new block of tickets on Sat., March 13 at 10 a.m. and dates include 12 additional summer performances from…

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Los Angeles quartet Rooney are very proud to announce the release of their new album, EUREKA.   Produced and crafted entirely by the band, EUREKA will be released June 8th on California Dreaming Records through Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group. The follow-up to Rooney’s two critically acclaimed albums — ROONEY & CALLING THE WORLD…

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Superfly Productions and A.C. Entertainment are proud to announce the extraordinary comedy lineup for this year’s Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival. A festival staple and a longstanding tradition that began in 2004, Bonnaroo will once again feature a dynamic and eclectic host of national headlining comics in its ever-popular seated, air-conditioned comedy venue. The festival…

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For his first studio album in seven years, Grammy-winning guitarist and rock n roll legend Jeff Beck returns with an eclectic mix of tracks that find the guitar virtuoso accompanied by a handpicked cast of talented musicians, as well as several songs accompanied by a 64-piece orchestra. Rhino unleashes the Rock and Roll Hall of…

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AG are set to announce the launch of their brand new website – www.antigonerising.com – on Tuesday, March 16th, 2010!   Set your web browsers in our direction to check out the redesign and get a FREE DOWNLOAD of our first new studio track with new lead singer, Nini Camps! “Breaking Me,” will be available…

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It has been announced that MSB have a new band name, My Silent Bravery. This name builds upon the MSB identity and to us symbolizes the idea of inner strength and perseverance. MSB will not only still carry the same original lineup and appreciative fans, but will also use this group name to catapult Matt’s…

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JESSICA SIMPSON DEBUTS NEW SONG Jessica Simpson has debuted a new song titled “Who We Are.”   The tune will also serve as the theme for her new series, Jessica Simpson’s The Price of Beauty, which premieres on Vh1 Monday at 10 PM Eastern.   The song was inspired by Jessica’s travels around the world…

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EXTREME is releasing their ‘Take Us Alive’ live CD and DVD on Frontiers Records world-wide April 23rd in Europe & May 4th In USA. In 2008, following a 13 year hiatus, the band returned to the stage for their ‘Take Us Alive’ world tour, which encompassed 75 cities and multiple continents in support of their…

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A widget has been made for V V Brown through MXP4. If you click “Play with it”, it allows you to Mix, Sing (Karaoke), Remix and Max the tracks “Shark in the Water” and “Crying Blood”. It also features: News, V.V.’s Twitter, Bio, Tour dates, images, videos, e-newsletter sign up, iTunes purchase links, Official, MySpace,…

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Owl City announces a Spring headlining tour of the US kicking off on March 30th in Boise, ID and hitting every major US market including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, Denver, DC and more before ending on May 2nd in Milwaukee.   As the band gears up for a busy 2010, Owl…

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As British singer-songwriter Frank Turner’s US tour comes to fruition, he leaves the country with an emotionally charged new video for his latest single, “Isabel,” from his critically heralded album, Poetry of the Deed.   Premiering today, the heartfelt music video for “Isabel” was shot at Leo Carillo beach in Malibu while on a recent…

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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! T.I. “IM BACK”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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Leading independent studio, E1 Entertainment is thrilled to finalize their production and development deal with legendary rock band KISS. E1 will tap the worldwide enthusiasm for the KISS brand, collaborating with founding members Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley to create a comedic half-hour kids television series that galvanizes the band’s iconic personas for its young…

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The Goo Goo Dolls have announced that the title of their long-awaited forthcoming studio album will be SOMETHING FOR THE REST OF US, the Goo’s ninth studio album will be release by Warner Bros. Records later this year.   In the meantime, fans can catch The Goo Goo Dolls on the road and hear new…

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“We know there is a lot of speculation in regard to the arrest of D’Angelo in New York City this past weekend.   We would like his fans and the public at large to know that D’Angelo has pled not guilty — and is contesting the allegations made against him. Also know that, he is…

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KE$HA WANTS TO BE IN KATY PERRY’S WEDDING Will Ke$ha be a bridesmaid in Katy Perry’s wedding to Russell Brand?   Well, the “Tik Tok” singer definitely wants to be.   Ke$ha told British paper The Sun that Perry had “better ask” her to be in the wedding party, and that she approves of her…

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Rebel Rock Entertainment/Grand Hustle/Atlantic recording artist B.o.B has announced details of his hugely anticipated debut album.   “B.o.B Presents: The Adventures Of Bobby Ray” — which includes the hit single, “Nothin’ On You (Feat. Bruno Mars)” — arrives in stores and at all online retailers on April 27th. “Nothin’ On You” is shaping up to…

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Decaydance/Fueled By Ramen recording artist Travie McCoy has announced details of his upcoming new album.   “LAZARUS” arrives in stores and at all online retailers on June 8th.   Album pre-order details, track listing, and other information will be announced shortly via Travie’s newly-launched, official website, www.traviemccoy.com. Known far and wide as the frontman of…

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The dynamic UK-based band YOU ME AT SIX are preparing for the US release of their sophomore album, Hold Me Down, on March 16th. Fresh off a successful tour with Paramore and about to hit the road again in support of the new record, the band is ready to break into the mainstream with their…

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Assassin a.k.a. Agent Sasco has had a great start for 2010, his latest project being a remix of Rihanna’s “Rude Boy” produced by Boardhouse Records. The remix has Rihanna singing on a reggae beat and Assassin bringing the “Rude Boy” element to it. [youtube O9iX8FmZ8wA nolink]

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In celebration of three decades of groundbreaking music, So-Cal’s quintessential punk rock group Bad Religion has announced plans to record a live album, 30 Years Live, during their upcoming spring 2010 House of Blues tour and offer it as a free “thank you” to loyal fans for a limited time only on May 18.  …

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Alternative-pop solo artist THE READY SET is hitting the road for a series of spring tour dates. The run begins later this month with a stint at SXSW, followed by performances at both the Bamboozle California festival March 28th and the Bamboozle New Jersey festival on May 1st.   The Ready Set will also be…

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Joan Jett has been revolutionizing music for decades: from co-founding her first major band, the pioneering all-girl punk quintet, The Runaways (“Cherry Bomb”), at only 15 years old to bringing the infectious music of Joan Jett and The Blackhearts to the masses, her music has remained fresh and culturally relevant.   On March 9th, Blackheart…

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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 “SHE GOT IT MADE”: SKOPE IT…

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JUSTIN BIEBER ON QVC Justin Bieber will appear on QVC next week, according to MTV.   The teen sensation will show up on the home shopping channel’s QVC Presents: Q Sessions Live, where he’ll perform live and sell special copies of his upcoming album, My World 2.0.   Fans will be able to purchase the…

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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! Drake “Over”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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In just four years since first bursting onto the music scene, 22-year-old Rihanna has racked up over twelve million record sales worldwide and has collected one honor after another, including a Grammy Award in 2008 for her global smash hit, “Umbrella”. Rihanna is currently promoting her fourth album, Rated R, with high-profile live and televised…

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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! Israel Nash Gripka & The Fieros performing…

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After releasing his new single “Nothing To Lose” ahead of schedule, thanks to a flood of attention surrounding the track, Bret Michaels headed to late night show Lopez Tonight for the first live performance of the ballad. Michaels stripped down the performance sitting under the stage lights just himself and an acoustic guitar, as the…

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We’re rapidly approaching the March 16th release date of “Under Great White Northern Lights.” Below is a link to the awesome new widget which includes video from the documentary, a preview to three songs off the new live album, photos, and a screening locator for your readers.

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UNPLUGGED IS BACK! CMT, MTV and VH1 are bringing back the award-winning music series Unplugged with eight new episodes, which will begin rolling out online on March 10th with VH1’s Unplugged: Adam Lambert.   Upcoming Unplugged episodes include sets from Phoenix, The Script and Reba McEntire.           New episodes will launch…

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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…

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LCD Soundsystem has confirmed May 18 as the U.S release date   of its as yet untitled third album. The record will be released on   DFA/Virgin in the U.S. and will consist of the following   songs:   Dance Yrself Clean Drunk Girls   * One Touch ll I Want Change * Hit  …

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Adelitas Way has uncovered their brand new music video for “Last Stand” on Yahoo Music. The melodic anthem is currently available for free download on the bands official website and appears on the group’s self-titled album, available in-stores and on iTunes now!

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They’re a new online music retailer and are currently offering up 10 free remixes from top pop artists (Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Madonna, etc) at http://www.masterbeat.com/free. A bit more info about the site: + A new major online music superstore + 2 million+ tracks from all major labels as well as individual DJs and smaller labels…

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