Category: NEWS

New Year’s Eve–Meet Super Bowl Eve.   The National Football League announced today it will host SUPER BOWL SATURDAY NIGHT, a free outdoor concert and fireworks spectacular, on Ft. Lauderdale Beach on Saturday, Feb. 6, the night before Super Bowl XLIV. Free and open to the public, SUPER BOWL SATURDAY NIGHT is a unique entertainment…

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KE$HA PENS SONG FOR RIHANNA Ke$ha, who has scored a number one hit with her debut single “Tik Tok,” has written a track for Rihanna.   According to Rap-up.com, the 22-year-old singer hopes the tune will be on Rihanna’s next album.   Ke$ha also penned The Veronicas’ song “This Love” and Miley Cyrus’ “The Time…

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Experience Hendrix LLC and Sony Music Entertainment’s Legacy Recordings will launch their monumental 2010 Jimi Hendrix Catalog Project on Tuesday, March 9, with the release of Valleys of Neptune, a newly curated album of 12 fully realized studio recordings, more than 60 minutes of music never commercially available on a Jimi Hendrix album, from the…

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Berkleemusic.com is mapping the new music business. With the upcoming winter term kicking off January 11, 2010, the online school of Boston’s renowned Berklee College of Music will debut the new courses “Online Music Marketing: Campaign Strategies, Social Media, and Digital Distribution and Online Music Marketing With Topspin. In Online Music Marketing with Topspin, students…

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“To all my friends and fans – It’s time that I clear the air.   It’s not a secret that I haven’t been in contact with my mother Frankie, and my sisters Neffe and Elite and I never wanted to air out our differences to the public.     While I won’t go into detail…

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On March 2, Rounder will release Rounder Records’ 40th Anniversary Concert, an album of the concert that celebrated the label’s 40 years in the music industry.     Recorded in October 2009 at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, the concert will also be presented as a PBS television special that will begin airing on the network…

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Buzzcocks and Mute will release the original Buzzcocks’ albums, Another Music in a Different Kitchen, Love Bites, and A Different Kind of Tension from 1978 and 1979 February 9, 2010.   The reissues will also feature previously unreleased tracks, John Peel sessions, associated singles, demos, backing tracks, and live versions. Buzzcocks’ first album, Another Music…

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E1 Music announces the addition of guitar icon Zakk Wylde’s band, Black Label Society, to its rock and metal roster. The two album deal covers North America exclusively. Wylde formed Black Label Society (BLS) in 1994 as a vehicle for his own artistic vision: uncompromising, unfiltered, no bullshi* rock’n’roll. The band quickly became a touring…

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Rock newcomers The Undeserving have signed a recording deal with Warner Bros Records, which will release their debut album in 2010.   The Ohio band’s first single, the impassioned, uplifting “Something to Hope For” was featured throughout a promo campaign for season nine of American Idol that ran over the holidays on FOX.   “Something…

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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! Masspike Miles feat. Rick Ross “Love Drunk”:…

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KE$HA NOTCHES THIRD STRAIGHT WEEK AT NUMBER ONE!   Ke$ha maintains her hold atop the Billboard Hot 100 chart, as “TiK ToK” logs a third week at number one.   Meanwhile, Lady Gaga rebounds to number two on the Hot 100 with “Bad Romance.” Iyaz’s “Replay” slides one spot to number three, while Jay-Z and…

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The soundtrack to the hit film Alvin And The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel raced to the top of the album charts this week, landing at #1 on the Billboard Top Soundtracks chart with sales of over 50,000 copies. The impressive tally also landed the soundtrack at #3 on the Billboard Overall Digital Albums chart and at…

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LADY GAGA MAKES A SPLASH AT CES Lady Gaga made a splash at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas yesterday, when she appeared to discuss her partnership with Polaroid as the new Creative Director for a specialty line of products.   Gaga’s hair stole the show, with her blonde locks styled to resemble…

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Whether it’s collaborating with his band mates, recording guest vocals, or hand-picking opening acts, My Morning Jacket’s Yim Yames has always radiated a spirit of camaraderie with his fellow musician.   Now Yames, along with his cousin and collaborator Johnny Quaid, are launching Removador Recordings and Solutions — an online platform to shine a light…

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Mary J. Blige’s music video for “I Am” is being featured as the iTunes Music Video of the Week. For this week only you can download the video for free at the iTunes Store. Mary J. Blige-“I Am”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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Guitar Hero hits the ground running as it starts 2010 off with a bang and a great selection of new downloadable tracks. Building upon an already vast catalog of downloadable music compatible with both Guitar Hero 5 and Band Heroâ„¢, the Guitar Hero music library is providing something for everyone this January.   Fans can…

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Moshi Moshi Records is excited to announce their foray on to North American soil with the spring release of albums from Slow Club (March 30th, 2009) and The Wave Pictures (April 27th, 2009). The much-loved UK indie label has garnered a reputation over the past decade for exquisite taste. Aside from the brilliant aforementioned acts,…

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Singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will make a series of upcoming television and live appearances beginning in January as she rides a wave of critical praise for her current album The List. First up, Cash will be interviewed by New York Times music critic Jon Pareles at the New York Times Arts and Leisure Weekend event on…

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Miles Kurosky (ex-Beulah) has announced national tour dates for March and April following the release of his solo debut, The Desert of Shallow Effects, March 9 on Majordomo Records / Shout! Factory. Touring with a full band, Miles will be hitting several major markets, including Austin, TX for SXSW. These dates will be the first…

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VICE Records artists Acrassicauda and Lullabye Arkestra have teamed up with Scion for the inaugural launch of their latest audiovisual initiative, Scion A/V Video.   A vibrant collection of high-quality music videos spanning disparate genres, Scion approached six pioneering independent record labels to select nine emerging artists and directors of the labels’ choice to produce…

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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 “Vexations”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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We are pleased to introduce the first music video off Scanners’ upcoming album ‘Submarine’ produced by Stephen Hague (New Order), which will be released in February 16, 2010 through Dim Mak. The eerily melodic first single “Salvation” showcases dark wave harmonies that overlay a haunting melody. The single is accompanied by stellar remixes by Don…

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Shwayze appeared on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon last night to perform their hit single, “Get U Home.” The Malibu based hip-hop duo gave it their all as they jumped around the stage and gave their fans an energy packed performance. “Get U Home” is the first single off of Shwayze’s recently released album Let…

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Coran Capshaw has signed five-time GRAMMY award winner Faith Hill to Red Light Management. Will Botwin, President of Red Light Management, will join Capshaw in managing Hill’s remarkable career, harnessing the company’s full resources, which encompass in-house marketing, promotion, licensing, touring, new media and more. “I’m thrilled to be a part of the Red Light…

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Entertainer and hip hop icon Snoop Dogg has announced that his eighth annual “Snoop Bowl” will be played in South Florida on February 6, 2010.   Snoop’s nearly undefeated team, the Snoop Dogg All Stars, will square off against a local youth football team from Miami coached by Miami Dolphins linebacker Joey Porter and superstar…

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Acclaimed multi-platinum pop-rock group the Barenaked Ladies and their label Raisin’ Records have signed an exclusive worldwide deal with EMI Music Label Services unit and are gearing up for the March 30th release of their 11th studio album, All In Good Time.   The band and longtime producer Michael Phillip Wojewoda began recording the album…

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KATY PERRY AND RUSSELL BRAND ARE ENGAGED! There had been rumors floating around for a while now, and it has finally been confirmed — Katy Perry and Russell Brand are engaged!   The comedian’s publicist confirmed to People.com that the couple is indeed set to be married.   Brand also texted a statement to British…

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For the second year in a row, Atlantic Records ranks as the #1 label in the music industry — with the biggest U.S. total album market share of 2009.   As reported by Nielsen SoundScan (for calendar year ending January 3), Atlantic wrapped up the year with an 8.23% Year-To-Date current album market share, and…

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Lolene is ringing in 2010 with a bang as she gears up for her debut album The Electrick Hotel, which drops this year on Capitol Records and her club hit Sexy People still sitting pretty on top of the Billboard Dance Charts. Check out the latest remix video for Sexy People, a promo only clip…

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E1 Music is set to release a new, live CD/DVD by legendary rock band Pretenders, Pretenders: Live in London, on February 9th, 2010. This electrifying, 100-minute release will be available as a CD with a Bonus DVD, as well as a standalone Blu-ray disc. The Pretenders — Chrissie Hynde, Martin Chambers, James Walbourne, Nick Wilkinson,…

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Jägermeister, the brand known for decades of involvement with rock and metal bands, continues to expand its music presence with the 2010 Jägermeister Country Tour featuring Nashville singer-songwriter Eric Church with special guest and opening act Josh Thompson.   The tour, which is Jägermeister’s second in the Country Music genre, kicks off February 9th and…

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The Recording Academy ®’s   GRAMMY ® Recordings has partnered with EMI Music to release the 2010 GRAMMY ® Nominees CD, the 16th edition of the best-selling series highlighting artists and songs nominated for the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards. The 20-song collection will be available Jan. 19 and a portion of the proceeds from the…

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VP Records is proud to announce the release of Volcano Eruption. Henry “Junjo” Lawes’ was one of the most influential producers of the early Dancehall era. This album features hits from Singers and Deejays that shaped Reggae music into the multicultural genre we know today. Volcano Eruption is comprised of some of the most veritable…

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MAYDAY PARADE are performing on the “Take Action Tour” to promote their new album Anywhere But Here. The band will be kicking off the tour in Atlanta, GA on January 25th alongside We The Kings, A Rocket To The Moon, There For Tomorrow and Stereo Skyline and ending on March 2nd in Dallas, TX.  …

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World-renowned power trio HIGH ON FIRE has completed work on its long-awaited, fifth studio album and follow-up to 2007’s Death is This Communion.   Titled Snakes for the Divine, the record will drop on February 23, 2010 via E1 Music. SKOPE IT HERE! The cover artwork for Snakes for the Divine has been unveiled and…

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The incomparable Joe Henry will be performing some select dates in support of his moving and critically lauded new release Blood From Stars. A review of the album in Spin observed “These soulful laments and menacing gospel rumbles don’t really demand attention as reward it,” while Billboard declared, “the new album is a testament to…

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The Knife, in collaboration with Mt. Sims and Planningtorock, are to release the studio version of the opera ‘Tomorrow, In A Year’, will be in stores March 9, 2010. The album will be released on digital download sites February 2, 2010. Commissioned by Danish performance group Hotel Pro Forma to write the music for their…

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Get to know more about Tamar Kaprelian in a new video straight from her writing session in Denver with OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle. The 22-year-old rising star discusses her musical influences and charity work along with her thoughts on songwriting, collaborations and the meaning behind her single “New Day.”

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LIL WAYNE PLAYS JESUS CHRIST? We’ve just learned Lil Wayne will play the voice of Jesus Christ in T-Pain’s upcoming special on the Cartoon Network. The show is titled Freaknik and is based on the spring breaks in Atlanta that were shut down in the 90’s. Details surrounding the show are sparse, however we do…

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Decaydance / Fueled By Ramen recording group Cobra Starship is kicking off 2010 with a performance on The Peoples Choice Awards, set to air live, January 6th at 8pm EST on CBS (check local listings). The band will perform a medley of their latest single, “Hot Mess,” and their platinum certified hit, “Good Girls Go…

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