Trey Anastasio has had an incredible 2009 with Phish, which toured for the first time in over four years and closed out the year with four consecutive shows at Miami’s American Airlines Arena last week. Now the singer/guitarist is preparing to hit the road with Classic TAB, which has backed him on many of his…
Category: NEWS
Music and entertainment news
ELVIS ONLY CELEBRATES ELVIS PRESLEY’S 75TH BIRTHDAY
by •
United Stations Radio Networks, Inc., (USRN) an independent leader in the creation and marketing of network radio programming, today announced that this week’s installment of ELVIS ONLY will be a special 75th Birthday edition of the weekly program in honor of Elvis Presley’s milestone birthday. This special birthday tribute will feature music from…
NADA SURF ANNOUNCE ALBUM OF COVER SONGS
by •
Nada Surf bring their trademark sense of harmony and musical craftsmanship to 12 of their favorite songs with their latest release, if i had a hi-fi, their first album of covers. Only a group with their wide-ranging and eclectic taste could bring songs from such artists as Kate Bush, Dwight Twilley and the Go-Betweens together…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Solid Gold “White Sea Remix of Synchronize”
by •
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! Solid Gold “White Sea Remix of Synchronize”:…
ALKALINE TRIO UNVIEL THEIR ‘ADDICTION’ ON FEBRUARY 23
by •
Celebrated punk rock cult heroes, Alkaline Trio have announced the release of their forthcoming album, This Addiction, on February 23 via Epitaph Records/Heart & Skull. Recorded and produced by the band with help from longtime cohort Matt Allison at Atlas Studios in Chicago, This Addiction marks Alkaline Trio’s first release on their imprint label…
NEW YORK GUITAR FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES ITS TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF CONCERTS
by •
No instrument has spoken in more voices to more people than the guitar, and over the past decade no festival has sought out the modulations in those voices and the range of the guitar’s cultural expressions than the New York Guitar Festival. Following its success since 1999 (with rave reviews in The New York Times,…
TOP 10 COUNTRY DANCE HITS OF 2009
by •
Nashville-based dance venue marketing company, Marco Club Connection, has compiled and released its sixth annual Top Ten list of 2009’s most requested Country dance club songs. A panel of more than 230 club owners, DJs and dance instructors from across the country were surveyed in December by Club Connection to compile this year’s rankings. The…
BLESTENATION NEW VIDEO FOR “BLACKOUT”
by •
New York hip-hop trio Blestenation has released their video for the track “Blackout” featuring Blink 182’s Travis Barker online. The track will be featured on Blestenation’s debut album “Mbugout City”, which hits stores on February 23rd, 2010 through Suburban Noize Records. [youtube t5JTV0nY48c nolink] www.MySpace.com/Blestenation
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Masspike Miles “Nasty”
by •
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 “Nasty”: SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: MILLYZ “WHITEBOY LIKE ME” MIXTAPE
by •
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! MILLYZ “WHITEBOY LIKE ME” MIXTAPE: SKOPE IT…
STORY OF THE YEAR NEW ALBUM OUT IN FEB
by •
After a decade of world-wide touring, charting singles and three fan-cherished albums selling over a million copies to date, St. Louis’ hardest rocking band, Story of the Year have returned with an explosive new album, The Constant, which is set for release on February 16 via Epitaph Records. Fan’s can listen to the hot…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: O.B. “LAST FLO”
by •
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! O.B. “LAST FLO”: SKOPE IT HERE!
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: ROBIN THICKE ft. LUDACRIS – “SEX THERAPY (REMIX)”
by •
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! ROBIN THICKE ft. LUDACRIS – “SEX THERAPY…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Bekay “2009 Year In Review”
by •
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! Bekay “2009 Year In Review”: SKOPE IT…
NUKE THE SOUP MAKE A SPLASH IN NYC ON JANUARY 20
by •
The ocean-inspired pop/rock band Nuke the Soup will make their way to New York City on Wednesday, January 20 at 4 p.m. for a performance at the Best Buy store in Manhattan. The appearance is part of the Live at Best Buy series where they will perform songs from their full length debut recording, Make…
BOSTON INDIE ICONS “THE NEATS” RELEASE REMASTERED CATALOG
by •
Ace of Hearts Records today announced the release of “The Neats, 1981- 84, The Ace of Hearts Years”. Re-mastered by legendary indie producer Rick Harte from their original studio recordings, the effort is a journey through a period fans and critics alike agree were the bands’ most expressive years. With this release, tracks only available…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: DEADLY HUNTA, REDS, DPF & LYRICAL T “Stand Up”
by •
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! DEADLY HUNTA, REDS, DPF & LYRICAL T…
DJ GQ HEADS TO Y100 IN MIAMI
by •
Clear Channel’s only Top 40 CHR station in Miami, FL (Y100) has officially hired DJ GQ as their newest member and On-Air DJ. His debut broadcast will be live from Off the Hookah in Downtown Fort Lauderdale on New Years Eve from 10pm thru 2am on New Years Day. This can possibly be more…
VYBZ KARTEL ANNOUNCES SPLIT WITH LISA HYPE
by •
Portmore Empire Leader Vybz Kartel has officially announced that the Portmore Empire is parting ways with Dancehall deejay Lisa Hype. Kartel issues the following statement: Lisa Hype is no longer a part of the Portmore Empire. The members of the Empire have unanimously agreed to end our professional relationship especially in light of certain ‘developments’…
MARKY RAMONE IN NYC FOR NEW YEARS EVE
by •
Ring in 2010 with Marky Ramone, special guest DJ of the night at the Hudson Hotel in NYC on West 58th St. Marky will be spinning tunes in the Ramones fashion from 11:00pm to 1:00 am EST. Marky Ramones Blitzkrieg’s first new song with Michale Graves (ex-Misfits) “When We Were Angels” made its debut…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: COOP “Swagga Jacka”
by •
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! COOP “Swagga Jacka”: SKOPE IT HERE!
HOUSE OF PAIN REUNITE FOR ST PATRICK’S DAY TOUR
by •
Hip-hop icons House of Pain have announced a series of dates in March 2010 to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. The group will celebrate their Irish-American heritage by performing tracks from their classic hit filled catalogue with dates scheduled in Buffalo, Atlantic City, New York, Hartford, and Worcester for March 2010. HOUSE OF PAIN TOUR…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Termanology “3AM (Freestyle)”
by •
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! Termanology “3AM (Freestyle)”: SKOPE IT HERE!
GIBSON ACOUSTIC ANNOUNCES THE KEB MO SIGNATURE BLUES MASTER MODEL
by •
Gibson Acoustic, the world’s premier maker of renowned acoustic guitars located in Bozeman, Montana, announced the availability of the long awaited Keb Mo Signature Acoustic Blues Master guitar. No other musician embraces the blues like the legendary Keb Mo. His post modern playing blues styling stretches to fully electric blues, jazz, and R&B while…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Jah Cure ft Alison Hinds “Call on Me”
by •
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! Jah Cure ft Alison Hinds “Call on…
KEYSHIA COLE GIVES AWAY XMAS DINNERS IN OAKLAND
by •
Keyshia Cole was born and raised in Oakland CA. She has released three multi-platinum selling albums and has garnered numerous award nominations. She also made history with her #1 rated reality TV show, The Way It Is, on BET. KEYSHIA COLE IS HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS AND WILL GIVE AWAY XMAS DINNERS TO THE ONES…
TAKING BACK SUNDAY’S ‘NEW AGAIN’ CHOSEN AS ALBUM OF THE YEAR BY ALTERNATIVE PRESS
by •
Taking Back Sunday’s album New Again has been chosen by the editorial staff of Alternative Press as the Number One Album of 2009. The editors’ picks for the 10 Best Albums of the Year appear in AP’s February Year In Review issue, out January 5, 2010. The magazine, which Taking Back Sunday graced…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mary J. Blige ft. Jazmine Sullivan “Gonna Make It”
by •
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! Mary J. Blige ft. Jazmine Sullivan “Gonna…
NIELSEN BDSRADIO UNVEILS DECADE TOP 500 AIRPLAY REPORTS
by •
Nielsen BDSradio’s exclusive Decade Top 500 Reports are now available, featuring the Top 500 releases spun in every format. These reports are accessible to BDSradio subscribers and reflect radio detections from January 1, 2000 – December 17, 2009. Non-BDSradio subscribers can request reports by sending an email to bdsradio@bdsonline.com. Nielsen BDS charts…
MARILYN MANSON CRUSHES 20 MILLION CLAIM BY EX BANDMATE
by •
Marilyn Manson’s insurance coverage will pay $175,000 to settle a lawsuit brought against him by a former member of his band, but all of the money will go to the plaintiff’s attorney, a lawyer for the goth rocker said today. Stephen Bier, better known by the stage names Pogo and Madonna Wayne Gacy, brought his…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23rd, 2009
by •
TAYLOR SWIFT TO PERFORM AT GRAMMYS It was just announced that Taylor Swift will be performing at the 52nd annual GRAMMY awards. The country star, who garnered eight nominations, will also be a presenter at the show as well. Only Beyonce got more nods than her with ten, and she will also be…
KICKBEND HOLIDAY VERSION OF “CHRISTMAS LIGHTS” VIA BROADJAM.COM
by •
Chicagoland blues-rock band KickBend recently recorded “Christmas lights” with guest musicians Mario, Joe, and Steve. The free download is available on KickBend’s Broadjam page: SKOPE IT HERE! KickBend is also giving away a free album to the first ten new fans who… 1) Add KickBend as a friend on MySpace – www.myspace.com/KickBend 2) Listen…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: YUNG HAZARD “DANGER”
by •
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! YUNG HAZARD “DANGER”: SKOPE IT HERE!
P.O.S ANNOUNCES “EVERY NEVER IS NOW” TOUR
by •
It’s been quite a year for Rhymesayers recording artist P.O.S – Never Better marked the third album from this Minneapolis rapper, which appeared on multiple year end lists including Spin’s “Top 10 Best Album You Might Have Missed” and MySpace’s Top 50. After four videos (Drumroll, Optimist, Purexed, Never Better), a cover of Pearl Jam’s…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Darrin James Band “The Lovely Ugly Truth”
by •
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! Darrin James Band “The Lovely Ugly Truth”:…
JASON CASTRO KICKS OFF 2010 WITH “THE LOVE UNCOMPROMISED EP”
by •
Atlantic recording artist Jason Castro has announced the upcoming release of a new five-song collection, entitled “THE LOVE UNCOMPROMISED EP.” The set will be released online via all digital retailers – including the former American Idol’s own www.jasoncastromusic.com on January 12th. Physical CDs will be available at venues on Jason’s upcoming tour, which begins on…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22nd, 2009
by •
LADY GAGA TO CHANGE UP HER TOUR If you have a chance to catch Lady Gaga’s Monster Ball tour in 2009, you better do it, because it could be completely different in 2010. The pop star wrote on her Twitter that she is “already redesigning” it for the New Year. We’ll keep you…
WEEZER FRONTMAN RIVERS CUOMO INVITES INDABA MUSIC COMMUNITY’S HELP TO FINISH HIS NEW TUNE
by •
As first announced over the weekend on Weezer’s A.P.E. Radio station “Radio Weezer,” fans and fellow musicians can now visit Indaba Music, the top destination for online music creation, to work with Weezer frontman Rivers Cuomo. The singer-songwriter’s solo recording session was announced during an on-air health update given by his long-time friend, webmaster and…
RAKIM COMES BACK WITH “EUPHORIA”
by •
Rakim, the legendary GOD emcee of Hip Hop, flourished after over a decade of silence and careful planning to reaffirm his throne with the release of “The Seventh Seal” last month. Rakim offered the opportunity to earn bonus material for any fans that registered online along with purchase of the album. “Euphoria” is presented as…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Fella Feat Plies “Buddies”
by •
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! Fella Feat Plies “Buddies”: SKOPE IT HERE!
