Rickie Lee Jones will appear on The Tonight Show with Conan O’Brien on Tuesday, December 1 in support of her recently released album, Balm in Gilead. The album marks the 30th anniversary of Jones’ storied career and is material that she has worked on over the past 20 years. Jones talks about the making…
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SAVING ABEL ANNOUNCE PLANS TO CUT TOURING SHORT
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Platinum certified rock band Saving Abel have announced they will be cutting the Class of 2009 tour short, removing the final week of dates from the group’s itinerary. Saving Abel was forced to cancel three recent appearances in Michigan due to the hospitalization of front man Jared Weeks. A nasty mix of diabetic…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: YOUNG JEEZY FT. GUCCI MANE “TRAP OR DIE 2”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: ALICIA KEYS “EMPIRE STATE OF MIND”
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REBELUTION ANNOUNCES WINTER 2010 TOUR
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iTunes and Billboard chart topping group Rebelution announces their headlining Winter 2010 tour alongside acclaimed reggae artist SOJA and critically acclaimed hip-hop legends ZION-I. Continuing with their constant touring schedule, which saw them play over 70 shows and a dozen festivals this year, with their most recent trek across the country selling out many…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27th, 2009
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JOHN MAYER TOPS BILLBOARD ALBUM CHART John Mayer’s Battle Studies debuts at number one on the Billboard album chart, selling over 285-thousand copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Andrea Bocelli holds down number two for a second straight week with “My Christmas,” while Norah Jones bows at number three with Fall. Casting Crowns’ new…
JUSTIN BIEBER REIGNS SUPREME WITH THE TOP NEW ARTIST DEBUT OF 2009
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Nearly a half-year of the most intense fan frenzy ever witnessed for a new artist — focusing on his premiere quartet of Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits since July, “One Time,” “One Less Lonely Girl,” “Love Me,” and “Favorite Girl” — has resulted in an explosive # 6 Soundscan debut for Teen Island star…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: ARTHUR NASSON “Princess Chardonnay”
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THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON SOUNDTRACK RISES ON BILLBOARD 200
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“THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON–ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK” rises this week on the Billboard 200, ranking #8 and selling more than 93,000 units in its sixth week on sale. The soundtrack, which debuted in October, has also received RIAA platinum certification for sales exceeding 1 million units. “THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON” soundtrack, which…
CREED BRINGS REUNION TOUR ‘FULL CIRCLE’ WITH FIRST-EVER LIVE CONCERT DVD ‘CREED LIVE’
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Fans of multi-platinum power rockers CREED are in for a special treat this Holiday Season as CREED LIVE, the first-ever live DVD from one of the most successful bands of the past decade, hits stores and all major online retailers on December 8, 2009, the day after its nationwide theatrical screening in movie theaters. CREED…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Obie Trice “I Am”
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WIZ KHALIFA’S “DEAL OR NO DEAL” HITS #1 ON ITUNES HIP-HOP CHART
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Rostrum Records, FrankRadio and iHipHop Distribution are proud to announce that Wiz Khalifa’s “Deal Or No Deal” has hit #1 on the iTunes Hip-Hop Chart, and #12 on the overall music chart on iTunes. Support independent music.Buy Wiz Khalifa’s “Deal Or No Deal” on iTunes NOW! http://itunes.apple.com
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25th, 2009
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LADY GAGA & JOHN MAYER TOP ITUNES CHART Lady Gaga’s latest single “Bad Romance” is the most downloaded single on iTunes. The tune held off “Tik Tok,” by Ke$ha and previous number one “Fireflies,” by Owl City. Meanwhile John Mayer’s Battle Studies is the most downloaded album, followed by Justin Beiber’s debut My…
LIFEHOUSE “HALFWAY GONE” MUSIC VIDEO
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Lifehouse have just premiered their new music video for “Halfway Gone” on VH1. Watch as friends and fans “magically” appear for a day in the park with the band in the Frank Borin (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Good Charlotte) directed clip. “Halfway Gone” is the first single from their upcoming album Smoke & Mirrors, to…
SEASON 2 OF SUNDANCE CHANNEL’S “SPECTACLE: ELVIS COSTELLO WITH…”
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Sundance Channel will launch the second season of its critically acclaimed music/talk original series “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at 10:00pm et/pt with an episode featuring U2’s Bono and The Edge. “Spectacle: Elvis Costello with…” combines the best elements of talk and music television and lets viewers in on intimate conversation…
KITANO NEW YORK PARTNERS WITH HD LIVE CONCERTS TO STREAM LIVE JAZZ CONCERT
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The Kitano New York’s Bar Lounge is proud to announce a unique partnership with HD Live Concerts, in which jazz enthusiasts will be able to enjoy one of the venue’s legendary performances at a time and location of their choosing. On December 19, 2009, The Kitano New York’s Bar Lounge will host the jazz…
LIGHTS TO RELEASE EXCLUSIVE REMIX EP NOVEMBER 24, 2009
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Keytar-wielding synth-pop sensation LIGHTS will be releasing Ice Pack, an exclusive remix EP today, November 24, 2009. The EP features six unique versions of “Ice”, an 80’s influenced, irresistibly catchy track off LIGHTS’ debut full-length release The Listening. The Ice Pack will be available exclusively online at www.iamlights.com. The EP features a diverse group…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mu Dills “Selfish”
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SPOON ANNOUNCE FIRST DATES OF 2010 TOUR
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Spoon has announced the first six dates of an extensive world tour in support of the band’s seventh album, Transference, now due out in the U.S. on Merge on January 19, 2010 and a day earlier in Europe on Anti-. See below for the full listing of dates. U.S. tour dates will be announced as…
CARNEY RELEASE “LOVE ME CHASE ME” VIDEO
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Evan Rachel Wood guest stars in the video opposite Reeve Carney, Broadway’s next Spiderman. She is also starring in the upcoming Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark Broadway Production (directed by Julie Taymor with music by Bono and The Edge), playing Peter Parker’s love interest Mary Jane Watson. “Love Me Chase Me” is available now on…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 24th, 2009
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MILEY’S 17TH BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Miley Cyrus turned 17 yesterday and she celebrated over the weekend with family in friends in New York City. According to People magazine, the pop star was surprised with a performance from the cast of the hit Broadway musical Rock of Ages and had a special cake designed by the people…
PAUL VAN DYK TO ROCK ROSELAND BALLROOM NEW YEARS EVE IN NYC
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How do you envision your New Year’s Eve? How does Grammy Award Nominated DJ Paul van Dyk, You and your closest friends sound? Fresh from his historic performance at the Berlin Wall Anniversary, Paul will be playing an extended 4 hour set on a specially designed Integral Sound System conceived by famed sound man…
DAFT PUNK TOUR IS JUST A RUMOR
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There are no tour dates currently planned for Daft Punk. The recent rumors of a Daft Punk tour are false. We would like to ensure that no fans are taken advantage of by fictitious rumors of upcoming shows.
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Sia “You’ve Changed”
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OBIE TRICE RETURNS WITH PRODUCER MOSS / MP3
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Returning with his first LP since his departure from Shady Records (where he was one of the label’s top selling artists), Obie Trice readies a new street LP, Special Reserve, which finds him collaborating solely with rising producer MoSS. With a very strong fanbase, a strong presence on commercial radio and having sold in excess…
DELICIOUS VINYL RELEASE IPHONE GAME
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Ever wanted to step into the DJ booth and get the party started right? Then “Bust-a-Move,” do the “Wild Thing” and pour some “Funky Cold Medina,” as Delicious Vinyl DJ puts you in control of the dance floor. Delicious Vinyl and Ten23 Software are proud to announce Delicious Vinyl DJ a new music…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Creedence Clearwater “Run Rudolph Run”
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FLYLEAF RELEASE VIDEO FOR “BEAUTIFUL BRIDE”
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Flyleaf have just released a video for the song “Beautiful Bride” which comes off their new album, Memento Mori, which is in-stores now. The band are currently on a tour of North America through December. SKOPE IT HERE!
BOSTON’S REED WADDLE BEST NYC SONGWRITER?!
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Boston singer/songwriter and guitarist Reed Waddle can add another notch to his guitar strap after his Grand Prize winning performance at the New York Songwriters Circles fourth annual Songwriting Contest finale at the venerable Bitter End. Reed’s soulful performance of his single “Piece By Piece” brought New York’s music faithful to their feet and…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Mary McBride “Do You Hear What I Hear”
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NEVER SHOUT NEVER LAUNCHES ACOUSTIC TOUR IN JANUARY
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Christofer Drew, the 18-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist who records under the name Never Shout Never, will hit the road in January for a solo acoustic tour in support of Never Shout Never’s eight-song mini-album, entitled What Is Love? The album, which was produced by Butch Walker (Weezer, Katy Perry, Pete Yorn) and recorded in both…
LISA HANNIGAN COVERS DEPECHE MODE
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Irish songstress Lisa Hannigan has just released a special set of live recordings, Live At Fingerprints, which includes six live tracks done at Fingerprint Records in Long Beach, CA. Live At Fingerprints is out now exclusively at www.thinkindie.com, and everywhere else physically and digitally on December 15, 2009. Now for a treat, check out…
TBS HANGS WITH ANBERLIN / VIDEO
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Did you ever wonder what happens when two rock stars hang out together? Adam Lazzara from Taking Back Sunday has created a video that gives fans a behind the scenes look at how he would spend the day with Stephen from Anberlin. Watch the two lead singers hang from a tree, have fun in the…
VIDEO OF MICHAEL WELCH FROM ‘TWILIGHT: NEW MOON’ TALKING MUSIC
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After dropping by the Luthier Society offices last week, Twilight: New Moon’s MICHAEL WELCH showcased his musical savvy in this exclusive new viral video, as he talks about the music scene, the direction of today’s industry, and his current favorite bands–including New Zealand natives “LIKE A STORM”! Check out the accomplished actor and drummer’s…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: 8 BALL & MJG “TEN TOES DOWN”
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JOEY MCINTYRE TO RELEASE SOLO ALBUM
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After wrapping up a whirlwind year on the road with the newly reunited New Kids on the Bock, pop icon Joey McIntyre isn’t slowing down. The singer/songwriter will release his solo EP, HERE WE GO AGAIN, available in early December. The sound is like nothing the multi-platinum performer has ever done before. Over…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd, 2009
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LADY GAGA TO PLAY FOR THE QUEEN OF ENGLAND Lady Gaga is all set to play this year’s Royal Variety Performance, which means that the “Just Dance” singer will be on stage in front of the Queen of England. NME.com reports that Michael Buble and Mika will also be at the event, and Katy…
JOE BECKER SET TO RELEASE ‘HOT AS LOVE’ TO DIGITAL STORES NOVEMBER 24
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Guitar legend Joe Becker will release his sophmore effort Hot As Love November 24th 2009. The album was recorded at his home studio White Room Studios in Chicago, IL . Hot As Love is Becker’s 2nd solo project and 11th recorded release. Becker is widely known for both his guitar playing techniques and…
UNIVERSAL MOTOWN’S FINEST ROCK DETROIT
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The most quintessential of American holidays, Thanksgiving, is the setting for a special celebration of a quintessentially American musical treasure: the classic songs of Motown. NFL fans will be dancing in their seats at home and at Ford Field in Detroit during the 2009 United Way Thanksgiving Day Halftime Show: A Motown 50th Anniversary Tribute.…
TONI BRAXTON AND TREY SONGZ “YESTERDAY” VIDEO
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Check out the new music video for “Yesterday” from Multi-Platinum Grammy Award Winner Toni Braxton featuring Trey Songz. The video also features cameos from NBA Lakers Ron Artest and Shannon Brown as well as Brooke Hogan. SKOPE IT HERE! Tune in to the American Music Awards on Sunday, November 22nd to watch Toni Braxton present…
