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Want to win a signed guitar by Michael Franti?   Well now you have you chance.   The “Say Hey” singer wants you to create a slideshow to his hit song, featuring all the different things that you love.   If it’s chosen as the winner, you’ll be taking home an ax signed by the…

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LMFAO’s new video for “La La La” features Red Foo creating a crazy computer application that allows him to transport anyone he wants into a video dream world, using just a photo. The “La La La Experience” now allows fans to do the same.   Log onto PartyRockPeople.com and upload your photos to make a…

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In a recent visit to BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge, the RIOT!eers, Paramore did an acoustic cover of “Use Somebody” by Kings of Leon… and it’s actually really good!

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World-renowned power trio HIGH ON FIRE has commenced work on its long-awaited, fifth studio album and follow-up to 2007’s Death is This Communion.   The esteemed band just completed pre-production with producer Greg Fidelman (Metallica, Slayer, Johnny Cash) and has now entered The Pass Studios in Los Angeles with the goal of capturing “the ultimate…

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“AWAKE,” the acclaimed new album from Atlantic recording group Skillet, has made a blockbuster chart debut, entering the SoundScan/Billboard 200 at #2, with sales in excess of 67,000.   The album is also shaping up as a digital phenomenon, with the Deluxe Version reaching the #1 spot on the iTunes Store’s “Top Albums” chart and…

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MARIACHI EL BRONX, the border-bending reincarnation of LA punk fixtures The Bronx, announced the release of their self-titled debut today on Swami Records.   Mariachi El Bronx is an offering of new songs in the grand tradition of Mexican folk music, hallmarked by elements of guitarron and trumpet.   The band also announced that they…

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Lawyers for Amaru Entertainment scored a major victory against Morgan Creek Productions in the Superior Court for the State of California on Tuesday, September 1, when Judge Richard E. Rico ruled in their favor and upheld Amaru Entertainment’s cross-complaint for tortious intentional interference.   A trial date has now been set for Tuesday, April 13,…

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Train’s forthcoming album, Save Me San Francisco, doesn’t hit shelves until October 27th, but the band already has plans for a U-S tour in support of the effort.   It’ll kick off on October 20th in Seattle and will keep the band busy until December 11th when they wrap up in San Diego.   Uncle…

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The Fray are putting on a free show at the House of Blues in Chicago and they want you to be in attendance.   All you have to do is head to the Denver band’s Web site and fill out a questionaire and then you can print your ticket to the show.   The performance…

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On September 12th, Akon, Jesse McCartney, Katharine McPhee, Brian McKnight and Natalie Cole will salute Lionel Richie at the 31st edition of An Evening of Stars, the United Negros College Fund’s annual event.   The festivities will also feature performances from James Ingram, Boney James, Anika Noni Rose, Johnny Gill and Chrisette Michele.    …

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Kelly Clarkson teamed up with RCA Records and Rain for an iPhone application called Kelly Clarkson Open Mic App.   The application is a singing game that allows players to sing Clarkson’s songs into the iPhone or iPod Touch and be scored on their pitch and rhythm. Scores can be posted on users’ Facebook or…

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Colbie Caillat’s Breakthrough debuts at number one on the Billboard album chart, marking the first chart topper for the Caillat.   The album sold over 106-thousand copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan numbers.   Christian rock band Skillet score a huge debut at number two with Awake.   Miley Cyrus bows at number three with her…

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Wildlife, Headlights’ poignant third album, stems from particularly troubled beginnings. “It was a very difficult record,” relates guitarist and songwriter Tristan Wraight. While Wraight, fellow songwriter and keyboardist Erin Fein, and drummer Brett Sanderson have been touring and recording since 2004, this year found the band as a five piece for the first time with…

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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! Famous “The Declaration (Produced by Burd &…

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Them Crooked Vultures–a/k/a Dave Grohl (drums, backing vocals), Josh Homme (guitar, vocals) and John Paul Jones (bass, keyboards, backing vocals)–has confirmed the dates of its first ever North American tour. The dates kick off with an October 2 performance at the Austin City Limits music festival, to be preceded by a September 30 Austin City…

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The mighty Slayer has confirmed a release date for the band’s 10th studio album:   World Painted Blood will be released on Tuesday, November 3 in North America, and on Monday, November 2 to the rest of the world.   In addition, Slayer has revealed the complete and correct track listing for the album that…

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iTunes’ “Indie Spotlight” has consistently given music listeners a delightful taste of the best new music from rising stars — and this week’s bunch proves it! Peasant, with a brand new single, “The End”, is currently featured both as an Indie Spotlight artist on the front page of iTunes, as well as appearing alongside such…

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Sick Puppies have just released streams of their video for their hit single “You’re Going Down.” The song comes off of their new album Tri-Polar which is available everywhere now. The video showcases a rivalry between kids and neighborhood bullies, topped off with a massive water balloon fight that takes place somewhere in Suburbia, USA.…

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New Perspective” is the first single off the Jennifer’s Body soundtrack which is in stores now. The much-anticipated thriller — starring Megan Fox and written by Academy Award-winner Diablo Cody (Juno) — premieres in theatres across North America on September 18th New Music –

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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! JAY-Z ft. Young Jeezy “REAL AS IT…

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Barsuk Records is proud to announce a release date of January 12th, 2010 for Blunt Mechanic’s debut full-length, World Record. Although this is Blunt Mechanic’s debut album, it’s far from critically-acclaimed songcrafter Ben Barnett’s first release. Barnett, who formerly performed as Kind Of Like Spitting between 1996 and 2006, released eight full-lengths and numerous EPs…

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Southern California’s heavy fuzz rock legends FU MANCHU have completed work on their eleventh full length album. The electrifying group will drop Signs of Infinite Power on October 20, 2009 via Century Media Records. Originally formed in 1985 as a Black Flag-influenced hardcore punk band called Virulence, FU MANCHU has since become one of hard…

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Fueled By Ramen recording group A Rocket To The Moon has announced the upcoming release of their much-anticipated debut album.   “ON YOUR SIDE” arrives in stores and at all online retailers on October 13th. Pre-orders for “ON YOUR SIDE” begin today at the Fueled By Ramen webstore, located at store.arockettothemoon.net.   In addition to…

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Groundbreaking post-hardcore rockers Thursday will release a digital “Deluxe Edition” of their critically acclaimed album Common Existence on Sept 15.   The digital only release will include 3 new songs, 1 remix and 1 demo as well as the music video for the single “Resuscitation of a Dead Man” and a digital booklet. Watch the…

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Jason Derulo, pop singer and songwriter, and the highly anticipated Beluga Heights sophomore artist, debuted his single, “Whatcha Say,” and is taking the music world by storm. Quickly reaching #4 on ITUNES at 101,324 downloads to date, up 71% over last week’s 59,373, and climbing up the Billboard Rhythm and Pop charts, the multi-talented artist/songwriter…

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When Beyonce told us she was booked all the way up until next year, she wasn’t kidding. The diva will be reuniting with Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams to record a new Destiny’s Child album! Michelle told Britain’s News of the World newspaper that the reunion “definitely will happen.” The powerhouse group is contractually obligated…

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According to Rap-Up.com, Universal Motown is getting ready to distribute a new Jackson 5 album titled Ultimate Christmas Collection. The upcoming stocking stuffer is scheduled to hit stores on October 13th.

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Blink-182 has rescheduled more shows in order for drummer Travis Barker to mourn the loss of his friend DJ AM, who passed away last Friday due to a drug overdose. The band has posted updated shows and information on HiMyNameisMark.com. The group is set to resume their tour on Friday in Kansas City.

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Uncle Kracker’s new album Happy Hour is out on September 15th, and the singer’s official Web site is offering the chance to hear new tracks off the effort until its release.   For more information and to start listening, head to UncleKracker.com.

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New material continues to leak from Christina Milian’s much hyped Elope album. This time, a track featuring The Dream called “Welcome To Vegas” has surfaced. Head over to Rap-Up.com now to hear a lengthy snippet. <WM> SKOPE IT HERE!

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Miley Cyrus has the number one downloaded song for the second straight week on iTunes.   “Party in the U.S.A.” nabs the top spot, holding back The Black Eyed Peas’ hit “I Gotta Feeling,” which has returned the favor by holding the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, keeping Cyrus at number…

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We’ve just learned Sean Kingston is packaging his upcoming Tomorrow album in a special way. Fans can expect the disc to include an interactive 3D karaoke experience which will allow fans to sing and record a duet with a 3-D mini Sean Kingston. Be sure to grab Tomorrow when it drops on September 22nd and…

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NYC Artist Jeremy Penn was asked to be the featured artist for the first ever, Freedom Week in New York. Freedom Week is a coalition of abolitionists working to raise awareness about the 27 million people currently enslaved and/or trafficked here in the U.S. and abroad. Joining the likes of two-time Pulitzer Prize winning journalist,…

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Be sure to check out the new music video from the Backstreet Boys for their song “Straight Through My Heart.” As a song being featured on the group’s forthcoming album titled THIS IS US (out October 6), “Straight Through My Heart” is a dance-ready club banger that showcases the guys’ high-energy tendencies and skillful moves…

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After a successful string of summer dates in support of their critically acclaimed new album American Central Dust, Son Volt continues their tour into the Fall.   They will be hitting such markets as New York, Boston, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia to name a few. Son Volt U.S. Tour Dates: 9/10 Exit/In Nashville,…

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Relient K is asking fans to Forget And Not Slow Down on October 6 as they launch the first release since taking helm on the newly revived record label, Mono Vs. Stereo, in conjunction with Jive Records. “The songs that tend to be the fan favorites in the past are the ones about making mistakes…

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Fans of Hot Chelle Rae now have more ways than ever to stay connected with the band. In addition to following the guys on Twitter (@HotChelleRae) to see what they are up to day-to-day, fans can leave a message for the Nashville quartet on their mobile hotline, 615-823-5845. As a bonus, they’re giving away a…

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Bollywood megastar, TINA SUGANDH, has taken on the dance world, played with some of the most famous legends in music, and is now attacking Hollywood with her hit song “Break Me” appearing on the long-awaited premiere of MELROSE PLACE, the CW’s updated version of the widely popular 1990s series.   The song will air on…

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The ultimate HITMAN, David Foster is embarking on a quest to find his next vocal superstar, in conjunction with the 2009 North American HITMAN, DAVID FOSTER & FRIENDS TOUR.   The 15-time Grammy Award Winner, Emmy winning songwriter / producer and three-time Oscar nominee has partnered with NAMEDROP.COM to present the HITMAN Talent Search, a…

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Rap-Up.com has gotten its hands on a new song from Mario called “Thinkin’ About You.” The second single is said to be off his upcoming D.N.A. album, which boasts contributions from Tricky Stewart and The-Dream, Babyface, Stargate, Jim Jonsin, Eric Hudson and Bangladesh. Be sure to pick up your copy on October 13th. SKOPE IT…

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