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DEBUT EP FROM BLUEBRAIN OUT NOVEMBER 10

by Skope • October 18, 2009

Bluebrain is the new project from brothers Hays Holladay & Ryan Holladay, formerly of NYC-based band The Epochs. The duo bring a distinctly darker and textured feel to their previous signature blend of clever pop, showcased on Bluebrain’s debut EP Cult Following to be released November 10th on Lujo Records. Cult Following Tracklisting: 1. The…

by Skope • October 18, 2009

GAGA ON SET WITH BEYONCE We reported last week that Beyonce’s new video for her song “Video Phone” was going to feature Lady Gaga, and now PerezHilton.com has gotten their hands on a picture of the “Just Dance” singer from the set. Head there now to see it. MADONNA SAYS SHE DIDN’T FIRE TRAINER…

by Skope • October 18, 2009

The All-American Rejects have just debuted the music video for their single “I Wanna.” In true Rejects fashion, the Paul Hunter (Gwen Stefani, Lenny Kravitz) directed clip features the ultimate house party and rock star performance.

by Skope • October 18, 2009

Today pop-punk rockers The Summer Set’s first full length album Love Like This (Razor & Tie) is in stores and the video for the first single “Chelsea” debuts on MySpace Music. The band is set to kick off a fall tour with Cartel and This Providence on October 22 that will run through…

by Skope • October 18, 2009

After self-releasing a single every month for the last half of 2008, zerobridge is back with a new EP entitled “There We Were, Now Here We Are” available Nov. 17th. The EP includes six tracks reflecting the musical journey the band has been on for the last 4 years — careening between the fury…

by Skope • October 18, 2009

Metallic rock titans THE SWORD have announced a special live performance as part of the 2009 “FUN FUN FUN Fest”, set to take place November 7-8 at Waterloo Park in the band’s own Austin, TX. THE SWORD joins a stellar lineup of featured acts set to perform at the event which includes Jesus Lizard,…

by Skope • October 18, 2009

A DAY TO REMEMBER will be releasing the highly anticipated Homesick Deluxe Special Edition on October 26th, 2009! Not only does it include additional acoustic bonus tracks, but a DVD that you can only find in the deluxe edition. SKOPE IT HERE!

by Skope • October 16, 2009

Sugar Red Drive has released their self-titled debut via Sugarbear Records. Hailing from Poughkeepsie, NY, Sugar Red Drive consists of Archit Tripathi (Vocals), Jim Knauss (Guitars), Davey Alexander (Bass), and P.J. Gasperini (Drums).

by Skope • October 16, 2009

Released in 1983 by MGM, A Christmas Story became a true holiday classic thanks to its impeccable comedic performances, triple-dog dares, and countless cable marathons. One aspect often overlooked is the music composed for the film by Carl Zittrer and Paul Zaza. Their musical contributions, unreleased until now, capture the film’s nostalgic charm and transport…

by Skope • October 16, 2009

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! The Whigs, In The Dark: SKOPE IT…

by Skope • October 16, 2009

DAY26 recently released their video album “Forever In Your Eyes”, available exclusively on iTunes now. “Forever In Your Eyes” is being led by the breezy mid-tempo ballad “So Good”, which was the #1 Most Added Song at radio for 2 weeks in a row and premiered worldwide on MTV during Diddy’s “Making His Band”.…

by Skope • October 16, 2009

APL.DE.AP BRINGS AID & MUSIC TO THE PHILIPPINES According to the Associated Press, Black Eyed Peas singer apl.de.ap has flown to his native Philippines following devastating storms to perform a benefit concert and deliver much-needed aid. Apl planned to stage the concert Thursday evening in Manila during a brief trip to the country. The…

by Skope • October 15, 2009

Alice in Chains have just released three videos from their Clear Channel “Stripped” performance in New York City. The player contains videos of acoustic renditions of “Check My Brain”, “Your Decision”, and the classic “No Excuses”.

by Admin • October 15, 2009

by Skope • October 15, 2009

BRITNEY SPEARS DEBUTS ON TOP According to Billboard, Britney Spears is the first artist in over three years to debut at number one on the Hot 100, with her new single “3.” The track off her upcoming hits set, The Singles Collection, sold over 255-thousand downloads in its first week of release. “3”…

by Skope • October 15, 2009

TECH N9NE prepared his fans for his current masterpiece, K.O.D. when he dropped Sickology 101, the hottest collaboration album of the year. “I’m a machine,” he assured. “And I’m getting better and better.” On Oct. 27, TECH N9NE delivers the proof. With memorable features from Academy Award winners Three 6 Mafia, Strange affiliates Krizz Kaliko,…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

Los Lobos, the Grammy-winning East L.A. band famed for blending rock, blues and traditional Mexican music styles, is back with their first new album in three years. Los Lobos Goes Disney from Disney Sound features 13 all-time classics from Disney films and theme parks, each given the raw and raucous Los Lobos treatment. Produced by…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

Due to overwhelming and unprecedented demand, Chop Shop/Atlantic have announced a new release date for THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK. By far the most anticipated soundtrack of the year, the compilation will now be released this FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH, four days earlier than originally scheduled. Last year’s TWILIGHT SOUNDTRACK debuted at…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

Fresh off national tours with Cruefest, Shinedown, and Sick Puppies, hot, up-and-coming rock band Cavo will hit the road with Daughtry and Theory of a Deadman beginning October 19th. The extensive arena tour will criss-cross through the U.S. through December 20th. The second single from Bright Nights Dark Days, “Crash,” is impacting rock radio…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

Sony Music Entertainment and EMI Music Publishing have struck an historic licensing deal to release, through Sony’s Legacy Recordings, the monumental catalog of Phil Spector’s Philles Records recordings from a range of artists including the Ronettes, the Crystals, Bob B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, Lenny Bruce and more. The new deal covers the…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

Wyclef is hip-hop’s cultural ambassador. Not only is he a music legend, but his humanitarian efforts have made him the conscience of music. On November 10, 2009 Wyclef returns to hip-hop with the gritty release of From The Hut To The Projects To The Mansion on Carnival House via Megaforce/Sony Music. Wyclef is a great…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

After just wrapping a very busy few months out on the road which included a string of dates opening for Legendary Paul McCartney, fellow Dubliners, U2 and their first official headlining tour of the U.S., The Script are gearing up to head back out on the road this fall in support of American Idol alum,…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

Wanna see what its like on a video set with Snoop Dogg? While shooting “Gansta Luv” with The Dream, the rapper was followed on set by cameras and revealed that he is using a green screen for a dramatic effect. Check it out on YouTube now. Also, Snoop’s upcoming Malice N Wonderland album drops on…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

Janet Jackson is gearing up to release a greatest hits collection titled Number Ones. The two-disc album will feature Janet’s new song, “Make Me,” and will include guest appearances from her late brother Michael Jackson, Nelly, Q-Tip and Busta Rhymes. Fans can get their copy on November 17th.

by Skope • October 13, 2009

Owl City have announced 2010 tour dates. The outing kicks off January 21st at the Beaumont Club in Kansas City, Missouri and wraps on Valentine’s Day at the University of Maryland. The band just finished their first trek to China and Japan and will be heading to Europe with Cobra Starship after…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

According to the U-K’s The Sun, Whitney Houston is looking to play five arena dates overseas beginning on April 8th at Manchester’s MEN Arena. The singer said in a statement, this will be her “first full tour since 1999” and she “cannot wait to perform songs from my new album, along with favorites.” In addition,…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

Katy Perry’s MTV Unplugged will arrive in stores on November 17th. The CD and DVD set features Perry’s Unplugged show, which was recorded back on July 22nd. The episode features Perry performing her hits like “I Kissed a Girl,” “Waking Up in Vegas,” “Hot N Cold,” a cover of Fountains of Wayne’s “Hackensack” and…

by Skope • October 13, 2009

Kyp Malone’s acclaimed new solo project Rain Machine is currently on tour getting rave reviews. Known for his work fronting celebrated Brooklyn art-dance ensemble TV on Radio, Malone’s new endeavor is a boundary pushing yet soulful amalgamation of musical styles crystallized by his distinctive and provocative lyrical imagery and voice. Rain Machine Dates (with The…

by Admin • October 9, 2009

Fresh off his stint as conductor and bandleader for the critically praised 61st Primetime Emmys live primetime telecast on CBS, Toto founding member David Paich, along with bandmates Steve Lukather and Steve Porcaro, will be inducted into the Musicians’ Hall of Fame in Nashville on Oct. 12. The group is being honored by fellow Nashville…

by Skope • October 9, 2009

Bremerton, WA’s punk trio MxPx will be embarking on an International tour to Japan and Malaysia, but with a slight twist. An MxPx All-Star line-up has been announced featuring MxPx lead vocalist and bassist Mike Herrera along with Kris Roe of The Ataris on guitar and Chris Wilson of The Summer Obsession on drums.…

by Skope • October 9, 2009

For an Israeli-born band plying their own aggressive rock subgenre, known as psy-trance, Infected Mushroom look an awful lot like mainstream artists these days. In fact, they’ve infiltrated the retail, new media and culinary worlds simultaneously. For one thing, their latest album, Legend of the Black Shawarma (Perfecto Records), has broken into the Billboard Top…

by Skope • October 9, 2009

San Francisco-based rock band NOVA announced today that they are embarking on a 30-city, nationwide fall tour that will kick off in their hometown on October 7, 2009 at The Red Devil Lounge. Best known for their heavy, atmospheric and ever-shifting rock anthems, the band has become nationally known for their energetic live shows.…

by Skope • October 9, 2009

Brooklyn, NY heavy psych rock trio NAAM has completed work on its debut album. The fast-rising buzz band will drop the self-titled Naam on October 20, 2009 via NYC’s Tee Pee Records. A taste of what NAAM’s debut holds in store can be sampled now as the brand new song “Icy Row”…

by Skope • October 9, 2009

With all the excitement around Hot Chelle Rae’s debut release of “Lovesick Electric” on October 27th, www.friendsorenemies.com has a surprise for everyone. The site will be revealing the album cover for Lovesick Electric, piece by piece over the next couple days. The first person to fit them together, and leave a comment with the right…

by Skope • October 9, 2009

Phish’s fall tour will kick off at Detroit’s Cobo Arena on November 18th. It will include three shows at New York City’s Madison Square Garden (December 2, 3 & 4) and conclude at John Paul Jones Arena in Charlottesville, VA on December 5th. Tickets will go on sale to the general public on October 23rd…