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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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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! Mu Dills “Selfish”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.

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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! Sia “You’ve Changed”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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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…

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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…

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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! Creedence Clearwater “Run Rudolph Run”: SKOPE IT…

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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!

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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…

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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! Mary McBride “Do You Hear What I…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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! 8 BALL & MJG “TEN TOES DOWN”:…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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.…

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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…

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Rob Carlton is now featured on GHS Strings website as an endorsee. This is a huge honor as only a select group of musicians are featured on the GHS Strings website. GHS Strings produce a full line of strings for fretted instruments: electric, acoustic and classical guitar; electric bass; banjo; mandolin; pedal and steel guitar…

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Twenty years ago, hip hop artist/activist KRS-One wrote an inspiring op-ed in The New York Times “A Survival Curriculum for Inner City Kids,” in which he addressed the city’s failings to take care of its most needy; in the article, he also mentioned how he’d spent many of his formative years in the 1970s in…

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Be sure to check out the new music video for the song “Sugar Pill” from The Bravery below. This particular video was directed by the band’s bass player Mike Hindert, the same person who directed the band’s previous chilling clip for “Hatefuck.” The new album by The Bravery, Stir The Blood, comes out on December…

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The number-one selling duo in music, Daryl Hall and John Oates, are appearing as themselves on the hit comedy, THE CLEVELAND SHOW this Sunday, November 22nd at 8:30pm ET/PT. Cleveland (Mike Henry) celebrates his first Thanksgiving with his new family, as well as his own parents, Cookie (guest voice Francis Callier) and Freight Train (guest…

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Deathrow Records CEO, President Lara Lavi has just been granted a temporary restraining order against the Canadian financial group, New Solutions Financial Corp and it’s CEO Ron Ovenden by the New York Supreme Court County of New York.   The court order will keep outside interests from attempting to act on behalf of the iconic…

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JUSTIN GOES TO SEE LEONA Leona Lewis played a special concert on Tuesday night in Los Angeles, the day her sophomore album Echo came out in stores, and she had a pretty prominent musician come to her show.   According to the L-A Times, Justin Timberlake took in the show from Lewis’ private table where…

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Ever wonder why you haven’t been approached by a major label? The truth is, if you haven’t been approached by a label yet there’s a legitimate reason why?

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The 2010 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival is confirmed for June 10-13! The four-day music and camping festival will once again be held on our beautiful, 700-acre farm in Manchester, TN, 60 miles southeast of Nashville.   Check back soon for lots of surprises – We’ll be announcing our spectacular 2010 line up and more…

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Motion City Soundtrack — Justin Pierre, Josh Cain, Matt Taylor, Tony Thaxton and Jesse Johnson — are gearing up for their major label debut — My Dinosaur Life — due out January 19th on Columbia Records.   In anticipation of the new album, the band released their first new song “Disappear” from the album on…

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On the heels of unprecedented performances at the World Series and the New York Yankees’ victory parade, JAY-Z has scored a # 1 Billboard HOT 100 single with “Empire State Of Mind.”   Featuring Alicia Keys, the song has become an unofficial hometown anthem.   This is the first time JAY-Z has topped the Billboard…

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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! D.V. ALIAS KHRYST DISSING DRAKE: SKOPE IT…

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