Ben J and Legacy of The New Boyz will join multi-platinum recording artist Chris Brown on an 18-city North American Tour. When “You’re A Jerk” hit the internet earlier this summer, the group had no idea how fast the song would pick up. Within days of uploading, youth across the country were recording…
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SHWAYZE ASK FANS TO BUY ALBUM VIA YOUTUBE
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Let It Beat is finally here. The sophomore album release from Shwayze drops today and the guys do not want you to forget. The Malibu-based duo have just posted a short video to remind all of the Shwayze fans out there to pick up the new release in-stores today. The feel good album includes the…
THE DOORS SHAKE THE BIG APPLE TO ITS CORE
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Rhino and Bright Midnight Archives unleash four inspired performances from The Doors’ final tour with LIVE IN NEW YORK. The latest addition to the band’s acclaimed series of archival concert releases, this six-disc collection contains all four of The Doors’ performances — in their entirety — recorded in 1970 at the Felt Forum in New…
PRISCILLA RENEA COVERS CHRIS BROWN & OWL CITY
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Priscilla Renea’s album doesn’t come out til 12/1, but she’s keeping busy with some new covers. Check out this mash-up cover of Chris Brown’s “I Can Transform Ya” and Owl City’s “Fireflies”: [youtube JtIL70MxvPM nolink]
KENNY ROGERS CHRISTMAS & HITS TOUR
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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and that means music legend Kenny Rogers will once again be embarking on his highly acclaimed annual holiday tour, bringing his exceptional talent and signature sound to stages across America. The 2009 edition of the Kenny Rogers Christmas & Hits Tour featuring Rebecca Lynn Howard will…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: DJ WHOO KID AND DJ SCREAM PRESENT “NEW KIDD ON DA BLOCK”
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LOU DOG FROM KOTTONMOUTH KINGS NAMED ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NORML LOS ANGELES
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Lou Dog, from Suburban Noize recording group the Kottonmouth Kings, has been named the new assistant director for the Los Angeles chapter of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). “I am proud of the appointment and I am prepared to continue lending my energy and resources towards the advancement of the…
BLACK REBEL MOTORCYCLE CLUB NEW 3 DISC LIVE DVD
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Black Rebel Motorcycle Club are to release Live, a 2-DVD, 1 CD set on 16th November 2009 on the band’s own Abstract Dragon label. The DVD features over two hours of live concert footage from three sold out shows in Berlin, Dublin and Glasgow. The footage documents the end of the band’s 2007 tour in…
ROONEY TO RELEASE SELF-PRODUCED, LIMITED-EDITION EP, WILD ONE
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L.A. five-piece Rooney is gearing up to release a new, limited-pressing EP, Wild One and will embark on a national headlining tour beginning November 27th at Los Angeles’ El Rey Theatre, in support. Fans can get a first listen to Wild One as the EP will be available exclusively at these upcoming shows before…
AFI PERFORM “VERONICA SAWYER SMOKES” LIVE FROM mtvU ULALUME FESTIVAL
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With no better way to kick-off Halloween, AFI brings fans a golden performance of “Veronica Sawyer Smokes” live from mtvU’s Ulalume festival. The Morrissey-esque track comes from AFI’s newly released album, Crash Love which also features the single “Medicate.”
BOOM BOOM SATELLITES PRESENT “KICK IT OUT” VIDEO FEAT FLO RIDA & TAHJ MOWRY
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With the COMBINATION of three musical forces coming together to forge one new sound, Kick It Out, the latest release from platinum selling recording artists Boom Boom Satellites featuring Tahj Mowry and Flo-Rida has already began to infiltrate radio airwaves. With what many program directors have begun referring TO as rock-hop, Kick It Out is…
SUGAR RED DRIVE RELEASE “ONE MORE TIME” VIDEO
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Sugar Red Drive have unveiled the music video for their single, “One More Time,” from their self-titled debut album. The dark and ominous clip captures the band’s raw energy and is a great example of why Sugar Red Drive is building a buzz in the rock scene. [youtube kKCsJuGOV4Q nolink] www.myspace.com/sugarreddrive
LIARS “SISTERWORLD” BRAND NEW ALBUM OUT 2010
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This is the first Liars album to be recorded entirely in the USA since 2004’s “They Were Wrong, So We Drowned” and sees Angus Andrew, Aaron Hemphill and Julian Gross taking inspiration from fringe characters lured to LA and the resulting subcultures and alternate spaces that they generate. “Sisterworld” is Liars’ own space, completely devoid…
MEET EYE’Z ON NEW YOUTUBE INTERVIEW
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Introduction to the Bay Area pop star known as Eye’z. The video was directed & edited by Damon Jamal. For those that do not know, Eye’z is an up and coming musician who has the voice, looks, and ambition to be a star. This video is a great intro to what is coming from Eye’z!…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: The Subjects “Functioning People”
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WEEZER INTRODUCES THEIR VERY OWN SNUGGIE
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Alternative rock band Weezer and Allstar Products Group, marketer and distributor of the Snuggie, America’s favorite “blanket with sleeves,” have joined forces to create the official Weezer Snuggie. It will be launched today and will bear the band’s trademark “Weezer” logo. This latest addition to the Snuggie collection will allow fans of the…
JACK’S MANNEQUIN HITS THE ROAD IN DECEMBER WITH WEEZER
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Sire Records’ recording artist Jack’s Mannequin, led by Andrew McMachon, will hit the road in December as very special guests of Weezer. They will also be part of an exclusive WRXP show along with Phoenix and Manchester Orchestra on December 2nd at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City. In addition, Jack’s Mannequin will…
REPRISE RECORDS ANNOUNCES NEXT PERFORMANCE SERIES RELEASE FROM NEIL YOUNG
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As part of its ongoing Archives Performance Series with legendary singer-songwriter Neil Young, Reprise Records will release Dreamin’ Man Live ’92, on December 8, 2009, on CD, while the vinyl pressing will be released on January 12, 2010. The album is a complete live performance of Young’s album Harvest Moon drawn from various…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Jump Clubb Covers Elliot Smith’s “Los Angeles”
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PIERCED ARROWS SIGN TO VICE RECORDS
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Pierced Arrows, the Portland-based trio comprised of legendary members Fred and Toody Cole of the seminal punk band Dead Moon have announced their signing to VICE Records for the release of their sophomore LP Descending Shadows on February 2nd. Descending Shadows expands on their fervently rough signature sound, recorded at Portland’s Buzz or…
UP IN THE AIR TAKES OFF
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Paramount Pictures presents in association with Cold Springs Pictures and DW Studios Up In The Air, a film by Jason Reitman — the Oscar ®-nominated director of Juno. Due in theaters nationwide this December, the film stars George Clooney as Ryan Bingham, a corporate downsizer and consummate modern business traveler who, after years of staying…
HOT CHELLE RAE DEBUT THEIR NEW VIDEO FOR “I LIKE TO DANCE”
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Right off the heels of releasing their debut album Lovesick Electric on October 27th, Nashville natives Hot Chelle Rae are premiering the brand new video for their single “I Like To Dance.” HCR just finished up touring the month of October with Third Eye Blind, and have a handful of tour dates lined up…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 2009
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LADY GAGA SETS ANOTHER RECORD Lady Gaga is the first artist in the 17-year history of Billboard’s Pop Songs chart to notch four number one singles from a debut album, as “Paparazzi” rises two spots to the summit. Gaga’s “Just Dance,” “Poker Face” and “LoveGame” also topped the Pop chart earlier this year. …
INNOVATIVE i4c CAMPAIGN PARTNERS WITH SARAH MCLACHLAN’S 2010 LILITH TOUR
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Today, the innovative i4c Campaignâ„¢, an initiative of the holding company TouchPoint Trust Group, announces its first partner in the movement to build a better future: the 2010 Lilith Tour. Lilith Fair founders Sarah McLachlan, Dan Fraser, Marty Diamond and Terry McBride have targeted a $3 million investment partnership for the Lilith i4c Campaign. i4c…
OK GO READY TO TREAD NEW GROUND WITH UPCOMING NEW ALBUM
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The mind-bending band that gave us what is largely considered the decade’s most viewed music video (even the Simpsons parodied it), the treadmill-manned “Here It Goes Again” is back. Never content to rest on their laurels, OK Go is preparing to tread anything but familiar territory with their upcoming new album, Of The Blue Colour…
BOSTON BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER COMES TO LIFE FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON
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Boston Ballet’s beloved production of The Nutcracker, New England’s holiday tradition for over 40 years, takes the stage at the beautifully restored Boston Opera House, November 27 — December 27, 2009. All 34 performances of this season’s production are presented by State Street Corporation. The 2009 Nutcracker will feature the entire Company, more than 250…
RÖYKSOPP BRING LIVE SHOW TO US THIS MONTH
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The uber popular electro-pop duo Röyksopp are bringing their much buzzed about live show to the US for four exclusive dates. This will be Röyksopp’s, Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland’s first US dates in over 4 years. Adding to the critical acclaim, legends and superstars alike are raving about Röyksopp’s eclectic sound. Kanye West, Elton…
SANTANA HELPS HUNGRY CHILDREN IN THE USA
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Legendary musician Carlos Santana will help raise food, funds and awareness for America’s hungry children during the November performances of his multi-year resident show entitled Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits, at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. During the eight Santana performances in November, presented by AEG Live,…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 2009
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RIHANNA’S TRACKLISTING REVEALED RapRadar.com has gotten their hands on the official tracklisting to Rihanna’s upcoming Rated R album. Be sure to get your copy when it drops November 23rd. 1. “Mad House” 2. “Wait Your Turn” 3. “Hard” featuring Young Jeezy 4. “Stupid In Love” 5. ROCKSTAR 101” featuring Slash 6. “Russian Roulette” 7. “Fire…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Lil Cease & DJ Delz Presents Junior Mafia “The Lost Files”
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SPOON: TRANSFERENCE NEW ALBUM OUT JANUARY 26, 2010
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Britt Daniel, Jim Eno, Eric Harvey and Rob Pope–collectively known as Spoon–have confirmed the release date of their first album in over two years and seventh overall: Transference will be released in the U.S. on Merge Records on the 26th of January 2010. Produced by the band, Transference is made up of 11 new gems…
EMI MUSIC’S CAPITOL RECORDS TEAMS UP WITH ATLANTA BASED LABEL BLOCK ENTERTAINMENT
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EMI Music’s Capitol Records continues building its urban roster by teaming up with Atlanta based Block Entertainment, the formidable label with chart topping success from artists such as Yung Joc, Boyz N’ The Hood, and Gorilla Zoe For its first project together, Block,will work with Capitol on a new release from new rap artist…
THE STARTING LINE RELEASE LIVE CD/DVD NOVEMBER 10
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Image Entertainment, Inc. will release THE STARTING LINE’S first-ever live concert CD, film and documentary DVD titled SOMEBODY’S GONNA MISS US on November 10 on a 2-disc set. The group will throw an official release party on Monday, November 9 at the World Café in Philadelphia (3025 Walnut Street, 8:00pm). For the event, THE STARTING…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd, 2009
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MILEY STALKER UPDATE Mark McLeod may not have been charged with stalking Miley Cyrus, but he’s not off scot-free. According to PerezHilton.com, McLeod pleaded guilty to “obstruction of police and disorderly conduct.” The 53-year-old got two years of probation, has to go to mental health treatment, and cannot use a computer during that…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: White Rabbits, “Percussion”
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UNRELEASED U2 FOOTAGE FROM OVER 25 YEARS AGO
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With the re-release of U2’s fourth album, The Unforgettable Fire, the group has decided to share rarely seen before seen video footage with their fans. The video showcases frontman Bono speaking on the recording process of the breakthrough album and flashes back to some of the most historical songs ever written. The special edition release…
MEMBERS OF 3 DOORS DOWN, KID ROCK, AND MUZIK MAFIA FORM 7DAYBINGE
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7dayBinge plans to release its debut, self-titled album via digital download portals on December 8, 2009, with hard copy release to follow on January 26, 2010. The group includes Todd Harrell of 3 Doors Down on bass, Jon Nicholson of the Muzik Mafia on guitar and vocals, Kenny Olson of Kid Rock’s band on…
ROB ZOMBIE UNEXPECTEDLY SWITCHES LABELS
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In a sudden and unexpected move, multi-platinum hard rock artist Rob Zombie has inked a new worldwide deal with leading rock label Roadrunner Records through its Loud & Proud imprint. This shocking announcement comes as Zombie exits his former label and of eighteen years, where he sold fifteen million records as a solo artist and…
THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON SOUNDTRACK RISES TO #1
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THE TWILIGHT SAGA: NEW MOON–ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK” rises to #1 this week on the Billboard 200, its first full week in stores and online. Despite the soundtrack being released four days earlier than scheduled, it made an impressive debut last week at #2 on the chart after an abbreviated week at retail. This marks…
MOTION CITY SOUNDTRACK TO TOUR WITH WEEZER
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Motion City Soundtrack are thrilled to announce that they’ll be joining Weezer this December for some select live shows! Kicking off in Chicago December 1st at the Aragon Ballroom, this run will see MCS playing dates in the Midwest and along the East Coast with the like-minded pop rockers. Before heading out on…
