OWL CITY TOPS BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHART Owl City jumps six spots to top the Billboard Hot 100 chart with “Fireflies.” The success of the song is spurring sales of the band’s debut album, Ocean Eyes, as it has climbed into the top ten on the Billboard album chart. Last week’s number one song,…
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NEVER SHOUT NEVER TO RELEASE EXCLUSIVE EP THROUGH HOT TOPIC
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Never Shout Never, the brainchild of 18-year-old singer-songwriter and guitarist Christofer Drew, will release a new physical EP exclusively through clothing retailer Hot Topic on December 8th. The EP features two songs from Never Shout Never’s upcoming eight-song mini-album for Loveway Records/Sire (“Jane Doe” and “What is Love?”), a live track (“Big City Dreams” from…
KRISTINA TRAIN LIVE ONLINE ON NOVEMBER 2
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USA Today says that Kristina Train is “a mature, polished and soulful-to-the-extreme stunner. Watch out, Adele.” See what critics are raving about on Monday, November 2nd at 6PM EST when Kristina gives a stunning performance that can be watched live. Kristina will perform songs from her debut album, Spilt Milk, in a private showcase at…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29th, 2009
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LADY GAGA’S ANNIVERSARY Lady GaGa’s The Fame album celebrates one year on the Billboard album chart this week. GaGa’s debut effort has sold over 1.5-million copies and spawned hits like “Paparazzi” and “Poker Face.” GaGa is re-releasing the album as The Fame Monster on November 23rd. JENNIFER LOPEZ TAKES BRANDY’S “LOUBOUITINS” According to…
ALLISON MOORER SIGNS TO RYKO
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Allison Moorer is set to release her Ryko debut, Crows, on February 9th, 2010. Produced by R.S. Field (Buddy Guy, John Mayall) at the House of David Studio in Nashville, TN, the 13-track album is a refined and lyrically honest collection of songs that is a marked stylistic departure from her previous work. …
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Wyclef Jean “SUICIDE LOVE feat. EVE”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: DJ Skee Unleashes “Let Me Go”
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SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Drew Danburry, “Free Promotional EP”
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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! Drew Danburry, “Free Promotional EP”: SKOPE IT…
R. KELLY IN A LIVE HD PERFORMANCE
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BILLBOARDLIVE.COM is a live performance show that utilizes OWL’s state-of-the art technology to provide fans with five-camera shoot for the ultimate interactive viewing experience in HD. Fans have the ability for the first time ever to view the concert from five different angles of their choosing, the larger, full-screen view, as well as four other…
IKE REILLY TO RELEASE HARD LUCK STORIES / AUDIO
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Rocker and Singer-Songwriter Ike Reilly will be digitally releasing his new album, “Hard Luck Stories” on November 23, 2009. As a lead-up to the release of the album, Reilly will be hosting “Where’s my Godd*mn Medicine?,” a special podcast which will be available for free download beginning October 26th on Reilly’s website: www.ikereilly.net . “Where’s…
SKILLET RELEASE VIDEO FOR “HERO”
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Following the success of their official single “Monster,” Skillet has released a video for “Hero,” the opening track off their latest album Awake. The video is a tribute to the everyday heroes among us and features some impressive pyrotechnics to boot. Check out the video here, and make sure to also check out Skillet live…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28th, 2009
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OWL CITY AND NEW MOON TOP ITUNES CHART Owl City’s “Fireflies” is the most downloaded song of the week on iTunes. The band’s album, Ocean Eyes, also leaped up to number two, just behind The Twilight Saga: New Moon Soundtrack, which features songs from Death Cab for Cutie, Thom Yorke, Sea Wolf, Muse, OK…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Swollen Members “Cross Fire” Featuring Talib Kweli
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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! Swollen Members “Cross Fire” Featuring Talib Kweli:…
RAKIM “WALK THESE STREETS” AUDIO POSTED ON YOUTUBE
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On October 27, 2009, the man many call The God MC, Rakim Allah, will release “Walk These Streets,” the new single off of his much anticipated new album The Seventh Seal. Produced by Needlz for Dry Rain Entertainment, “Walk These Streets” features Maino and Tracey Horton. Additional guest artists featured on The Seventh Seal, which…
AFI RELEASE “BEAUTIFUL THIEVES” VIDEO FROM ULALUME FESTIVAL
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AFI have just released a video performance from this Weekend’s Ulalume Festival in Columbia, Maryland. The clip can be seen on Mtvu.com. The video showcases an energetic performance of “Beautiful Thieves” to thousands of adoring fans. “Beautiful Thieves” is a new track off of the critically acclaimed album Crash Love, which is available everywhere now.
METALLICA AND TAPULOUS ANNOUCE TAP TAP REVENGE
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Tapulous, a leader in music games for the iPhone and iPod touch, today announced that Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica, the newest addition to the Tapulous family of games, is now available from the App Store. Featuring classics like “Enter Sandman” and “One”, Tap Tap Revenge: Metallica will give music fans an interactive outlet to rock…
MATT HIRES SONG FEATURED ON GREY’S ANATOMY
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Matt Hires’ “Out Of The Dark” was featured as the closing song during a poignant moment of last night’s episode of Grey’s Anatomy. Following the broadcast Hires’ debut album “Take Us To The Start” jumped over 100 spots on the itunes album chart! Matt Hires “Out Of The Dark” music placement on Grey’s Anatomy 10/22/09:…
ALICE IN CHAINS ANNOUNCE OCTOBER 27 RELEASE FOR BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE iPHONE APP
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ALICE IN CHAINS has announced an October 27th release date for the BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE iPhone app. The app features full songs from the band’s acclaimed new album on Virgin/EMI, music videos, news, photos, social networking and much more. The app separates itself from the pack with an impressive level of interactivity; its…
WIN A CHANCE TO MEET AND GREET SKILLET ON THE ALIVE AND AWAKE TOUR
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Fans of Skillet can win the ultimate concert experience, but they’ve got to work for it! By helping promote Skillet’s Awake and Alive Tour, one winner plus a guest will receive free tickets to the show, a meet and greet with the band and the chance to make an appearance in Skillet’s video footage, which…
TOP SELLING AMERICAN IDOLS OF ALL TIME TO PERFORM
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dick clark productions president, Orly Adelson, announced that Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry will each perform at the 2009 “American Music Awards.” They will join another American Idol standout Adam Lambert as well as other previously announced acts including Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and The Black Eyed Peas. Additional performers and presenters will…
ESTATE OF SUBLIME LEAD SINGER BRADLEY NOWELL ISSUES STATEMENT
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The Estate of Bradley Nowell, Sublime’s late singer, guitarist and primary songwriter, issued a statement today regarding the use of the band’s name by Sublime bassist Eric Wilson and Sublime drummer Floyd “Bud” Gaugh. Sublime members Floyd “Bud” Gaugh and Eric Wilson, along with new vocalist Rome Ramirez, who performed with Gaugh and…
JULIANA HATFIELD’S ‘PEACE AND LOVE’ SET FOR FEBRUARY 16th RELEASE
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Peace And Love, Juliana Hatfield’s latest album, will be released on February 16, 2010 on Ye Olde Records. Hatfield, of course, has a long history of DIY endeavors – from her trailblazing days with Boston indie band the Blake Babies to her recent releases on Ye Olde Records, the label she founded in 2005 –…
THEM CROOKED VULTURES SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM OUT NOVEMBER 17
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Them Crooked Vultures–a/k/a Dave Grohl, Joshua Homme and John Paul Jones–has confirmed November 17 as the release date of its eponymous debut album in the United States and Canada on DGC/Interscope Records. The self-produced 13-song record will feature the debut of the studio versions of the material Them Crooked Vultures unveiled at its…
RACHAEL RAY STANDS UP FOR HALL AND OATES
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Rachael Ray was outraged at a recent taping of her show with guests Daryl Hall and John Oates when she learned that the biggest-selling pop duo of all time have not been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The episode will air November 6. Determined to right this egregious wrong, Rachael said…
PRIESTESS SIGNS TO TEE PEE RECORDS
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Electrifying hard rock band PRIESTESS has signed to NYC’s Tee Pee Records. The Montreal-based group will issue its highly-anticipated sophomore album Prior to the Fire in February, 2010. Recorded in Los Angeles with producer David Schiffman (System of a Down, Mars Volta, Nine Inch Nails), Prior to the Fire underlines PRIESTESS’ hard-hitting songwriting,…
FRANCESCA REGGIO HOOKS UP WITH NICOLAS FARMAKALIDIS
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Singer-songwriter Francesca Reggio recently signed a production contract with notable producer Nicolas Farmakalidis. Francesca is slated to release a single in early 2010, much to the eager anticipation of her fans. Francesca Reggio began writing songs while growing up in New Jersey, and what started as a hobby quickly turned into a passion, which led…
SUGAR RED DRIVE SURVIVE CAR ACCIDENT / JPEG
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Early Sunday morning on Oct. 25th, the van carrying members of Sugar Red Drive was involved in a serious accident near Kalamazoo, MI. The vehicle hit a guardrail, spun out, and flipped over. Miraculously, no one was killed. Bass player Dave Alexander suffered the most serious injuries, breaking his arm, dislocating his elbow, and also…
THE TOXIC AVENGER “TOXIC IS DEAD” VIDEO
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Hailing from Paris, Simon Delacroix AKA The Toxic Avenger will release his new 12” vinyl single November 10 on IHEARTCOMIX. The Toxic Avenger premiered his new bone-chilling video for the single “Toxic Is Dead” on AOL. Directed by Steven Ilous, the videos screaming synths and infectious beats bring the high drama mini-film to life! Check…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27th, 2009
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JAY-Z & ALICIA KEYS TO PERFORM AT WORLD SERIES The New York Yankees have been blasting Jay-Z’s “Empire State of Mind” during their playoff run. Now, the team is having the rap king perform the song live to kick off Game 1 of the World Series. Jay-Z and fellow New Yorker Alicia Keys are set…
MTV RADIO’S MORNING FACTS FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 26th, 2009
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KELLY CLARKSON, CARRIE UNDERWOOD & DAUGHTRY ADDED AS AMA PERFORMERS Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry will perform at the 2009 American Music Awards. They will join another American Idol standout, Adam Lambert, as well as previously announced acts Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Jennifer Lopez and The Black Eyed Peas. Additional performers and presenters will…
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM CASH MONEY RECORDS CEO’S RONALD AND BRYAN WILLIAMS
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The Cash Money family will continue to support our artist and friend Lil Wayne in his current court case. We have worked with Wayne since he was a teenager, and have seen him grow into one of the world’s most successful hip-hop artists, with a work ethic that is second to none. Wayne has our…
THE RAKES ANNOUNCE NEWS OF BREAK UP AND CANCEL TOUR
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The Rakes have announced they are to split with immediate effect. The band who formed in 2002, came together as a foursome of childhood friends and kindred sprits and went on to release three critically acclaimed albums; the first Capture/Release in 2005, followed by Ten New Messages in 2007 and Klang (2009). Both the…
JET LINKS WITH BRANSON’S V AUSTRALIA
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Multi-platinum Aussie rockers JET are partnering with Richard Branson’s V Australia as they bring their Shaka Rock world tour back Down Under in the Jet With JET promotion. By teaming up with JET, Branson brings his music roots to the forefront with his newest international airline, V Australia: a three class boutique style airline offering…
SKOPE EXCLUSIVES: Jessie McCartney ft. T-PAIN “Body Language (Remix)”
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MEET FRANK TURNER IN NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO
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English folk-punk singer-songwriter Frank Turner will make his triumphant return to the US on Nov. 1 where he will join up with “The Revival Tour” alongside Chuck Ragan (Hot Water Music), Jim Ward (Sparta), Tim Barry (Avail), Joey Cape (Lagwagon) and Dave Hause (The Loved Ones) among others. [youtube JVuXKLnXZC8 nolink] www.frank-turner.com
EPITAPH TO RE-ISSUE CLASSIC BLOOD BROTHERS RELEASES
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Epitaph Records announces plans to re-issue The Blood Brothers’ classic albums “Burn, Piano Island, Burn,” “Crimes,” “Young Machetes” and “March On Electric Children” on November 17. The CD and digital re-issues will include rare previously unavailable live tracks and videos, music videos and B-sides for the ultimate collectors’ edition. From 1997 to 2007,…
V V BROWN U.S. DEBUT EP ‘THE ATTIC’ OUT NOW
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With a year’s worth of continuous praise from her home base U.K, now enthusiastically echoed by leading-edge Stateside cognoscenti and media tastemakers, the debut American EP by the warm-voiced, strikingly visual and greatly gifted singer-songwriter V V BROWN will be released digitally October 20, 2009. Titled, The Attic EP, the four-track digital tracklisting is:…
VIOLENT SOHO PERFORM “MUSCLE JUNKIE” LIVE
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Fans of grunge listen up – there’s a new kid in town. Australian rockers Violent Soho performed their song “Muscle Junkie” at a recent concert in Brooklyn, channeling Nirvana but putting their own “muscle” into the music. And before the show, the band proved they’re more than just a pretty face with a conversation…
A FINE FRENZY TO RELEASE ‘OH BLUE CHRISTMAS’ EP
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Wasting no time following up its acclaimed second album, Bomb in a Birdcage, A FINE FRENZY–led by Alison Sudol–has announced a special treat for the holidays. On November 3, 2009, the band will be releasing the six-song EP Oh Blue Christmas, available exclusively at Target, Target.com and the Target area on iTunes. The whimsical collection…
CHAT WITH SKILLET LIVE ON FACEBOOK
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Calling all Skillet fans on Facebook! The band will be hosting a live chat session on October 27th via Facebook and partner UStream. Skillet will be answering questions and talking to fans starting 6:00 PM EST / 3:00 PM PST, so don’t miss this chance to interact with the band as they celebrate…
