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In concert and on recordings, Rusty Anderson has supplied guitar pyrotechnics for everyone from Regina Spektor to Elton John, Willie Nelson to Gwen Stefani.   Most notably, he has been Paul McCartney’s right-hand man for the last eight years both in the studio and on a number of record-breaking world tours. With the release of…

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Trailing glowing reviews, unforgettable original songs and fresh, pulsating retro-flavored rhythms behind her every live and televised appearance in her U.K. home base, British singer-songwriter V V BROWN is scheduled to release her exuberantly creative debut album, TRAVELLING LIKE THE LIGHT, on Capitol Records in January, 2010.   Instantly greeted by fans and cognoscenti as…

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Les Paul, acclaimed guitar player, entertainer and inventor, passed away today from complications of severe pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in White Plain, New York, surrounded by family and loved ones. He had been receiving the best available treatment through this final battle and in keeping with his persona, he showed incredible strength, tenacity 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! ST. PATRICK FT. YUNG LA & D-BOY…

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Chicago-based alternative rock band Painkiller Hotel has signed with Rock Ridge Music.   Their debut album, “Black Roses,” will hit stores on October 27, 2009.   Chris Henderson, guitarist for 3 Doors Down, and a principal at Rock Ridge music, was so captivated by the unique sound of PainKiller Hotel that he personally inked the…

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Billy Bob was a guest on ‘Real Time With Bill Maher.’ Bill Maher raved about Billy Bob’s band The Boxmasters and their new album, ‘Mobility.’ [youtube tRp-127ltlI nolink]

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John Norris chats with Alex Turner and Matt Helders from Arctic Monkeys. The British rockers are set to release their third album called Humbug. Check out the video of the interview.

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BLACK GIVES WAY TO BLUE is Alice In Chains’ first new studio release in more than 10 years. The quartet (guitarist/vocalist Jerry Cantrell, drummer Sean Kinney, bassist Mike Inez and guitarist/vocalist William DuVall) recorded the album with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fighters) at Studio 606 in Northridge, CA and Henson Studios in Hollywood. 1.…

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Kid Cudi has just unveiled his album artwork for his much anticipated debut album Man On The Moon: The Guardian out September 15th! SKOPE IT HERE! www.myspace.com/kidcudi

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Sister Hazel, the Gainesville, Florida, rock five-piece best known for their chart-topping hit, “All For You,” will be releasing their new studio album, ‘Release,’ on August 18, 2009. The album came together through a unique process for a studio album of original material by the band ­ each band member wrote and brought several songs…

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United Stations nationally syndicated radio show HardDrive has announced its inaugural national concert tour featuring All That Remains, Lacuna Coil, Maylene & The Sons of Disaster, From Sword to Sunrise and Taking Dawn.   The excursion will begin in Albany, NY on September 22, and is scheduled to hit over forty markets across North America.…

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Nic Cester, who was just released from hospital, and his band JET took to the stage Wednesday night (12) at Parker McMillan as part of the This Feeling Club Night. Two nights earlier, the JET frontman collapsed on the Hard Rock Cafe stage and was rushed to University College Hospital suffering dehydration and severe low…

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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! PARAMORE “IGNORANCE”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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Boston Ballet embarks upon its 47th season on September 19, 2009 at the company’s new home theatre, The Boston Opera House, in Boston’s Theatre District. Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen’s fall programming includes the fourth annual Night of Stars featuring the talents of the entire company, the classic and critically acclaimed Giselle, the World Passions program…

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Next week, Third Eye Blind will release their first album in six years. It’s called Ursa Major and singer Stephen Jenkins is talking about it on RollingStone.com. He spoke to the site about releasing the record independently, why it took them so long to put out new material, the current ‘90s revival and all of…

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BallerStatus.com reports Vibe is set to re-launch after closing its doors two months ago. InterMedia Partners has reportedly purchased the assets of Vibe and Vibe.com — so it looks like one of hip hop’s biggest media outlets will continue its 16 year run.

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Cee-lo of Gnarls Barkley has just released a video on YouTube to formally announce the reunion of Goodie Mob. The group is scheduled to perform an official reunion show on Saturday, September 19th at the Masquerade Music Park in Atlanta, Georgia. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Trey Songz released a YouTube video that give his fans a behind the scenes look at what it was like on set for his “Successful” video with Drake. The track includes a new verse from Trey and will be featured on his upcoming Ready disc, which drops on September 1st. SKOPE IT HERE!

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The Killers frontman Brandon Flowers and wife Tana are the proud parents of another son!   According to People, Gunner Flowers was born last week and joins his two-year-old brother, Ammon.   A rep for the band told the mag that “both baby and parents are healthy and happy.”   About the distinctive first name,…

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Clay Aiken was recently released from his record contract with RCA, but the former American Idol runner-up didn’t stay unsigned for long.   According to PerezHilton.com, Aiken was just picked up by Decca records, a part of Universal Music.   The site also reports that we should expect an album from the singer sometime in…

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Sugarland debuts at number one on the Billboard album chart with their new Wal-Mart exclusive CD/DVD package Live on the Inside.   The album sold more than 76-thousand copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan. Meanwhile, Michael Jackson, continues to have the top selling album in the U.S. His Number Ones set shifted another 98-thousand copies, placing…

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It’s just been confirmed that Jay-Z and Lady GaGa are scheduled to perform at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. The hip hop legend will not only shut the stage down but he’s looking to walk home with Best Male Video for “D.O.A (Death of Auto-Tune),” while the Princess of Pop has her eyes on…

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Guitar Hero ® is offering fans across the US an unheard of limited time bonus offer.   With every purchase of specially marked copies of Guitar Hero ® 5 during the month of September, living room legends will be able to rock out with an advance copy of the unreleased Guitar Hero ® Van Halen…

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On August 25, Radiohead’s Kid A (2000), Amnesiac (2001), and Hail To The Thief (2003) will be released by Capitol/EMI in expanded “Collectors Edition” and limited “Special Collectors Edition” packages. Each “Collectors Edition” includes the original album plus a second CD of rarities, including radio sessions and live recordings. Each “Special Collectors Edition,” in deluxe,…

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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! Gorilla Zoe “Echo (Mikey Bo Remix)” :…

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Summer is ending with a bang as Live Nation’s No Service Fee Wednesday promotion goes deep discount and all-in, bringing fans $10 lawn tickets and $15 reserved seats with absolutely no service fees. Let the movies wait and put down the remote control, for 24 hours only, on August 12th at 12:01AM at LiveNation.com, live…

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Megastar Tim McGraw will perform on “NFL OPENING KICKOFF 2009 PRESENTED BY EA SPORTS,” which will be simulcast on NBC and NFL Network on Thursday, September 10th, from 8:00 – 8:30 p.m. ET. The show celebrates the kickoff of the 2009 season and honors the six-time Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the city of…

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According to the Associated Press, a Los Angeles judge greenlit a major Michael Jackson movie deal Monday.   The film will be crafted from hundreds of hours of behind-the-scenes and rehearsal footage shot in Los Angeles weeks before Jackson was to kick off his 50 This Is It concerts in London.   It will also…

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Next month’s Michael Jackson tribute on the grounds of a 17th century palace in Vienna will feature a three-hour, star-studded show that will be televised live to a global audience of approximately one-billion people.   The Associated Press reports that negotiations are ongoing with networks over the rights to broadcast what’s being billed as Jackson’s…

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The Black Eyed Peas’ hit “I Gotta Feeling” is the number one downloaded song on iTunes this week, while their new album comes in at number four.   The Kings of Leon’s Only By The Night is the number one downloaded album, while their latest single, “Use Somebody,” comes in at number three.

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Ever want to meet Kate Voegele?   Well now you can finally have your chance.   The singer-songwriter is giving away roundtrip-airfare, tickets to a show of your choice and a meet-and-greet for you and a friend.   For the all the details on how to enter, head to KateVoegele.com.

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Ludacris is all about expanding his brand, which is why he negotiated a deal to launch his own TAG fragrance called Get Yours. BallerStatus.com reports Luda will join other celebrities, like NBA player Carmelo Anthony and pro-skateboarder Rob Dyrdek, in starting a fragrance line and they’ll all compete to see which cologne garners the most…

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Jennifer Hudson has given birth. According to E! Online, the American Idol contestant had a seven-pound, 14-ounce baby boy late Monday night. Hudson and her fiancé, David Otunga, named their child David Otunga, Junior. The couple never officially announced Hudson’s pregnancy but speculation of a baby-to-come started around June when Hudson began wearing loose-fitting tops.…

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The Script want you to star in their next video!   The Irish rockers are getting ready to shoot the vid for their next single “Breakeven” and they want you submit a recording of yourself jamming to the song.   If they like it, you might be seen on TV’s all around the world.  …

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It may seem like he just won American Idol yesterday, but believe it or not, Friday will be David Cook’s 100th show!   It’s going to take place in Knoxville, Tennessee and everyone attending the concert will receive a special David Cook T-shirt.   Get your tickets and be a part of the festivities at…

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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! Maluca “El Tigeraso”: SKOPE IT HERE!

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Cavo’s hotly anticipated major-label debut, Bright Nights * Dark Days is out TODAY. Produced by David Bendeth (Breaking Benjamin, Paramore, All Time Low), the album includes the tracks “Let It Go” from the Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen soundtrack, and “Champagne,” their chart-topping debut single.   SKOPE IT HERE!

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JET’s Nic Cester is currently undergoing further tests and evaluations after his on stage collapse at Q The Music Club Live At Hard Rock Cafe last night. The Aussie rocker is suffering from dehydration and severe low blood pressure and is being held in hospital for a second day awaiting test results. Photo from the…

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The self-proclaimed “Greatest Band in the World,” Tenacious D, is joining the world’s greatest lineup of artists for the 2nd annual Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, taking place August 28 – 30 in historic Golden Gate Park.   The closing act on Sunday night, Tenacious D will share the day’s bill with remarkable artists…

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20-year old wunderkind Fashawn hails from Fresno, California and has proven himself to be a hip-hop prodigy of the highest order, releasing his first mixtape when he was 15 years old. His debut album, Boy Meets World, was produced by California native and stellar producer in his own right, Exile (who has done production work…

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