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Jeremih had a recent hit with his song “Birthday Sex” and today Amazon.com is offering his CD as a Daily Deal. For today (6/29) only, you can purchase his entire album on Amazon.com for $2.99. Amazon Jeremih Daily Deal Link: SKOPE IT HERE!

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On their riveting and keenly-anticipated fourth album, Leaving Wonderland… in a fit of rage, Marcy Playground return to action in triumphant fashion. Armed with songs born of an intense and turbulent period in his life, MP’s main man, singer/guitarist John Wozniak, has fashioned a record that digs deep, taking the listener on an exhilarating and…

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Check out the exclusive NEW video for “Since We’ve Been Wrong” from The Mars Volta’s Octahedron. The new album from The Mars Volta is out now. [myspace 59558284 nolink]

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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! Paper Chase Clique “Blowin on Jamaica” :…

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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 J. BLIGE FT. DRAKE “The One”:…

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Entering the studio this time gave the band a chance to work with some producers they have greatly admired. The track “Pulse” was recorded with Mark Trombino (Blink 182, Jimmy Eat World) and the title tracks “Coast To Coast” was done with John Feldmann (The Used, Story Of The Year).   Hit The Lights also…

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Check out Cobra Starship’s video for “Good Girls Go Bad” featuring Leighton Meester premiering today on MTV, MTV2, MTVu, MTV Hits and MTV Tr3s as well as a Making Of 30 Minute Special on MTV2 on Thursday, July 2 at 10:30AM

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13th Planet Records, the label helmed by Al Jourgensen of Ministry, has released a free digital EP for fans. Included in the download are unreleased songs, remixes and videos from Ministry, Revco, Prong, Burton C. Bell’s Ascension of The Watchers, False Icons and Stayte. SKOPE IT HERE!

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Check out a new Rye Rye video, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her video for “Bang.” “Bang,” Rye Rye’s speaker-thumping single produced by Blaqstarr and featuring M.I.A. the first single off her upcoming summer release. VIDEO – The Making Of ‘Bang’ feat MIA: [youtube D9EJhZgAzUs nolink] www.myspace.com/tharealryerye

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Glass Pear, the quirky moniker for Welsh singer-songwriter Yestyn Griffiths, will release his debut album “Streets Of Love” on August 25 on WOL Records. Self-produced with cohorts Tom Welham and Tasha Baylis in a tiny north London flat, “Streets Of Love” is a collection of ten stellar songs that feature Yestyn’s epic piano-clad melodies, soaring…

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Michael Franti’s single, “Say Hey (I Love You), from his recently released album All Rebel Rockers, is fast becoming the biggest of his career.   Not only did All Rebel Rockers mark Franti’s highest debut Billboard Top 200 Album Chart position, but “Say Hey (I Love You)” has now topped the 120,000 mark in digital…

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Occult Horror Doom’ metal band MOSS has completed work on its new album.   The sinisterly titled Tombs of the Blind Drugged will drop in North America on July 7 via Rise Above Records. Hailed as, “the bleakest, darkest doom metal ever recorded”, MOSS cooks up eerie anti-music that transmits the occult like none other.…

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Re-introducing you to singer-songwriter-musician BUTTERFLY BOUCHER whose new album SCARY FRAGILE is out this week via the imprint Situation Operation. Check out BUTTERFLY’s Q&A below as well as links to her current interview on CNN’s “Music and Conversation:” SKOPE IT HERE! www.butterflyboucher.com

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New Jersey pop-rockers Echo Screen are back with their third record, an EP titled Goodbye Old Life, slated to drop August 4th. The five new songs were produced by Ace Enders (of The Early November fame), and will be released via the band’s own label, ES Music. “I liked them a lot because they weren’t…

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The Idle Hands are proud to announce the release of their debut full-length album The Hearts We Broke On The Way To The Show, due out September 8th on Pretty Kids Collective records. The Minneapolis band made up of Irish ex-pats and Midwest natives have written an impressive record filled with songs about lust and…

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Sick Puppies have just unveiled the album artwork for Tri-Polar, their second major label album, and follow-up to Dressed Up As Life. Tri-Polar will feature the anthemic single, “You’re Going Down,” which is being used as the theme song for the WWE’s Extreme Rules pay-per-view as well as “Street Fighter War.” www.SickPuppies.net

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 With the tragic and sudden death of the King of Pop, there have been a number of artists tweeting their thoughts on Twitter.

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This is pretty creepy. Great song though. Daniel Rosen sounds like a mix of Gene Pitney and Brian Wilson. This is a single off the ‘Veckatimest’ album out now. The video was produced by Karen Lin. “Two Weeks” [youtube tjecYugTbIQ nolink]

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Michael Jackson, one of the most widely beloved entertainers and profoundly influential artists of all-time, leaves an indelible imprint on popular music and culture. Commenting on his passing, Sir Howard Stringer, Chairman, CEO and President, Sony Corporation, said: “Michael Jackson was a brilliant troubadour for his generation, a genius whose music reflected the passion and…

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Elektra recording artist Tracy Chapman has unveiled an extensive slate of summer concert dates, her first full-scale North American itinerary in over three years.   The tour — which celebrates the multi-platinum, four-time Grammy-winner’s acclaimed 2008 release, “OUR BRIGHT FUTURE” — will hit the road on July 31st at Boston’s House of Blues.   From…

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Kevin Black has been appointed Chief Operating Officer of, Global Music Group, it was announced today by Roland Turner, CEO, Global Music Group. In his new position, Mr. Black will assume overall responsibility for overseeing the creative vision and brand recognition of the label. “Kevin is one-third owner of Global Music Group along with Mike…

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The rumors are true! As announced by Miley Cyrus early yesterday morning, the pop superstar will be joined by special guests Metro Station on her upcoming North American tour. The ten-week arena run — launching September 14 in Portland, OR, and running through December 2, in Miami, FL— will mark the first time that Cyrus…

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There must be something in that icy water that they drink, as Scandinavians seem to have a particularly keen ear for melody and harmony. Sweden, in particular, has given birth to a number of great popular music acts recently; Robyn, The Knife, Peter Bjorn & John, The Concretes, and umm…. Andreas Kleerup. You probably haven’t…

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Polvo will release their new album, In Prism, September 8th on Merge Records. In Prism is the first studio album from Polvo since 1997’s Shapes. In Prism was recorded at Echo Mountain in Asheville, North Carolina with Brian Paulson in March of 09, with additional recording in Carrboro in May of ’09. Polvo formed in…

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Check out Richard Swift’s brand new video for second single “The Atlantic Ocean” from his album of the same name. Get ready for disco, robot fights and lasers… Richard Swift’s “The Atlantic Ocean” Video: SKOPE IT HERE!

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Sire Records will release the original soundtrack to the Fox Searchlight Pictures’ feature film (500) Days of Summer on July 14th. The film received a standing ovation at its debut screening during the 2009 Sundance Film Festival and releases in select theaters on July 17th, 2009. (500) Days of Summer is not a love story.…

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Hip hop rabble-rouser Sage Francis is set to add to his underground acclaim with the release of the Sick of Wasting mixtape on June 16th.   Part of his hilarious, creative and popular “Sick of…” series — which began in 1999 and has also included Sick of Waiting Tables and Sick of Waging War, among…

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Bow Wow took to his official Twitter account to confirm that he is no longer with Columbia Records. The rapper wrote: “Wanna thank them for the release and also thank them 4 err thang. I made all my hits with them.” Bow accomplished ten top ten records with ten-million albums sold worldwide with Columbia. He…

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Pitbull’s hit single “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” has been on the Billboard chart for quite some time now.   The rapper just got signed to Sony and he says he’s very excited to be on a major label now.                  

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Whitney Houston has just confirmed her highly anticipated comeback album will be titled I Look To You.   Her sixth studio disc will feature contributions and production from Akon, Alica Keys, Swizz Beatz and Diane Warren. You can expect I Look To You to hit stores on September 1st via Arista Records. For more up…

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The L-A Times reports that Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, is dead at age 50. On Thursday afternoon, the pop legend was rushed to a hospital in Los Angeles after collapsing at his home.   He suffered from cardiac arrest and was not breathing when the paramedics arrived and the EMTs administered CPR in…

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