To celebrate the release of his first new record in five years, legendary artist Paul Simon has announced a very special North American tour beginning Friday, April 15th in Seattle, Washington. The set list will draw from his iconic career, including several songs that haven’t been performed live in many years. Also included…
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SKYSAW SIGNS TO DANGERBIRD RECORDS FOR DEBUT LP
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SKYSAW, featuring acclaimed drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, DC-based singer Mike Reina and guitarist Anthony Pirog, has announced the forthcoming release of their debut album, Great Civilizations, in May 2011 on Dangerbird Records. The Los Angeles-based indie label most recently released new records from Fitz and the Tantrums, The Dears, Silversun Pickups and Maritime, among others. SKYSAW…
FEBRUARY 2011 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCHâ€
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Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s.
ROB CARLTON SIGNS DISTRIBUTION DEAL AND NEW ALBUM ANNOUNCED
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Rob Carlton is pleased to announce he has signed a digital distribution agreement with Musik and Film Inc/Full Entertain Music Inc (MAFFEM). This Florida based company will now handle distribution of Rob’s highly acclaimed CD Beautiful Collision as well as his new album Seven Thunders, which will be released this Spring. Seven…
CELEBRITIES UNITE FOR “WE WANT PEACE” GLOBAL INITIATIVE FOR SUDAN
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With Sudan on the brink of a new civil war in January 2011 and the potential for genocide looming, George Clooney, Richard Branson, Alicia Keys, Peter Gabriel, U.N Secretary General and Nobel Laureate Kofi Annan, and President Jimmy Carter appear in Sudanese musician, warchild, and spokesperson for Refugees United and Amnesty International Emmanuel Jal’s “We…
IT’S TRUTH
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Summer 2002 was a sizzler for pop radio. Nelly and Kelly found themselves caught in a dilemma–ohh! Diddy–and his then BFFs, Usher and Loon–were busy seeking soulmates in “I Need A Girl (Part 1).” And an onslaught of newcomers–Ashanti, Fat Joe, Avril Lavigne, Jimmy Eat World, Cam’ron, Michelle Branch–all rose to the forefront with…
DR. DRE RELEASES NEW SINGLE ONLINE
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Legendary artist and producer Dr. Dre has just released the first track from his long-anticipated album, Detox. Dre’s song, “Kush,” featuring Snoop Dogg and Akon, hit radio early Tuesday morning. The song will be available for purchase on iTunes tomorrow, Thursday November 18th. Until then, fans who have waited more than 10…
ANNA GARROTT KICKS ASS WITH CLASS
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Anna Garrott grew up in the small town of Troy, Alabama. A sweet southern girl who considered herself a tomboy. Her Grandmother introduced her to country music early on playing the music of Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Tammy Wynette and Kitty Wells. “There was something so pure and original in each of…
ALICE COOPER, THEATRE OF DEATH
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The ageless master of rock and roll shock and awe has come up with yet another macabre live performance video, just in time for Halloween viewing. With a career spanning some 40 years while combining magic and theatre with rock, this seventh full video (three went gold) includes a CD for added listening pleasure.…
JARED EVAN “IN LOVE WITH YOU” VIDEO
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Jared Evan has premiered the video for his single “In Love With You.” The explosive track that closed last week’s episode of Entourage will appear on Jared’s Interscope Records debut, Fourth Chapter. “In Love With You” embodies the intoxicating rock/rap/pop blend heard on the album which is executive produced by Polow Da Don…
KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, LIVE! IN CHICAGO
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On this CD, Kenny goes back to his blues roots. This release was recorded at the Chicago House of Blues with his current lineup of Noah Hunt on vocals, Chris Layton on drums, Scott Nelson on bass, and Riley Osbourn on keys. Some R&B luminaries showed up including Hubert Sumlin, Willie “Big Eyes”…
ROY JAY OFFERS AUDIO “FATAL MISTAKE”
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Singer-songwriter Roy Jay will release his second album, “Fairfax Avenue,” on August 31, 2010, on Rock Ridge Music. Laced with blues, roots rock, and grittier, more focused, groove-driven flavors than his past work, “Fairfax Avenue” is the follow-up to “Lucky Guy,” an album which ran the musical gamut and drew comparisons to Paul Simon,…
The Roots, How I Got Over
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One of the more head scratching moments in music in the past couple of years was when it was announced that the hip-hop band the Roots were going to be the house band for Jimmy Fallon’s late night show. Once that was declared, nearly everyone thought one of two things: 1) ?uestlove and Black Thought…
STOLI KICKS OFF SUMMER ON THE BEACH WITH JARET CAMPISI
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The first day of summer is here, and we wanted to have a guest on that reflects that summer feel! Coming out of Santa Barbara, CA is Jaret Campisi. Jaret has a new EP out ‘We Come and Go’ and it is a reflection of how talented he is. As you know I like to…
MASTODON COMPOSED ORIGINAL SCORE TO UPCOMING FILM
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Following the June 18th opening of the feature film Jonah Hex, Reprise Records will release a 6-track EP from Mastodon from the film’s original motion picture score Jonah Hex on June 29th, 2010. Jonah Hex features an original score by Reprise recording artists Mastodon and Oscar-nominated composer Mario Beltrami (The Hurt Locker, 3:10…
THE ROOTS 9th STUDIO ALBUM SET FOR JUNE 22
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To call it “long-awaited” or “eagerly anticipated” would be the understatement of the year – as hip-hop’s most daring pioneers the Roots release their 9th studio album (and third for Def Jam Recordings) on June 22nd, HOW I GOT OVER. The album, which takes its name from Clara Ward’s gospel classic (made popular by Mahalia…
V V BROWN OPENS MAROON 5 TOUR
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V V Brown has already ignited TV screens with performances on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Ellen, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, and Rachael Ray. Her smash single “Shark in the Water” from her debut Travelling Like the Light is being spun on over 90 pop and adult stations nationally, having just entered the Adult…
THE VILLIANS PREVIEW NEW SONG “LET’S FORGET ABOUT IT TONIGHT”
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Atlanta rock band The Villains and its six (Magno, Dan Call, Sean McNally, Michael Wilkes, Jimmy James Schmitt, and Alan Schaefer) members have had a rich history of writing, recording and touring. Now, following the self-release of the band’s debut album this past February, The Villains have just announced that they have signed with New…
MAY 2010 SONICBIDS “ARTISTS 2 WATCHâ€
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Welcome to another amazing month of music from the incredible musicians that make up the Sonicbids.com community. We have chose a select group of amazing musicians that will be speaking directly to the Skope readers. As always we encourage readers to dig deeper and check out their EPK’s.
MUSIC UP CLOSE, APRIL 2010
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Hello, Music Up Close readers, we are finally back up and operating once more. The construction to our virtual club is finally finished, and I’m ready to get this place hopping again. And what a way to reopen our doors and show our wider focus than with a full slate of world music artists!
ON STAGE: STAMPEDE
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It’s Saturday night and Stampede is performing at the local bar, O’Brian’s. The place has filled up as the band charges through a raw live show.
KELIS “ACAPELLA” VIDEO PREMIERE
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The video for Kelis’ new single, “Acapella,” will premiere today at www.iamkelis.com. Based on a treatment written by the GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter, the video was lensed in Los Angeles by co-directors Chris Cottam, Rankin and Nicole Ehrlich. Kelis performed at numerous events during last week’s Winter Music Conference 2010 in Miami, including shows with will.i.am, Benny…
TAYLOR HAWKINS & THE COATTAIL RIDERS ANNOUNCE U.S. TOUR
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Having confirmed the April 20 release of sophomore album Red Light Fever (Shanabelle/RCA), Taylor Hawkins & The Coattail Riders have now announced both U.S. tour dates and an April 21 appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. The first salvo of roadwork to support Red Light Fever will be April 19 at the Casbah in San Diego…
JONATHAN TYLER & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS TO RELEASE “PARDON ME”
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F-Stop/Atlantic recording artist Jonathan Tyler & The Northern Lights will release their national debut PARDON ME on April 27. The band will celebrate the release with a slew of special performances, including their first late night TV appearance on April 8 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! (ABC) and a supporting slot on Kid Rock’s sold-out…
Lake Of Stew, Sweet As Pie
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If records like Sweet As Pie the latest release from Lake Of Stew don’t put you in a good mood, then there’s simply no helping you. Though this hootenaney-ready, banjo laden dustbowl of a listen is tinged with some dark undertones, there’s no stopping the overwhelming sense of prosperity that keeps this gem of a…
ENTIRE LINE-UP ANNOUNCED FOR BONNAROO 2010
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Bonnaroo returns this year with huge names such as Jay-Z, Flaming Lips, and Dave Matthews Band and other “typical” choices as the rest of the line-up is slowly unveiled throughout.
JET ANNOUNCE HEADLINING DATES
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Australian rockers JET have announced a run of headlining dates with support from The Crash Kings. The North American trek will begin in Toronto, ON on March 5 at The Opera House. In the midst of their third trip around the world to support their new album, Shaka Rock, the band will be performing on…
New Yeasayer single O.N.E. mp3 download
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The new Yeasayer album Odd Blood is set for a February 9, 2010 release from Secretly Canadian. Just two weeks shy of release, Odd Blood is whipping up an absolute frenzy. They have released the second mp3 single off the album for free download, the song “O.N.E.”. The band’s two New York shows this February…
FREEWAY & JAKE ONE DELIVER THE STIMULUS PACKAGE LIVE
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Armed with some of their most dynamic and engaging work to date, Philadelphia-based rapper Freeway and producer Jake One are seizing the moment and setting out to stimulate the hip-hop economy with three album release parties in New York, Boston, and Philadelphia. Freeway will take the stage with the Roots on Monday, March 15th on…
MATT AND KIM PLAY COACHELLA 2010
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The band will perform Sunday, April 18th which also features a headlining performance by the Gorillaz and sets by Thom York, Pavement, Phoenix, Spoon, and Julian Casablancas among others. Matt and Kim had a whirlwind 2009. They released their sophomore album Grand (FADER Label), performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, won Breakthrough Video at the…
The Burned, The Burned
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It’s rare when music and lyrics reach down and touch your soul. So rare, I can’t remember the last time it happened to me. Suddenly, I am sitting here mesmerized by “The Burned”. Thought provoking, current day lyrics are combined with mellow, accoustic and electronic sounds that extend themselves creating visual experiences that…
BARENAKED LADIES SIGN WORLDWIDE DEAL WITH EMI MUSIC
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Acclaimed multi-platinum pop-rock group the Barenaked Ladies and their label Raisin’ Records have signed an exclusive worldwide deal with EMI Music Label Services unit and are gearing up for the March 30th release of their 11th studio album, All In Good Time. The band and longtime producer Michael Phillip Wojewoda began recording the album…
AIR SUPPLY STEALS THE SCENE IN TV COMMERCIAL FOR DISNEY’S LATEST FILM ‘OLD DOGS’
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Years after dominating the pop charts with their romantic perennials, Graham Russell and Russell Hitchcock of Air Supply are still making fans of all species fall in love. Released on the eve of Thanksgiving, Disney’s new movie “Old Dogs” with a star-studded cast including John Travolta, Robin Williams, Matt Dillon and Seth Green, features a…
WOLFMOTHER PLAY “WHITE FEATHER” LIVE
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Aussie quartet Wolfmother have just confirmed “White Feather” as the second single from sophomore album Cosmic Egg. “White Feather,” which the band recently played on the UK’s Later with Jools Holland, has been described by critics as a track with a, “heavy-funky groove” (LA Times), “crammed with brilliantly crunch riffs” (BBC) and “immensely likeable” (Pop…
MUSIC UP CLOSE WITH JANIE – NOVEMBER 2009
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My apologies for the lateness of this month’s Music Up Close. I’ve been reveling in unheard of 50 degree temperatures up her in the Northern Plains where I live AND working on details for my debut as a fiction author. The Bowdancer, my novelette, will be published as an ebook by Breathless Press later this…
CORY CHISEL JOINS BRENDAN BENSON ON US TOUR
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On Oct 9, Cory Chisel made his national television debut on Jimmy Fallon performing the single “Born Again” – a song he co-wrote with Brendan Benson – which USA Today said has “a killer organ riff and a defiant attitude.” On the heels of that performance Chisel has confirmed a U.S. tour with Benson kicking…
THE STUNNERS OFFER MP3 OFF DEBUT EP OUT OCTOBER 20
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“Dancin’ Around The Truth” blends clever lyrics about a relationship going wrong with pulsating synths and a hypnotic groove.
LOS LOBOS HEAD TO THE WHITE HOUSE
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“In Performance at the White House: Fiesta Latina” is a concert hosted by the President and Mrs. Obama on the South Lawn of the White House that will be broadcast by PBS. The sixty-minute program, to be taped live by WETA Washington, D.C., on October 13, will celebrate Hispanic musical heritage and airs on…
DIDDY LEAVES BAD BOY BEHIND?
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Variety.com is reporting that Diddy is leaving Warner Music Group/Atlantic Records and is looking to release his upcoming Last Train To Paris album with Jimmy Iovine’s Interscope label. The mogul said in a statement, “Now that the term of the Warner deal has ended, I have elected to accept an opportunity to move my recording…
INTERVIEW w/ GAVIN PHILLIPS OF THIS PROVIDENCE
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On Day 2 of The Almost tour, Skope was able to do an interview with Gavin Phillips from This Providence on the tour’s stop in Ft. Lauderdale, FL at the Culture Room.
