May 2016 | Music Junkie Press

Jordan Smith kicks off his tour with a mesmerizing performance at The Chapel in San Francisco

May 31, 2016

It was a magical evening in San Francisco as we awaited the arrival of chart topping, record breaking artist Jordan Smith to the stage at The Chapel. It was our first time at the historic 1914 building that has been transformed into a beautiful live music venue to include full bar and restaurant in the heart of the Mission District. It was the perfect setting as the backdrop for the “best selling artist in the history of NBC’s The Voice” to entertain the crowd with his amazing vocals as he embarks on his first headlining tour. Jordan entered the stage with a full band in tow and kicked the show right off. His set was filled with both original songs and cover tracks which can be found on his debut album, Something Beautiful. The crowd cheered in high praise as he took us on a journey of musical bliss. His voice, being so powerful, carries a depth of emotion and yet can reach the highest peaks with perfection. You couldn’t help, but be held in [Read More]

BottleRock Napa 2016 is a stellar success and proves to be the must attend festival of the year!

May 31, 2016

BottleRock 2016 has proven to be the must-attend event of the year! It was a stellar success bringing in more than 120,000 attendees over the course of the three days. The festival featured 80 musical acts and closed out with the high energy of The Red Hot Chili Peppers. It also featured the Williams-Sonoma Culinary stage as musicians were teamed up with Michelin-starred chefs to created dishes and entertain the crowd. We will be bringing you our full coverage of the festival and the 80 musical performances. It was one long hot weekend, but was truly a highlight of our journalist career. The festival was run so smoothly and attendees were boasting it as “the best ever” with plenty of music, excellent foods, variety of wines and beverages, and complete with a staff that was accommodating and helpful with every need. Dates for the 2017 BottleRock were announced during the finale of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performance. Mark your calendars…. Next year’s BottleRock Napa Valley festival will be held May 26 – 28. Dave [Read More]

Excitement at Cowboys and Turbans Wednesday night as David Alfaro caps an all-star Latin lineup

May 26, 2016

(Los Angeles) The excitement was so thick you could chew on it at Silver Lake’s Cowboys and Turbans club Wednesday night as Julieta Isela took the stage and welcomed the buzzing crowd to an intimate night of Latin music headlined by the rising LA-based singing star, David Alfaro. “He is going to be right there onstage,” two young women behind me whispered, not noticing that David was sitting two tables away from them surrounded by fans and friends. The Cuban-born actress/musician Ilza Rosario has just wrapped up a rocking set of keyboard- driven tunes, following the soft guitar and love songs of the young Brazilian artist Grecco Buratto when Isela took the microphone to introduce the night’s star. Every chair will filled, every table crammed with drinks and cellphones, every square inch of wall supported a leaning body, and heads were craning from around the corner of the hall to catch of glimpse of Alfaro. He did not disappoint. Although the set was shorter than the room wanted, the six songs he delivered – [Read More]

Indie rockers Fever Charm release infectious new single, Love Letters

May 26, 2016

The LA based indie rock band Fever Charm have just released a new single that will undoubtedly be added to your favorites playlist. Their infectious new track, Love Letters is off their upcoming EP, Retrograde which is set for a summer release. Vocalist Ari Berl comments about the song, “’Love Letters’ is a super passionate and intimate break up song. It’s about holding on to memories of a relationship that has ended, and letting go of really strong feelings. I wrote this song on top of the Griffith Observatory.” Check out the track here: We look forward to more new music and make sure to follow them on all their social media sites. ~ Marisol Information & Links: www.fevercharm.com www.facebook.com/fevercharmband www.twitter.com/fevercharm www.soundcloud.com/fevercharm www.instagram.com/fevercharm

Monica Pasqual’s Is Fortune A Wheel: a musical journey into the heart of courage.

May 26, 2016

(Los Angeles) Monica Pasqual’s new album, Is Fortune A Wheel, produced with her band The handsome Brunettes, is a musical journey into the heart of courage. Stunning in its power, cathartic in its depth – Is Fortune a Wheel is a musical triumph born from the ashes of grief while she watched her partner of 17 years disappear before her eyes from degenerative brain disease. It transfixes you like no other music can. Eleven songs take you on the voyage that she took – not only through the stages of grief in time and space – but through the stages of growth and acceptance in her own soul. As her partner’s mind, memories and very essence faded like rising steam even as she cared for him, her musical career with the band Blame Sally and her own solo albums was skyrocketing. Pulled apart emotionally and logistically, she was forced to realize that she could not be all things – the caregiver, the miracle worker, the entertainer. This album chronicles the loss she suffered, [Read More]

Grunge fused rockers, Kinky Rhino release new video for Garage Roque

May 26, 2016

Grunge rockers Kinky Rhino have just released a great new video for their track Garage Roque which is off their self-titled EP. It is fun, carefree and captures that garage band energy fused with grunge and straight up rock n roll. It might just inspire to take over your garage and start a new band. Check out the video here: Founded by members of The Blue Man Group band, Kinky Rhino dives head first into the world of rock ‘n roll. In the summer of 2015, while touring Central and South America with Blue Man Group, mastermind behind Kinky Rhino, Jeffrey Wright, Orlando-based producer Justin Beckler to help demo a few of his original songs on which Wright wrote, sang and played every instrument. Kinky Rhino will be touring throughout the US this Spring in anticipation of their debut EP. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://kinkyrhino.bandcamp.com/merch Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kinkyrhinomusic/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/kinky_rhino Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinkyrhino/

SKILLET set to release UNLEASHED on August 5th, Pre-Order now available

May 26, 2016

Skillet is set to release their new studio album, UNLEASHED on August 5th. The 12 track album has been a year in the making and is currently available for pre-order via all digital retailers including iTunes at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed and Amazon.com at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed_A. Pre-orders will include an instant download of the debut single “Feel Invincible,”. Skillet can also be found on Google Play at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed_GP and streaming on Spotify: www.smarturl.it/StreamSkillet. Check out the debut single Feel Invincible here: Check out the track listing: Feel Invincible Back From The Dead Stars I Want To Live Undefeated Famous Lions Out Of Hell Burn It Down Watching For Comets Saviors Of The World The Resistance This album will definitely be reign as their loudest yet still delivering some of their most personal [Read More]