March 2017 | Music Junkie Press

BottleRock Napa Spotlight Band is Dreamers

March 29, 2017

We are so excited to see The Dreamers on the lineup for this year’s BottleRock Napa Festival. They have been quite busy touring and continue through 2017. We caught the Dreamers last year when they came to San Francisco and it was incredible. They delivered such energy with their cosmic rock. We know that they will get the BottleRock crowd energized and fueled with some nonstop dancing. Their feel good music is infectious and a mood elevator! For a band of three, their sound is might and powerful. In case you missed it, check out our interview with them when they came to San Francisco: Band Members: Nick Wold Nelson Jacob Wick Music: This Album Does Not Exist available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/this-album-does-not-exist/id1123862799?app=itunes Song to Check out: Wolves (You Got Me) Video to check out: Sweet Disaster Now in its fifth year, BottleRock Napa Valley pairs the very best of the Napa Valley’s wine, food and craft brews with today’s biggest names in music. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.dreamersuniverse.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DREAMERSuniverse/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/dreamersjoinus Website: www.bottlerocknapavalley.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/BottleRockNapaValley Twitter: www.twitter.com/BottleRockNapa Instagram: www.instagram.com/bottlerocknapa Youtube: [Read More]

BottleRock Napa Featured Band is LIVE

March 27, 2017

We are excited to present our first BottleRock Napa 2017 Featured Band. We feature LIVE as they have recently reunited and will be making quite an appearance at this year’s BottleRock Festival. The festival is set for May 26-28. Check out the latest news on LIVE: The recently reunited original line-up of +LIVE+—Ed Kowalczyk (vocals, guitar), Chad Taylor (guitar, backing vocals), Patrick Dahlheimer (bass) and Chad Gracey (drums, percussion)–continue to add festival appearances for their 2017 worldwide tour including Arroyo Seco, BottleRock, Rock On The Range, MMBBQ Festival and PinkPop (The Netherlands), with more to be announced soon. Known as one of the most potent alternative rock acts and concert attractions–with their powerful musical dynamics, vocal fervor and questing lyrics–+LIVE+ will continue to announce tour dates and are currently writing and recording new music TBA. The band performed for the first time together on New Year’s Eve 2016–an invite-only surprise show at the Valencia Ballroom in their native York, PA–which was broadcast live on Facebook; a trailer with footage from that gig can be viewed [Read More]

Our Spotlight is on progressive rockers Stolas and their new video for Catalyst

March 23, 2017

We bring the spotlight on to progressive rockers Stolas as you can’t help but find yourself immersed into their music. They have recently released a video for their track, Catalyst which is off their new self titled third full-length album. It not only invigorates with a punch of energy but highlights their infectious progressive sound and style. It is unique and equally addictive. The video for their new song was directed by Tom Flynn and Mike Watts. Check it out here: Stolas is available now at stolas.merchnow.com, on digital retailers and streaming services, at Youtube.com/equalvision and at all shows on the band’s current headline tour. Vinyl for the release is nearly completely sold out and included a limited edition, exclusive run of pink vinyl with special silkscreened artwork (limited to 150; SOLD OUT), a limited run of blue/green splatter (limited to 150; SOLD OUT), and a standard pink variant (limited to 200; 4 left). Stolas was recorded with producer Mike Watts (Glassjaw, The Dear Hunter, Hopesfall), and explores lyrical concepts of addiction, corruption, greed, anxiety, and multiverse [Read More]

ALMA, Finnish vocal powerhouse releases infectious new track, Chasing Highs

March 23, 2017

ALMA, the 21 year old Finnish vocal powerhouse is ready to capture your attention with her new track, Chasing Highs. The track highlights her compelling vocals on this anthemic track. You can take a listen to the new song by heading over to: https://lnk.to/chasinghighs Her first EP, Dye My Hair, generated over 100 million combined Spotify streams, while averaging 2.5 million monthly listeners. Meanwhile, the title track is closing in on 30 million views after capturing #1 on iTunes in Finland, going Top 10 in Germany, and igniting Radio 1 in the UK. Along the way, she earned “Best Newcomer” and “Best Export” at Finland’s answer to the GRAMMYs the EMMAs and high praise from tastemakers such as Annie Mac, Grimmy and MistaJam via Interview, The Line Of Best Fit, i-D, and the Rocket Man himself, Elton John. She even made her formal U.S. introduction at SXSW. However, everything paved the way for the release of her forthcoming 2017 anthem, “Chasing Highs.” Releasing via Casablanca Records stateside, the single serves up a one-two punch of spunky [Read More]

FIRST-EVER ID10T MUSIC FESTIVAL & COMIC CONIVAL CREATED AND HOSTED BY COMEDIAN CHRIS HARDWICK

March 23, 2017

Get ready for the First ever ID10T Music Festival and Comic Conival, created and hosted by comedian Chris Hardwick. Adds Musical Guests Tank And The Bangas; Comedians Greg Proops, Brent Weinbach, Dan Mintz & more; Plus New Comic Books Artists 2-Day Festival Will Feature Music Performances and Comedy Sets By Today’s Top Artists Plus Panels, Autograph Signings, Cosplay Tent, Comic Book Artists Alley, and Exhibitor Village Saturday, June 24th & Sunday, June 25th in Silicon Valley, CA at the Shoreline Amphitheatre and Surrounding Grounds Los Angeles, CA (March 22, 2017) — ID10T Music Festival & Comic Conival will take over the Shoreline Amphitheatre and surrounding grounds in Mountain View, CA on Saturday, June 24th and Sunday, June 25th. Created and hosted by Chris Hardwick, one of the most recognizable faces in pop culture fandom and one of today’s top touring standup comedians, ID10T (pronounced I-D-ten-T) will combine chart-topping musicians, renowned comedians, makers, and some of the most influential people in the entertainment industry, together in one place for a once-in-a-lifetime weekend experience. Today, ID10T has [Read More]

New Politics release new song, One of Us and it is soon to be fan favorite!

March 10, 2017

New Politics have been up to something really good… They have just released their new track, One of Us and it will soon become one of your favorite tracks! The catchy tune lets you know you are never alone, you are one of us! Check it out here: I can remember the first time we saw New Politics band in 2010 at Slim’s in San Francisco. From the first few seconds of their set, we were instantly hooked. They drew us in with their high energy set and infectious music. Over the years, they have truly developed their own style and sound that holds no boundaries. It is inviting to all and truly gets you amped. We featured them back in 2011 as one of our Top Ten Bands. Check that article out here. New Politics will be busy playing at SXSW and we hope they plan a tour with some California dates. We are getting withdrawals! Have you ever seen our interview with them when they played at Uproar Festival a few years back. If [Read More]

Hey Violet kick off tour with stellar show in San Francisco and pick up their new single, Break My Heart

March 10, 2017

This week Hey Violet kicked off their tour with a stellar performance in San Francisco. They came to one of my favorite venues, The Chapel which provided the perfect place for them to deliver 150% energy and a fantastic show! Check out the photos by our Rockin Ryan: They had the crowd singing along and dancing, amid the loud screams of excitement! Today Hey Violet released their new song, Break My Heart which you can listen to by heading over to: http://heyviolet.lnk.to/BreakMyHeart. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.heyviolet.com/ Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/heyvioletofficial Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/heyviolet Instagram: http://instagram.com/heyviolet