May 2017 | Music Junkie Press

Get swept away by the spellbinding vocals of Nora Rothman and get ready for her debut EP

May 9, 2017

Folk soul songwriter Nora Rothman has one of those voices that you make quite an impression on you. She feeds your soul with passion and mystical magic and you can’t help but feel swept away as she sings. Nora has announced she will be releasing her debut self-titled EP on July 21, 2017. To feel the magic of Nora’s voice, check out a live studio version of her original track, Judy Garland: The EP was recorded at The Fortress in downtown Los Angeles. All songs on the EP were written and arranged by Nora Rothman and produced by Grammy-nominated Felix McTeigue (Radio Perfecto, Florida Georgia Line), Drew Guido (Ingrid Michelson, Sara Bareilles),and Nora Rothman. The EP was mixed by Drew Guido, mastered by Amar Lal, and engineered by Adam Lathrum and Brian Harris. Nora comments about the EP, “These songs were all written alone, in my studio apartment, with a ukulele and a notebook. I wanted the EP to be truthful to that. Intimate, natural, and really damn honest, it’s me at my most bare.“ We anticipate [Read More]

Check out the lyric video for Slant’s cover of U2’s With Or Without You

May 9, 2017

Rockers SLANT have released a lyric video for their cover of U2’s With or Without You, which was produced by Sameer Bhattacharya. Sameer comments, There was something endearing about tracking “With or Without You” with Slant. Hearing the urgency and passion in Fahim’s vocal performance solidified the song’s relevancy after 30 years. It was a pleasure to be part of the process.” Munir Haque comments, With or Without You” is our favorite cover song to play in a crowded room to get a whole lot of strangers to come together for 3:49. Check out the video here: You can pick up the track by heading over to https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/slant25. About Slant: Slant: to take a diagonal course, direction, or path. Just like its definition, Slant is nothing ordinary. All members come from various cultural backgrounds and life experiences that influence their unique form of rock. Each member merges their personal life experiences along with diverse cultural backgrounds and ties musical inspiration from artist such as Tool, Deftones, Avenged Sevenfold, and Nirvana to create the unique sound that is Slant. [Read More]

Monsters of Rock Cruise 2018 Announced: Tesla, Queensryche, Lita Ford, Winger, Thunder and Many More!

May 9, 2017

8th EDITION (THE OCHO) OF THE HARD ROCK/HEAVY METAL VOYAGE SAILS OUT OF MIAMI, FL FEBRUARY 11-16, 2018 SPECIAL VALENTINE’S CRUISE LINE-UP FEATURES 35-PLUS PERFORMING ARTISTS INCLUDING:TESLA, QUEENSRYCHE, THUNDER, LITA FORD, WINGER, BRITISH LION, DORO, KIX, Y&T, VIXEN, GREAT WHITE, BEASTO BLANCO, LA GUNS, AND MANY MORE CRUISE GOES ON SALE TOMORROW (5/10) AT 12 NOON EST Details for the eighth annual MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE, the world’s premier hard rock/heavy metal experience at sea, have been announced. Departing out of Miami, FL, the five-day/five-night full ship charter cruise will set sail February 11-16 aboard Royal Caribbean‘s Navigator of the Seas (a new ship for MOR) and visiting two new ports: Falmouth, Jamaica and the private isle of Labadee. As in past years, the 2018 cruise will also feature optional pre-cruise parties in Miami on the evening of Friday, February 9th and Saturday, February 10th (details TBA). The cruise goes on sale tomorrow (5/10) at 12 Noon EST, with cabins starting at $1,199 per person (double occupancy). Government fees, taxes, and gratuities are additional and mandatory [Read More]

VINYL RELEASE: Virginia producer Ki:Theory releases new 12 track album, Silence

May 9, 2017

As you know we are avid vinyl lovers and can’t wait to tell you about a newly released vinyl! Virginia producer and recording artist Ki:Theory has had quite a busy Spring and will be headlining Florida’s Harvey Milk Festival on May 13th and features on the recently released official soundtrack for Scarlett Johansson thriller Ghost in the Shell. On May 5th, Ki:Theory released a 12 track album titled Silence. The album brings an eclectic blend of electronic and alternative rock. Track listing: 1. Used to Like You 2. If You Don’t Care / Fake It 3. Bringing Me Down (ft. Ruelle) 4. Walkin’ After Midnight (ft. Maura Davis) 5. Reaction 6. Surprise Me (ft. Maura Davis) 7. Breaking the Silence 8. Terraform 9. The Way it Was 10. Wave of Mutilation 11. Enjoy the Silence 12. Goner You can pick up the new album by heading over to https://kitheory.com/. Check out the new video for the track, Bringing Me Down (ft. Ruelle): Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on [Read More]

VIDEO: Watch the new video from Attraction to Tragedy for their track, Slaughter Road

May 9, 2017

Post hardcore band Attraction To Tragedy have released their new music video for their track Slaughter Road. The song is off their 2016 full length album Passion Over Fashion. Singer/Guitarist Jaiden Shay comments about the song, I was in Alabama for my cousin’s wedding and I heard the gps say “Slaughter Road” and immediately I came up with the chorus in my head. It just clicked. Since we started playing it we haven’t played a show without this song. Because of its more punk vibe if really translates well live. So with the video we really wanted to give a look at what our shows are like and I think we accomplished that. Check out the video here: Band Members: Jaiden Shay – Vocals/Guitar Brandon Burke – Bass/Bk Vocals Izzy Scott – Drums You can pick up their album by heading over to iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/album/id1150815241?ls=1&app=itunes. Check out the album cover and track listing below: 1.Beauty In Bloodshed 2.Trippin 3.Unlikeable 4.Stephanie Brooks 5.Passion Over Fashion 6.Suffer Serenely 7.Undead 8.Vasillica 9.Desperate 10.Slaughter Road 11.Graven Image 12.Breathe Make [Read More]

Interview with Joey Jane as he discusses his new band, NEVERFADE

May 9, 2017

We first met Joey Jane when he was playing bass in Vattica. He has since moved on into a new chapter of his music career and we are very excited for him. We would like to share with you our interview with Joey Jane as he discusses his new band. * * * * * * * Hi Joey, Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press! We understand that you have a new band and we would like to find out all about it. We understand it is Neverfade. Can you tell us all about the new band? Yes, thank YOU for taking the time to talk to me. The new band is called “NEVERFADE”. The band is pretty much something I’ve been dreaming up in my head for a lot of years now. finding out who I am personally and expressing that musically. Kind of going against the grain of what mainstream and pop radio deems acceptable at this point in time. A back [Read More]

THIS FRIDAY: Magic Giant kick off their Summer Tour in San Francisco at Rickshaw Stop

May 9, 2017

This Friday Magic Giant will be kicking off their Summer Tour in San Francisco at The Rickshaw Stop. The LA-based alt-folk trio are set to release their their debut album In The Wild on May 19th. You can head over to iTunes and pre-order it now. Check out the video for their song, Set On Fire which is off their new album: Pick up tickets for Friday’s show at The Rickshaw Stop here. Check out all the upcoming tour dates and get yourself to a show: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.magicgiant.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicgiant Twitter: https://twitter.com/magicgiant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicgiant/