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Our Spotlight Band is Dash|Ten and catch them out on Vans Warped Tour

June 29, 2016

Today our featured band is Dash|Ten. This powerful trio is sure to capture your attention with their high energy, infectious rock tracks and demonstrative lyrics. You can catch this summer as they are performing on the Vans Warped Tour. They recently released their self-titled debut album in May and it has continued to garner them high praises. The ten track album is a full bodied music work of art that highlights their raw energy and passion for their music. The band comments about the album, “Our power trio has learned to embrace the vulnerabilities and welcome the possibilities of working with only three pieces. Our recordings are free of any pitch correction and are mostly one-take performances; we want them to sound as true and organic as the heart we’ve poured into them.” Dash|Ten is: Steve Ebert Pete Greenberg Corrin Campbell Genre: Rock Location: Louisville, KY Feature: Raw edgy fuel filled rock Current release: Dash|Ten – self titled debut album Video to check out: Our Time Now lyric video Make sure to check the Warped Tour dates here [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is powerful hard rock/metal of The Edge of Paradise

June 27, 2016

Prepare to be blown away with the music of The Edge Of Paradise. This hard rock/heavy metal band features fierce guitars, infectious rhythm and powerhouse vocals. You are immediately drawn into the Edge of Paradise as they create the high energy music you need! The band has been consistently touring and working on new music. This summer they will be releasing two music videos for their upcoming singles Alive and Shade Of Crazy which are off of their new EP due to be released this fall. The band teamed up with veteran producer Chuck Johnson (Korn) and Jay Ruston (Anthrax) for the mix. Check out a trailer for Shade of Crazy: The Edge of Paradise is: Margarita Monet – Lead Vocals/Keys Dave Bates – Guitar Nick Erickson – Bass John Chominsky – Drums Margarita Monet is an amazing singer with a commanding presence that carries a powerful voice that projects emotion and invites a reaction from the listener. She is truly captivating. Margarita comments about what they are currently working on, “We’re always working on new [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is The Fame Riot and check out their new video!

June 16, 2016

Today our spotlight band is on the addictive music of The Fame Riot. The band which features the fabulous brothers, Liz Scarlett and Shazam “Tea Time” Watkins. This will definitely be the year for The Fame Riot as they recently announced their signing to Another Century. Century Label Group President Don Robertson states, “I am thrilled to announce we have signed Tacoma, Washington’s The Fame Riot to Another Century. Being from the Northwest and starting my career in the explosion of the Seattle music scene really makes me appreciate how much talent is still to be found back home. Robert Kampf (Century Label Group Global CEO) and I first saw Liz and Shazam in their last band after a friend tipped me off and we instantly saw that these two are hands down stars and we wanted to sign them on the spot but they wanted to continue to develop and find their sound. Fast forward four years and I heard about The Fame Riot. When I found out it was their new band and heard [Read More]

Interview with what might be your new favorite band; Midnight Mob

June 14, 2016

The days of sitting at the record store with headphones on in search of your new favorite band are long gone. You now have an avalanche of new music available at your fingertips at any time. Allow me to introduce a band to you that should be at the top of your playlist, Midnight Mob. Hailing from New York, New York, is this four piece band that brings together influences of metal, soul, punk and rock into their own signature sound that will grab your attention. Midnight Mob is: Blackey Deathproof – Vox Mickey Squeeze- Lead Guitar Carly Quinn-Bass Beatz – Drums We had the chance to chat with Midnight Mob and are pleased to bring it to you here: * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press! During our Reverbnation selection, Midnight Mob captured our attention from the start. You successfully bring a variety of influences together such as punk, rock, blues, metal and more. [Read More]

Get ready to ROCK with our Spotlight Band, Pröwess

June 7, 2016

Hold on tight, our Spotlight Band is going to take you on a Rockin ride!! Check out our featured band, Pröwess. They are a straight up, in-your-face rock n roll band from Charlotte, NC. They have bravely taken on the challenge of keeping rock alive as they deliver killer vocals, sweet guitar riffs, high energy rock n roll. The band was formed in 2016, but these guys definitely have a long history of rock in their soul. When you take a listen, they will ignite your rock flame and have you ready to party. They have several upcoming shows where you can catch their explosive stage presence. We are hoping they make it out West so we can catch them live. Pick up their new single, No Survivors as it will become your anthemic rock track! Pröwess is: Dalton Bowes – Vocals Scott Roby – Guitar Kip Wilson – Guitar Adam Ellis – Drums Kenny Keeler – Bass Genre: Straight up NonStop ROCK ‘N ROLL! Location: Charlotte, NC Feature: Determined to keep Rock alive with their kick [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is Smash Fashion as they deliver straight up ROCK N’ ROLL!

April 26, 2016

Today our featured band is Smash Fashion. This is one band that as soon as you take a first listen, you will be hooked. In a time where many bands are chasing the new sound or trying to conform to certain critiera, you come across Smash Fashion and it is pure unadulterated, addictive, rock n’ roll. They bring out this nostalgic rawness of 50’s rock and fused with a 60’s mod vibe, but in no way sounds dated. They are fresh, new and exciting. Their album, Big Cat Love has been quite an addiction for all of us here at Music Junkie Press. I don’t think a day goes by that we aren’t cranking up some of our faves like Marionette, Junkie Luck, or singing along to Stay Off My La La. The full bodied album is one you will listen to from start to finish. You will be captivated by the edgy yet inviting vocals, swirling guitar riffs, and toe tapping rhythms. Definitely a must have! Also make sure to pick up their 45 vinyl [Read More]

Our Spotlight Band is Chase the Ace, and watch their new video!

April 16, 2016

Today our featured band is Chase The Ace. These guys know how to ROCK! They have just released the second song off their new album, Hell Yeah! and it is a bad ass track. Dead Man Rockin’ delivers a high energy rockin track that has you wanting more from them. They deliver balls to the wall rock with a metal flair and glam rock fashion. Get ready for Chase The Ace as they continue to blaze on with the rock and roll torch! Chase The Ace is: Roi Vito Peleg – Vocals / Rhythm Guitar Yam Artzy – Drums / Back Vocals Dan Parsons – Lead Guitar / Back Vocals Yair Gadon – Bass / Back Vocals Genre: Hard Rock, Glam rock, Metal, Location: London, Israel Feature: High energy hard rock with glam rock and heavy metal flair. Smoking riffs, powerful vocals Current release: New album, Hell Yeah! is out now. Pick it up on their site: http://chasetheaceband.com/merch/hell-yeah/ Video to check out: Dead Man Rockin’ Check out some photos from their show from last year with Michael Monroe. Our Alex Bock covered the [Read More]