Indie Rock | Music Junkie Press

Mannequin Pussy delivers powerhouse performance in San Francisco

April 28, 2024

Mannequin Pussy brought their I Got Heaven Tour to San Francisco for a sold out show at the August Hall. The tour in support of their fourth studio album, I Got Heaven which was released on March 1, 2024 via Epitaph Records. We have been blasting the album for a couple months now and have been so excited for the tour to finally make it to the Bay Area. The night kicked off with an explosive set by Soul Glo. Their music blends hardcore punk and hiphop shining a light on the Black American experience. Their set was absolutely incredible and the crowd reciprocated the intense energy with a massive mosh pit that held strong throughout the set. Singer Pierce Jordan commanded the crowd and even jumped in to the crowd to mosh. The adrenaline raced through the venue and it was one spectacular set. The crowd was able to catch their breath after Soul Glo’s fierce set and they ramped it up even more as Mannequin Pussy hit the stage. The band embodies [Read More]

Rockers Quarters of Change pack the Independent for their Portraits Tour

April 27, 2024

The Independent was packed last night as alt rockers Quarters of Change brought their Portraits tour to San Francisco. This was one tour we have been anxiously awaiting arrival of. The fans arrived early as the line wrapped around the block ahead of entry. The all ages show filled the venue from front to back. The night kicked off with an energetic set by Bay Area alt/indie band High Sunn. They got the crowd warmed up and dancing in no time. When Quarters of Change arrived on the stage, they were like a shot of adrenaline electrifying the crowd with their high energy performance. All eyes were on the band as they captivated the crowd with their talent and stage presence. They blew us away by playing Tightrope second song in, and it sounded every bit as good as the studio recording, and with extra dose of energy of the live performance took it to the top. It quickly became the highlight of the night for us. Check out photos of their set by [Read More]

Brigitte Calls Me Baby release EP This House is Made of Corners

November 3, 2023

It’s Friday and time for new music for the weekend. I am here to give you the great big gift of killer new tracks, direct from your new favorite band, Brigitte Calls Me Baby. They have just released on ATO Records, their debut EP This House is Made of Corners. The EP was made with nine-time Grammy Award-winning producer Dave Cobb. These 5 songs will have you instantly hooked as it is a true musical gem. Their style is so refreshing and yet nostalgic. The vocals and music bring out hints of Elvis Presley and Morrisey with Arctic Monkeys swagger and vibes, all the while, delivering their own new sound that will find a permanent spot on your playlist. Check out their song Eddie My Love: You can pick up or stream the new EP by heading HERE. We can’t wait to catch them live as they will be opening for The Last Dinner Party on November 6th at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles. Of course you will also have to [Read More]

Time to crank up The Criticals new EP Front Door Confrontations

July 25, 2023

Hailing from Nashville is indie rockers The Criticals (Parker Forbes and Cole Shugart. They have just relesed their new EP Front Door Confrontations on their new label home Fantasy Recoreds. The EP features two of their recently released tracks; Clever Girl, Belmont and All the Way. The Criticals on Front Door Confrontations: “We recorded this EP in the dead of winter, where it was so cold we stuffed hand warmers in our socks. Choosing to be off grid, just the two of us, with no cellphone service, in a shed in rural West Tennessee where we’ve recorded most of our music. It is the finale of our EPs, before we start working on our full-length debut. ‘Front Door Confrontations’ is a tribute to our youth. It is meant to be played loud and to embody what is the new Nashville Rock and Roll.” Check out the track Belmont here: Friends for more than a decade, Forbes and Shugart forged a unique musical bond logging time together in Nashville’s wild DIY rock scene. Building on the [Read More]

Okey Dokey are more than alright, they are a must see band

July 25, 2023

Saturday night, we caught Okey Dokey open up for Zella Day out on the Hot Summer Nights Tour and it was awesome. I love it when I get to catch a band I am not familiar with and they blow us away. That is exactly what Okey Dokey did for us. Their music is a addictive blend of 60’s groove pop and indie rock. Imagine a modern day indie version of the Doors and frontman Aaron Martin channels a Jim Morrison vibe that will have you hooked right from the start. Check out some photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: They will continue out on tour with Zella Day and you can check out their song Spiderwebs which features Zella Day. Make sure to visit their website and stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: https://bio.to/okeydokey Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/okeydokeyband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/okeydokey/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@okeydokeyband

Gang Of Youths announce new record + huge tour

November 11, 2021

Today, Australian indie-rock band Gang Of Youths announced the release of their third studio record “angel in realtime”. It will be out February 25, 2022. They also shared a brand-new track “tend the garden”. The band comments: “The record is about the life and legacy of Daves father, indegineous identity, death, grief and god. And also about the area around Angel, Islington.” Despite, or perhaps because of, the absence of frontman Dave Le’aupepes father, his influence extends through the whole album – sometimes subliminal, sometimes clearly, when it’s about the specific personal experiences of loss: The oppositeness of intensity and inner contemplation, which happens, when a man experiences his last days; the overwhelming feeling for the surviving relatives, that, after the death of a loved one their lives will never be the same, while the rest of the world takes its course as if nothing happened. After their latest single, “the angel of 8th ave.” – which is about falling in love and finding a new life in a new town together – and “the [Read More]

Gloo (UK) present new song “Big Smoke”

May 2, 2021

UK-Indie rockers Gloo present the video for their new single “Big Smoke”. The catchy track is another sign for a new studio record, which is supposed to be released this year via Hassle Records. “Big Smoke” was recorded with producer Jag Jago (The Maccabees, Jamie T, The Ghost Of A Thousand), just like “Down” and “Work So Hard“. Singer and drummer Mark comments: “It’s so easy to romanticise life… Daydreaming and think that moving to London, getting married or having a nice car can fix all your problems. From what I can see, these things are much more of a smokescreen than a remedy… So! Here’s 2 minutes and 25 seconds of me shouting about how much it annoys me.” For more information on Gloo, follow their social media: https://www.facebook.com/glooband https://www.instagram.com/glooband https://twitter.com/glooband?lang=de