November 2013 | Music Junkie Press

decoded release new EP Topanga and it is a gift to my ears!

November 30, 2013

I just had the opportunity to listen to the new album by Derek Jordan’s band, decoded. Decoded has been through well over a dozen member changes since their 2012 start but through it all frontman Derek Jordan and drummer Heather Miller weathered the changes and came out on top. They recently released their new EP Topanga and it is amazing! Today decoded is Derek Jordan, Heather Miller, Ian McCulloch and Amy Clark. It starts right off with a catchy down n dirty tune, Topanga that has a punk vibe to it. The energy it gives off will have you moving in no time. Some other highlights of the EP is the mesmerizing bass line in Last Night and the jazzy rock style and some sweet ass guitar of Red Handed. Not Easy Being Alone is truly my favorite song, it almost has a 60’s feel to it, psychedelic rock era . The lyrics emotionally draw you in and the vocals of Derek are mysterious yet commanding. He has an amazingly unique voice that I could listen to all day!!!! [Read More]

Time for San Francisco to listen and “All Hail The Yeti”!

November 29, 2013

This week was an awesome one for music! On Tuesday we went to San Francisco for the Hell Pop Tour 1 with In This Moment, Motionless In White, Kyng and All Hail The Yeti! It was a great night. It was the first time for us seeing All Hail The Yeti and boy they didn’t disappoint for that first time experience. They came straight out and just bled their energy and soul out on that stage. They played songs from their self titled album and the crowd thoroughly loved it! One of my favorite songs is The Art of Mourning and you can check out a tribute video that Rockin Ryan put together with footage and photos from their San Francisco show here: It is amazing to see that this hard working band, with lineup changes and starting back in 2006 is finally getting the recognition they so very well deserve. “We’ve managed to prevail through all the bullshit,” says frontman Connor Garritty. “I have seen too many great metal bands die here. We had to [Read More]

Quick Wicked from Canada is a MUST HEAR BAND!!!

November 28, 2013

Energy. Depth. Intensity. Bliss…. That is what you will get when you take a listen to Quick Wicked out of Brantford, Ontario, Canada. I heard them tonight and was blown away. They have some great bass intro lines that just captivate you and the vocals are amazing as is the guitar and drums. They are definitely adding layers to their progressive rock and making their own unique sound. Quick Wicked is Kyle Love, Kevin French, Rob Eddy, Jeff Love. One of my favorite songs is Blix which is off of their self titled album and is available for download on Bandcamp here. You can check out their video for Blix here: They are also competing in a Battle of the Bands presented by GAIN MUSIC and they are set to play on December 13th at Van Gogh’s Ear in Guelph, Ontario. You can get more details here from the Events Page. So now that I have you hooked make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on the latest Quick Wicked [Read More]

Thirsty Thursday spotlight is White Chocolate Thunder from Canada

November 28, 2013

Here we are on another Thursday which means our weekly spotlight on a new band that is thirsty for rock n roll! This week the band is White Chocolate Thunder and they are from Calgary, Alberta Canada. They are four guys who have a great rock/pop/punk feel to them. I hate placing them in a genre or category… so put it this way…. they fucking rock and have great energy and good songs! You have Johnny Molyneaux on Vocals and he reminds me of a young Chris Robinson of Black Crowes. His vocals are awesome. Then you have the fierce Jordan Tavares on Guitar and the energetic Braaeden Riehl on Bass. Behind it all and bringing it home with solid drumming is Tanner Statham. Check them out in their video for a KICK ASS song, “No Regrets“: “No Regrets” is off of their new EP, No Pants, Just Dance. which is available at their shows. So if you enjoy your rock with a side of punk attitude you will like White Chocolate Thunder! Visit their social media sites [Read More]

City of Fallen Kings is going to be an amazing new rock band!

November 28, 2013

It is time to get excited about a great new rock project, City of Fallen Kings. It will feature three amazing musicians/artists; Brett Hestla, Will Hunt, and Elliott Ecton. These three guys history includes Dark New Day, Evanescence, Device, Signum A.D., Virgos Merlot, Creed, Black Label Society, Skrape, and Methods of Mayhem and many more. So now you know they mean business and they definitely can deliver! They have announced a Kickstarter campaign where you can help send City of Fallen Kings into the studio. I have always been a strong believer in the Kickstarter campaigns where you can directly help your favorite musicians and become part of the process. In today’s age of music, bands have to take charge on their own t make things happen. So if you want to keep listening to great new bands and new rock, then you have to be part and support the music scene. What better way than making a pledge and you can get some cook rewards in return. There is a variety of rewards that can fit anyone’s budget [Read More]

Lzzy Hale of Halestorm launches own fashion/accessory line

November 28, 2013

Now if Lzzy Hale was not busy enough kicking ass out on the rock and roll road with Halestorm, she has launched her new product line. Lzzy is always admired as having a great fashion sense and you can’t help but fall in love with her outfits or the jewelry and accessories that she wears. But what you might not have known is that she makes a lot of her own clothing and jewelry. She has showcased many of her creations over the past year or so on her Instagram account with the hashtag #scissorhappybylzzy. I had seen quite a bit of some awesome jewelry in there that I would have loved to have. Well, just yesterday Lzzy announced the launch of her product line which includes t-shirt, vest, accessories. More will be added but make sure to head over and check it out! Her website is: www.scissorhappybylzzyhale.com and it is just in time for the holidays so get shopping! You can watch a brief introduction of the line by Lzzy here on the HalestormRocks Page. We [Read More]

Montreal’s ONE signs a deal with Pavement Entertainment

November 28, 2013

Montreal’s hard rock band, ONE have just signed a deal with Pavement Entertainment for the release of their new album, “Worlds Collide” due out on March 14th. They will also be heading out on a full North American tour after release… California stop PLEASE!! In regards to the signing with Pavement, the band says, “We are looking forward to this new adventure with Pavement Entertainment, and the opportunity to work with industry professionals to take our band to the next level. We are grateful for the chance to be represented by a company that works hard for their artists. “ We can’t wait for the new album. On the album, their is also a very special treat. ONE recorded a heavier rock version of Johnny Cash’s ‘Folsom Prison Blues” and it is completely BAD ASS!! Definitely one to check out. They released a video for the song to honor The Man in Black on the 10th anniversary of his death. Check it out here: It is amazing that these three guys can create such [Read More]