Month: March 2014

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Entertainment

Yulianna gives fans at Molly Malone’s a glimpse of the future (of rock and opera) by Patrick O’Heffernan

March 6, 2014

Yulianna gives fans at Molly Malone’s a glimpse of the future (of rock and opera) Patrick O’Heffernan Yulianna, the Kazakhstan-born, LA-based opera singer  turned pop songster gave the early audience at Molly Malone’s Saturday night a look into the future of music as she would like to create it and how we may all be seeing and hearing it. After immigrating to the U.S. from Kazakhstan as a teenager, and winning awards for her vocals and classical violin concerts, Yulianna studied pop and classical musical genres with top musical professionals at California Institute of the Arts  She focused on opera to take advantage of her world class vocal power and precise vocal control, even singing with small operas.  After releasing her critically acclaimed full length dance album, Californ-i-a, and  her  hit single “Don’t Take Your Love “ and wowing crowds at Coachella, she decided now is the time to experiment with “popra” – music  combining the hooks and grooves and beats of pop and the drama and thematic power of opera, both to satisfy her [Read More]

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Bands

Consider Me Dead launche pre-orders, debut new song and announce tour dates!

March 5, 2014

It is a busy day for our friends in Consider Me Dead. Today they have launched their pre-orders for their upcoming debut LP, Young at Heart which is set for an April 8th release date. You can head over here and get your order in today! I had the chance to listen to it in it’s entirety and it is amazing! It really takes this band to a new level and will have you blown away. Brandon Pettitt says, “It’s a side of CMD that you’ve never heard before” and Chris Brewington adds, “We tried to create something nobody has ever done before.” You can also head over to PureVolume and take a listen to their new song, Like Thunder which they are premiering today. Consider Me Dead have also announced they will be joining their friend, Farewell My Love and The Venetia Fair for the “We Own The Night Tour”. The tour starts off in Boise, Idaho on April 18th. We are looking forward to catching them as they stop in at the DNA Lounge in [Read More]

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Bands

Farewell My Love announce “We Own The Night Tour” set for April

March 5, 2014

    Farewell My Love have just announced the dates for the “We Own The Night Tour” in April. They will be hitting the road to play with Consider Me Dead and The Venetia Fair.  The West Coast Tour is set to start on April 18th in Boise, ID at the Shredder.  We look forward to catching them at their San Francisco show at the DNA Lounge. In case you missed it, check out our quick interview we did with three of the members, Ryan Howell,  Röbby Creasey and Logan Thayer as we met up at the NAMM 2014 Convention in January. This is one band that not only kick ass rockin but are some of the most nicest people in the industry today.  You can check out the full video here:   Farewell, My Love released their debut album, “Gold Tattoos” and is a MUST HAVE album. Two of my personal favorites on the album are Mirror, Mirror and Afraid of the Dark.  Check out their music video for Mirror, Mirror here:   Make sure to head [Read More]

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Aftershock Festival

California’s best festival Monster Energy’s Aftershock returns to Sacramento

March 5, 2014

THE DATES HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED!  START THE COUNTDOWN!     MONSTER ENERGY’S AFTERSHOCK FESTIVAL  SEPTEMBER 13TH & 14TH In our opinion here at Music Junkie Press, California’s BEST festival is returning to Sacramento! The Monter Energy Aftershock Festival be held on the weekend of September 13th & 14th. Mark your calendars and make sure you are free that weekend. If you are from out the area, get working on your travel plans to get out here and be part of one of the funnest and best festivals, Monster Energy’s Aftershock Festival. Last year’s festival included a lineup that will be hard to match with the likes of Korn, Asking Alexandria, Shinedown, Avenged Sevenfold, Steel Panther, In This Moment, Five Finger Death Punch and so many more! Check out below some of our highlights of coverage from last year’s show by our Rockin Ryan. This year, get ready because I am sure there is going to be one hell of a lineup planned. Lineup and details will be coming soon. Visit  www.aftershockconcert.com for more info.  We [Read More]

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Bands

Ben Bruce and Kyle Borman launch KBB Records and announce Scare Don’t Fear as first signing!

March 5, 2014

Exciting news to share with you all. Asking Alexandria guitarist, Ben Bruce and Co-Manager Kyle Borman have announced the launch of their new record label, KBB Records.  Ben explains more about his new venture, “After years of planning, touring, writing and learning, and after ups and downs, arguments and agreements, I have grown to not only love the music industry, but understand it and respect it. KBB Records is a label run by artists, for artists. With my love and passion for music along with my knowledge and understanding of the music industry it’s our goal to work alongside incredible artists of all genres and to create and release amazing music for the world to fall in love with.” Kyle shares more about the new label,  “KBB started as a small recording studio that Ben and I started together a few years ago with the intentions of providing traveling bands a means to record high end, professional records and demos while out on the road. Together, Ben and myself have managed to turn what started out as [Read More]

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14 Bands that will rule 2014

Big Tour News for Monster Truck and the premier of their new video for “The Lion”

March 5, 2014

We featured hard rockers Monster Truck on our Countdown of 14 Bands that will rule in 2014 back in December.  Well, with another tour announcement, these guys are set to dominate 2014. In April they will touring with Alter Bridge for an 11 date tour starting off in Dallas, Texas on April 14th. Then shortly after their Alter Bridge tour, Monster Truck will be heading out on the road with Alice in Chains starting on May 6th in North Charleston, SC. Also, they have been confirmed for several festival performances to include Welcome To Rockville in Jacksonville, FL (4/26), Sun Fest in West Palm Beach, FL (5/04) and Rock On The Range in Columbus, OH (5/18). Although, Monster Truck started as a formation of musicians from various Canadian Indie bands, it quickly gained momentum and has brought them front and center in the spotlight. Monster Truck is Jon Harvey on Bass and Vocals, Brandon Bliss on Keys and Vocals, Steve Kiely on Drums and Vocals and Jeremy Widerman on Guitar and Vocals. Together these four guys deliver well crafted and seasoned rock n [Read More]

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Bands

You’re Insane if you missed Escape the Fate at their Sacramento show

March 5, 2014

We were able to catch Escape The Fate twice in one week last month. First we caught them performing to a sold out crowd at the Regency Ballroom in San Francisco for the Bury the Hatchet Tour with Falling in Reverse, Chelsea Grin and Survive This!  We then caught them at a packed house at the Ace of Spades in Sacramento for a show with Eve to Adam, New Years Day and Track Fighter. It was great to see Escape the Fate headlining the show at the Ace of Spades. It was packed with a crowd of all ages as everyone song along and the energy was magnetic. Of course the highlight for us was to see the return of Max “The Ripper” Green as he pounded out slamming bass lines and moved around the stage like a fierce animal. He truly did own that stage that night and we were all under his spell. You can check out the following tribute videos by Rockin Ryan that feature photos as well as footage from their [Read More]