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Brody Dalle solo album Diploid Love OUT NOW and she starts tour tonight at Slim’s

May 21, 2014

Brody Dalle‘s Debut Solo release, Diploid Love is available now on CD and Vinyl. This solo album is a deeply personal album as it takes the listener on a journey about life, creating it, living it and surviving it. Brody spent a year writing, playing, recording and co-producing her first solo album, a riotous blast of punk rock with a pop sheen that storms through ideas about the modern age, triumphing against the odds and even spirituality. The ex-Distillers front woman co-produced the album with Alain Johannes (Arctic Monkeys, Them Crooked Vultures, Mark Lanegan) at his studio, and at her and husband Josh Homme’s studio Pink Duck, both in California. “I’ve always had a hand in crafting how it’s going to sound and hearing it and trying to make that happen. But it’s the first time I’ve put my name on something for production,” she says of the release. Brody wrote all the songs and played almost all the instruments you can hear on the album herself, with a few incredible guests that included Shirley Manson [Read More]

Interview with Ryan McCombs of SOiL at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco

May 21, 2014

Earlier this week, we brought you our coverage from the kick ass SOiL concert as they made their stop in San Francisco at the DNA Lounge for the Born To Ride 2 Tour with (hed) p.e. One thing is for sure when SOiL performs, the energy is intense and you feel charged and ready to go. This night was no different as SOiL came out in full force and ready to take control.There was non stop energy and the crowd was equally fired up. We had the chance to chat with singer Ryan before his set and you can check out that interview here: Their set was awesome and I had wished it went on for another hour!! One of the highlights was when vocalist Ryan McCombs came off the stage and into the audience to sing “Halo”. The crowd loved it and you can see that Ryan loved it just as much. It was definitely a night to remember for them. They also played my favorite song from their new album WHOLE, The Hate Song. I [Read More]

Sunflower Dead at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco

May 21, 2014

Last week we covered the amazing Born To Ride 2 Tour at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco with (hed) P.E. and SOiL and it was quite a night. Opening up for them was the great new theatrical Metal/Rock band Sunflower Dead. Wow, what a show these guys put on. Sunflower Dead are based out of Long Beach and this was the first time I heard of them. I was glad we made it to the show early enough to catch them because their set was one not to be missed! Sunflower Dead is: Michael – vocals, piano, accordion Jaboo – lead guitar Jamie Teissiere – guitar Leighton “Lats” Kearns – bass Jimmy Schultz – drums What I really like about them is their stage presence and they bring the theatrical side to their music as each member is a unique character with face paint and stage outfits. They then come to life with their music as it takes you to a dark aggressive journey with fierce metal and hard rock that will have you [Read More]

Interview with Brian Weaver of We Are Harlot and Silvertide

May 20, 2014

We Are Harlot most recently made their debut at Rock on The Range this past Sunday and are set to perform at Rocklahoma this upcoming Saturday due to Trivium cancelling as per doctor’s orders. We Are Harlot just released their first single, Denial last week and has had everyone talking. Just this morning on my drive to take Brandon to school, as soon as we got in the car, Denial was playing on Octane. Of course Brandon was screaming out, “LOOK It is We Are Harlot!”… Ahhh the joy of having a rock n roll family. Anyway, in the past we have featured Jeff George several times, he was our Day 1 of 12 Days of Guitarists and we have featured our Interview with Jeff George here. Now it is time we get to know bassist, Brian Weaver. We are pleased to bring you our interview with Brian Weaver here: * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you Brian for talking with us here at Music Junkie Press! We heard you debuted at [Read More]

Skid Row performs for a SOLD OUT SHOW at the Whisky A Go Go

May 20, 2014

This past Saturday at the legendary Whisky a Go Go was a night that many will remember. Skid Row was making a stop at the legendary venue for their United World Rebellion Tour. It was a sold out show and the venue was packed with a crowd that was ready to ROCK! The opening bands, Ragdoll, No More Solace, State Line Empire, and Shattered Sun all put on excellent sets. We just caught them at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco earlier in the week and they were so spectacular that we wouldn’t miss their Hollywood show. Skid Row has been filling up venue after venue and everyone in attendance will surely agree that they put on an amazing performance. Skid Row is: Johnny Solinger (vocals) Scotti Hill (guitar) Rachel Bolan (bass) Snake Sabo (guitar) Rob Hammersmith (drums) Once again, they sounded great and Johnny killed it on vocals. Scotti and Snake are madmen on their guitars as they each dominated their area and commanded the attention of the audience with their amazing guitar work. Rachel [Read More]

Christina Perri collaborates with To Write Love On Her Arms to release exclusive new TWLOHA shirt

May 20, 2014

The amazing non-profit organization, To Write Love On Her Arms has collaborated with singer/songwriter Christina Perri to release a brand new exclusive TWLOHA t-shirt which is now available for purchase. The front of the shirt reads, “Hold On I Am Still Alive” with “This is not the end of me, this is the beginning” behind it. Those are the lyrics from Christina’s song, “I Believe“, which is the final track on her new album, Head or Heart. She wrote “I Believe” with TWLOHA in mind and first performed it at TWLOHA’s HEAVY AND LIGHT. The complete song lyrics are printed on the inside of each shirt and can be purchased here. At 16, Perri taught herself to play guitar by watching a videotape of the band Blind Melon performing on VH1. She later learned piano and was actively involved in musical theater. Perri’s first single, “Jar Of Hearts” was featured on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance in 2010, and peaked at number 28 on Billboard’s Hot Digital Songs list. The song’s success led [Read More]

Blues Rockers DELTA ROSE set to open for Guns N Roses this Saturday in Vegas!

May 20, 2014

We have exciting news to share with you. Our friends in Delta Rose will be opening for Guns n Roses this Saturday, May 24th at The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. One thing is for sure, it will be an incredible night and Delta Rose will be delivering another one of their kick ass sets! Delta Rose is one of the best live bands out there. They are such a young band but have showmanship that is well beyond their years. While many young bands are out there creating music that sounds as if it is a carbon copy of eachother, Delta Rose is creating their own style of music. It is pure blues and rock n roll and it is addictive. We will bring you more details about the show but for now, make sure you are ready to head out to Las Vegas for their not to miss show! To all the people who are crying out for new music and to bring rock and roll back to the forefront, Delta [Read More]