Month: June 2014

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Alternative Rock

Love Crushed Velvet release new video for Spotlight

June 20, 2014

Love Crushed Velvet from New York City have released their new video for their song, “Spotlight”. The track was originally released on Love Crushed Velvet’s compelling new EP Delusions in September, mixed by Mark Needham (Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, The Killers). Love Crushed Velvet brings to life their melodic rock track with captivating vocals.   Check out the video here:   We had the opportunity to talk with Love Crushed Velvet and are pleased to repost that interview here: * * * * * *  Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press.  First, we have to tell you that we are loving the video for Bye, Bye Baby. That song is really one of my favorites off Delusions, can you tell me a little bit more about that song? Love Crused Velvet: “Bye Bye, Baby” is about how challenging it can be to process the end of a relationship because things sometimes spiral downwards so quickly.  Much of one’s perception about the other person is formed during the “honeymoon” period when everything is going swimmingly. [Read More]

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DIAMANTE premieres new music video for Bite Your Kiss

June 20, 2014

  Teen rock sensation, DIAMANTE is premiering a music video fro her recent single, Bite Your Kiss. The music video was shot over two live performances with some ‘behind the scenes’ backstage footage as well. “What I love about the video is that people will get to see the real me… Backstage shots were done right before we were preparing to go on stage. The pressure was high for the entire team, as there was no room for errors or retakes.” – DIAMANTE in a recent interview with FUSE.  Check out the video here:   DIAMANTE and her powerful vocals are ready to take over the music scene. She is the next rock goddess, so get ready! At only 17, DIAMANTE has also taken home the title of Best Rock Record at the Indie Music Channel Awards two years in a row, as well as wins in the categories of, Best Young Rock Artist, Best Rock Recording, Best Music Video for “IMPOSSIBLE,” and the coveted title of Teen Artist of the Year. So make sure to head over [Read More]

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Crown The Empire stream new song, Initiation off forthcoming LP: The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways

June 19, 2014

Crown the Empire have announced the release date of July 22nd for their sophomore LP, The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways. We are excited for the new release and were glad to catch them when they performed in Chico earlier this year for the Break Down the Walls Tour with Asking Alexandria. You can check out all of our coverage from that night here: Crown the Empire on Break Down The Walls Tour.   They have been relentlessly touring and will be on the mainstage this year for the Vans Warped Tour. To get everyone excited for the  new album, they are streaming the song, Initiation and you can check it out here:   The band has also launched a new website at www.thisistheresistance.com. Make sure to check the tour dates for Warped Tour and right after, they will be touring the UK/Europe with Asking Alexandria, The Ghost Inside and SECRETS this fall. Warped Tour Dates: Jun 19, 2014 – Luxor Lot, Las Vegas, NV Jun 20, 2014 – Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CA Jun 21, 2014 – Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain [Read More]

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Check out the lineup for the 2014 VooDoo Music & Arts Experience featuring Foo Fighters, Skrillex, Outkast and more!

June 19, 2014

The 2014 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience lineup is here and it is a great one! Headliners feature Foo Fighters, Skrillex, Outkast, Arctic Monkeys and many more! The festival is set for October 31 to November 2nd in New Orleans. Check out the lineup here:   Tickets and Camp VOODOO passes for VOODOO 2014 will be available Friday, June 27 via www.worshipthemusic.com.  Prices are as follows: 3-day general admission: $150; 3-day Loa VIP: $350; Loa VIP credentials with parking: $400; Rites Of Passage (Super VIP) for two (2) persons that include special backstage access and additional exclusive privileges: $2,500; Camp Voodoo (luxury camping) for two (2) persons (including artist credentials for special access and privileges): $3,500.  These ready-to-go, pre-built safari tents include beds, linens, furniture, carpet, electricity, reserved parking, premium showers, bathrooms, 24-hour security and medical assistance, breakfast, late night snacks and more. HARD will officially sponsor the Le Plur Stage at the 2014 VOODOO MUSIC + ARTS EXPERIENCE in New Orleans, taking place October 31 through November 2. This marks the first time that the electronic dance music promoter and events juggernaut have [Read More]

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Josh Scogin’s new project ’68 debuts new song, Track Two with two-in-one video

June 19, 2014

’68 is the new project by former Chariot vocalist Josh Scogin  and they are set to release their debut full length LP, In Humor and Sadness on July 8th First we brought you their first song of the album, Track One and today we bring you something special. ’68 is releasing Track Two but you have to enjoy it by playing two videos simultaneously. You may be shaking your head in confusion, but I think it is an awesome and fun idea! What better way than to enjoy new music than with a friend! So call your friend over and pull out your Ipod, Phone, or Laptop and enjoy the fun new track You could also just try and play both here. The two videos for Track Two are here: This is Video A   This is Video B   Both videos need to be played simultaneously to get the full experience, vocalist Josh Scogin explains: “The hope is that someone will have one computer and invite a friend over that has another computer, they will [Read More]

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Bands

Check out another transmission, “Telescope” by STARSET

June 19, 2014

  Cinematic rockers STARSET have signed to Razor & Tie for a worldwide deal that will have them release their debut studio album sometime this summer on July 8th.  This is one album that I am really excited for since I have been loving their new single, My Demons. My Demons has been climbing the charts and is now in the Top 20 on the  Active Rock Chart. They have now premiered another song song from the new album. This time the transmission is “Telescope“. Take a listen here:   Starset is currently on tour and you can catch a demonstration at the following upcoming show dates: Jun 20   M15 Concert Bar & Grill w/ Framing Hanley,… Corona, CA Jun 21   Backstage Bar & Billiards w/ Devour The Day,… Las Vegas, NV Jun 22   Assembly w/ Framing Hanley,… Sacramento, CA Jun 25  Black SheepColorado Springs, CO Jul 26   Lifestyle Communities PavilionColumbus, OH Aug 02  KROCKathon w/ BLACKLITE DISTRICT,… Syracuse, NY   We are excited to be covering their June 22nd show at the Assembly in Sacramento and will be [Read More]

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NEW POLITICS announce new fall headlining tour with Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful

June 19, 2014

  Just announced….. Our friends in one of our favorite bands, New Politics have announced a new fall tour presented by Pete Wentz’s record label – DCD2 Records and Crush. The special guests on the tour will be Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful.   They are still finalizing locations and will be udpated soon but for now check out the tour dates below: 10/14 XXXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXXX XXXX 10/15 XXXXXXXX, XX @ XXX’X XXXXXX 10/16 XXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX 10/17 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater 10/19 XX XXXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXXXXXXXXX 10/21 XXXXXXX, XX @ XXXXXXXXXX 10/22 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues 10/24 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom 10/25 XXXXXX, XX @ XXXXX XX XXXXX 10/26 XXXXXX, XX @ XXX XXXXXXX 10/28 XXXXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX 10/29 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock 10/30 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 10/31 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 11/1 Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre 11/2 XXX XXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXX XXXXXXXX 11/4 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 11/5 Vancouver, BC [Read More]