Month: September 2014

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Silverstein signs to Rise Records and announces new album for 2015

September 9, 2014

Post-hardcore band Silverstein have signed to Rise Records. The band will be entering the studio with Jordan Valeriote this fall to record their 7th full length, which is set for release in 2015. Silverstein and Valeriote have worked together on previous projects including This is How the Wind Shifts, Short Songs, and Transitions EP. For more information, visithttp://www.silversteinmusic.com. On signing to Rise Records, Shane Told (vocals) said “Craig Ericson (Rise founder and president) and I have been friends for years, and despite never actually working together until now, we have had an amazing mutual respect.  When it was time to find a home for the next album, Rise seemed like the perfect choice.“ Paul Koehler (drums) added “Rise understands how we grew up in an ethics first hardcore/punk scene and how important that is to us.  At the same time they have done an amazing job growing the scene and bringing underground music to the masses.  We are excited to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of our band next year with a release on Rise Records.” Silverstein is: Shane [Read More]

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Interview with Jeff Berman of Divided Heaven at he makes a stop in San Francisco

September 9, 2014

    This past Friday, we made it out to the DNA Lounge for a great night of music which included everything from acoustic to punk rock. Check out our coverage of all the bands here: Dead Frets, Travis Hayes and the Young Daze, ToyGuitar and of course Divided Heaven  which is the music project of Jeff Berman. This tour, he has full band in tow and they delivered an incredible energetic set of indie punk.  We had the opportunity to talk with Jeff before his set and are pleased to bring you that interview here: Jeff recently started his Youngblood Tour in support of his new album, Youngblood which was released earlier this year on Say 10 Records. One thing is for sure, he delivered an energetic set that captured the crowd’s attention and had everyone moving and singing along. His style of music can be described as indie or punk with a great emphasis on the punk. Jeff’s upbeat tempo and punk style created the perfect atmosphere for the DNA Lounge as I reminisced about the [Read More]

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Interview with Josh of Shaman’s Harvest and get ready for their release of Smoking Hearts and Broken Guns

September 9, 2014

We are just a week away from the highly anticipated new release, Smoking Hearts and Broken Guns by Shaman’s Harvest. This is one release that I have been so excited about since the album has 12 bad ass tracks that will take you on a ride of emotions through rock n roll. It isn’t often that you find a band come off a hiatus and not only make a statement that they are back, but really garner the attention to put that band center stage in the spotlight. That is exactly where Shaman’s Harvest belongs. The musicianship of the album is impressive from start to finish, these guys truly delivered a musical gem. We had the opportunity to talk with Josh Hamler, rhythm guitarist and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We are excited about the upcoming release of Smoking Hearts and Broken Guns in a couple weeks. [Read More]

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Billy Idol premieres first episode of Behind-The-Scenes web series for new album

September 9, 2014

Billy Idol is set to release his new album, “Kings & Queens of the Underground” on October 21st through Billy’s own record label, BFI. This will be his first new album in almost a decade and was primarily  produced by Trevor Horn, with Greg Kurstin also contributing as a producer to two songs, including the anthemic lead single, “Can’t Break Me Down.” You can take a listen to the new song on Billy’s website: BillyIdol.net They have premiered the first episode of Behind the Scenes web series for the new album,  “Kings & Queens of the Underground“. You can check out the first episode here:   Track Listing: Bitter Pill Can’t Break Me Down (listen at BillyIdol.net) Save Me Now One Breath Away Postcards From The Past Kings & Queens Of The Underground Eyes Wide Shut Ghosts In My Guitar Nothing To Fear Love And Glory Whiskey And Pills The new song, Can’t Break Me Down is available for immediate download when you pre-order the album on iTunes here or Amazon here.  The album is due out right before [Read More]

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toyGuitar bring their high energy set to the DNA Lounge

September 8, 2014

Friday night we were treated to a night of great music. It started off with an acoustic set by  Dead Frets, then onto a fantastic indie punk set by Divided Heaven and then a spectacular set by Travis Hayes and the Young Daze. Singer/songwriter Travis Hayes. The night ended on a true to DNA form, old school punk rock set by toyGuitar. toyGuitar from San Francisco is truly a hidden treasure. I believe they might be fairly new, which I am hoping since my lack of unfamiliarity with this awesome band. They came out and performed an energetic quick paced set that fueled the Above DNA room into a frenzied mosh/dance mayhem. One thing is for sure, when they are performing you can’t stand still unless you possibly are braindead. They just infect the crowd with their intense energy and it is like a shot of adrenaline to the heart, rejuvenating all the souls in the room. Jack on vocals is grabs a hold of you with his soulful singing, Rosie is fierce on her drums and yet [Read More]

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Butcher Babies launches first track, They’re Coming to Take Me Away off new EP “UNCOVERED”

September 8, 2014

Butcher Babies have launched the first track off their new EP, UNCOVERED. The 5 song EP which features cover songs chosen by each band member and in the early summer of this year, they entered the studio with producer Logan Mader (DEVILDRIVER, GOJIRA, 5 FINGER DEATH PUNCH) to dissect and “butcher” these five classics, creating something all their own., each chosen the band members. The EP is set to release on September 30th.  Check out the track listing: Uncovered track-listing 1. Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers 2. They’re Coming to Take Me Away 3. Don’t Give a Fuck 4. Crazy Horses 5. Pussy Whipped The first track launched is They’re Coming To Take Me Away which was chosen by Carla Harvey, who comments: “It was a blast recording songs that we have been fans of our entire lives and putting our spin on them. We all chose a song that had some significance to us. My pick was ‘They’re Coming to Take Me Away’ by NAPOLEAN XIV because I have a vivid memory of my stepdad, [Read More]

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Travis Hayes and the Young Daze light up the DNA Lounge

September 8, 2014

Friday night we were treated to a night of great music. It started off with an acoustic set by  Dead Frets, then onto a great indie punk set by Divided Heaven and here we are at the spectacular set of Travis Hayes and the Young Daze. Singer/songwriter Travis Hayes had his complete band with him and they put on a great set. The set list for the night included: Song From a Movie Young Daze Follow Me Home Bath Salts Towns Like These Night Swimming Twenty Nothing Teen Haze Warm Bodies If you are from the Bay Area and haven’t been to a Travis Hayes show, then you are missing out.  It is a full on energetic set that infects the crowd as they are singing along and dancing around the room. His music is like an instant shot of adrenaline and feel good vibes.  His heartfelt music will captivate you and feed your soul. Check out the photos from the set by our Rockin Ryan: One thing that drove me crazy at the show, was while I [Read More]