January 2015 | Music Junkie Press

Pop Punkers Fossil Youth are our Band of the Day

January 5, 2015

Today our featured band is Fossil Youth which originally began from the founding member Scottie Noonan’s vision. It has since evolved into a four piece band that is set to bring their refreshing sound to the forefront of pop punk. Their music brings in great melodies wrapped in emotionally driven lyrics, all while maintaining an energetic rock edge. They are set to release their new EP, Intertwined With You on February 3rd. It will be available as a 7″ Vinyl/CD/Digital and you can get your pre-order in now by visiting here: Pre-Order Intertwined With You. The EP picks up where they left off on the Fossil Youth/Wickerwolves Split EP which was released in 2014. Genre: Pop Punk, Indie Rock Location: Enid, Oklahoma Feature: Emotionally driven lyrics wrapped in an indie rock, pop punk flair that brings to light a variety of influences. Engaging tracks that highlight their originality. Current release: Fossil Youth and Wickerwolves Split 2014 EP iTunes Song to check out: New single, Wick off their upcoming EP, Intertwined With You Video to check out: Linger In My Head [Read More]

Set and Setting announce East Coast Tour Dates

January 5, 2015

It is a New Year and lots of new tours are being announced. Set and Setting, Florida based post metal band have announced a string of East Coast tour dates which are set to begin on January 19th at The Jinx in Savannah, GA. The tour is in support of their release of A Vivid Memory and will include select appearances with Downfall of Gaia and experimentalists Sannhet. Check the dates below: 1/19 Savannah, GA – The Jinx 1/20 Richmond, VA – Strange Matter 1/21 Montclair, NJ – The Meatlocker 1/22 Providence, RI – Firehouse 13 1/23 Brooklyn, NY – The Acheron 1/24 Philadelphia, PA – Creep Records * 1/25 Baltimore, MD – Metro Gallery *^ 1/27 Columbia, SC – Foxfield 1/31 St. Petersburg, FL – Fubar ^ * with Sannhet ^ with Downfall of Gaia To get you ready for the tour, check out their single, Coping here: You can pick up their release, A [Read More]

Check out the three day lineup for South By So What set for March 20th – 22nd.

January 5, 2015

Happy New Year everyone! Now is the time to start thinking about picking up your tickets to all the amazing music festivals that are on the horizon. First up, South By So What?! which is scheduled for March 20th through 22nd. With bands like Circa Survive, May Day Parade, Memphis May Fire, Motionless in White, Attila, Hatebreed, Suicide Silence, this year’s three day lineup has a variety of musicians to satisfy your fix of music. Check out the featured bands for this year’s event: The event presented by Hundred Handed and Thirty String Festival will be held at the Quik Trip Park in Grand Prairie, Texas and tickets are already on sale. You can pick up one day or multiple day tickets as well as VIP, General or Elite status. So make sure to head on over to the website at http://www.southbysowhat.com. This will be the 8th annual music festival which provides a variety of music from rock, pop, metal, indie, electro, punk, acoustic and much more. The festival began in 2008 as a way [Read More]

The Red Paintings are our Band of the Day

January 4, 2015

Today we feature an amazingly passionate and vibrant band, The Red Paintings as our Band of the Day. People always ask me to describe a band by telling them who they sound like or what genre, etc. Well, if I had to describe the alluring music of The Red Paintings, I would be left speechless since their uniqueness can only be described by listening to them for yourself. Their music has been dubbed “Orchestral Art Rock” and when you see them perform live, you will completely agree that it is the perfect description. Their sound is everything from orchestra, punk, rock, alternative and much more. They are currently set for another North American tour which was to start last night in Berkeley but due to Trash McSweeney suffering from a back injury/spasms which we know can be actually debilitating to perform even the simplest task, let alone rock out on stage. We wish him a speedy recovery and we know he is wanting to hit that stage soon, but we want him to know that [Read More]

Faith and Bullets announce lineup change and are ready to dominate 2015!

January 3, 2015

Our favorite local band, Faith and Bullets have announced a change in their lineup as they are set to take over 2015! They have released the following message announcing their new rhythm guitarist and drummer. Check out their Facebook post here: Ok people we’ve been sittin on some big news for a few weeks. Can’t wait anymore!! The line up for Faith And Bullets will be changing for 2015. First and for most, we want to wish Ryan McKinley all the best and thank him for all of his work and support he’s done for the band this past year. We love Ryan and he will always be a part of the F & B Family. We are excited to announce the addition of our old friend Colton Seaver who will be joining us on rhythm guitar. Along with Colton, we are adding Nicholas Tarkowski on drums. Both of these guys are badass dudes and an awesome addition to this band. We are very STOKED to have them on board. Make sure you go and check [Read More]

Our wish has come true as William Control announces the return of Aiden

January 3, 2015

Here we are at the beginning of 2015 and one of our wishes has been answered. William Control has announced the return of Aiden as he plans on releasing a new Aiden record as well as a tour. It will be so exciting to see the return of Aiden as William Control will bring out the punk rock once again in all of us. 2014 was quite a busy year for William as he put in some non stop touring in support of Neuromancer, he released his book Revelator and traveled the globe. He has big plans for 2015 and will be kicking off some acoustic shows here on the West Coast. Check out William’s complete post on his Facebook page here: Darlings, I walk through the insanity of this beautiful world that surrounds me and I fall madly in love with it, as if I have just arrived in a foreign place I’ve never travelled to. I’m in awe of its grandeur and the wondrous complexity it exudes, yet I’m still slightly terrified [Read More]

Veil of Maya release new lyric video featuring new vocalist Lukas Magyar

January 2, 2015

Veil of Maya have started the year off by releasing a new lyric video for Phoenix which features their new vocalist, Lukas Magyar. Check it out here: Veil of Maya are just about to set out on tour next week for their Slow Your Troll, Know Your Role Tour featuring Upon a Burning Body, Volumes, Gideon and The Last Ten Seconds of Life. The tour kicks off on January 8th at the Masquerade in Atlanta, GA and wraps up on January 31st at the Roxy in Hollywood. Check the dates below and get yourself to a show. We are excited to see a San Francisco date and will make sure to bring you full coverage from their show at the DNA Lounge. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veilofmaya Twitter: https://twitter.com/veilofmayaband