Month: April 2015

music

Amplifier releases new video for Black Rainbow

April 23, 2015

Amplifier is one of those bands that their sound really captures your attention. They so easily bring together a style of music that reflects everything from punk, rock, prog and much more. You can’t help but find yourself being whisked away on a colorful musical journey. Check out their recently released music video for Black Rainbow: The video was filmed at their intimate London show at The Old Blue Last and the song is from their album, Mystoria. They have a couple UK tour dates with Black Moth, dates are below: 23/04/15 – Wolverhampton, Slade Rooms* 24/04/15 – Manchester, Gorilla* 25/04/15 – London, Jazz Café (Desert Fest) 26/04/15 – Southampton, Talking Heads* 27/04/15 – Brighton, The Haunt* *with Black Moth Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.amplifierband.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amplifierband Twitter: https://twitter.com/amplifierband

Band

Shattered Sun release video for title track, Hope Within Hatred and album is out now!

April 23, 2015

Earlier this week Shattered Sun released their much anticipated new album, Hope Within Hatred and it is amazing! They are truly delivering a fresh new style of heavy thrash metal with emotionally driven lyrics that captivate the listener and immediately draws them into the Shattered Sun family. To get you amped and ready to enjoy this new album, check out their new music video for the title track: We had the chance to catch Shattered Sun last year as they opened for legendary rockers, Skid Row at the Whisky A GoGo. You can check out more about that night here: Shattered Sun – Whisky.  It was an awesome show! This band is never short on energy. We were able to talk with the band prior to their set and in case you missed it, you can check it out once again here: Shattered Sun was the first band to be signed to Breaking Bands Management which is the directed and founded by the powerhouse team of Adrenaline PR CEO Maria Ferrero, former MegaForce Records and Crazed Management owners Jon and Marsha Zazula, and Testament vocalist and [Read More]

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Tidus Is Alive new EP, Stuck in Limbo is a must have for pop punk lovers!

April 23, 2015

Tidus Is Alive is the pop punk solo project of Italian musician, Denny Ranno. They have released a new EP, Stuck in Limbo earlier this year and is definitely a must have. The music brings a fresh new blend of an easycore with pop punk featuring infectious tracks that will soon become the playlist of your summer. The EP starts right off with the catchy track Step Aside and then in Checkmate you get a heavier intro and here is where you will fall in love with the easycore vibe. It is the perfect balance of hardcore and pop punk. One minute you will be feeling a head bang come along and the next you transcend into dancing. In regards to the EP, Denny comments, “The concept about this EP is the conflict between good and bad vibes. You can see that by looking at the cover. It’s something like a good and bad side. Some songs are more on the pop punk line, others are on the hardcore side. Sometimes, there’s a perfect balance [Read More]

Interview

New Interview with Faith And Bullets as they make new announcement

April 22, 2015

This past weekend, we celebrated the birthday of one of our favorite guitarists, Rikki Bullets of Faith and Bullets. It was great to check in with the band as they have some exciting news and announcements.  Check out our exclusive new interview with Faith and Bullets here:   We are so excited to see how this band has grown in such a short time. It was only a year ago since their show at the Whisky a GoGo in Hollywood and they have achieved so much in that short time. They are gearing up for the release of their EP soon and we can’t wait for you to hear it. Also they have an upcoming show at Toots Tavern in Crockett. Check the flier below and get out there to get your fix of rock n roll!   In case you missed it, check out an interview with Stevie and Rikk as they made their first trip to NAMM 2015 back in January. Faith and Bullets have a sound that blends old 80′s rock  like Motley [Read More]

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Interview with Farewell, My Love from NAMM 2015

April 22, 2015

We had the chance to chat with Farewell, My Love earlier this year at NAMM 2015. We got to meet their newest member, London McKuffey and you can check out our interview with them all here: They are gearing up to set out on tour in just a couple weeks. Check the tour dates below and get yourself to a show! 5/14 Barrington, IL @ Penny Road Pub 5/15 St. Paul, MN @ Skyway Theatre 5/16 Omaha, NE @ The Hideout 5/17 Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep 5/18 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Loading Dock 5/20 Seattle, WA @ Studio 7 5/21 Portland, OR @ Analog 5/23 Fresno, CA @ Azteca Theater 5/24 Anaheim, CA @ Malone’s 5/25 San Diego, CA @ Woody’s 5/26 Van Nuys, CA @ White Oak Music Hall 5/27 Phoenix, AZ @ Joe’s Grotto 5/28 El Paso, TX @ Mesa Music Hall 5/29 Austin, TX @ Dirty Dog Bar 5/30 San Antonio, TX @ Korova 5/31 Houston, TX @ Walter’s 6/1Tyler, TX @ Crossroads Music Venue 6/2 Fort Worth, TX @ [Read More]

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Kickin Valentina releases new music video for Wrong Way

April 22, 2015

  We recently featured the kick ass Rock n Roll band, Kickin Valentina from Atlanta, GA as our Band of the Day. Now we want you to check out their new music video for their song, Wrong Way which is featured on their upcoming new album, Super Atomic which is set to release on April 28th on Highway 9 Records. They album was recorded at Muse Productions Studio with renowned Producer/Engineer Andy Reilly (Bruce Dickinson, UFO, Cradle of Filth, Asia, The Quireboys).  The album will definitely deliver a straight up shot of rock n roll that will put an end to the rumor that rock is dead. Powerful vocals, kick ass guitars and catchy choruses will have you instantly hooked. Crank it up loud and check out the new video here:   Kickin Valentina members: Heber Pampillon – Guitar Jimmy Berdine – Drums Joe Edwards – Vocals Chris Taylor – Bass   The album can still be pre-ordered by visiting their website here: http://kickinvalentina.com/.  Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. [Read More]

Alternative

Check out our Interview with Lever

April 22, 2015

We recently introduced you to the great punchy alternative rock sounds of Lever from Chicago. Now we would like to bring you our interview with this rising band so you can get to know them better. * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We are loving the new single, Who Cares. Can youtell us more about the song? Jeff:  Thanks! Well, I came up with the guitar riff probably a couple of years ago or so, and kept it in my back pocket. I showed it to Mike one day at practice and we just started working on the structure of the song. It was actually one of the first songs that we wrote with Jon when he first joined in early 2014. Out of nowhere he just started singing, “The clocks are ticking in my mind, I wish that I could turn back time”. The song pretty much came together right away as soon as [Read More]