May 2015 | Music Junkie Press

The Weeknd releases new video for The Hills

May 27, 2015

The Weeknd has released their new video for The Hills. The song will be featured on his much anticipated forthcoming album which will be released this year under the partnership between XO and Republic Records. You can purchase the new track by heading over to here: HERE. Watch the new video here: The Weeknd will headline this year’s Lollapalooza music festival joining the likes of Paul McCartney, Metallica and Florence + the Machine and he recently capped off a closing set at Coachella 2015 to rave reviews. The Weeknd also recently picked up two Juno Awards from his home country of Canada. He first grabbed the Award for R&B/Soul Recording of the Year for “Often”, which he released last summer, and ended the night winning Artist of the Year. In addition to taking home two trophies, he also graced the Juno stage performing “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” which recently achieved platinum status as certified by the RIAA and has spent 20 weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 where it currently sits at #3. Make sure to [Read More]

Check out the video Hinges from Awesome Hours as they gear up for their full length album

May 27, 2015

The young rising band, Awesome Hours are gearing up for the release of their full length debut album. Being a fairly new band, surprisingly they have accomplished a lot, already releasing EPs. They are working on getting their full length album finished and have recently released a new single and music video. The song is Hinges and you can check it out here: AWESOME HOURS is: Clayton Roney – Vocals Kyle Stackpole -Guitars & Backing Vocals Spencer Williams – Drums Brittin Davis – Bassist We will see if we can bring you an interview soon with these fast rising indie rockers. 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/Awesomehours?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesome_hours Bandcamp: https://awesomehours.bandcamp.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomehours/ Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/awesomehours/songs Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqVLS5ms6zk8XBOnuhGBTg

Interview with southern rock band NEELY contributed by DriftNDie

May 27, 2015

Music creates love, but in the case of southern rock band NEELY, love created music. Husband and wife team Jeremy and Kaci Neely tour the country, with kids in tow, spreading their messages and lyrics. NEELY brings forth a mix of lighter rock, much like 3 Doors Down and Daughtry, along with heavier ballads similar to Evanescence. Recently Drift & Die Press had an opportunity to chat with one half of the Nashville duo! DND: What’s the general concept & mission of NEELY? Jeremy: Kaci and I simply want to make excellent music that moves people. Outside of the writing process, we try our best to treat every individual (whether online or at a show) the way that we would want to be treated. Really in the end we aren’t out there trying to build a “fanbase” but rather a worldwide family. DND: Where’d the band name come from? Jeremy: The name NEELY is simply our last name. I remember when we tried to find that perfect name. We wrote list after list and [Read More]

Hour 24 and Racing On The Sun announce dates for the Suit Up Tour

May 27, 2015

Female fronted rock band Hour 24 have announced dates for an upcoming tour with alternative rockers Racing On The Sun. The tour titled Suit Up Tour is set to start on July 10th at Frankies in Toledo, Ohio and wrap up on August 30th in Allen Park, MI. Guitarist Dan Quigley comments about the tour, “Thank you so much to everyone who attended one of our shows last year! We’ve had an incredible time meeting new people and seeing old friends out on the road. We have been writing and recording our debut full-length record with Dan Korneff (Motionless In White, Crown The Empire, Pierce The Veil) and are thrilled to get back on the road.” We are excited to see a date in Sacramento and hope to bring you an interview with the bands and full show coverage. Tour dates are listed below: 7/10 – Toledo, OH – Frankie’s 7/11 – TBA 7/12 – Indianapolis, IN – Irving Theater 7/14 – St. Louis, MO – Firebird 7/17 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater [Read More]

Art of Shock announce upcoming show at Loaded in Hollywood

May 26, 2015

Art of Shock are back and ready to take over the Loaded in Hollywood for a show on June 6th! Drummer Adrian Geezer comments on the show, We’ve got a great bill. Bands like Ascendancy, Soulera, Concrete Sledge with Tomas Bonilla from Tormenter. Some of the best up-and-coming Bands from the new LA Metal scene. Nick Ertel just joined the Band; He’s our new Lead Guitar Player, he definitely shreds his ass off. We’re really looking forward to doing this Show with him. Our good Friend Sam Harman from Legal Tender will be filling on Bass for the Show, he’s a beast! I‘m very excited to announce that we’ll have a very Special Guest jamming a song with us on Stage. Should be a very fun night.” The band has been quite busy working on new music ass Adrian tells us, “We just finished recording our new material with Producers Jim Kaufman and Kenny Carkeet. It sounds amazing, couldn’t be happier with the results. We are still working on a time table though. Can’t wait to [Read More]

Downfall 2012 set to join OTEP on the Art of Fury Tour

May 26, 2015

Downfall 2102, the dynamic 3 piece alternative metal/active rock band based out of Houston, Texas is pleased to announce that they will be performing with OTEP on the “Art of Fury Tour” beginning June 8th, 2015 with the first show in Spring Lake Park, MN. Downfall 2012 may be a hybrid of various subgenres, but they pack enough rock ‘n’ roll fury to blow the house down. This is one band that you definitely should check out. They are ready to deliver a fierce dose of heavy and hard rock that will get the adrenaline flowing through your veins. Tickets are now available at several ticket outlets. Ple Please note: Some of the dates (very few) are not part of the Otep tour. Check out their music video for their song Face To Face here: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.downfall2012.com Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/downfall2012 Facebook: www.facebook.com/DF2012 Twitter: www.twitter.com/downfall2012

Asking Alexandria release new song, I Won’t Give In featuring new singer

May 26, 2015

Asking Alexandria have released their new single, I Won’t Give In which features their new singer Denis Shaforostov. Check it out here: The song is off their upcoming new album. You will be able to catch Asking Alexandria all summer long as they will be performing on this year’s Vans Warped Tour. You can find tour dates by visiting their website and social media sites. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.askingalexandriaofficial.com Website: http://theaafamily.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/askingalexandria Twitter: www.twitter.com/AAofficial James Cassells Twitter: twww.twitter.com/James_Cassells Ben Bruce Twitter: www.twitter.com/benjaminbruce Cameron Liddell Twitter: www.twitter.com/cameronliddell Sam Bettley Twitter: www.twitter.com/samuelbettley