August 2015 | Music Junkie Press

Interview with Melissa Harding and pick up her new EP, Best Of Me out now

August 31, 2015

We first fell in love with the vocals of Melissa Harding out on the SIXX:AM tour earlier this year. She captured the crowd with her dynamic and spectacular voice. We were excited to find out more about her music and she has just released an incredible EP, Best Of Me. The EP was recently released and is a must have. You can pick up Best Of Me by heading over to iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/best-of-me-ep/id1033595223. Check out our recent interview with Melissa: * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you very much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We are so excited to hear about your new EP and it is getting closer to a release! Can you tell us an update about it? Melissa: Absolutely! So happy to talk with you and Music Junkie Press. And thanks so much, I’m excited too. This project has been a LONG time coming, but it will be out August 25th officially, and I can’t wait. We [Read More]

Our Aftershock Spotlight Band is ONE OK ROCK

August 29, 2015

Today our Aftershock Spotlight Band is the high energy bad ass band,ONE OK ROCK. This Japanese rock band caught our attention at last year’s Vans Warped Tour as they blew us away with their set. The energy these guys bring to the stage is infectious and you can’t help but feel the adrenaline flowing through you as they play. They are set to release their Deluxe Edition of our album 35xxxv is coming on September 25th in the US but you can pre-order the album NOW at either iTunes –http://smarturl.it/oneokrockitunes or Amazon –http://smarturl.it/oneokrockamazon. They are also set to perform on the upcoming All Time Low and Sleeping With Sirens Tour. We are glad they have the stop at Aftershock Festival. If you haven’t seen them before, make sure to put them down as one of your MUST SEEs at this year’s Aftershock. They also have a couple headline shows coming up as well. Band Members: Vocal: Taka Guitar: Toru Bass: Ryota Drums: Tomoya Genre: Rock Location: Japan Feature: Incredible high energy rock and roll [Read More]

Athena interview. English-Greek pop star dips a toe into the US market. By Patrick O’Heffernan

August 28, 2015

(Los Angeles) I have often remarked that, as the music capital of America – and possibly the world – Los Angeles attracts talent from around the world and the artists who come here bring with them international experiences and influences that make the Southern California music mix such a rich tapestry. a colorful new thread is now being added to that tapestry – Athena, (AKA Athena Andreadis) the Anglo-Greek singer, actress, poetry and prose author who spans two and now three continents. Athena is in in LA wrapping up her first American produced album assembling a local tour. She is working with The Cult and Bjork producer Ethan Allen and a host of collaborators including Jimmy Paxson of Stevie Nicks band. Patrick. Athena, by now you know I am very happy I decided to stay a little later at the Hotel café and see you. Was that your first foray into the LA music market? Athena. Yes. That was my first LA gig. I played at South By Southwest before, but that was [Read More]

THE BIG TICKET this year will feature Twenty One Pilots, Of Monsters and Men, Walk The Moon and more!

August 28, 2015

THE BIG TICKET returns this year to Jacksonville, Florida on Sunday December 6th at Metropolitan Park for its 6th consecutive year. This year’s music and lifestyle festival will include performances by Twenty One Pilots, Of Monsters and Men, Walk The Moon, The Neighbourhood, Glass Animals, Andrew McMahon In The Wilderness, MUTEMATH, X Ambassadors, PVRIS, Robert DeLong, Saint Motel, Coleman Hell, Boots, Borns and more. What an amazing lineup! A rolling discounted early bird ticket on-sale for The Big Ticket begins Friday, August 28 at 8:00 AM ET at www.TheBigTicketFest.com. The early bird on-sale offers a limited number of general admission and VIP tickets at discounted prices as follows (plus fees): Early Bird #1: General Admission: $25.00, VIP: $89.50, 4-Pack: $119.00 Early Bird #2: General Admission: $30.00 Early Bird #3: General Admission: $34.50 Early Bird #4: General Admission: $39.50 Note: VIP and 4-Pack prices remain the same throughout the early bird on-sale and will be available while supplies last. Fans are encouraged to buy early and save, as there are limited quantities available at each [Read More]

A Silent Film release first single Lightning Strike off upcoming album

August 28, 2015

A Silent Film have some great news to share. They will be releasing their self-titled album on October 16th. In addition, tickets for their fall headlining tour are on sale now. Visit www.asilentfilm.com for details. Their new single, Lightning Strike is out now and you can pick it up on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/lightning-strike-single/id1030573833?app=itunes or you can stream it on Spotify here: https://play.spotify.com/album/3Cr1DCfXMCEcUXRWUtRJ3k?play=true&utm_source=open.spotify.com&utm_medium=open. Check the dates below and hope you can get yourself to a show! Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on the latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.asilentfilm.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/asilentfilm Twitter: https://twitter.com/asilentfilm Instagram: https://instagram.com/asilentfilm/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/a-silent-film/id258727124

Kottonmouth Kings new album KROWN POWER is out now and check out the new video for Audio War

August 28, 2015

Kottonmouth Kings have just released their new album, Krown Power today via United Family Music/Capitol Records. The album continues to highlight their unique style and signature sound that has been dubbed Rip-Hop. This album is the their first full-length album on United Family Music Group, their new label founded by KMK front man, Brad “Daddy X” Xavier. Check out their new video for Audio War here: In celebration of KMK’s new album KROWN POWER, the band is giving 5 lucky winners an autographed Kronitron Mega Pack Package, which includes the Deluxe Green Edition of Krown Power. Click below to ENTER: The new album is available now on iTunes and in Kottonmouth Kings’ merch store. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.kottonmouthkings.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kottonmouthkings Twitter: https://twitter.com/kottonmouth Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kottonmouthtv

The Sex Tape Scandal welcomes new guitarist Vince Vain

August 28, 2015

We have some exciting news for you. Remember that great glam metal band, The Sex Tape Scandal we told you about from NAMM 2015? They really impressed us with their style, passion and kick ass music. Well they are hard at work on new music and have welcomed new guitarist, Vince Vain. They posted the following message on Facebook: So join me in welcoming Vince to the band and we can’t wait for the new music. They are currently in the studio working on some new tracks and will keep you updated on the new tunes. In case you missed our interview with The Sex Tape Scandal from NAMM 2015, check it out below: We got their new EP, Pretty Ugly and it has since become a regular on our daily playlist. It fuckin rocks! It is as if someone came along to the so-called ROCK IS DEAD scene and took a pair of paddles from a defibrillator cranked at maximum velocity, and jump started the life back into ROCK N ROLL with [Read More]