August 2015 | Music Junkie Press

Madame Mayhem brings in a team of powerhouse rockers on her upcoming album, Now You Know

August 27, 2015

Madame Mayhem is set to release her full length album, Now You Know on October 16th through BFD/RED. She has brought in a great team of powerhouse rockers to play on the album including Billy Sheehan (Mr. Big, Winery Dogs) – who produced and played on the album – Ray Luzier (KoRn, KXM), Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (formerly of Guns N’ Roses), Russ Parrish (“Satchel” from Steel Panther), and Corey Lowery (Saint Asonia, Stuck Mojo). Madame Mayhem is delivering a kick ass dose of rock that highlights her commanding presence and powerful vocals! Check out her video for her song, Monster. She comments on the video, “This video shows the escape from being trapped, under speculation, and breaking free to embrace your true self. Raw and real! About how society can turn you into what they already think you are.” Check out a video of Billy Sheehan talking about Madame Mayhem’s new album: We will see if we can bring you an interview soon. Make sure to visit her social media sites and stay up to date on her latest news. [Read More]

Our Aftershock Spotlight Band is The Pink Slips

August 27, 2015

We are excited to announce The Pink Slips as our Aftershock Spotlight Band today. Today our music scene contains a never ending list of genres or subgenres but what we really are missing is a rekindling of our love for punk rock and synth. Imagine a young band that brings to life your love of 90’s synth pop music and wraps it deliciously in young spirited punk rock. No need to dream about it, because Pink Slips is the answer to your wishes. The LA based punk rock band, Pink Slips is fronted by 18 year old Grace McKagan. Yes, the name might sound familiar, she is the daughter of Duff McKagan (GUNS N’ ROSES/VELVET REVOLVER/WALKING PAPERS). Today is Grace McKagan’s Birthday so make sure to head on over and wish her a very Happy Birthday and get ready for them at this year’s Aftershock Festival. They have released their infectiously catchy 6 song EP, Say L’or Venus which is available on iTunes here. Grace’s vocals remind me of a blend of Debbie Harry, Kim Wilde [Read More]

Jack Russell’s Great White releases new song, Blame It On The Night

August 26, 2015

Hell yes! New music from Jack Russell’s Great White and it is a great new track. I love it and Jack does it again with a great new song that has some killer guitars, infectious melodies and of course those signature vocals that we love. Jack’s vocals are spot on and I have always been in admiration of his vocal range and passion that he puts into his singing. Check out the new track: Jack has several upcoming show dates. Check them out below: Aug 28 Downtown Mahomet Mahomet, IL Sep 06 The Rainbow w/ Leatherwolf Beverly Hills, CA Sep 09 Cd and Me Frankfort, IL Sep 11 Grand Casino w/ Steelheart, Skid Row,..Hinckley, MN Sep 12 The Fall Fair Cambridge, Canada Sep 18 Mohave County Fairgrounds Kingman, AZ Make sure you visit his social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. We can’t wait for more new music and his album, The Gauntlet. We will see if [Read More]

Our Last Night release cover of Can’t Feel My Face by The Weeknd

August 26, 2015

Our Last Night are gearing up for their European tour and they are ready to treat their fans to another special cover. This time they are covering, Can’t Feel My Face by The Weeknd. The song can be purchased on iTunes by heading over here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/cant-feel-my-face-single/id1033617916. Check out the cover here: Yesterday, the band revealed their ‘Younger Dreams’ European tour featuring special guests Palisades and Crooks. The tour kicks off October 21st in St. Petersburg, Russia where the band will return for the second time this year. Palisades and Crooks will join Our Last Night on October 27th in London, UK at Islington Academy. Tickets go on sale this Wednesday, August 26th. Head over to OurLastNight.com for more information. In case you missed it, check out their video for Road To The Throne here: You can pick up their album Younger Dreams by heading over to: http://ourlastnight.com/. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://ourlastnight.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourlastnightband Twitter: https://twitter.com/OLNBand Instagram: https://instagram.com/OLNBAND/

Our Aftershock Spotlight Band is September Mourning

August 26, 2015

We are very excited to announce September Mourning as our next band to be featured in our Aftershock Spotlight. September Mourning have been capturing the attention of many as they bring a much needed dose of cinematic hard rock with an alternative dark edge. Their music is infectious and driving and had us hooked from the first listen. September Mourning has been perfectly described as ” Marilyn Manson and Lady Gaga had a kid, it would be September Mourning”. September is quite a passionate character as you will see by her character unfolding in their music. Their single Children of Fate is a stellar track with vocals that are passionate and soaring as September takes you through melodic bliss. The song has a powerful message as well, vocalist September explains, “Children of Fate is a call to arms for every person who has felt helpless, hopeless or worthless…a battle cry against the negativity we are surrounded by everyday. It is a song about the strength of knowing it’s not just you, alone, verses the world, it [Read More]

Indie Pop Artist LOREN will mesmerize you with her video for Echo

August 25, 2015

Indie Pop artist LOREN is sure to grab your attention with her ethereal captivating track Echo. Her soft vocal style is inviting and carries a depth of emotion well beyond her years of 15. Her sound is magical and envelopes you in a soft sonic cocoon of warmth. Check out her video for her track, Echo that has become my new obsession: The song is off her upcoming EP The Dare which is set for an October 16th release. You can pre-order the EP by heading over to iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-dare/id1019239835. We will see if we can bring you an interview with this young talented musician. Make sure to visit her social media sites so you can stay up to date on her latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.sheisloren.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sheisloren Twitter: www.twitter.com/sheisloren Instagram: instagram.com/lorenmusic

Elsten Torres’ Éxitos Acústicos: songs we know but love even more when he sings them. By Patrick O’Heffernan

August 25, 2015

(Los Angeles) American Latin Music (ALM) is the fusion sound created over the past two decades mostly in California by Latinos who were raised in the US as children, spoke Spanish at home and listened to cumbia, and ranchero and other music from Central and South America but spoke English at school and listened to rock/ rap/blues/pop and are now mixing them all up in a new genre. But another kind of ALM evolved in New York and Miami, one that added the distinct music of Cuba to the mix. A pioneer of that revolution is Elsten Fulano Torres, who was brought to New York at the age of 2, surrounded by Cuban music at home but followed Elvis and rock in high school. Fortunately, he later absorbed the music of his native Cuba in his twenties and set out on a career to make a new contemporary music mix. That career now includes six albums, two Grammy nominations, a #1 song on Billboard and songwriting credits with Ricky Martin and Oscar D’Leon and [Read More]