Month: October 2015

Concerts

Culture Collide: thinking globally, rocking out locally in the City of the Angels. By Patrick O’Heffernan

October 13, 2015

  (Los Angeles)  Unnoticed among the handwringing over the consolidation within the music industry, particularly the merging of production companies, venues and radio  and TV outlets is another phenomenon that bodes well for artists as well as fans: the creation of online music-travel-style  magazines/festival and producers and even PR agencies. In LA that role is being filled by Gypset Magazine which is also producing and promoting the emerging genre, American Latino Music at venues like Los Globos.  Nationally, Culture Collide, has surfaced as the powerful creative force in this space.  Established in 2014, Culture Collide is the brainchild of Alan Miller, co-founder of FILTER magazine, and it’s influence was on full display in the tightly produced and ebulliently joyful Culture Collide LA2015 festival this past weekend.   Held in six venues concentrated in Echo Park, but also spilling into the newly remodeled Regent Theater in DTLA for a night of mainland Chinese indie bands, Culture Collide was well organized, inexpensive and very fan and band friendly.  Miller and his team and volunteers rolled out a [Read More]

NAMM 2016

Day 100. The NAMM App is our feature on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 12, 2015

We are starting our Countdown to NAMM. Here on Day 100, we would like to feature the NAMM app. The NAMM app can easily be downloaded to your mobile device and provides all the show information you need to know. Some of the features of the NAMM app are below: Browse exhibitors, mark them as favorites and locate them on the exhibit hall map Create a personal schedule of educational sessions by adding to the “My Schedule” feature Sync your personal app schedule across multiple devices Reference helpful maps to find your way around the show, map to meeting rooms and check out the best routes across the exhibit hall based on your location Stay up-to-date with real time alerts on show information and exhibitor news Follow the social media buzz on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram—add to the conversation using #NAMM Browse Anaheim restaurants and other local places, reference general information about the show and much more! Downloading the App Is Easy For all web-enabled devices, simply point your mobile browser to m.core-apps.com/namm16 to be automatically directed to the proper [Read More]

Hardcore

Polish melodic metalcore band Sailor’s Grave release lyric video for Strings

October 12, 2015

Sailor’s Grave , the Polish melodic metalcore/hardcore band are currently working on a new album. In the meantime, they have released a lyric video for their fierce track, Strings. The video was created by Ewa Swiderska and you can check it out here: Sailor’s Grave is: Paweł Kozakiewicz – vocals Jurek Skarżyński- drums Kuba Bielecki – guitar Stanisław Bożek – guitar Marcin Kwieciński – bass Make sure to visit their social media sites for updated information: Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailorsgraveband

NAMM 2016

Countdown to NAMM 2016

October 12, 2015

NAMM 2016 is just around the corner and we are starting the countdown! There are 100 days until the start of NAMM 2016.   NAMM 2016 ANAHEIM, CA  January 21 – 24th   NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016   Music Junkie Press has been invited back to cover the NAMM 2016 and we look forward to bringing you more interviews, product reviews, gear spotlights, artist spotlights and more! Stay tuned as we countdown to NAMM 2016!  

New Music

The spotlight will soon shine on Myke Terry as he releases his new video for Whatcha Think About That

October 12, 2015

Myke Terry was once the lead singer for metalcore band Bury Your Dead but with his infectious new soulful pop single, you would have never guessed it. Ten years of national and international touring singing metal seems like a lifetime ago when you listen to his new R&B style song, Whatcha Think About That. Myke has definitely found his calling and his voice has the perfect home in the soulful pop scene. He has a style with  his vocals that is smooth and velvetty but with the right balance of edge and pop. Check out his new video for his song here: The infectious track is off his recently released debut EP Red Handed, which dropped on October 9, 2015! The EP is available on iTunes here. Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest  news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.ihatemyketerry.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MykeTerryble Twitter: : https://twitter.com/realmyketerry  Instagram: https://instagram.com/myketerryble/ Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/myketerry iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/red-handed-ep/id1014315925

Concerts

The Darkness deliver epic performance in San Francisco for the Blast of Our Kind Tour

October 12, 2015

Last night will definitely be one unforgettable evening. The Darkness made a stop in San Francisco at The Regency Ballroom for their Blast Of Our Kind Tour. It was absolutely mesmerizing from start to finish.  The night kicked off with a bluesy rock set by The Headlands. They captured the crowd’s attention as the venue continued to fill up to near capacity. Check out some photos from The Headlands set: The crowd was packed and energies were running high as The Darkness hit the stage. At that moment, the adrenaline fueled set ensued and there was never a break in the energy. The stage performance of The Darkness is riveting as you are drawn to the charismatic stage presence of each member and then you are help captive by their impeccable musicianship. These four men deliver a larger than life sound that could hardly be contained within the constraints of The Regency Ballroom. With songs performed from their new album, Last Of Our Kind, numerous fan favorites and even some early hits, the crowd was [Read More]

music

Disruption releases new single Skylines feature Shawn Milke

October 11, 2015

The metalcore band Disruption has released their debut single “Skylines” featuring  Shawn Milke from Alesana for song and video, which was shot by Paradyme Pix. The song was engineered in Portland with Stephan Hawkes who is known for his work with Attila, Chelsea Grin, Jonny Craig and more. Check out the video here: The song will be on the debut album which is set for a 2016 release. Vocalist/Guitarist Rob Ramos comments about the video, “Having Robyn August Reinstadler direct this was truly an awesome experience. It was incredible to watch this monster come alive on set!” Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on the latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/disruptionofficial Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/disruptionband Instagram: https://instagram.com/disruptionofficial/