December 2015 | Music Junkie Press

22. Laura B. Whitmore is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 30, 2015

Here at number 22 we feature Laura B. Whitmore as she will be hosting ‘Success Strategies for Women in the Music Industry’ Panel During 2016 Winter NAMM. Check out the details below: Music industry trailblazers will take center stage to discuss gender equality and achievements during the “Success Strategies for Women in the Music Industry Panel” on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016, from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the NAMM Idea Center during the NAMM Show. Hosted by music industry veteran and Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) founder, Laura B. Whitmore, the panel will focus on the challenges and obstacles top women in the music industry have faced—and how they’ve overcome them to create success. “I’m excited to bring together these powerful role models to share their insights and experiences on this panel. As women, we face unique challenges in our industry and I think it’s important to create awareness, give advice, and affect change. I have no doubt that it will be energetic and informative,” said Whitmore. Panelists include: Laura B. Whitmore as moderator, a music [Read More]

23. MTD Family Reunion Benefit Concert is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 29, 2015

For number 23 on our Countdown to NAMM 2016, we wanted to spread the news about the 5th Annual MTD Family Reunion Benefit Concert at NAMM 2016. The 5th Annual Michael Tobias Design Family Reunion Benefit at the 2016 NAMM Show will raise fund for The Wounded Warrior Project with 100% of the proceeds supporting this great organization. Check out the news below: KINGSTON, NY: With the success of last year’s Fourth Annual MTD Family Reunion, and with thousands of dollars raised to support The Wounded Warrior Project, MTD4LYFE announced that their Fifth Annual MTD Family Reunion (#MTDFR5) will take place at The 2016 NAMM Show in Anaheim this January. 100% of the proceeds from this event will support WWP. This year’s show: An All-Star Gospel Jam featuring some very special guest performances, sponsor prizes, and featuring Andrew Gouche (solo artist, Prince, Andraé Crouch, The Winans, Chaka Khan, Cheryl Lynn, and many others) and Band of Brothers. Additional performances by Norm Stockton (solo artist, Lincoln Brewster, Bobby Kimball, Chris Tomlin and many more), Robert Bubby Lewis [Read More]

Long Live Lemmy! Lemmy Kilmister 1945 – 2015

December 29, 2015

I have struggled with writing this post because it was one that I have dreaded. As you all know or unless you have been living under a rock, we lost one of the greatest yesterday, Lemmy Kilmister. Lemmy was one bad ass mother f*cker that we all respected and loved. He was legendary not only for his music for how he lived his life; on his own terms. Ian Fraser Lemmy Kilmister passed away yesterday only days after receiving the diagnosis of his cancer. The news was confirmed on the Official Motorhead Facebook Page There is no easy way to say this…our mighty, noble friend Lemmy passed away today after a short battle with an extremely aggressive cancer. He had learnt of the disease on December 26th, and was at home, sitting in front of his favorite video game from The Rainbow which had recently made its way down the street, with his family. We cannot begin to express our shock and sadness, there aren’t words. We will say more in the coming days, but [Read More]

24. Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio are on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 29, 2015

Continuing on our Countdown to NAMM. Let’s get excited for some great guitar porn! Zakk Wylde’s Wylde Audio has announced they will have available The Barbarian at NAMM 2016. Check out a photo of it: In addition, check out these other Wylde Audio beasts! Wylde Audio features guitars, amps and accessories. Make sure to also visit the social media sites to stay up to date on all the latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.zakkwylde.com/ Website: http://wyldeaudio.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wylde-Audio-797859150281179/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/wyldeaudio/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/WyldeAudio Twitter: https://twitter.com/ZakkWyldeBLS NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 About The NAMM Foundation The NAMM Foundation is a nonprofit organization funded in part by the National Association of Music Merchants and its 9,900 members. The Foundations mission is to advance active participation in music making across the lifespan by supporting scientific research, philanthropic giving and public service programs. For more information about the NAMM Foundation, please visit www.nammfoundation.org. Stay tuned as we countdown to NAMM 2016! Location & Hours Anaheim [Read More]

After Nations releases live video for “The Laceront Arc”

December 29, 2015

Prog rock trio After Nations have released a live, in studio video for their recently released single, “The Laceront Arc”. Recorded during their fall tour at Mystery Ton Studios in Monrovia, MD, it offers an up close look as these instro-shredders move through the mathy, prog-metal weirdness of the new single. “I really can’t stand having days ‘off’ while on tour, you know?”, says guitarist Andrew Elliott. “You’re on the road, you spend months and months planning things, and you’re there to share your music with as many people as possible. Sometimes things don’t pan out – a show gets dropped, a local band cancels, whatever – and you’re left with an open day. Sometimes those are opportunities – you just have to look at them in a different way. This video is a perfect example – a friend of mine in DC told me to reach out to Kenny (Mystery Ton Studios), so I did, and instead of sitting on our asses on a Monday in Baltimore, we made this killer video.” [Read More]

Day 25. Throwback to our Interview with Pistol Day Parade is featured on our Countdown to NAMM 2016

December 28, 2015

Another great band we love is Detroit Rock band, Pistol Day Parade and during NAMM we ran into their bassist, Jason Lollio. Pistol Day Parade has been enjoying the great response from their release of their new album “Burn” last year. Hailing from Detroit are these hard working rockers who bleed out the passion through their music. Their new album “Burn” released via Goomba Records was produced by Tim Patalan (Sponge, Lovedrug) at The Loft Studios in Saline, Michigan. It was great talking with Jason and we can’t wait to catch these high energy rockers out on tour. Here is our quick video chat with Jason at NAMM 2014. Website: www.pistoldayparade.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/PDPDETROIT Twitter: www.twitter.com/pdpdetroit Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwuiuqR7RIj9tpraMhRGqiA NOTE: NAMM is an industry only event, see if you qualify for NAMM membership at https://www.namm.org/membership For more details on NAMM 2016, visit their website at https://www.namm.org/thenammshow/2016 Location & Hours Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802 Thursday, January 21 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Friday, January 22 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday, January 23 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Sunday, January 24 10 a.m.–5 p.m. [Read More]

Papa Roach release music video for Falling Apart

December 25, 2015

One of our favorite bands, Papa Roach have just released a new music video that you have to check out. It is for their song Falling Apart which is off their new album. F.E.A.R. and was released through Eleven Seven Music. Check out the video here: “’Falling Apart’ is an epic PAPA ROACH track from F.E.A.R.. The vocals are really straight forward, and then it explodes into that massive chorus – the audiences can’t help but jump up and down when we play it. The dynamics of the song move you to three distinctively different places and Jesse Davey’s video is truly a work of art and we’re excited for people to interpret it how they may”, offered frontman, Jacoby Shaddix. Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on all their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.paparoach.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/paparoach Twitter: www.twitter.com/paparoach Merch Store: www.paparoach.com/store Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/papa-roach/id3445763