April 2016 | Music Junkie Press

Bleeker is our Spotlight Band

April 3, 2016

Today our featured band is Bleeker which is an alternative rock out of Canada. We first discovered them as they were opening for The Struts out on their headlining tour. We were blown away by their high energy set. They have a fresh blend of music that brings together the edge of alternative, fun-spirit of pop, and kick ass rock n roll. After finishing their tour with The Struts, they will be heading out in July with Sublime with Rome and Dirty Heads. Bleeker is: Taylor Perkins (Vocals) Dan Steinke (Guitars) Cole Perkins (Guitars) Mike Van Dyk (Bass) Genre: Alternative, Rock Location: Canada Feature: High energy rock infused with an edge of alternative Current release: New released EP, Bleeker available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/bleeker-ep/id1096196794?app=itunes Video to check out: Highway Check out some photos from their show with The Struts: One thing is certain, their live performances are a must see. Check the tour dates below and get yourself to a show: Sublime with Rome & Dirty Heads Tour with special guest Bleeker:07/02 – Miami, FL @ Bayfront Park Amphitheatre 07/03 [Read More]

Buika at Walt Disney Hall: a fairy-tale night in a magical music palace

April 2, 2016

(Los Angeles). The Walt Disney Hall can be an intimidating venue for artists. For the artist, standing on a stage crowned by the Manuel Gonzales pipe organ and facing over 2200 fans arrayed in Frank Geary’s shining chrome building requires not only soaring talent, but centered courage combined with humility. Buika gave the sold-out Hall all that and more on Saturday night in her pairing with LA’s beloved American Latin Music band, La Santa Cecelia – a profound experience but almost too much of a good thing. But all thoughts of excess disappeared when Buika’s voice rose from the stage into one of the best acoustical environments in the nation, if not the world, Her singing, her lyrics, her laughter and her conversation with the enraptured audience were supernatural, vibrating every square inch of air and every soul in the building. There is a reason Buika is known as “fearless”; she can weaponize her fiery voice to deliver messages of humanity thwarted and demands for justice. But she can also stand and [Read More]

Guns N’ Roses Tour Dates announced!

April 1, 2016

It is no April Fools Joke! Tonight Guns N’ Roses will kick off their reunion tour with a surprise show at the Troubadour. The concert was announced this morning and tickets were available at the old Tower Records on Sunset Strip in Hollywood. Approximately 250 tickets are available for tonight’s show at The Troubadour in Hollywood. Guns N’ Roses have also announce the dates for their Not In This Lifetime Tour. You F’n ready, North America? Guns N’ Roses will see you this summer on the “Not in this Lifetime Tour.” RSVP here if you’re coming: http://livemu.sc/GNRTour #GnFnR Posted by Guns N’ Roses on Friday, April 1, 2016 Tour dates are listed on their website at http://www.gunsnroses.com/tour. FRIDAY, APRIL 08 T-MOBILE ARENA LAS VEGAS, NV NIGHTRAIN PRESALE ENDED VIP PACKAGES GET TICKETS SATURDAY, APRIL 09 T-MOBILE ARENA LAS VEGAS, NV NIGHTRAIN PRESALE ENDED VIP PACKAGES GET TICKETS SATURDAY, APRIL 16 COACHELLA VALLEY MUSIC & ARTIST FESTIVAL INDIO, CA NIGHTRAIN PRESALE ENDED VIP PACKAGES N/A GET TICKETS TUESDAY, APRIL 19 FORO SOL MEXICO CITY, MX NIGHTRAIN [Read More]

BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the Day is Black Pistol Fire

April 1, 2016

Today our BottleRock Napa Featured Band of the Day is Black Pistol Fire. They may be just two guys but they deliver high energy rock that will invigorate you! Their music brings a variety of influences such as blues, R&B, rock and more. They took the music scene by storm back in 2013 at SXSW as they blew everyone away with their explosive sets. They are set to release their new album, Don’t Wake the Riot on May 20th, ahead of their performance at BottleRock Napa Festival. Just in time for you to pick it up so you can rock out to them at the festival. They are also going to be out on tour so make sure to visit their social media sites for all the latest news. So make sure not to miss them playing at the Lagunitas Stage on Friday, May 27th at 5:15. Black Pistol Fire is: Eric Owen (Drums) Kevin McKeown (Guitar, Vocals) Music: Don’t Wake The Riot new album due out in May. Check it out here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dont-wake-the-riot/id1082851236 Song to Check [Read More]

Mayday Parade release music video for Letting Go

April 1, 2016

Mayday Parade have recently released a music video for their emotionally driven track, Letting Go which is off their album, Black Lines. Guitarist Brooks Betts explains “‘Letting Go’ is a song about self pity and not having the strength to get over a bad relationship. It’s about that weird spot when someone breaks you down even though you know they’re toxic. When you tried so hard for someone who was never going to let you in, knowing it’s going to end soon and preparing for the end”. Watch the video here: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://maydayparade.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maydayparade Twitter: https://twitter.com/MaydayParade

AshesToAngels release new video for Not In My Name

April 1, 2016

British Goth punks, AshestoAngels are gearing up for the release of their new record, How To Bleed on April 15th and shortly after heading out on a UK Tour. Meanwhile, they have just released a new music video for their song, Not In My Name. Crilly comments about the song, “Not in my name. It’s a powerful statement. I think it’s important to say this is not an omission of guilt. It is a rejection of all the horrible things that are done by those we trusted to protect us, on a global scale, a national scale and in our day to day life. When taking away tents and blankets is seen as a solution to homelessness you know something is wrong. When we refuse to support the same people we have displaced you know something is wrong. I feel like by not speaking out then I am being complicit through inaction. It may just be a punk rock song, but words have power and if I can use that to make even the smallest [Read More]