May 2017 | Music Junkie Press

La Santa Cecelia launches Amar y Vivir at a packed party at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.

May 9, 2017

Patrick O’Heffernan (Hollywood) La Santa Cecelia, the modern-day creative hybrid of Latin culture and rock and world music, and their management company Criteria Entertainment threw a jam-packed release party for Amar y Vivir, the unique visual album of Mexican and Latin American music. The video/album was shot and recorded in a blistering 5 days in Mexico City, in streets, bars, parks and iconic locations like the Plaza Santo Domingo, the Zócalo and Salón Tenampa. The evening, preceded by a live acoustic set and vinyl signing at Hollywood’s famous Amoeba Records, kicked off with a full-screen viewing of the video, followed by Santa Cecelia’s trademark dramatic entrance. From there on it was fiesta-time as the band belted, crooned, soared and celebrated a set list of 7 songs, started with the title song, “Amar y Vivir. The crowd – jammed elbow-to-elbow from the control booth in the back of the cavernous room to the stage ion the front — swayed, clapped , sang along and danced whenever a few feet of space appeared. Mostly, they poured loved [Read More]

Join us in wishing Yoshiki of X Japan a successful surgery

May 9, 2017

The incredible drummer Yoshiki of X JAPAN will have to undergo an emergency cervical artificial disc replacement surgery on May 16th in Los Angeles. Yoshiki is known for his intense drumming and you can take a look him performing live at SSE Wembley Arena, March 4, 2017 in the following clip: The following is the news from his Management team about his surgery: It has been determined by multiple doctors that YOSHIKI of X JAPAN will undergo an emergency cervical artificial disc replacement surgery on Tuesday, May 16 in Los Angeles. As a result of YOSHIKI’s intense drumming style and the impact it has had on his physical health, he was diagnosed with cervical foraminal stenosis in July 2009, and then underwent a cervical laminectomy and a cervical foraminotomy. After suffering from a herniated disc that has worsened over the past six months, YOSHIKI has experienced symptoms including numbness and severe paralysis of the left hand and arm, which have since been affecting his musical performances. Upon receiving a complete examination by his [Read More]

Take a listen to the new track Sleeptalking off The Grand Southern’s upcoming Traded Heaven EP

May 9, 2017

LA based indie/folk band The Great Southern are gearing up for the upcoming release of their Traded Heaven EP. The EP is set to release out on May 23rd. The LA duo features Dash Hutton on vocals/drums and Jesse Tyre Karp on vocals/guitar. You can take a listen to the latest track off the EP, Sleeptalking which Karp comments as, “The whole thing came alive in the studio when Renee Olstead sang the duet, such an incredible voice. Greg Leisz added this beautiful baritone guitar on top of his pedal steel playing, giving it that haunting feel. It was a great compliment to the song.” Make sure to visit their social media sites: Website: www.thegrandsouthern.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/thegrandsouthern Twitter: www.twitter.com/grandsouthern Instagram: www.instagram.com/thegrandsouthern

Check out Colossal Street Jam for your fix of 70’s inspired melodic rock and roll

May 9, 2017

For our next Spotlight Band, we would like to feature a band that is bringing back the feel good rock of the 70’s. Colossal Street Jam from New Jersey have released an 11 track LP, Living Free that will have you hooked from the first listen. It is a great heaping dose of 70’s inspired classic rock, full of great melodies, infectious vocals and feel good rock vibes. They comment about their music, At the end of the day, no matter what is going on, we did this for us. In the old days, we did this to be famous, to make money, and to be rock stars. Now, we’re doing this for us, and I think that’s why it’s working and getting a great response. Check out their video for their track, I Can’t Take It: Band Members: Gene Potts – Vocals Sal Marra – Guitar, Vocals & Fender Rhodes Tony Flora – Bass Dave Halpern – Drums & All Percussion Eric Safka – Hammond B3, Piano, Fender Rhodes You can pick up the new [Read More]

Copenhagen artist VERA releases new electro-R&B track, In and Out of Love

May 9, 2017

We would like to introduce you to Copenhagen newcomer artist VERA. Vera has earned quite a reputation as an of-the-moment producer and co-writer for a crop of Norwegian breakout acts including Liss, Soleima, Goss and Off Bloom. But today he returns with his own proper breakthrough solo offering “In And Out Of Love,” a crestfallen anthem that pulls from the gloomy ’90s R&B of Sade and Toni Braxton to create a dark electro-R&B sound all his own. Anchored on the vocalist’s lush tenor and a repeated, mournful saxophone sample, the track relies on the push-and-pull of the woven melodies as a metaphor for the repeated hook, “I’m in and out of love.” Check out the new song here: Make sure to visit the social media sites for the latest news. Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/veralovesuuu/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/veralovesuuu Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veralovesuuu/

Doll Skin release new single “Shut Up (You Miss Me)” off their upcoming LP

May 8, 2017

Pop Punk all female band Doll Skin have just released a new single off their upcoming LP Manic Pixie Dream Girl. The song is Shut Up (You Miss Me) and you can check them out here: MANIC PIXIE DREAM GIRL hits stores June 16th via EMP LABEL GROUP/AMPED, and in Europe via EMP/SPV. Produced and Mixed by Cage9 frontman Evan Rodaniche (Lacey Sturm, Powerman 5000), MANIC is the follow up to Doll Skin’s EMP debut, 2016’s IN YOUR FACE (AGAIN), Produced by Grammy Winning Megadeth bassist David Ellefson, which garnered massive Worldwide press, spawned multiple singles including “Family of Strangers”, “Let’s Be Honest”, and “Furious Fixation”, and saw the band tour much of the year with Otep, Lacey Sturm, Fire From The Gods, Hellyeah, Dead Kennedys, Escape The Fate, September Mourning, Through Fire, and more. Tour Dates: DOLL SKIN Headlining: SHUT UP 2017 TOUR: 5/09 Peoria, IL. @ Rail II w/ Drugs Delaney & Evil Engine 5/10 Joliet, IL. @ Bada Brew w/ Drugs Delaney & Evil Engine 5/11 Ft Atkinson, WI. @ Hijynx w/ [Read More]

Harvard of the South release captivating new track, Without

May 8, 2017

Today Harvard of the South released a new song! The band which formed from a side project of members of Blue October, Hurricane Bells and Longwave. The track is the compelling new song, Without and is from their forthcoming LP. The catchy new song features emotionally driven lyrics, along with powerful vocals wrapped in an ethereal essence. You can take a listen to the new track and download: You can catch Harvard of the South as they open for Blue October during the upcoming leg of The Heart Go Bang Tour. We look forward to catching them in San Francisco on May 17th at the Fillmore. For more details and tickets for the SF show head over to: http://thefillmore.com/event/blue-october/ Band Members: Justin Furstenfeld – Vocals Steve Schiltz – Guitar Matt Noveskey – Bass Jeremy Furstenfeld – Drums You can check out some photos by our Rockin Ryan from the last time we saw Harvard of the South in Sacramento: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol [Read More]