February 2018 | Music Junkie Press

VIDEO ALERT: Make sure to watch my new favorite music video – Blue October’s “I Hope You’re Happy”

February 23, 2018

Music heals. I couldn’t give a more truer example than my love for Blue October’s new video for “I Hope You’re Happy”. I have been struggling each day with the loss of our home and business in the Santa Rosa firestorm last October. It has taken quite some time for me to adjust to this new normal. Of course I turned to music to help me. Blue October’s new video hit the spot for me. The spectacular video and it’s cinematic flair was the perfect escape from my endless rut. The upbeat song truly highlights the band’s unwavering evolution as they continue to deliver music to satisfy their dedicated fans as well as creating a new fanbase with their fresh sound. Check out the new video here: Make sure to visit their social media sites and check out the upcoming tour dates for Blue October and get yourself to a show. I have said it before and I will continue to say it, “I cannot express enough how Blue October songs contain some of the most [Read More]

SECRETS release lyric video for 3.17.16 and catch them on their headlining tour

February 22, 2018

SECRETS are kicking off their world headlining tour today in San Diego. The tour The tour coincides with the release of their self-titled album, out 2/23 via Made In The Shade Records. Check out the track listing for the new album: SECRETS track listing: 1. Sixteen 2. Fourteen 3. Incredible 4. Strangers 5. Five Years 6. Mouth Breather 7. Lost Cause 8. Last Time 9. Chemical Reaction 10. 03.17.16 11. The End 12. Let Me In In addition, they released their official lyric video for their new track 3.17.16. Check it out here: You can catch them perform in Berkeley at the Cornerstone on February 27th. Check out the other tour dates below: 2/23 – Mesa, AZ @ Underground 2/24 – Anaheim, Ca @ Chain Reaction 2/25 – Henderson, NV @ Eagle Aerie Hall 2/27 – Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone 2/28 – Sacramento, CA @ Holy Diver 3/1 – Portland, OR @ Analog Cafe 3/2 – Spokane, WA @ The Big Dipper 3/3 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon 3/4 – Vancouver, BC @ 333 3/7 – Edmonton, [Read More]

BottleRock Presents announces not-to-miss concerts and festival aftershows!

February 22, 2018

Music lovers can still enjoy the many of the sold-out BottleRock Napa Valley performers at concerts and official Aftershows February 21, 2018, NAPA, Calif. — BottleRock Napa Valley, presented by JaM Cellars, has sold out all passes to the festival’s sixth installment on May 25 – 27, 2018 in downtown Napa. For those who may have missed out on purchasing passes to the festival, BottleRock Presents is offering a series of concerts and festival Aftershows in Napa, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Berkeley. Featuring many of the 2018 BottleRock Napa Valley musical artists and other special guests, these intimate performances take place April 27 and 28 and May 24 through 29. The full lineup of 2018 BottleRock Presents concerts and Aftershows includes: Friday, April 27: Watsky at Ace of Spades, Sacramento Saturday, April 28: Jukebox the Ghost with special guest The Greeting Committee at August Hall, San Francisco Thursday, May 24: 4th Annual “Vines & Vibes” with Michael Franti & Friends at the Archer Hotel Rooftop Bar, Napa Bomba Estéreo at August Hall, San Francisco Tank and The Bangas [Read More]

Interview with Justin Emord of Love and a .38 at NAMM

February 2, 2018

We have so many exciting things to share with you all from our NAMM trip! Of course, it wouldn’t be NAMM without an interview with one of the hardest working musicians, Justin Emord of Love and a .38. Justin started his NAMM week off early with NAMM’s Foundation Day of Service helping kids learn music. His band also performed at the new NAMM Arena Plaza Stage on Friday and they truly rocked the stage! Justin also gave a very informative seminar on acquiring sponsorships and he even acquired several new sponsorships himself. We had a chance to catch up with Justin and are pleased to bring you that interview here: This was quite a hard NAMM for us to cover, after losing the business and our home in the Santa Rosa fires but talking with Justin, you can’t help but feel optimistic about the future. He truly shines in his field and his passion for music is inspiring and invigorating. Thank you Justin for all that you do! We can’t wait for some new Love and [Read More]