July 2018 | Music Junkie Press

VIDEO ALERT: Joe Perry releases new video for “Aye, Aye, Aye”

July 30, 2018

Joe Perry has just released a new video. This one is for his track, Aye, Aye, Aye which is off his solo album, SWEETZERLAND MANIFESTO. The video was filmed earlier this year at the legendary Roxy Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. The video and track features guest vocalist Robin Zander along with an all-star band including guitarist Dean DeLeo and bassist Robert DeLeo (Stone Temple Pilots), Buck Johnson(keyboards/vocals/Aerosmith) and David Goodstein (drums) The night also featured guest appearances by Slash, Johnny Depp, Gary Cherone (Extreme/Van Halen) who handled vocals for the bulk of the show, with other guest vocalists Terry Reid, David Johansen, and Chris Robinson. Joe comments about how SWEETZERLAND MANIFESTO came together: “I had just finished writing my autobiography ‘Rocks’ with David Ritz so we’d been based in LA. My friend and future bandmate Johnny (Depp) offered the use of his studio to record my new solo record. Later that week I went to his studio to talk about the record and the possibly about it being an instrumental CD. Ironically, that night we recorded ‘Eve of Destruction’ with Johnny on drums. Even though it was big hit in the sixties I felt with [Read More]

VIDEO TO WATCH: Check out Light Up the Town and their Punk goes Pop video for Stay

July 30, 2018

One of our favorite bands, Light Up The Town have released a fun nostalgic video for their Punk Goes Pop Cover of Stay by Zedd 9Ft. Alessia Cara). It is a great nod to the 80’s vibe and it is a great cover. “After seeing so many bands who came up with covers and punk goes pop versions of songs (like our friends from Vanilla Sky did it with Umbrella, back in those days..)” They were ready to do the same. Of course trying to pick the right song can be the struggle, but they picked a great one and ran with it. “Take a good and catchy song and change it into a rock version. It had to be one, which has been in the charts for a long time, so people would recognize it. So we came across ‘Stay’. And as some of our friends are huge fans of ‘Stranger Things’, we thought about making it this way; slightly 80’s style and lots of fairy ligts, like they use to have in the [Read More]

KITTEN release stunning emotional video for their infectious track, Strange Embrace

July 28, 2018

One of our favorite new bands, Kitten has just released a stunning new video for their track, Strange Embrace. The video was directed by Abigail Tulis and produced by Shruti Ganguly & Aurora Alänge. The video not only features mesmerizing dancers Yiannis Logothetis, Brooke Jones, Sarah Elaz, Kara Menendez, and Danielle Zins but the captivating and talented Chloe of Kitten. Check out the video here: You can pick up their EP Pink Champagne by heading over here: https://red.lnk.to/PinkChampagne. We have truly been smitten with Kitten since catching them open for Blue October show at August Hall. The show was absolutely amazing. They were incredible and have left a lasting impression on us. They are an indie rock band from Los Angeles that brings to life a style of free fun loving alternative rock that was straight from the ’90s but with a fresh paint of energy and style. They reminded me of my all-time favorite band of the 80s’ & 90’s The Divinyls. They have an infectious charismatic energy that radiates from each one. Their stage presence was captivating [Read More]

Pain and Power. X.ARI releases Dis. Order EP at Hollywood’s Sayer’s Club.

July 27, 2018

By Patrick O’Heffernan and BINX (Hollywood) When we think of “healing music” what often comes to mind are the languorous strains of Steve Halpern or ragas for meditation. That music can be healing, but they are not the only kinds of music that can restore us; there is music that can also turn personal pain into power, the power to defeat your demons, to live life no matter what, to shed fear. This is what the electro pop singer X.ARI has been doing for most of her musical life, using music to turn pain into power. She showed us how she does that at Hollywood’s edgy Sayers Club in the release show for her breathtaking new EP, Dis-Order. X.ARI’s interior world has always been different, painful, sometimes close to suicidal. Music is her treatment, her unapologetic voice that rocks, croons and screams in catharsis. She is always on the edge in her performance, her costume, her songwriting. Her concerts are a kind of electric shock treatment cum psychotherapy done in public. They come leavened with [Read More]

VIDEO: KALI UCHIS acoustic version of “DEAD TO ME” and catch her this Fall on her North American Tour.

July 26, 2018

Kali Uchis unveils a new video for a previously unheard acoustic of “Dead To Me” today—watch it here. The original version is taken from Uchis’ massively acclaimed debut album Isolation, out now. Furthermore, Uchis will tour North America this fall with dates kicking off September 13 in Seattle and further stops in Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Austin, Philadelphia, Boston and beyond. The tour is Uchis’ first since the release of her massively critically acclaimed debut album Isolation, and follows much-lauded sets at Coachella, Governors Ball and Bonnaroo. Tickets are on sale now, visit kaliuchis.com for more information. Isolation is out now on Interscope Records. The album includes hits “After The Storm” featuring Tyler, The Creator and Bootsy Collins, “Nuestro Planeta” featuring Reykon, and “Tyrant” featuring Jorja Smith. Uchis was nominated for a 2017 Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance for her collaboration with Daniel Caesar, “Get You,” and for a Latin Grammy for Record of the Year for her song with Juanes, “El Ratico.” Check out the new video here: Make sure to check out Kali out on her Fall North American Tour. KALI UCHIS LIVE September 13 Seattle, WA Showbox SoDo* September 14 Portland, OR Roseland Theater* September 15 Vancouver, BC Westward Music Festival September 17 San Francisco, CA [Read More]

Catch The Drunken Hearts at Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol on July 27th!

July 26, 2018

The Drunken Hearts are an electrifying American Rock band from Colorado. They are currently on a California run of shows and you don’t want to miss them. Their music brings to life a blend of rock and country, that will have you toe tappin and rockin out! They will be performing Friday, July 27th at Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol, CA. About The Drunken Hearts: From their humble inception as an acoustic trio, The Drunken Hearts have grown into an electric five-piece that is captivating audiences across the country. In those few years, the Colorado-based group has managed to make a name for itself in a state that is known for producing and cultivating world-class music. The band fearlessly bottles a tempestuous, yet honest brand of American music — infusing spirited vocals with electric and acoustic instruments, and crafting thoughtful songs that are resonating with crowds everywhere. Originally an outlet for lead singer and acoustic guitarist, Andrew McConathy, he knew the band needed to expand musically to satisfy his growing songbook of material. With their newest [Read More]

PHOTO GALLERY: Never Ending Summer Tour with 311, The Offspring and Gym Class Heroes. By Sean Liming

July 26, 2018

Last night the Never-Ending Summer Tour hit the Shoreline Amphitheater. It was the first night of the tour and they kicked it off right here in the Bay Area for a night of high energy and non-stop hits. The tour features co-headliners 311 and The Offspring, along with Gym Class Heroes. Check out photos of 311 by Sean Liming: Check out The Offspring: Photos of Gym Class Heroes: Tour Dates: Friday, July 27 Salt Lake City, UT USANA Amphitheatre Saturday, July 28 Las Vegas, NV* Downtown Las Vegas Events Center Sunday, July 29 Chula Vista, CA Mattress Firm Amphitheatre Tuesday, July 31 Phoenix, AZ Ak-Chin Pavilion Thursday, August 2 Oklahoma City, OK The Zoo Amphitheatre Saturday, August 4 Austin, TX Austin360 Amphitheater Sunday, August 5 The Woodlands, TX Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Presented by Huntsman Tuesday, August 7 Jacksonville, FL Daily’s Place Wednesday, August 8 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion Friday, August 10 Philadelphia, PA Festival Pier at Penn’s Landing Saturday, August 11 Gilford, NH Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion Sunday, August 12 Syracuse, NY [Read More]