March 2022 | Music Junkie Press

Kingsmen drop brand-new single/video “Trial By Fire”

March 24, 2022

Providence, RI quintet, Kingsmen, have dropped bombastic new single and accompanying music video – “Trial By Fire” today via Sharptone Records. Exhibiting a slight stylistic shift from the band’s previous output, the new track exhibits arena-conquering riffing and a phenomenally catchy-but-powerful vocal, courtesy of the clean stylings of frontman Tanner Guimond. Speaking on “Trial By Fire”, Kingsmen frontman Tanner Guimond shares: “‘Trial By Fire’ was created after we took a full band trip to Gettysburg the day before entering the studio. In December 2020, the world and especially our country seemed extremely divided and tense. Learning about our history and understanding what our past generations of brave men and women endured gave us hope for our future. With that hope, we had an idea. We wanted to create a son generations of brave men and women endured gave us hope for our future. With that hope, we had an idea. We wanted to create a son that speaks about tension and how tough times can lead to a better future if we can all find [Read More]

The Waterboys share new single “Here We Go Again”

March 24, 2022

The Waterboys have released the video for their new single ‘Here We Go Again’ – the third preview of their new album ‘All Souls Hill’, out May 6th on Cooking Vinyl. The album follows the critically acclaimed ‘ Good Luck Seeker” from 2020. “Here We Go Again” is a rousing singalong whose freshness belies the lyrical subject matter. “It’s the idea that we have a groundhog day together. We all look at the headlines, but no one seems to learn the lesson,” Mike Scott said of the track. “As a culture, we keep making the same mistakes. It’s an ironic look at the people who aren’t that smart – and yet I have a lot of fun being one.” Late 2021 saw the release of the first song from the new album, “The Liar,” a graphic jab at political charlatanry, and “All Souls Hill” is another punch to the gut, with haunting imagery from the New York Public Library archive, where each painting illustrates a couplet from the incredible text of this string-dominated, lilting masterpiece. [Read More]

MNYS releases acoustic version of his single “Backseat”

March 24, 2022

Prolific writer and platinum-selling producer Nick Cozine otherwise known as MNYS has released an acoustic version of the MTV-supported “Backseat”. “‘Backseat’ was written on my first ever trip to Nashville” says MNYS. “It’s about a conflicted relationship. There are people that come in and out of your life and for various reasons the bond may go separate ways. ‘Backseat’ is about that struggle of once being so close with someone and now not even on talking terms. There’s no ill will – you’ve just grown apart. ‘What happens when we die?’ – is metaphorically speaking about the relationship itself. We just become memories of one another. Nor sad or happy, just what it is”. MNYS has spent a decade working on other artist projects, most recently he wrote “Thought It Was” for Iann Dior featuring MGK & Travis Barker. This new chapter of music will have listeners embracing MNYS whilst he takes you on a ride of rollercaster of emotions, bridging the gap between the indie / Alt-Pop world. MNYS previously released the singles ‘Night [Read More]

Dance Gavin Dance release new single “Synergy” (feat. Rob Damiani/Don Broco)

March 24, 2022

Dance Gavin Dance released their brand-new single “Synergy”, feat. Rob Damiani from Don Broco today via Rise Records/BMG. It’s the first new music for almost two years. It’s also the first track, where fan-favorite guitarist Andrew Wells appears as a steady member of the band. Matt Mingus, drummer from DGD about the new music: “We hope that you’ll listen to our new track “Synergy”. The song includes all the components necessary for a DGD-treat: epic, technical guitars, catchy melodies and groovy drum-parts! Also check out the accompanying musicvideo and enjoy it!” We can also expect more new music from Dance Gavin Dance in the near future. After a long forced touring break, Dance Gavin Dance announced a UK/EU tour for September 2022. This will be the first shows across the pond since 2018. But first, they will be touring in the US in April 2022 with Memphis May Fire, Volumes, and Moon Tooth. Tickets for both tours can be purchased HERE. For more information on the band, follow their social media: https://www.facebook.com/DanceGavinDance https://www.dancegavindanceband.com https://twitter.com/DGDtheband https://www.instagram.com/dancegavindance/?hl=en [Read More]

Waxflower announce sophomore EP “The Sound Of What Went Wrong”

March 24, 2022

With Waxflower’s recent singles ‘Soak’ and ‘Ring’ having signaled a bright new era for the Brisbane pop-punk quartet, the band is today proud to announce the arrival of their sophomore EP ‘The Sound Of What Went Wrong’, out Friday 29th April via Rude Records. Alongside the EP announcement comes Waxflower’s brand new single ‘The Drama Scene’ – a nostalgic sum of the electronic elements delved into on ‘Soak’, met with the 00s pop-rock elements of ‘Ring’. Speaking to the track’s theme, frontman Tristan Higginson reveals: “‘The Drama Scene’ is a reflection of my social life at the time. There was just so much negativity swirling around, and I was contributing to that. I was generally unhappy, the song is me airing out some of the agitation I had with where my own actions were placing me. The song is mostly the same as the demo, with exception of the second verse which ended up a more DnB style effort. Stevie [Knight] helped us add more programming to make that section of the song stand out [Read More]

Mark Tremonti announces “Tremonti Sings Sinatra” album to support NDSS

March 22, 2022

GRAMMY® AWARD WINNING MUSICIAN MARK TREMONTI –FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE BANDS ALTER BRIDGE/ CREED/TREMONTI – PARTNERS WITH NATIONAL DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY (NDSS) FOR NEW CHARITY INITIATIVE INSPIRED BY HIS DAUGHTER STELLA Exciting news to share with you. Mark Tremonti is set to release a new album, Tremonti Sings Sinatra on May 27th. The album will be released through Mark’s new charity organization, Take a Chance for Charity. This is one album we can’t wait for! The album features Mark’s Interpretations of Selections From Frank Sinatra’s Catalog Backed by Members of Sinatra’s Touring Band. We checked out the video for the first track, “I’ve Got You Under My Skin” and it literally gave us goosebumps. You can check out this incendiary performance here: Mark explains, “For years, I’ve loved singing along to Frank’s songs. “ne night, I found an old video of him performing ‘The Song Is You’ from 1944. It made me want to dive into his vocal approach. I was all in and I wanted to do something with it. When we found [Read More]

The Dead Daisies announce European tour dates

March 22, 2022

The Dead Daisies promise us a hot summer and announce an extensive European tour and of course in Daisies style! The first dates are a combination of arena and amphitheater shows with Judas Priest, Foreigner, and Whitesnake, as well as appearances at some of the most famous festivals such as Graspop Festival in Belgium or Hellfest in France. The tour starts in Germany and will also include some headliner shows. The Dead Daisies camp is also happy about the return of their drummer Brian Tichy, who will be seen together with Glenn, Doug, and David for the first time since 2018. “What a great start to 2022. I’m excited to get behind the drums and rock out with my good friends Doug Aldrich, Glenn Hughes, and David Lowy of The Dead Daisies! I’m excited to see you all this year on tour!” – Brian Tichy The upcoming gigs will be a celebration for all rock fans who can look forward to their Daisies hits, songs from the current album “Holy Ground” and also some completely [Read More]