Alternative Rock | Music Junkie Press

Mannequin Pussy delivers powerhouse performance in San Francisco

April 28, 2024

Mannequin Pussy brought their I Got Heaven Tour to San Francisco for a sold out show at the August Hall. The tour in support of their fourth studio album, I Got Heaven which was released on March 1, 2024 via Epitaph Records. We have been blasting the album for a couple months now and have been so excited for the tour to finally make it to the Bay Area. The night kicked off with an explosive set by Soul Glo. Their music blends hardcore punk and hiphop shining a light on the Black American experience. Their set was absolutely incredible and the crowd reciprocated the intense energy with a massive mosh pit that held strong throughout the set. Singer Pierce Jordan commanded the crowd and even jumped in to the crowd to mosh. The adrenaline raced through the venue and it was one spectacular set. The crowd was able to catch their breath after Soul Glo’s fierce set and they ramped it up even more as Mannequin Pussy hit the stage. The band embodies [Read More]

Rockers Quarters of Change pack the Independent for their Portraits Tour

April 27, 2024

The Independent was packed last night as alt rockers Quarters of Change brought their Portraits tour to San Francisco. This was one tour we have been anxiously awaiting arrival of. The fans arrived early as the line wrapped around the block ahead of entry. The all ages show filled the venue from front to back. The night kicked off with an energetic set by Bay Area alt/indie band High Sunn. They got the crowd warmed up and dancing in no time. When Quarters of Change arrived on the stage, they were like a shot of adrenaline electrifying the crowd with their high energy performance. All eyes were on the band as they captivated the crowd with their talent and stage presence. They blew us away by playing Tightrope second song in, and it sounded every bit as good as the studio recording, and with extra dose of energy of the live performance took it to the top. It quickly became the highlight of the night for us. Check out photos of their set by [Read More]

Aidan Bissett delights the crowd at August Hall in San Francisco

April 22, 2024

Friday April 19th we arrived at August Hall to catch Aidan Bissett – SuperNova: How’s it Gonna End? Tour. The night kicked off with a fun energetic set by Stevie Bill which kept the crowd engaged from the start. The venue’s energy came to a roar as Aidan Bissett hit the stage, crowd cheering and immediately dancing along. The audience was locked onto Aidan as he took control of the stage with his commanding presence. His music is truly an instant mood elevator as you can’t help yourself from allowing it to free your mind and let the music take over. Check out photos from our Rockin Ryan: Bissett’s tour continues on and is one you don’t want to miss. Check out the tour dates below: 4/26 Houston, TX House of Blues – Bronze Peacock 4/28 St. Louis, MO Old Rock House 4/29 Minneapolis, MN 7th St Entry 4/30 Chicago, IL Lincoln Hall 5/2 Detroit, MI El Club 5/3 Columbus, OH The Basement 5/5 Pittsburgh, PA Thunderbird Café & Music Hall 5/7 Brooklyn, NY Music Hall of Williamsburg 5/9 Charlotte, NC Visulite Theater 5/10 Nashville, TN Exit/In 5/11 Atlanta, GA Loft at Center Stage 5/14 Orlando, FL The Plaza Live [Read More]

The Mission are returning to San Francisco on May 9th at Great American Music Hall

April 18, 2024

We are so excited to share that post-punk rockers The Mission are returning to San Francisco as they head out on a West Coast Spring Tour. They will be playing at Great American Music Hall on May 9th and is sure to be a show you won’t want to miss. The show will be the last one right before they play at Pasadena’s annual Cruel World Festival which brings together an amazing lineup of bands; Duran Duran, Simple Minds, Adam Ant, Blondie, Interpol, etc. Vocalist/Guitarist Wayne Hussey comments, “It’s a very eclectic bill… a lot of bands playing that I’d like to see,” he says. “It’s a shame we don’t generally get festival lineups like this in Europe. They tend to be more genre-specific. Hence, we usually just play goth/rock festivals which can be frustrating as I really don’t see us as exclusively fitting into any particular genre.” You can head over HERE and pick up tickets for the San Francisco show! To get you ready check out a playlist of our fave tracks: Check [Read More]

AIDAN BISSETT KICKS OFF SUPERNOVA: HOW’S IT GONNA END? TOUR. Hitting SF on April 19th!

April 16, 2024

We are so excited to share with you that Aidan Bissett is kicking off his headline tour tonight! His headline tour Supernova: How’s It Gonna End Tour will start tonight with a show at Neumos in Seatte. We are even more anticipating his arrival this Friday at August Hall in San Francisco. Check out the tour news below: The 19-city headline run will include shows at the El Rey in Los Angeles (April 23) and the Music Hall of Williamsburg in Brooklyn (May 7). See below for full itinerary or visit https://www.aidanbissett.com/tour/. The spring tour, named for his latest release, Supernova Deluxe EP, is his second headline outing and follows Bissett’s sold-out fall 2023 North American tour. Covering his November 2023 show at Los Angeles’ Troubadour, LADYGUNN said, “WE LOVE WATCHING AIDAN BISSETT ‘BLOOM’….Whether delivering soulful ballads or high-octane anthems, he showcase a range that captivates audiences…” “Planet” – the lead single from his Supernova Deluxe EP, which was released earlier this year by Capitol Records – was hailed as a “standout” by EUPHORIA. Magazine when he debuted the song in his live show. He wrote the [Read More]

Slow Pulp made television debut on CBS Saturday Morning, heading to Europe in May

March 5, 2024

Slow Pulp made their television debut this past weekend as they performed on CBS Saturday Morning. The Chicago-via-Madison quartet composed of vocalist Emily Massey, guitarist/producer Henry Stoehr, bassist Alex Leeds, and drummer Teddy Mathews performed songs from their album Yard which was released last fall. Watch their performance of Doubt here: In addition, Slow Pulp will be heading to Europe/UK in May for a tour. Check out the dates below: June 1 – Barcelona, ES @ Primavera SoundJune 3 – Milan, IT @ Arci BellezzaJune 5 – Paris, FR @ Point EphemereJune 6 – Cologne, DE @ Bumann & SohnJune 7 – Brussels, BE @ AB ClubJune 9 – Hilvarenbeek, NL @ Best Kept SecretJune 11 – Brighton, UK @ Concorde 2June 12 – Birmingham, UK @ Hare & HoundsJune 14 – Glasgow, UK @ The Classic GrandJune 15 – Dublin, IE @ WhelansJune 16 – Manchester, UK @ Band on the WallJune 18 – Nottingham, UK @ The Bodega Social ClubJune 19 – Cardiff, UK @ Clwb Ifor BachJune 29 – London, UK @ Koko We love their album [Read More]

Noise Pop brings Cherry Glazerr and Wombo to San Francisco

March 4, 2024

February 29th was a special day. No, not that it is leap year! It was the night that Cherry Glazerr returned to San Francisco. Noise Pop brought us a great show Thursday night at August Hall. The sold out show kicked off with an impressive set from Wombo and got the crowd riled up. Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: The crowd kept up on coming in and packed the house as Cherry Glazerr hit the stage. The intensity was infectious as the band gave 150% to their fans. There was a mighty mosh pit in the front that couldn’t help themselves as the music was just so damn inviting! The great thing about the Noise Pop festivals is that they bring a wide audience ranging in age from teens to seasoned fans. One thing was certain everyone in August Hall was having the time of their life. Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: You can catch Cherry Glazerr out on tour. They have also just announced [Read More]