Alternative Rock

Alternative Rock

The Phantoms are our Band of the Day

February 16, 2015

Today’s Band of the Day goes to The Phantoms  from West Lothian, Scotland. This four piece rock band have a drive and passion for their music that shines through their rock. They have gained a lot of exposure across Scotland with their debut EP This Is How It Should Be. They are set to release their new single, Wasting Time next month but you can check out the catchy new track in their video which was directed, cut and shot by Stuart Breadner. The Phantoms are: Colin Simpson – Vocals and Rhythm Guitar Colin McKillop – Lead Guitar Peter Stewart – Bass Guitar and Backing Vocals Blair Cullen – Drums   Genre:  Rock/Alternative/Indie Location: West Lothian, Scotland Feature: Infectious energy, upbeat tempo rock songs, alternative infused, fresh new sound Music: EP This is How It Should Be  released in 2013 and available on iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/this-is-how-it-should-be-ep/id755966603 Song to Check out:  We’re Coming For You Video to check out: Wasting Time We will try and bring you an interview with them soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to [Read More]

Alternative Rock

Interview with September Mourning at NAMM 2015

February 9, 2015

We had the pleasure of chatting with alternative dark hard rockers, September Mourning at NAMM 2015. We met up at Blackstar Amplification booth and are pleased to bring the interview to you here: In case you haven’t already seen it, check out their video for their powerful new single, Children Of Fate. It is like a heavy dose of cinematic hard rock that captures your attention. The vocals of September are passionate and soaring as she takes you through melodic bliss. The song has a powerful message as well, vocalist September explains, Children of Fate is a call to arms for every person who has felt helpless, hopeless or worthless…a battle cry against the negativity we are surrounded by everyday. It is a song about the strength of knowing it’s not just you, alone, verses the world, it is all of us together verses whatever stands in our way. Musically, It is the first chapter in the story of September Mourning. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-QQFuydADw September Mourning is: September – Vocals Shadou – Bass Riven -Guitar Wraith [Read More]

Alternative Rock

18th and Addison is our Band of the Day

February 6, 2015

Today’s Band of the Day goes to a 18th & Addison from Toms River, NJ. What began as an acoustic duo featuring Tom Kunzman who  was formerly in the band A Criminal Risk and DiBenedetto was one of MTV’s first recording artist with her band Just Kait (she is also the guitarist in the band What’s Eating Gilbert, the side project of Chad Gibert of New Found Glory) has since developed into a full live band. Together these two have come together and created their alternative rock sound cultivated from their influences of melodic rock, pop, punk and much more. They are capturing and bring back the honesty in music which is something so many bands strive for.  Kait explains,  “The goal for us has always been to push this music in a direction that neither one of us had ever attempted”. Since we’re both from two totally opposite ends of the musical spectrum, especially in our town’s music scene, that has come pretty easily to us. We now play live with a full band and the [Read More]

Alternative Rock

Interview with alternative hard rockers In Urgency

February 5, 2015

We recently brought you the sultry music video for Stitches from Los Angeles based alternative infused hard rockers, In Urgency. It is definitely a great track. We had the chance to interview In Urgency and are pleased to bring you that interview here: Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We are loving the video for Stitches. First off, it is a kick ass track! Can you tell us a bit more about the song? Chris: Thanks a lot, we appreciate that!  The song originally started out as an acoustic track (as many do) a few years ago. I was in college, between bands, and was really infatuated with the grandeur dream of the singer-songwriter path at the time.  I’d kind-of gotten tired of the whole “band world”.  The politics, responsibility, having to rely on everyone to pull their weight: It’d just burned me out and I wanted to make music my own for once.  It was a pretty confusing time for [Read More]

Alternative Rock

Alternative hard rockers In Urgency release music video for Stitches

February 2, 2015

Los Angeles based alternative infused hard rockers, In Urgency have released a sultry music video for their song, Stitches. The track is an infectious hard rock track with fierce drums, swirling guitars and melodic hooks that capture your attention. Check out the video here:   The energetic new song is off their self titled debut EP which was released last September. They are currently working on new music as well as a follow up video. In Urgency began after the three members split from The Hollowed and decided to forge ahead with their own band and creating their own style of music. In return, we are treated to their addictive blend of alternative hard rock and it has us craving more! Band Members: Sam Mountain: Vocals & Guitar Chris Anderson: Vocals & Guitar Javier Caudillo: Drums & Percussion     Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. We will see if we can bring you an interview soon with the band. ~ Marisol [Read More]

Alternative

Mercy Beach release music video for My Pet Monster

January 29, 2015

Mercy Beach from Michigan are ready to capture your attention with their blend of alternative, hard rock, pop storytelling. They have released a video for their song My Pet Monster and you can check it out here: The intro has a haunting guitar intro and then grabs a hold of you throughout the song. With it’s almost Rage Against the Machine storytelling vibe, it awakens your senses and has you hooked. The song was released on their newest EP, entitled Dancing The Foxtrot With The Kings Of The Sea, that was released last year. They have also finished work on their new full length, entitled 2:22, that will be released this spring. The band will then hit the road this summer. Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links:  Website: www.mercybeach.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/mercybeachmusic Youtube: www.youtube.com/MercyBeach Twitter: www.twitter.com/mercybeach CDBaby: www.cdbaby.com/cd/mercybeach

Alternative

Davenport Cabinet featuring Travis Stever (Coheed and Cambria) release video

January 14, 2015

Davenport Cabinet which first began as a solo project of Coheed and Cambria guitarist, Travis Stever has grown into a full band endeavor. With the release of their third album, Damned Renegades they have been gaining a lot of well deserved high praises. The album was released on Equal Vision Records and is available through MerchNOW and digital retailers such as iTunes,Amazon and more. Davenport Cabinet have released a lyric video for their song, Sorry for Me off the album. Check it out here: The song is a great heart felt, emotionally driven track which Stever comments, “I started working on the initial idea of “Sorry for Me” about two years ago. After forgetting about it for a while, I started playing the riffs at a Davenport Cabinet rehearsal one day. The band got excited about the idea and we began working on it right then and there. “Sorry for Me” is written from the perspective of someone being let go from a job or relationship they relied on but took for granted. They had been [Read More]