Alternative Rock

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Alternative Rock

The Unlikely Candidates have my vote for great new music!

October 10, 2013

Last night Blue October returned to the legendary Fillmore in San Francisco for their SWAY tour. Opening up for them was a fantastic five piece band from Keller, Texas called The Unlikely Candidates.  They have a strong alternative rock/grunge style that blends with a bit of southern rock. It is a perfect combination that brings these five guys together to form The Unlikely Candidates. They came out with an energetic and charismatic performance. On guitars you have Brent Carney and Cole Male. Cole has a spirited stage presence and Brent delivers some great backing vocals as well. Jared Hornbeek jumps around and gets the crowd pumped with his smooth bass lines. Kevin Goddard and his intense energy deliver pack a punch heavy drumming.  The singer, Kyle Morris truly brings the crowd to their feet as he not only dishes out amazing vocals, but is high spirited in his stage antics.  They really put on a powerful show and for an opening band, delivered a headlining performance. You will definitely want to check out this band. One [Read More]

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Alternative Rock

Countdown to new EP by Southerland Nights and interview with Adam!

October 8, 2013

We are counting down the days to the release of Southerland Night‘s new EP, Destroy Something Beautiful. This three piece rock band from Houston, Texas has an incredible devout following that are aptly called The Accolade. Once  you take a listen to their emotionally driven high energy alternative rock, you will have no other choice than to join us and be part of The Accolade.  Their music reminds me of what would be a cross between early David Bowie and Thirty Second To Mars with a side of Depeche Mode. The band consists of singer/guitarist Adam Elara, bassist Andy Nova and drummer Stephen Adwell. They recently released a very heartwarming and uplifting video for their song, “Here I Am“. You can watch the video here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzpfm22jhUA&feature=youtu.be]   We had the opportunity to interview Adam and we are pleased to bring that interview to you: * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: How old were you when you first started playing music? Adam: I was 14 when Andy (our bassist) taught [Read More]

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Alternative Rock

Fear Me December is our Tuesdays Travel Pick!

October 8, 2013

Straight from Santa Fe, Argentina is an incredible alternative rock back that I have been listening a lot too lately. Allow me to introduce you to Fear Me December. This band formed only a little over a year ago but they definitely have a  history with music. The members Emiliano, Victoria and Valentin are  former members of Dark Secret. Victoria plays bass and also delivers captivating vocals. Valentin gives us the great guitar and backing vocals and Emiliano brings it all together with his drumming. They have recently released their EP out “Who Cares?” and I have been really enjoying their single off it, “Goodbye to You“. You can check the song out here on their video for the song: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irX1UtiuAaM&feature=youtu.be]   We are going to be bringing you an interview with this band soon but for now, make sure to visit their social media sites. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.fearmedecember.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fmdband Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/user/fearmedecembercanal Twitter for Fear Me December: www.twitter.com/FearMeDec Twitter for Victoria: www.twitter.com/lintu_dll Twitter for Emiliano: www.twitter.com/EmiSpesot Twitter for Valentin: www.twitter.com/ValeFMD

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Alternative

Counting down to the Smile Empty Soul release of Chemicals!

September 27, 2013

Three of the most amazingly talented musicians are set to release their new album, Chemicals on October 1st. I am talking about none other than Smile Empty Soul. These guys have been around delivering incredible music with some of the best lyrics in the industry since 1998. Every time a new album comes out, I hold my breath in anticipation since so many bands after years seem to set off and re-invent themselves and come out someone else. Other bands just put a replica of their last album wrapped in new chorus. Smile Empty Soul stays true to their sound and delivers original songs that just have me applauding at every song! Well, I have heard a peak of this new album and guess what, you are so in for an UNBELIEVABLE Smile Empty Soul album!!! You might have already heard their first single of the album, False Alarm and it is awesome. These guys give a  new definition to alternative rock because they give you such depth in lyrics and style that has you [Read More]

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'90s

Full Devil Jacket release new song, Seven Times Down

September 24, 2013

As you may already know Full Devil Jacket from Jackson, TN has been working hard on their new album. It might have been 12 years since their last release but if you have listened to them today, you wouldn’t have guessed it. They are focused, passionate and determined at bringing their big sound hard rock to your ears. Full Devil Jacket is Josh Brown on Vocals, Brian Kirk and Paul Varnick on Guitars, Moose Douglass on Bass and Keith Foster on Drums.  They have been busy working with Justin Rimer (12 Stones) at Cross Trax Studios and I just heard one of their first songs from the upcoming album, “Seven Times Down” and it is going to blow your mind!!! Last night I was busy cooking dinner with the family as I received an email with the new song, had the kids play it as I cook and instantly all of us were in love with it. My husband walked in mid-song to ask, “Who the hell is that”, I LIKE THEM!”  My six year old Brandon put up [Read More]

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Aftershock Festival

Girl on Fire play an incredible set at Aftershock Festival

September 21, 2013

Seattle Rockers, Girl on Fire release their spectacular debut album through Century Media Records, “Not Broken”  today . Their first single, “The Takedown” has been getting great airplay and is rising on the charts on Sirius XM Octane. For a debut album, it is packed with energy driven and amazing songs from start to finish.  You can pick up your copy today at your local music store, Best Buy, fye, or pick it up online at Century Media Records, Itunes,  Amazon. It doesn’t matter where buy it at, as long as you pick up this “gotta have” CD! They were out on tour with Buckcherry and put on an incredible set at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento. They truly had the crowd under their spell as everyone seemed to be talking about them after their set. We were able to chat with Josh and Nicholas after their set and are pleased to bring you that video here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8IHZUG5nWU&feature=youtu.be]   Before we left for Aftershock we had the chance to chat with lead singer, Austin as he [Read More]

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Aftershock Festival

Girl on Fire releases “Not Broken” and set to play Aftershock Festival

September 3, 2013

Seattle Rockers, Girl on Fire release their spectacular debut album through Century Media Records, “Not Broken”  today . Their first single, “The Takedown” has been getting great airplay and is rising on the charts on Sirius XM Octane. For a debut album, it is packed with energy driven and amazing songs from start to finish.  You can pick up your copy today at your local music store, Best Buy, fye, or pick it up online at Century Media Records, Itunes,  Amazon. It doesn’t matter where buy it at, as long as you pick up this “gotta have” CD! They currently are out on tour with Buckcherry and will be wrapping up that tour as they take the stage at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento on September 14th!  We will be there to bring you all the Aftershock Festival coverage.   We had a chance to chat with Austin as he is out on tour and are pleased to bring you that interview here: * * * * * * * * * * * * * * [Read More]