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Saint Mesa releases stellar new track Maderas, as you are whisked away to a tropical bliss

June 2, 2017

Less than a week after performing a magical set at BottleRock 2017, Saint Mesa have released their new track, Maderas. Singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Danny McCook says he wrote the song when he was “in Nicaragua surrounded by monkeys, geckos, trees, and amazing friends.”  Which truly explains the mystical nature vibe that it exudes. Vocals are velvety smooth as they take you on a tropical journey of rich colors and warmth. It is the perfect “feel good” track for the summer. Check out the new track  here:   M aderas (Audio Only) by Saint Mesa on VEVO. or on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0Cezp4sDrF59rTKfte94Ed We had the chance to chat briefly with Danny ahead of his set at BottleRock, check that interview out here: Saint Mesa kicked off the Samsung stage at BottleRock 2017 last Saturday. It was great to see people entering the festival and upon hearing them perform, race up to hear more. They delivered an incredibly uplifting and blissful set of infectious indie/alternative. Check out photos from their set by our Rockin Ryan: Make sure to visit their [Read More]

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Check out the new track 13 from LANY off upcoming debut album

June 2, 2017

Just in time for the weekend, LANY are treating us right by giving us a new track, 13 from their debut album. The  debut selft titled album is set to release on June 30th, 2017 via Interscope Records. 13 is one of those songs that you can listen to and have your self drift away to moments in time as you contemplate the pondering lyrics “where did we go wrong,” “who got inside your mind”. The song reflects on those moments in a relationship where you come to the realization that things have moved off course. Take  a listen to the track below:   You can pre-order the album, PRESS HERE or visit http://thisislany.com. With an extensive tour schedule ahead, you will have plenty of chances to catch LANY live! Tour dates listed below:   Festival Dates: June 25                Rivers Edge | Heber, Utah @ Bonanza FestivalJuly 14-16            Louisville, KY @ Forecastle Sept 1-3               Seattle, WA @ BumbershootSept 15-17           Del Mar, CA @ [Read More]

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Time to free yourself with the new dreamy single, Cocoon by Livingmore

June 1, 2017

Los Angeles indie duo Livingmore are ready to set you free with their new single, Cocoon. The track is off their new album and brings a dreamy eclectic blend of alternative, indie pop and folk rock to life. It will capture your attention and have you wanting more. Check out the new track here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/322334847″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]   Livingmore is comprised of songwriters Alex Moore and Spencer Livingston. Cocoon is the first track of their new album and the next chapter of their music. Livingston explains the band’s songwriting process: “We never really plan when we’re going to write, we just wait for it to happen,” Livingston notes, while explaining the band’s songwriting process. Each song has a totally organic approach – sometimes born from Livingston playing a melody and Moore composing accompanying lyrics on the spot; other times with both of them writing songs separately and meeting in the middle. “We can be reborn in all kinds of different ways, where now we feel like butterflies again. We’ve regained confidence in [Read More]

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VINYL RELEASE: Virginia producer Ki:Theory releases new 12 track album, Silence

May 9, 2017

As you know we are avid vinyl lovers and can’t wait to tell you about a newly released vinyl! Virginia producer and recording artist Ki:Theory has had quite a busy Spring and will be headlining Florida’s Harvey Milk Festival on May 13th and features on the recently released official soundtrack for Scarlett Johansson thriller Ghost in the Shell. On May 5th, Ki:Theory released a 12 track album titled Silence. The album brings an eclectic blend of electronic and alternative rock.   Track listing: 1. Used to Like You 2. If You Don’t Care / Fake It 3. Bringing Me Down (ft. Ruelle) 4. Walkin’ After Midnight (ft. Maura Davis) 5. Reaction 6. Surprise Me (ft. Maura Davis) 7. Breaking the Silence 8. Terraform 9. The Way it Was 10. Wave of Mutilation 11. Enjoy the Silence 12. Goner You can pick up the new album by heading over to https://kitheory.com/. Check out the new video for the track, Bringing Me Down (ft. Ruelle):  Make sure to visit the social media sites and stay up to date on [Read More]

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Interview with Joey Jane as he discusses his new band, NEVERFADE

May 9, 2017

We first met Joey Jane when he was playing bass in Vattica. He has since moved on into a new chapter of his music career and we are very excited for him. We would like to share with you our interview with Joey Jane as he discusses his new band. * * * * * * * Hi Joey, Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press! We understand that you have a new band and we would like to find out all about it. We understand it is Neverfade. Can you tell us all about the new band? Yes, thank YOU for taking the time to talk to me. The new band is called “NEVERFADE”. The band is pretty much something I’ve been dreaming up in my head for a lot of years now. finding out who I am personally and expressing that musically. Kind of going against the grain of what mainstream and pop radio deems acceptable at this point in time. A back [Read More]

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THIS FRIDAY: Magic Giant kick off their Summer Tour in San Francisco at Rickshaw Stop

May 9, 2017

This Friday Magic Giant will be kicking off their Summer Tour in San Francisco at The Rickshaw Stop. The LA-based alt-folk trio are set to release their their debut album In The Wild on May 19th. You can head over to iTunes and pre-order it now.  Check out the video for their song, Set On Fire which is off their new album: Pick up tickets for Friday’s show at The Rickshaw Stop here. Check out all the upcoming tour dates and get yourself to a show: Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Information & Links: Website: http://www.magicgiant.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/magicgiant Twitter: https://twitter.com/magicgiant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/magicgiant/

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Moon Taxi delivers hope with their new single, Two High

May 5, 2017

Nashville’s alt rockers Moon Taxi are delivering hope with their infectiously catchy new single, Two High.  These days so many things around can bring you down and sometimes you just need the right song to lift you up and stay positive. Moon Taxi does just that with their new track. The track was produced by the band’s lead guitarist Spencer Thomson and frontman Trevor Terndrup comments the song, Lyrically, “Two High” is “a song about hope. Hope for understanding, hope for acceptance, and hope for our future. We were inspired by the simple and universal peace sign. It’s a gesture we would like to see more of.” Check out the lyric video for Two High: In support of “Two High,” the quintet have announced forthcoming festival appearances. This month (May 2017) the band will return to perform at the two-day Dylan Fest in Nashville, which Rolling Stone reported last year Moon Taxi “whipping the audience into earsplitting ecstasy and garnering one of the night’s most thunderous ovations,” plus will appear for the second time at Shaky Knees in [Read More]