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SKILLET set to release UNLEASHED on August 5th, Pre-Order now available

May 26, 2016

Skillet is set to release their new studio album, UNLEASHED on August 5th. The 12 track album has been a year in the making and is currently available for pre-order via all digital retailers including iTunes at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed and Amazon.com at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed_A. Pre-orders will include an instant download of the debut single “Feel Invincible,”. Skillet can also be found on Google Play at: www.smarturl.it/SkilletUnleashed_GP and streaming on Spotify: www.smarturl.it/StreamSkillet. Check out the debut single Feel Invincible here: Check out the track listing: Feel Invincible Back From The Dead Stars I Want To Live Undefeated Famous Lions Out Of Hell Burn It Down Watching For Comets Saviors Of The World The Resistance This album will definitely be reign as their loudest yet still delivering some of their most personal [Read More]

Get ready for some great music this weekend with Live In The Vineyard special on SIRIUS XM The Pulse

May 26, 2016

This weekend you can enjoy all of the great music from Live In The Vineyard as SIRIUS XM The Pulse will be airing an exclusive concert special. The special will include performances by Andy Grammer, Ingrid Michaelson, Cold War Kids, Lukas Graham, Ben Rector, Daughtry, Zella Day, Tor Miller, Brendan James, Shawn Hook and More. Check out all the details below: Sirius XM The Pulse is set to air an exclusive concert special this Memorial Day weekend that was captured at the seventeenth installment of the star-studded “Live In The Vineyard” music festival in Napa Valley, California April 7-10. The three hour special, which will include stripped down acoustic performances by Andy Grammer, Ingrid Michaelson, Cold War Kids, Lukas Graham, Ben Rector, Daughtry, Zella Day, Tor Miller, Brendan James, Shawn Hook, The Strumbellas, AudioDamn!, Pentatonix and SafetySuit will premiere on Channel 15 this Friday, May 27th at 7pm EST. The special will rebroadcast on Saturday at 2am, 7am and 2pm, on Sunday at 5pm and on Monday at 8am and 5pm (all listed in EST). [Read More]

Michael Voltaggio auctions off culinary experience on ebay for Charity, to benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry

May 26, 2016

Very exciting opportunity to work with Michael Voltaggio and name your own sandwich. hmmm, let’s see how about Music Junkie Jerk Chicken or Rockin Ryan’s Ragin Roast Beef, or maybe you have your own in mind. Well, check out the following news where you can bid on a culinary experience to name your own sandwich, and at the same time, benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign. SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–eBay for Charity – one of the largest platforms that helps millions of eBay users raise funds and support the causes they care about – has partnered with celebrity chef Michael Voltaggio for a special “Wine & Dine” charity auction with 100% of proceeds going to charity. The charity auction is a part of eBay’s ongoing celebration for its recently launched eBay Wine category. The online destination allows wine-enthusiasts and experts to browse, purchase and ship collectible, rare and everyday wines to 45 states across the United States. Chef Voltaggio’s “Wine & Dine” experience will benefit Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry campaign, dedicated to [Read More]

Diamond Lane kicks ass with their fiery new track/video for Slipping Away

May 20, 2016

Diamond Lane have just unleashed a fierce new track that will grab you and inject a heavy dose of heavy metal into your heart. Time to wake up and feel alive as they release their new music. The song Slipping Away is the first new release in over 2 years and it was recorded as a bonus track for their new album. But they want you to get your hands on it now! You can head over to their store at http://store.diamondlanerocks.com/ and pick up the new song as well new merch bundles! Check out their new video for the track which was directed and edited by Dave Vandigitty. It is bad ass as it truly captures the passion that these guys bring to their music. Check it out and share it with everybody! They are also heading out to Rocklahoma as well as more dates on their Slipping Away Tour. Don’t miss them if they are coming anywhere close to you. One thing is certain when Diamond Lane performs, they deliver the energy to the stage [Read More]

Watch the new lyric video from State Line Empire for We All Float

May 18, 2016

State Line Empire have just released a lyric video for their track, We All Float which is off their new EP, Tres Leches. State Line Empire truly brings back the raw honest way rock should be made, through analog and letting the music speak for itself. The song We All Float was a special one for them as Cat told us in a recent interview, Music Junkie Press: Now is there a certain song on the EP that really is more personal for you? Cat: Ya, I think so. All the songs are great. The one that I think, and I think this is unanimous, the one that really holds the most weight for us, is this new song called We All Float. Music Junkie Press: and why is that so special? Did you guys work on that song collaboratively. Cat: Ya, We did. And the band itself and it’s sound, has been evolving a lot over the last year. And I think that song really represents a turning point for us, musically. It is just a [Read More]

Interview with Austin Winkler as we talk about his new EP, Love Sick Radio

May 17, 2016

It was nearly two years to the date, that we last interviewed Austin Winkler as he was forging ahead in the new chapter of his musical career after departing Hinder. He has been quite busy for the past two years working on writing, recording and creating his own path on his musical journey. Austin Winkler recently released his first EP titled Love Sick Radio, under the name Austin John and it is a great collection of six very diverse and creative songs that will have you hooked on his new style of music. His new music has taken him into a different musical direction than his work with Hinder. It has given him the opportunity to embrace his creative freedom and embark into uncharted waters. Austin comments, “It’s a very exciting time for me. It’s been a long time in the making and I think a lot of people will be pleasantly surprised at the musical direction I took when I stepped into the studio to make this record. It’s quite a bit different from Hinder or [Read More]

Another Lost Year announce Shiprocked show as well as other dates

May 11, 2016

One of my favorite bands, Another Lost Year, rockers from North Carolina have some exciting news to share. They will be setting sail next January for the Shiprocked 2017. They will join headliner Breaking Benjamin along with Papa Roach, Alter Bridge, Sevendust, Pop Evil, The Stowaways all-star band and more on The Ultimate Rock ‘N’ Roll Cruise as it sails from Miami, FL to Grand Turk in the Turks & Caicos Islands. The band will also be playingLaconia Fest, the Motorcycle Music Festival, which will take placeJune 11th-19th, 2016 inLaconia, NH. Additional dates have been added to the band’s summer schedule in support of their release Alien Architect due out on June 10th via EMP Label Group & Mirage M’hal Records. Another Lost Year Tour Dates: 5/12/2016 Chesterfield MI @ Diesel w/ P.O.D. 5/15/2016 Janesville WI @ Back Bar w/ DEVOUR THE DAY 5/18/2016 Belvidere IL @ Apollo Theatre w/ P.O.D. 5/20/2016 Janesville WI @ Back Bar w/ ROMANTIC REBEL – JJO Presents 5/29/2016 Algona IA @ Afterlife Lounge 6/2/2016 Pinehurst NC @ Private Acoustic6/4/2016 [Read More]