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I Can Make a Mess (Ace Enders) new LP Growing In captures the truth in music

October 11, 2014

I Can Make A Mess (Ace Enders) has released a surprise digital LP, Growing In through his Bandcamp page. This LP captures the raw emotion and highlights such an honesty in the music. The natural feel of the music is so refreshing and will take you on a musical journey. Ace explains, “I was feeling a little bit stuck creatively before doing the Aaron West & The Roaring Twenties record last year. During the process it sparked something in me and while I was finalizing mixes on the last day, I had about for minuets while a track would bounce out. I was feeling very inspired so I decided to try and write a song during each bounce and at the end of the day I had the beginnings of a record. I used the voice memos from my phone as my only outline. No metronome or edits. I just made songs, didn’t apply any rules and had fun with it.” Well whatever he did, was perfect and the raw process really carries a weight of [Read More]

DONORA release new song, Always Gonna Be off upcoming album, Ha Ha Heart

October 8, 2014

DONORA is an indie pop/rock trio are set to release their album, Ha Ha Heart on December 9th on Rostrum Records. The first single of the album is a truly upbeat pop gem, Always Gonna Be and is newly released. Check it out here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/170949700″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] I love this new track as it completely embodies the fun spirited energy of the brother/sister team, Casey and Jack Hanner. “We didn’t grow up listening to a lot of the same music,” explains Casey, “but when we started writing together, we realized that we approached creating music in the same way.” The brother sister duo also quickly realized that their shared upbringing could translate to solid pop tunes. Their bassits, Jake Churton was added when a keyboardist they had hired couldn’t make it to practice, “One day the guy we hired to play keyboard couldn’t make it to practice,” remembers Jake H, “So Jake C started playing the lead keyboard lick with his bass. Casey and I just looked at each other [Read More]

TEAM release music video for I Like It off new album Good Morning Bad Day

October 3, 2014

Indie alternative band, TEAM from Texas are gearing up for the release of their new album, Good Morning Bad Day which is scheduled for a release tomorrow, October 14th through South By Sea. The first single off the new album is I Like It and it is a catchy infectiously bubbly track. Check out the new video for it here: Check out the track listing for the new album: 1. The Man In A Suit With His Eye To The Sky 2. I Like It 3. Alone In My Room 4. Still Don’t Know You’re Wrong 5. All The Time 6. I’m Just Like You (When You Turn Out The Lights) 7. Say My Name 8. Looking For 9. Stay Make sure to check out the tour dates below and see when you can catch TEAM at a venue near you: Tour w/ Colony House and Knox Hamilton 10/8 Houston, TX @ Fitzgerald’s 10/9 Bryan, TX @ Grand Stafford 10/11 Dallas, TX @ Prophet Bar 10/12 Austin, TX @ Austin City Limits After Party 10/14 New Orleans, [Read More]

Take a listen to the new song, Out of Heaven by Carbon Tigers

September 30, 2014

Carbon Tigers are premiering a new song, Out of Heaven on The 405. The swirling pop track captures an emotional vulnerability yet wraps it in melodic warmth that will draw you in. I love it. About the band’s new single “Out of Heaven,” Chris Wienke (vocals/guitar/bass) stated “‘Out of Heaven’ is a song about separation. I enjoy the realization that even though I may be physically away from those I love, we are always connected. That bond transcends any momentary attachment and lasts forever.” Check out the song here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/169631316″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Carbon Tigers will setting out on tour with Jamie Lono & Noble, Boy Blue, and Off & On! The tour kicks off in Milwaukee on October 2nd, and wraps in Dekalb, IL on October 19th. Check the dates below and see if you will be able to catch their show: 10/2 – Milwaukee, WI – Yield Bar 10/3 – Chicago, IL – Schuba’s 10/4 – Wyandotte, MI (Detroit area) – The Rockery 10/5 – Cleveland, OH – Mahall’s 10/6 – Washington DC [Read More]

Get to know more about Taylor and the Wild Now

September 23, 2014

The soulful rock band from Austin, Texas; Taylor & The Wild Now have recently released their debut EP last month. The band was formed by Taylor Baker (guitar, vocals, banjo) and includes Drew Walker (guitar, trumpet). The Austin area greeted the release with praise and excitement, Taylor explains, “We are so incredibly proud of this EP; it encompasses such a beautiful collaboration of sound, ideas, and styles. We put our all into it and we can’t wait to share it with the world!” Check out our Q & A with Taylor here: * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you very much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press! Tell us about how you two came together and created Taylor & The Wild Now? Taylor: Hi! We met through mutual friends during SXSW at a Local Natives concert. Drew would sit in with my band at the time and play trumpet, and it eventually turned into us creating our own project. Music Junkie Press: We love Wanderlust [Read More]

TEAM set to release new album, Good Morning Bad Day on October 14th

September 17, 2014

Indie alternative band, TEAM from Texas are gearing up for the release of their new album, Good Morning Bad Day which is scheduled for a release on October 14th through South By Sea. They have premiered a new song, I’m Just Like You (When You Turn Out The Lights) with PureVolume. You can take a listen by visiting the following link: http://www.purevolume.com/_iframe/audio_button_player.php?songId=3555210 The first single off the new album is I Like It and it is a catchy infectiously bubbly track. Check it out here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/166377784″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] Pre-order for the album is available now on iTunes, here: http://bit.ly/1qCGLuv. Check out the track listing for the new album: 1. The Man In A Suit With His Eye To The Sky 2. I Like It 3. Alone In My Room 4. Still Don’t Know You’re Wrong 5. All The Time 6. I’m Just Like You (When You Turn Out The Lights) 7. Say My Name 8. Looking For 9. Stay Make sure to check out the tour dates below and see when you can catch [Read More]

Midnight Cinema light up the Bottom of the Hill with their stellar set

September 12, 2014

This past Sunday, we made it down to San Francisco to catch Midnight Cinema as they performed at The Bottom of the Hill in San Francisco. I have been waiting to catch them live and was so glad because all that waiting, was well worth it. They played to a packed crowd as they recently released their debut album, Lightning in a Bottle last month. It was great to see the crowd sing along to favorites like Hurricane, Back to the Butterflies, and Lightning in a Bottle. Another highlight is when they performed a dare I say…… cover… of Angel’s on the Moon, the big hit from their previous band Thriving Ivory. I must tell you that I was not expecting them to play that song and it really took me to a very special place and time and brought me the bittersweet memories of my daughter whom I lost many years ago. It was a song that I used to play that helped me get out from under the dark place I was [Read More]