Interview

Madysin Hatter
Interview

Interview with Madysin Hatter as she is ready to rock your world!

April 3, 2016

I love my Rock and Roll and I just can’t get enough of it these days. But what I really love is when great new bands and artists are busy at keeping the rock torch burning bright and strong. Singer/Songwriter Madysin Hatter truly reigns as the new queen of rock and is ready to ROCK your world with her new full length album, Lose Your Mind. Her 10 song album brings an infectious fusion of classic rock, 80’s hair rock, pop, and modern rock to life. To maintain that raw edge and rich original sound, Madysin did it the “old school rock way” and recorded the album in analog. Lose Your Mind will take you on a rock and roll journey as you can feel the wind blowing in your hair and rock pulsing through your veins. Check out our review of her new album here: Madysin Hatter Lose Your Mind. Check out our interview with Madysin here:   Music Junkie Press: Thank you for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. We [Read More]

Interview

Interview with Them Guns and check out their video for Somebody Called The Cops

March 30, 2016

The LA Rock band, Them Guns grabbed our attention with their new video for Somebody Called The Cops. The song delivers an ethereal vibe and edginess that takes you on a musical journey. Check out the new video: Check out our chat with THEM GUNS and get addicted to them! Music Junkie Press: We love the video for “Somebody Called The Cops.” Can you tell us a little bit about the song? Navarone Garibaldi (Frontman & Guitar): Yeah, “Somebody Called The Cops” is about the whole world becoming a police state — blow a little smoke and you never know who’s watching, who wants to turn you in or whatever… All our rights are being stripped from us while we laugh and tweet about it the whole time. Music Junkie Press:  Can you tell us a little more about the writing and recording process for “Cops”? Navarone Garibaldi: That one came together quickly and it really flowed…it seems like lately, it’s been really easy for us to come up with new material in the studio or in [Read More]

Escape the Fate - Fresno 3/24/16
Concerts

Interview with Robert and TJ of Escape the Fate at Fresno show.

March 26, 2016

Escape the Fate have been quite busy with some extensive touring in support of their latest release Hate Me. With the album being out for less than six months, they have continued to deliver high energy shows as well as receive high praises. We had the chance to catch them as they played at Strummers in Fresno, CA last Thursday. It was the night before their last show of the tour and they once again gave the crowd a high dose of explosive rock. We caught up with Robert and TJ before their set and are pleased to bring that interview to you here:   The night kicked off with a great sets by local bands, Days Under Authority and Hideouts. They got the venue ready to rage and New Years Day continued to take them to new levels with a ferocious set that had the crowd singing along and moshing to every tune. Just when you thought the crowd was at it’s peak, they digged deep and raged even harder as Escape the Fate took [Read More]

Interview

Eric Zayne interview. The new album, women and hibernating in the studio.

March 25, 2016

I first met Eric Zayne at a pre-Grammy concert in LA over a year ago and took to him immediately. Open, honest, friendly, high energy and an explosive talent for song writing, performance and concepts that makes him unique, even in this town of highly talented people.  .  Originally from the Congo, he settled in Canada after fleeing violence in his home country and then in 2013, dived into the huge pop and rock scene here in LA. Next thing you know out came the hit singles “Spin the World” and “Maneater”, a knock out video and an EP —  plus killer performances both here and abroad. Now he is back and about ready to release a new album. He sent me a few of the finished songs and they are dynamite.  He stopped by for a chat before going back into the studio to get the new album out by April.   Patrick. Eric, what have you been doing since we talked last…where have you been?   Eric. Oh my god.  I can’t remember [Read More]

Hard Rock

Interview with hard rockers Last Bullet

March 24, 2016

We recently brought you the newly released video for SIN from bad ass rockers, Last Bullet. They grabbed your attention and I am sure you are ready to know more about them. Check out our interview with frontman, Bryan Fontez. * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you very much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. First we have to congratulate you guys on the passion you bring to your music and determination to keep ROCK alive and thriving! You guys truly bring the rock and roll alive with your music. We have been noticing quite a rustle in the music industry that indicates a big rock wind is coming. Do you feel it as well? Bryan Fontez: Thank you so much for the kind words we really appreciate it and we definitely feel the same way. We definitely feel it. With bands like Rival Sons, Royal Blood, Monster Truck, The Temperance Movement and a whole bunch of other heavy, soulful, blues rock influenced bands popping [Read More]

Folk Rock

Interview with Lesley Barth, folk rock singer/songwriter

March 14, 2016

We recently featured the beautiful DIY video from folk rock singer/songwriter Lesley Barth for her infectious track, Oh Andy! We hope you get to know this amazing artist and would like to bring to you our Interview with Lesley Barth here:   * * * * * * MJP: Thank you very much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. Lesley: Of course – thanks so much for having me, Mari! MJP:  You did a wonderful job on your video for Oh Andy! Can you tell us more about the making of the video and what inspired you for it? Lesley:  Thank you – so glad to hear you liked it.  A very close friend of mine, Harish Pathak, and I shot the video in my home city of Philadelphia (I’ve been in NYC for 5 years) during Winter Storm Juno in January.  I’m typically a big-time planner and had absolutely zero plan for this shoot, which I think ended up making it really fun and loose.   All that we [Read More]

Electronic

Interview with electro-pop duo OHLAYINDIGO

March 14, 2016

  We had the chance to chat with OHLAYINDO, the Scandinavian electro-pop duo who are performing at14 SXSW. They recently released a very uplifting new track, Golden Chains. Singer/songwriter Hanna Ponth shares, “‘Golden Chains’ is the kind of song we had wanted to write for a long time, but it was difficult to find the right words. It reflects on how a lot of us who come from privilege value material things ahead of what is really important. The song suggests we take our ‘Golden Chains’ and tear them off – encouraging us all to step back, and reflect on what we could do differently to better ourselves.”   Check out the track here:   Ohlayindigo is a San Francisco-based electronic pop duo from Oslo, Norway, composed of Ponth and drummer Zak Shrapnell. Ponth was selected to partake in a songwriting session with Sir Paul McCartney, based on her songwriting credentials and merit obtained while studying at Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. During the session, she sang with him and he helped her work on the first single, “Love You To The Moon”, which he was very impressed by.  Music [Read More]