Interview

Interview

Interview with rockers Vattica at the Viper Room

July 19, 2015

    Rockers from Hollywood,  Vattica have recently signed with Another Century (Century Records rock label). They recently performed at an industry showcase this past week at the Viper Room. The line wrapped around the block as everyone was excited to see the sets by XO Stereo, Vattica, 9 Electric and Awaken The Empire.  We had the chance to chat with Vattica before their set and are pleased to bring the interview to you here: Vattica have also released a music video fro Run, Baby which you can check out here: The three member band definitely create a nice powerful sound which blends alternative and pop rock nicely into their own style. Vattica features Alexander Millar on lead vocals/guitar, Joey Jane on bass/backing vocals and Prentice on drums/percussion, backing vocals. If you are in the Southern California area, you can often catch them performing around the Hollywood circuit and they deliver a high energy set every time. Make sure to visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ [Read More]

Concerts

Interview with our Mayhem Fest highlight, Kissing Candice

July 19, 2015

  One of our highlights of this year’s Mayhem Fest is Kissing Candice, the gore core metal band from Long Island, New York. They have been destroying the Victory stage with their masks, blood, guts and metal. They recently released their debut album, Blind Until We Burn on Victory Records. You can pick it up on iTunes here. We had the chance to chat with the band before their set in Mountain View at Shoreline Amphitheater. Check out our interview here: You have a few more weeks to catch them out on the Mayhem Fest and make sure to get yourself to a show: 7/19 – Hartford, CT @ Xfinity Theatre 7/21 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center 7/24 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live 7/25 – Boston, MA @ Xfinity Center 7/26 – Wantagh, NY @ Nikon at Jones Beach 7/29 – Atlanta, GA @ Aaron’s Amphitheater at Lakewood 7/31 – San Antonio, TX @ Alamo City Music Hall 8/1 – Houston, TX @ Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 8/2 – Dallas, [Read More]

Band

Interview with Sister Sin as they continue to tear it up out on Mayhem Fest

July 18, 2015

  Sister Sin have been tearing it up out on the Victory Stage during Mayhem Fest this summer and it is one set you don’t want to miss. They completely bring out such a high energy to their stage performance that will have you headbanging in seconds. We had a chance to talk with Liv and Jimmy shortly after their set at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, CA. Check out our interview here:     Make sure you have their latest album, Black Lotus and crank it up loud so they neighbors can enjoy! We can’t wait for them to return for another tour soon. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.sistersin.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SisterSin Twitter: https://twitter.com/SISTERSIN

Country

Interview with singer/songwriter Sofia Donavan

July 18, 2015

We recently introduced you to the angelic vocals of Sofia Donavan. At only eighteen years old, she has been garnering the attention in the music scene, whether it be country, folk or pop. Her voice knows no genres, no boundaries, no limits. Just pure beautiful bliss when she sings. Now get to know her better with our new interview:   Music Junkie Press: Thank you for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. Your music really brings in a fusion of pop, country, folk and much more. Can you tell us who are some of your biggest musical influences? Sofia: Hi! While growing up my parents exposed me to a lot of the great songwriters from the 60s and 70s like Joni Mitchell, Dylan and James Taylor and as I’ve grown older I’ve only began to appreciate them more, this generation of songwriters was really like no other. Some more contemporary writers that have influenced me are Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Kacey Musgraves. Music Junkie Press: Your song Note to [Read More]

Interview

Interview with XO Stereo at the Viper Room, Hollywood

July 17, 2015

  Another Century which is a hard rock label launched by Century Media Records founder recently held an industry showcase at the Viper Room in Hollywood. We were excited to catch up with XO Stereo which recently announced their signing with Another Century. They are working on their debut release and have plans to have it out sometime this fall. XO Stereo is: Cooper Campbell – Vocals / Drums Justin Whitesel – Guitars / Keys / Programming Jon Weisberg – Guitars / Bass / Programming We had the chance to catch up with the band shortly before their show at the Viper Room. We are pleased to bring the interview to you: The line for the show wrapped around the block as everyone couldn’t wait to see the bands perform in such an intimate setting as the Viper Room. Also performing was 9 Electric, Vattica and Awaken The Empire. We are excited for the new music! Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information [Read More]

Interview

Check out the Lost Interview with Black Veil Brides by Drift N Die Press

July 16, 2015

Go to a Black Veil Brides show, and you never know what to expect! From Farewell, My Love storming the stage during “Fallen Angels” in Phoenix, to The Misfits’ Jerry Only and Jerry Jr accompanying the band for a few songs in Louisville, not one performance will be the same. Drift N Die was lucky enough to accompany BVB on a few dates of Black Mass Tour. Originally an interview lost to a crashed hard drive, we were able to recover the recording just for you guys! Back in October of 2014, we were able to sit down with the ‘Wild Boyz’ to ask them a few questions.   Drift N Die: You just got back from the UK to start your two month long tour of the US. How’s the road been treating you so far? Ashley Purdy: CC luuuuuvs that question. Andy Biersack: CC what do ya’ think? Christian “CC” Coma: (Snickering) Road’s been great we’re excited to be back in the states, how bout you guys? Ashley: It’s paved. Andy: I feel [Read More]

Band

Interview with Eugene of Sworn In as they continue to kick ass out on Mayhem Fest

July 16, 2015

  Sworn In have been destroying the Victory Stage out on Mayhem Fest this summer. They have been delivering fiercely energetic sets that have captivated the crowds and incited some nonstop moshing!  We had the chance to chat with Guitarist Eugene Kamlyuk when they played at Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View. Check out our interview here: Check out some photos of their set by our Rockin Ryan: Watch their video for their song Scissors here: Make sure to catch them out on Mayhem Fest and be sure to also visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news from Sworn In. I will leave you with a video of their performance of one of my favorite songs, Sunshine. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://www.sworninband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swornin Twitter: https://twitter.com/SwornInBand Merch: http://www.sworninshop.com/