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Love Crushed Velvet release new video for Spotlight

June 20, 2014

Love Crushed Velvet from New York City have released their new video for their song, “Spotlight”. The track was originally released on Love Crushed Velvet’s compelling new EP Delusions in September, mixed by Mark Needham (Blondie, Fleetwood Mac, The Killers). Love Crushed Velvet brings to life their melodic rock track with captivating vocals. Check out the video here: We had the opportunity to talk with Love Crushed Velvet and are pleased to repost that interview here: * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. First, we have to tell you that we are loving the video for Bye, Bye Baby. That song is really one of my favorites off Delusions, can you tell me a little bit more about that song? Love Crused Velvet: “Bye Bye, Baby” is about how challenging it can be to process the end of a relationship because things sometimes spiral downwards so quickly. Much of one’s perception about the other person is formed during the “honeymoon” period when everything is going swimmingly. [Read More]

NEW POLITICS announce new fall headlining tour with Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful

June 19, 2014

Just announced….. Our friends in one of our favorite bands, New Politics have announced a new fall tour presented by Pete Wentz’s record label – DCD2 Records and Crush. The special guests on the tour will be Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful. They are still finalizing locations and will be udpated soon but for now check out the tour dates below: 10/14 XXXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXXX XXXX 10/15 XXXXXXXX, XX @ XXX’X XXXXXX 10/16 XXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX 10/17 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater 10/19 XX XXXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXXXXXXXXX 10/21 XXXXXXX, XX @ XXXXXXXXXX 10/22 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues 10/24 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom 10/25 XXXXXX, XX @ XXXXX XX XXXXX 10/26 XXXXXX, XX @ XXX XXXXXXX 10/28 XXXXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX 10/29 Tucson, AZ @ The Rock 10/30 San Diego, CA @ House of Blues 10/31 Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues 11/1 Los Angeles, CA @ The Fonda Theatre 11/2 XXX XXXXXXXXX, XX @ XXX XXXXXXXX 11/4 Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 11/5 Vancouver, BC [Read More]

Tommy Girvin continues to inspire children musically with his new project

June 18, 2014

Just last we told you about the amazing set that Eddie Money performed at the Thunder Valley Resort for their summer concert series. You can read that earlier post here: Thunder Valley Resort. When we were there, we had the opportunity to talk with guitarist/multi instrumentalist, Tommy Girvin. Last year, we told you about the great work Tommy was doing in keeping music education alive with children. You can read more from that post here: Tommy Girvin Interview. Prior to the Eddie Money set in the 100 + deg temps at Thunder Valley, we were able to chat more with Tommy Girvin and get an update from him about his children’s music program. It was exciting to hear about Mr. Tommy’s Mobile Music Bus and all the fun things he is working on. We are pleased to bring you that interview here: It is wonderful to see how Tommy is inspiring young children to fall in love with music and I am sure we will be seeing many of his students one day on the big stage. [Read More]

Check out our interview with indie pop rockers, Crocodile

June 18, 2014

I wanted to let you know about a great little EP that will be released this week. The band is Crocodile from Austin, Texas and they are bringing a fresh new take on the classic sound of The Beatles yet not dated as such. They are indie pop rock swaddled in a 60’s vibe that bring the right balance between melody and fuzz that is inviting and quite addictive. Their new EP Crocodile Vs. The Mutant Alligators From Space will have you thinking you are listening to a lost reel from The Beatles. They have successfully capture the innocence of music and wrapped it in a style that will have you captive from first listen. Gianni talks about the EP recording process, “[It] is very personal for me. A lot of trial and error, I very rarely know exactly where a song is going. I like to look at it as the songs shaping themselves and me being just a medium.” As for the future? “I’ve been recording a lot of songs on my own that I’m compiling [Read More]

Awoken Shadows belong in the spotlight for metalcore!

June 17, 2014

Earlier this month, we told you about the awesome show that Awoken Shadows put on as they opened up for Cherri Bomb at the DNA Show in San Francisco. You can read all about that coverage here. We have been following the fast rise of Awoken Shadows after first seeing them perform earlier this year at Ace of Spades opening for Escape The Fate. They were awesome at the DNA Lounge and couldn’t wait to catch them when they came to perform in Santa Rosa at the Live Musician’s Co-op, opening for Farewell, My Love last week. Sure enough, Awoken Shadows put on another fantastic set. These guys successfully bring out a theatrical side to metal that is something you have to experience for yourself. They each have great stage presence and are completely in tune with the crowd. We had the opportunity to talk with the band before their set and are pleased to bring you that interview here: There are so many great things in store with this band and we are excited to hear the [Read More]

Butcher Babies announce dates for their headlining tour, “No One Can Hear You Scream Tour”

June 17, 2014

We have exciting news for you! Butcher Babies have announced dates for their headlining tour which they are calling, No One Can Hear You Scream Tour. It is set for fall with dates starting September 27th in Scottsdale, AZ at Pub Rock and continues into late October. We just had the awesome time covering the Butcher Babies when they stopped into the Regency Ballroom for the Golden Gods Tour with Black Label Society. You can read more about that here: Butcher Babies at Regency Ballroom. Their headlining tour features another great band Anti-Mortem which I have been waiting to catch live! Check out the upcoming show dates below for the tour as well as a couple other shows: 9/12 Reno, NV @ Knitting Factory *w/ Black Label Society 9/13 Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival 9/14 Santa Cruz, CA @ The Catalyst *w/ Black Label Society –headliners– 9/27 Scottsdale, AZ @ Pub Rock 9/28 Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad 9/30 Merriam, KS @ Aftershock 10/01 Joilet, IL @ Mojoes 10/03 Pittsburgh, PA @ Altar Bar 10/04 Flint, MI [Read More]

The Relapse Symphony release another single from their new album!

June 16, 2014

The release of the debut LP by The Relapse Symphony is less than a month away! I know it has been a long wait, especially because I have been enjoying the album for a while now and must play it daily!! It is awesome and definitely my favorite album of the year. I know it has been a hard wait and The Relapse Symphony can’t tease you much longer so they have released another single off their new album. They have released, Forever Slowly and it is available now on iTunes here. Their new album, Shadows is set to release on July 8th via Standby Records. We have had nothing but high praises for this amazing album. Check out our full album review here. The song Forever Slowly has a ballad style feel but is a ballad done The Relapse Symphony way, with passionate vocals, more rockin tempo and lyrics that feed your soul and touch your heart. It is an impressive track fueled with emotionally driven lyrics and will soon be one of your favorites. I can’t wait for [Read More]