Interview

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Bands

Check out our Interview with The Strive and pick up their single Keep Dreaming

May 1, 2014

  The power pop band, The Strive from Kansas City have released an upbeat catchy new tune with Keep Dreaming earlier this month. The song has a great hard rock edge to it and will have listeners from all genres enjoying the passionate vocals, heartfelt lyrics and solid hook. We had the opportunity to interview vocalist, Brendan Stevens and are pleased to bring you it to you here: * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you so much for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press.  First we wanted to tell you that we love the energetic new song, Keep Dreaming, Can you tell us a little bit more about that song? Brendan: Thank you! Keep Dreaming to me is a song about never being able to break that wall of friendship with the person you’re truly in love with to progress to something more. I think while it’s one of our more fast-paced and “dancey” so to say songs, it’s also really bitter and dark which is a cool contrast to the upbeat tempo. [Read More]

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Aggressive Rock

Interview with ReVerbed from the UK as they deliver fresh new aggressive pop punk!

April 29, 2014

Straight from the UK is the fast rising pop punk band, ReVerbed. They have quickly gained a lot of attention as they were nominated for the Kerrang Best British Newcomer Award 2013 and have performed at over 200 gigs in the last 18 months. Who is ReVerbed? You have George on Vocals & Guitar, Zoë on Vocals & Guitar, Josh on Drums & Vocals, and Joe on Bass.  Check out a video for their song, Uncommonwealth which is from their album, This Machine:   We had the chance to interview ReVerbed and are pleased to bring that to you here. * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. First we would like to get a bit of history on ReVerbed, How and when did you guys form? ReVerbed: We’ve been a band for just over 5 years now, myself, George and Josh met during secondary school and college. After being in other bands previously we decided to form one together. Then [Read More]

Bands

Lacuna Coil release video for I Forgive (But I Won’t Forget Your Name)

April 29, 2014

  Lacuna Coil have just released their bad ass video for their song, I Forgive (But I Won’t Forgive Your Name) and it is awesome! It is one of my favorite songs off their new album, Broken Crown Halo. The entire album is filled with favorites from start to finish. They continue to keep making albums that take you on a musical metal journey that captivates you in every way. Check out the video here:   We also had the chance to chat with the beautiful and amazingly talented Cristina Scabbia when they stopped in Sacramento for their tour. It was one of my most favorite interviews that I have done, check it out here:     Lacuna Coil have been touring extensively in support of their highly successful album, Broken Crown Halo. After watching their spectacular set in Sacramento, I would strongly advise that you do everything to get yourself to a show and not miss them live. Lacuna Coil always deliver a set fueled with energy and captivates your every sense.  Check them out on the following tour [Read More]

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Bands

Consider Me Dead Interview, Photos and Video

April 28, 2014

Consider Me Dead have just completed their We Own The Night Tour. The successful tour took them through seven states as they performed with The Venetia Fair and Farewell, My Love. We will keep you updated on more information about upcoming tour dates. Meanwhile, we wanted to give you your fix of Consider Me Dead so take a look and enjoy the tribute video that Rockin Ryan made which includes footage and photos of the guys when they stopped in at the DNA Lounge in San Francisco.   In case you missed it, here is our interview with the guys as we caught up with them before their set at the DNA Lounge.  In case you missed our first interview with Consider Me Dead, you can read it here.   They were awesome when they played in SF and came out with full energy and performed songs from their new album as well as previous ones. Chris and Brandon criss crossed the stage giving equal doses energy to each side as they sang. These guys are adrenaline [Read More]

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Alternative

Interview with Lost In Los Angeles and get ready for the video release of Cloud City this week!

April 28, 2014

  Lost in Los Angeles (LiLA)  are set to release their full length album Love is Fate this Summer. The cover artwork by Garrett Wasserman (aka, PEOPLE) is the first foray into a story that will unfold further this spring, culminating in the cover for LiLA’s highly anticipated Love Is Fate LP.  The first single released off the new album is Cloud City and is available now on Itunes, Amazon, as well as a variety of other online retail outlets. You can check out the catchy tune here:   Cloud City is an excellent track, a dream induced indie pop reminiscent of the shoegaze era. It has depth with it’s expressions through it’s eclectic synth and beats. Lost in Los Angeles once again does a wonderful job of warm storytelling as they bring to life their energy through song.  Lost in Los Angeles is Danny Klein (vocals, piano, synth), Eddie Deering (guitar, synth) and Clark Souter (bass, vocals), are joined on tour by drummer Iajhi Hampden (Macy Gray, Nikka Costa).   We want you to get to know more about these great guys so we are [Read More]

Bands

Interview with William Control as he stops in San Francisco for the We Love Tour

April 26, 2014

  What a week it has been. Last night we caught up for an interview with William Control as he came into San Francisco for his stop on the We Love our with New Year’s Day and Combichrist at Slim’s.  William has been having great success with the release of his album, The Neuromancer which is a prelude previous works; Hate Culture, Noir and Silentium Amoris and all tell the tale of the nihilistic suicidal William Control. You can check out our review of the album here. If you don’t have it yet, pick it up…. Three Words….. Cinematic Musical Masterpiece! We had the chance to chat with William before his set and are pleased to bring you that interview here:   William came out to a packed crowd at Slim’s and delivered a full intense high energy set that had everyone dancing around in musical bliss. He was incredible as his charismatic personality held the audience captive and his vocals filled mesmerized the crowd. His stage presence is one of the best and through his performance you are [Read More]

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Country

Billy Kay’s great new EP, Bellmore. Wynonna was right. by Patrick O’Heffernan

April 25, 2014

by Patrick O’Heffernan, Host, Music FridayLive! Billy Kay is one of the most interesting and talented artists ever to appear on MUSIC FRIDAY LIVE!.  A Long Island -born country western singer/songwriter who arrived in Tennessee by way of Los Angeles, Las Vegas and the Veterans Administration.  His Music is down-home solid country with a bit of rock, a taste of blues and a lot of soul.  He tells stories that are real with music that really  sticks to you. And , if that was not enough, he has published a new book on music marketing– his second – while he tours and records. Kay donates his earnings to homeless vets, even though he is a homeless vet himself. No wonder Wynonna Judd tweeted “Ooooh Billy” about his music.  His new EP,  Bellmore, definitely deserves and “Ooooh” Billy for quality.   This 9-song EP ranges from classic somebody-done somebody-wrong songs in solid country mode, to modern blues and even a brush with 50’s style rock and roll.  But at its heart, Bellmore is Billy Kay doing [Read More]