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Check out the new EP “Rise” by Upon The Water for some new progressive metalcore!

June 20, 2014

Upon the Water from Southern California have done an excellent job at feeding our need for fresh new style of metalcore. Their style infuses progressive amid ambient melodies and fierce guitars. They have recently released their new EP Rise last week and it is definitely one to pick up! You can take a listen to the EP as they are streaming the songs on their Youtube here: The six songs take you on a musical journey which brings out emotion and energy and in the end, the need to Rise. Whether you are a fan of metal, metalcore, hard rock, progressive, you will find this album balances their styles well and deliver a well crafted sound. The EP can be picked up on iTunes here and crank it up loud. It just might become one of your favorite new albums! Make sure to visit their social media sites. Also if you are in the Southern California area, head out to the Chain Reaction on July 6th for their CD release show. ~ Marisol [Read More]

Singer-Songwriter John Taglieri releases video sampler for upcoming album, Days Like These

June 20, 2014

Alternative/Pop Rock Singer-Songwriter John Taglieri is set to release his EP, Days Like These on August 19th, 2014. The EP will feature six songs and will feature special guests. “Days Like These is exactly what my life is about right now. Becoming a dad, finding a great balance in life, and being happier with my life and career than I’ve ever been.” said Taglieri. “Each song on this Ep is about life…the ups (Days Like These, Here For The Taking, Beautiful Tonight, Finish Line) and the downs (Thin Air, Toasting The Man In The Moon). Its about balance, which is key to everything in life. I think it’s a fun Ep and I had the most amazing time making it.“. Check out the video sampler here: It is definitely a great EP that has emotionally driven lyrics and John’s vocals are take you on a musical journey with each song. The track These Days is an infectious catchy tune that will have you hooked. I love the upbeat tempo of Here for the Taking and it has some great [Read More]

Burn Halo releases lyric video for new song, Wolves of WAR

June 20, 2014

Burn Halo released a lyric video for their song, “Wolves of War” which is off their new album and it is INSANE!! It definitely has a deep 18 Visions influence….. Heavy! Heavy! Heavy! It is solid and intense on all levels. “The song ‘Wolves of War’ is a statement of aggression and angst towards all that have never given us a chance. This is our answer to the naysayers. With a foot upon your throat, we will be heard,” says Burn Halo vocalist James Hart. “Our label and management felt confident enough after hearing early demos that they pretty much left us alone during the recording process allowing us to make the record we envisioned, with no compromises and no regrets. This album is that vision.” Check it out here: We featured Burn Halo on our Countdown of 14 Bands that will rule 2014. You can read more from that post here. Burn Halo was created by James Hart (frontman of Eighteen Visions) sometime in 2007. We have had the pleasure of seeing [Read More]

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]

DIAMANTE premieres new music video for Bite Your Kiss

June 20, 2014

Teen rock sensation, DIAMANTE is premiering a music video fro her recent single, Bite Your Kiss. The music video was shot over two live performances with some ‘behind the scenes’ backstage footage as well. “What I love about the video is that people will get to see the real me… Backstage shots were done right before we were preparing to go on stage. The pressure was high for the entire team, as there was no room for errors or retakes.” – DIAMANTE in a recent interview with FUSE. Check out the video here: DIAMANTE and her powerful vocals are ready to take over the music scene. She is the next rock goddess, so get ready! At only 17, DIAMANTE has also taken home the title of Best Rock Record at the Indie Music Channel Awards two years in a row, as well as wins in the categories of, Best Young Rock Artist, Best Rock Recording, Best Music Video for IMPOSSIBLE, and the coveted title of Teen Artist of the Year. So make sure to head over [Read More]

Crown The Empire stream new song, Initiation off forthcoming LP: The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways

June 19, 2014

Crown the Empire have announced the release date of July 22nd for their sophomore LP, The Resistance: Rise of the Runaways. We are excited for the new release and were glad to catch them when they performed in Chico earlier this year for the Break Down the Walls Tour with Asking Alexandria. You can check out all of our coverage from that night here: Crown the Empire on Break Down The Walls Tour. They have been relentlessly touring and will be on the mainstage this year for the Vans Warped Tour. To get everyone excited for the new album, they are streaming the song, Initiation and you can check it out here: The band has also launched a new website at www.thisistheresistance.com. Make sure to check the tour dates for Warped Tour and right after, they will be touring the UK/Europe with Asking Alexandria, The Ghost Inside and SECRETS this fall. Warped Tour Dates: Jun 19, 2014 – Luxor Lot, Las Vegas, NV Jun 20, 2014 – Pomona Fairplex, Pomona, CA Jun 21, 2014 – Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain [Read More]

Josh Scogin’s new project ’68 debuts new song, Track Two with two-in-one video

June 19, 2014

’68 is the new project by former Chariot vocalist Josh Scogin and they are set to release their debut full length LP, In Humor and Sadness on July 8th First we brought you their first song of the album, Track One and today we bring you something special. ’68 is releasing Track Two but you have to enjoy it by playing two videos simultaneously. You may be shaking your head in confusion, but I think it is an awesome and fun idea! What better way than to enjoy new music than with a friend! So call your friend over and pull out your Ipod, Phone, or Laptop and enjoy the fun new track You could also just try and play both here. The two videos for Track Two are here: This is Video A This is Video B Both videos need to be played simultaneously to get the full experience, vocalist Josh Scogin explains: “The hope is that someone will have one computer and invite a friend over that has another computer, they will [Read More]