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Yulianna gives fans at Molly Malone’s a glimpse of the future (of rock and opera) by Patrick O’Heffernan

March 6, 2014

Yulianna gives fans at Molly Malone’s a glimpse of the future (of rock and opera) Patrick O’Heffernan Yulianna, the Kazakhstan-born, LA-based opera singer turned pop songster gave the early audience at Molly Malone’s Saturday night a look into the future of music as she would like to create it and how we may all be seeing and hearing it. After immigrating to the U.S. from Kazakhstan as a teenager, and winning awards for her vocals and classical violin concerts, Yulianna studied pop and classical musical genres with top musical professionals at California Institute of the Arts She focused on opera to take advantage of her world class vocal power and precise vocal control, even singing with small operas. After releasing her critically acclaimed full length dance album, Californ-i-a, and her hit single “Don’t Take Your Love “ and wowing crowds at Coachella, she decided now is the time to experiment with “popra” – music combining the hooks and grooves and beats of pop and the drama and thematic power of opera, both to satisfy her [Read More]

Consider Me Dead launche pre-orders, debut new song and announce tour dates!

March 5, 2014

It is a busy day for our friends in Consider Me Dead. Today they have launched their pre-orders for their upcoming debut LP, Young at Heart which is set for an April 8th release date. You can head over here and get your order in today! I had the chance to listen to it in it’s entirety and it is amazing! It really takes this band to a new level and will have you blown away. Brandon Pettitt says, “It’s a side of CMD that you’ve never heard before” and Chris Brewington adds, “We tried to create something nobody has ever done before.” You can also head over to PureVolume and take a listen to their new song, Like Thunder which they are premiering today. Consider Me Dead have also announced they will be joining their friend, Farewell My Love and The Venetia Fair for the “We Own The Night Tour”. The tour starts off in Boise, Idaho on April 18th. We are looking forward to catching them as they stop in at the DNA Lounge in [Read More]

Big Tour News for Monster Truck and the premier of their new video for “The Lion”

March 5, 2014

We featured hard rockers Monster Truck on our Countdown of 14 Bands that will rule in 2014 back in December. Well, with another tour announcement, these guys are set to dominate 2014. In April they will touring with Alter Bridge for an 11 date tour starting off in Dallas, Texas on April 14th. Then shortly after their Alter Bridge tour, Monster Truck will be heading out on the road with Alice in Chains starting on May 6th in North Charleston, SC. Also, they have been confirmed for several festival performances to include Welcome To Rockville in Jacksonville, FL (4/26), Sun Fest in West Palm Beach, FL (5/04) and Rock On The Range in Columbus, OH (5/18). Although, Monster Truck started as a formation of musicians from various Canadian Indie bands, it quickly gained momentum and has brought them front and center in the spotlight. Monster Truck is Jon Harvey on Bass and Vocals, Brandon Bliss on Keys and Vocals, Steve Kiely on Drums and Vocals and Jeremy Widerman on Guitar and Vocals. Together these four guys deliver well crafted and seasoned rock n [Read More]

Interview with Consider Me Dead as we talk about superpowers, Behemoth and More!

March 4, 2014

I hope you have all marked your calendars for April 8th which is the release date of the debut LP, Young at Heart by Consider Me Dead. The LP will be released through Standby Records and it is one that I have been waiting for. Formed in 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona, Consider Me Dead have created their own unique style and sound ranging from electronic/pop/rock that everyone is falling in love with. We recently had the opportunity to talk with them and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you guys for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. Let’s get started! I know it is hard for musicians to play favorites but is there a particular song that really is special for each of you and why? Chris: We all really enjoy Digital Demons. The song’s raw energy is amazing. Everyone can feel like they’re in too deep at some point. Brandon: The song is about overcoming [Read More]

Revel Bliss will have you celebrating some new punk infused rock!

March 4, 2014

Revel Bliss truly exemplifies it’s namesake. Revel verb to mean: enjoy oneself in a lively and noisy way, esp. with drinking and dancing and Bliss noun to mean: perfect happiness; great joy. That is exactly how you will feel when you take a listen to Revel Bliss, you can’t help but enjoy yourself and feel perfect happiness. Straight from the small South Bay community of Alviso, Revel Bliss, is the solo project by the highly talented, Styles. Styles, who is in two other bands but as he explains, “My main focus is Revel Bliss, mainly because It’s a silhouette of my existence something I hope for all to see very, very soon.” I am also excited for you to all hear his new music since it is filled with bad ass guitar riffs, penetrating vocals, energetic rock infused with punk and even metal. Together Styles has created his own unique sound that you have to hear. Styles, at twenty one, has been playing guitar since he was fifteen and as he says, “I was hooked on music the second [Read More]

Forget the Oscars, we want the Revolver Golden Gods Awards 2014!

March 2, 2014

It is that time of year again! Spring is in the air and everyone is talking about who is going to win and who will be walking the carpet. No I am not talking about the red carpet and the Oscars! I am all about the Revolver Golden Gods Awards and this year the 6th Annual award show will be held on April 23, 2014 at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Tickets went on sale this past Friday. For more details on the tickets, you can head over to the axs.com here. Once again the event is presented by Epiphone and it will be a great one! More details on how to watch the show from home will be released soon. Mark your calendars for April 23rd. So far, they have announced the following bands that will be performing at the show: Guns N Roses Korn Joan Jett and the Blackhearts A Day to Remember Zakk Wylde The Pretty Reckless and more to be announced…. What is really awesome about this awards show is [Read More]

Killed the Fixtion release incredible new song, Dead Man March 2014

March 2, 2014

Last year I told you the story of how I found the great heavy metal/rock band Killed the Fixtion. I told you about “Music was their outlet and they have delivered a sound that just really invokes bad ass metal. It is almost like Pantera sprinkled with some Sevendust and Stevie Ray Vaughn all at the same time! You will love them, I know I am getting hooked.” You can read more from that original post here. Killed the Fixtion have recently released a new song, Dead Man March 2014 that has once again have me exclaiming how awesome this band is. Dead Man March has an eerie dark intro that I love and it is a deep powerful and intense track that I am hooked on. You can get the song as a free download by signing up for their mailing list here. Check out the new song here: [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWKX-0iQHHQ&feature=youtu.be] They also do an incredible version of “Nutshell” from Alice in Chains that just is smooth and beautiful. So sign up for their email [Read More]