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KaiL Baxley announces tour dates for first headline tour

May 28, 2015

Soulful singer-songwriter KaiL Baxley announces tour dates for his inaugural headline tour. The tour is in support of his album A Light That Never Dies, which is set for a June 2, 2015 release via Forty Below Records. The album will definitely highlight the emotive vocals of KaiL as he takes you on a musical journey which explores many different styles including folk, soul, blues, and gospel. His hauntingly beautiful song Mirrors of Paradise truly captures the depth of emotion of missing someone as you take a look back and reflect. You can check out the music video for it that perfectly captures the same sentiment visually: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSBwHs19iTM KaiL’s music so easily opens the window to your soul as you awaken the hidden treasure of emotions. I hope you get a chance to catch him out on his tour. Dates are listed below: Jun 10 Awendaw Green Barn Jam Awendaw, SC Jun 12 Tin Roof w/ Danielle Howle Charleston, SC Jun 13 Satellite Bar Wilmington, NC Jun 14 Deep South Bar Raleigh, NC Jun 16 Ashland Coffee [Read More]

New Music

Emily West delivers sweet music with her new single, Bitter

May 26, 2015

Singer/songwriter Emily West creates sweet music with her delicious powerhouse vocals that is highlighted in her new single, Bitter. Bitter is the first single from her debut album All For You, available now via Portrait/Sony Music Masterworks. All For You is now available for pre-order and will be released on August 14th. Emily’s vocals carry such a depth of emotion in this new track and she has such an honesty when she sings. You can hear everything from vulnerability and innocence to self awareness as she regains her confidence after all the bitterness. What a beautiful song with emotionally driven lyrics and infectious chorus. Check out Bitter here: Emily comments about the video, “I liked the idea of mixing ‘everyday life’ with the ‘glamorous’ – glamorous with grit. With this, I had to take a lot of selfies and New Yorkers would shout out ‘Selfie!’ I’d get embarrassed but ultimately, making the video for ‘Bitter’ was a blast.”  Emily has several upcoming tour dates and we hope she will be adding some Northern California dates soon.  May 27 – Los [Read More]

Interview

Ashley Xtina releases empowering new song, I Choose Me

May 22, 2015

We have featured several times the amazingly talented Ashley Xtina and her powerful vocals wrapped in emotionally driven lyrics. She has just released another new song and it is truly beautiful and empowering.  Her new track, I Choose Me delivers a much needed message to all. Ashley comments on the inspiration for the song, “The inspiration for this song came at a time in my life when everything seemed to be falling apart and while I knew I should do some things, it seems as if I MUST do others. At the end of the day, if you don’t pursue your dreams, no one will. So that’s why I choose me from now on. That’s the message I’m trying to spread 🙂 ”  The song really does encapsulate that message of how in a world where you could be tugged in so many directions, trying to please everyone,  the person you must focus on first, is yourself. It reminds me of the truth in one of my favorite quotes, “When you say ‘Yes’ to others, [Read More]

Alternative

Damien Ike delivers an incomparable sound with this stellar new track, Even In War

May 22, 2015

British Musician Damien Ike truly sets himself apart from others with his stellar new track, Even In War. His incomparable and unique sound will capture you from the first listen and find a place deep in your heart. His exceptional new track, Even In War will soon become your Go To song. His vocals bring out an immense honesty and rawness when he sings and his music will awaken your senses. Check out his new song, Even In War: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/206013986″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]   Damien’s influences range from Kanye West, Dizzee Rascal to Adele, Terence Trent D’arby, Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, Everything Everything, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Mumford and Sons & Rihanna. He so easily has fused his influences and yet has created his own signature sound. Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news. You will definitely be hearing a lot from Damien Ike as he takes over the Indie/Pop scene. We will see if we can bring you an interview with this fast rising artist soon. [Read More]

Indie

Kylie Odetta highlights her powerful vocals with her refreshing playful signature sound

May 20, 2015

  Kylie Odetta may be young, but her talent is well beyond her years! She caught the music bug quite early as this singer/songwriter began writing songs at only eight years old and at age 11 recorded her album Lost In My Future. She has not only headlined 100s of her own shows but has opened up for artists such as Gavin DeGraw, Colbie Callait, Mat Kearney, Austin Mahone and Kelly Pickler. She brings out a playful style to her music, all the while delivering well crafted songs with hints of alternative, pop, blues and rock. Her songs will take you on a musical journey capturing emotions and thoughts that will leave you with hope and inspiration. Kylie recently released her video for her new song, Already Gone which is off her new EP Breaking Habits, released earlier this month. Check out the video here: Kylie comments about her music, “The way that we deal with life’s ups and downs as beautifully crafted human beings intrigues me, and I feel blessed to be able to put my [Read More]

Americana

Interview with folk indie duo, March to May as they gear up for a West Coast Tour

May 19, 2015

Let me introduce you to the wonderful sounds of an amazing indie/folk Americana duo March To May which features Beth Wesche on harp & vocals and Darren Guyaz on guitar & vocals. Together they are taking the scene by storm with their infectious music that will whisk  you away on an emotional journey through song. If you have not had the chance, check out their video for their stellar track, Embers which captures the raw honest emotion of a lost love. The video has peaked at the #1 spot on Yallwire.com’s Yallturnative category! We had the opportunity to chat with them and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you for taking the time to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. This week you are gearing up for the release of your debut album. Can you tell us what everyone can expect from the new album? This album is about journeys, and about transformation. To us, the idea of the [Read More]

music

Juliet Simms’ beautiful video for End of The World carries a weight of emotion

May 14, 2015

Have you had a chance to check out the new music video from Juliet Simms for her beautiful and touching song, End of the World? It is definitely one not to miss as it features Juliet and Andy Biersack in a touching cinematic performance that will tug at your heart strings. Juliet’s powerful vocals carry a weight of emotion and captures an intense vulnerability amid a stellar production. Check out the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=doRf_tdI48A&feature=youtu.be The song is off Juliet’s EP All or Nothing available on iTunes here and which we will be reviewing later this week.  You can catch Juliet all summer long on Vans Warped Tour. In addition, Juliet will be hosting workshops with The Entertainment Institute on the tour. For more details, visit www.thinktei.com/warpedtour. We hope to bring you an interview with her as well. Make sure to visit her social media sites and stay up to date on all her latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JulietSimms Twitter: https://twitter.com/JulietSimmsALL iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/all-or-nothing-ep/id960053844