Songwriter

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

music

Franki Love premieres her new beautiful touching song, Lullaby.

May 5, 2015

We recently featured Singer/songwriter Franki Love and her amazing song Walking Wounded. Today we would like to premiere another incredible song from Franki called Lullaby.  As I have said before, Franki so easily captures emotion when she performs and is like a touch of angelic bliss. In this song, the raw honesty pours out in a flood of warmth and delivers a much needed pause to reflect and appreciate love. Truly amazing and quite an inspiration.  Franki comments about the inspiration behind Lullaby, “The inspiration of the song is eternal love. It’s about love that lasts for infinity and is the most unconditional love you could ever imagine having with another human being. “ Check out the song here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/202817127″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]   You can truly feel the emotion in this song and we asked Franki about the emotion when she is recording and she explains, “Recording ‘Lullaby’ was an interesting and eye opening experience.  I created a demo to send to the producer I was working with and recorded the vocal [Read More]

music

Franki Love opens her heart with her new song, Walking Wounded

March 30, 2015

Singer/songwriter Franki Love truly opens her heart with her new single, Walking Wounded. The beautiful emotionally driven song will feed your soul with her inspiring song. The song is off her upcoming album, OTIAS which is set for release later this year. Franki explains about the song to Cliche magazine: “I wrote ‘Walking Wounded’ late one night at the piano, After my mom passed away from cancer, I was being mentored by music producer Phil Ramone who encouraged me to sit at the piano and start writing. I wrote this song about how we’re all connected as one – if one person is hurting, then we are all walking wounded.” “I’m hoping that when people hear the song, they’ll feel inspired and connected to it.” Check out the song here: Franki’s passion for music started early as she began playing music at the young age of four. She is a classically trained pianist and she so easily captures her emotion when she performs. She is like the warmth of comforting hug and her voice brings out [Read More]

Entertainment

A Bad Think set to release new EP, “Don’t Forget Us” on April 21st

March 27, 2015

  We are excited to announce that the brilliant Michael Marquart is at it again and ready to release another new EP under his music project, A Bad Think. The EP titled, Don’t Forget Us is set to release on April 21st via Windmark Records. The EP is produced, written and performed by Michael Marquart and mixed by Jason Elgin (Collective Soul, Creed).  Check out the album cover and track listing: Don’t Forget Gone To Stay Save Us ALl Say What You Don’t It’s Strange Cross To Bare Who We Are One thing is certain, I am excited to hear the new EP as the music of the brilliant Michael Marquart and his music project A Bad Think is quite magical and precious and will take you on a journey of emotions. I fell in love with his album, Sleep  as I described it as a “zen inducing musical gem” and it is definitely a must have. We had the opportunity to interview Michael last year and are pleased to bring that interview to  you once [Read More]