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Ashley Xtina will bring your heart Home with her new single

March 21, 2015

  Ashley Xtina does it once again with her new song. Ashley has just released a new single, Home that will touch your heart with beautiful lyrics and her  emotionally stirring vocals. Ashley has such an amazing voice and once again you are treated to a voice that captures emotion and highlights her excellent range and style. Check out her new song here: [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/195626309″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /] In case you missed it before, check out our Interview with Ashley Xtina below:   We recently brought you a review of the fantastic new EP Stability by Ashley Xtina. You can read more from that post here. The new EP Stability is set to release tomorrow, Juy 2nd and we hope you all get a chance to pick it up. Ashley’s EP is four amazingly well written songs that are not only emotionally driven but complete capture the listener and transports them to another place. The vocal range and execution by Ashley is gratifying. Her voice can transition from powerful to vulnerable, from mysterious to sultry [Read More]

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Catch Jacob Whitesides out on tour with Fifth Harmony

February 26, 2015

Jacob Whitesides is one passionate musician at the young age of seventeen. With his dedication and amazing talent, this singer/songwriter has amassed an ever growing fanbase that reaches across the globe. When you take a listen to his sweet vocals and heartfelt songwriting, you will see that it is no wonder that everyone is falling in love with Jacob. Check out a lyric video for his song, Not My Type at All: The song is off his six song EP which is on his own label, JW Records and was released last year. Jacob will be setting out on tour tomorrow night as he will be providing direct support on the Fifth Harmony tour. Check the dates below and get yourself to a show: FIFTH HARMONY TOUR DATES: Fri – February 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Regency Ballroom Sat – February 28 – San Diego, CA – House of Blues Sun – March 01 – Los Angeles, CA – Club Nokia Wed – March 04 – Dallas, TX – South Side Music Hall [Read More]

Feed your Soul

Jesse Lawson premieres new song, Tall Trees and Long Drives

February 5, 2015

  Most of you know Jesse Lawson when he was guitarist for Sleeping With Sirens. He has been having great success with his solo music as last year he released his solo album, Chapter II. Today Jesse is premiering a new single, Tall Trees & Long Drives and he will be sharing it on his new DeliRadio show, “Barkeeper,” with co-host Joe Moxley. The program will air every Thursday at 1 p.m. EST, 10 a.m. PST on http://bit.ly/1DHjlZ0. You can also check out the song by visiting his website: http://www.thejesselawson.com/ Lawson explains,  “I’m very stoked on the response the new music is getting so far. I’ve been waiting to share these songs with my fans for a while. I am glad that the partnership with DeliRadio is giving me the option to host a podcast and debut new music. Though these songs will not be on the new album, they’re a nice transition from the first EP to the upcoming full-length.”  The new single, “Tall Trees & Long Drives,” will close out “Barkeeper” with Jesse Lawson and Joe [Read More]

Guitarist

SLASH set to perform Bent To Fly tomorrow night on Conan

February 4, 2015

Slash and his band featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators are set to perform tomorrow night, Thursday February 5th on Conan. They will be performing their new single, Bent To Fly .  Tune-in tomorrow night (Feb. 5) to watch the episode airing at 11:00 PM (ET/PT)/10:00 PM (CT) on TBS TV (http://tinyurl.com/oqkhzcy). SLASH has not only achieved success with album sales over 100 million copies, won a Grammy Award, seven nominations and we can’t forget the recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. His infamous solos from Guns n Roses songs were the inspiration to many young guitar players as they aspired to be as great a guitarist. His work in Velvet Revolver brought on a whole new group of fans and then his solo work with Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators, has once again brought him to the forefront of rock n roll. Most recently, with his recent release of World On Fire he has truly set the world on fire with and grabbed everyone’s attention. Check out coverage of their [Read More]

Singer

Check out the touching new song, Wild Child from Wind In Sails

February 3, 2015

Wind in Sails is the solo project of Evan Pharmakis and will soon be releasing his sophomore album, Morning Light on February 24th through Headphone Music, an Equal Vision Records imprint.  He has just released a new song, Wild Child which is a beautiful touching track that Evan explains as a song he wrote for his fiance, “‘Wild Child’ is another song I wrote for my fiancé. It’s actually more or less the story of when I proposed to her. It touches on many things, like her childhood, a bit of my own insecurity thrown in. But ultimately it’s about my love for the only one I’ll ever need in my life.” The song is amazing and is filled with such emotion and an outpouring of love. Evan’s vocals are pure bliss and soul touching.  Check out the track here: The song as well as the first released single, Push and Shove can be purchased on iTunes as well as instant downloads after you pre-order the new album. Visit iTunes here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/morning-light  as well as through:  windinsails.merchnow.com.  [Read More]

Singer

Danny Worsnop announces departure from Asking Alexandria

January 22, 2015

  One of our favorite vocalists, Danny Worsnop has announced his departure from Asking Alexandria. You can check out his post via his twitter here: https://twitter.com/dannyworsnop To all of my friends and fans: I would like to let you know that Asking Alexandria and I are moving forward in separate ways. Over the last eight years together we’ve done some amazing things and created something truly special. I now, same as then, want what’s best for the band and at this point in time, that isn’t me. Asking Alexandria will continue to tour throughout the year and will be working on a new album. I will always support and love Asking Alexandria and cannot wait to see what the future holds for them. I am excited for the next chapter of my life with We Are Harlot and will see you all on the road!   Danny is a bad ass frontman as brings out an intense rock n roll presence to the stage. We look forward to the new We Are Harlot album and [Read More]

Interview

Interview with Brian McShane

January 14, 2015

We have been enjoying the catchy song, Automatic With You by  Brian McShane. His new emotionally driven single is a colorful vibrant song and reminds me of a mix of Jason Mraz, Matt Nathanson and the fun side of early Barenaked Ladies.  We had the chance for a Q & A Brian and you can check that out here: Music Junkie Press: Thank you Brian for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press.  You recently released your first single, Automatic With You, can you tell us more about the inspiration behind the song? Brian: my girlfriend dumped me and I wanted to get back at her by writing her an awesome bittersweet love song with a catchy beat. revenge is sweet. mmmmmhuuuhhhaha!! JK! (sort of) The following is an actual, completely made up excerpt from my heartbroken ramblings:  “Dear (You know who you are), How could you do that to me!!??!!! so rude to just dump me like that!! It was super automatic with you and stuff! AAAAhhhhggggg!  ps. buy [Read More]