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Interview with Captain Capa and catch them at the Beatport stage on Warped Tour!

July 1, 2014

We had recently told you about one of our Warped Tour highlights, Captain Capa from Germany. They returned to perform all summer long on the Vans Warped Tour. Their great electronic infused music had everyone dancing and having a lot of fun. We were glad to catch them for a quick interview on our second day of Warped Tour coverage in Wheatland, CA. We are pleased to bring you that interview here: Captain Capa will be performing all summer long on the Beatport Stage at Warped Tour. Make sure to check the schedule as soon as you arrive so you don’t miss their set. These two give 110% of their energy into their dynamic EDM music that will have you dancing and moving in no time. Hannes Naumann and Maik Biermann are there to entertain and they do a stellar job at it. Their music brings in elements of rock and punk into their songs as well as pop. I will leave you Rockin Ryan’s photos from their set. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://captaincapa.de/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/captaincapa [Read More]

Interview with Ashley Xtina and her new EP Stability is out July 2nd!

July 1, 2014

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 and so much more. We had a chance to talk with Ashley and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you Ashley for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press! We have to tell you that we love your new EP Stability. Your EP highlights the honesty and realness in the music. Was it a very emotional process to record [Read More]

It Lies Within announces “Music Over Matter Tour” in August with Curses

July 1, 2014

It Lies Within, who recently finished up their tour run with One Year Later that included a stop at Driven Fest, just announced that they will be touring this August on the Music Over Matter Tour with Curses. The tour, which is sponsored by Music Over Matter, begins August 1st in Toledo, OH at Frankie’s before ending August 16th in Reading, PA at Reverb. The tour will hit ten states during the span of sixteen weeks. It Lies Within is still touring off their 2012 release, Chrysalis (Luxor Records), while finishing work on their new album. The new release is being produced by Jonny Mcbee of The Browning and will feature new guitarist Alex Maggard and new bassist/singer Erik McKay. Check out the tour poster with dates below: So make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. Also don’t forget that you can catch It Lies Within on August 9th at this year’s Dirtfest. More details on Dirtfest here. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.itlieswithin.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/itlieswithin Twitter: www.twitter.com/itlieswithin

Get ready for the final album by Anberlin and make sure to catch them on Warped Tour

July 1, 2014

We were so excited to catch Anberlin when we covered the Warped Tour Bay Area dates last month. They always deliver an intense set that has you on your feet the entire time. They had mentioned during the set that their upcoming album would be there last and that they would no longer be a band after. It was heartbreaking to hear but it had us enjoy their set even more. They are set to release their new album lowborn on July 22nd via Tooth & Nail Records and follow it up with a farewell world tour. Here are some photos from their Warped Tour set: This album brings Anberlin full circle as lowbornwill be released on Tooth & Nail, the first record label to which Anberlin was signed. Instead of recording the album together, the musicians did their parts with separate producers they each selected. Drums were recorded with Matt Goldman in Atlanta and later combined with bass and guitar in Lakeland, FL with Copeland’s Aaron Marsh. Vocals were recorded with the band’s longtime collaborator Aaron Sprinkle in Franklin, TN. Consisting [Read More]

Take a listen to the new album, Ashes to Ashes by Chelsea Grin, set to release July 8th

July 1, 2014

Chelsea Grin is set to release their new studio album, Ashes To Ashes on July 8th via Artery Recordings/Razor & Tie. The 15 track album was produced by Chelsea Grin and Diego Farias (Animals As Leaders, Volumes, Stray From The Path). You can take a listen to the new album by streaming it here. Check out the track listing for Ashes To Ashes: 1. Playing With Fire 2. Pledge Allegiance 3. Morte ætérna 4. Nightmares 5. Illuminate 6. Sellout 7. Waste Away 8. Ashes.. 9. …To Ashes 10. Angels Shall Sin, Demons Shall Pray 11. Letters 12. Cheers To Us 13. Clockwork 14. Undying 15. Dust To Dust… Chelsea Grin is out on this year’s Vans Warped Tour and you can visit www.vanswarpedtour.com for a list of tour dates. Don’t miss their energetic kick ass set! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.chelseagrinmetal.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ChelseaGrinMetal Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChelseaGrinUT [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yrmV4Esk3E&feature=youtu.be] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S4VUdQSDdsU&feature=youtu.be]

Interview with Finch and be sure to catch them this week on Warped Tour!

July 1, 2014

Vans Warped Tour has always been known for delivering an amazing array of music which will satisfy everyone’s needs. Many new bands and many longtime bands. The Kia Soul Stage features bands like Breathe Carolina, For Today, Less Than Jake, Motionless in White, Finch and several more. We were excited to get the chance to talk with a couple of the guys from Finch before taking the stage at Wheatland date of Warped Tour. Check out our interview here: Long time rockers, Finch have been delivering incredible energetic sets on the Kia Soul Stage and you have only a couple more dates to catch them on. The dates are listed below. Check the schedule upon arrival so you don’t miss their bad ass set: Jul 2, 2014 – Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, Maryland Heights, MO Jul 3, 2014 – Klipsch Music Center, Noblesville, IN Jul 4, 2014 – Molson Canadian Amphitheatre, Toronto, ON Jul 5, 2014 – Parc Jean Drapeau, Montreal, QC Jul 6, 2014 – PNC Bank Arts Concert Center, Holmdel, NJ Finch [Read More]

Interview with Jake of Front Porch Step and catch him out on Warped Tour!

June 30, 2014

Vans Warped Tour has always been known for delivering an amazing array of music which will satisfy everyone’s needs. One of the highlights this year is the Acoustic Basement Stage Presented By Full Sail University. This year you will be able to catch the amazing set by Front Porch Step all summer long. Front Porch Step is the fantastic acoustic project of Jake McElfresh. His vocals are tender yet powerful and his songs deliver emotionally driven lyrics that grab a hold of your heart and connect to the listener. He is passionate in his songs and you are truly held captive when he sings. He feeds your soul as he takes you on a musical journey through his emotions. He reminds me of the first time I ever heard Justin Furstenfeld of Blue October and how his songs kidnapped me in my mind. Jake is that beautiful gem that shines through his music and shouldn’t be missed! We had the opportunity to chat with Jake before his set last week at the Wheatland, CA Warped [Read More]