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Shonen Knife announce more dates for the “Overdrive” North American Tour 2014

May 27, 2014

Legendary women rockers from Japan, Shonen Knife will be returning to the US in September for their “Overdrive” North American Tour. They will be touring in support of their newly released album, Overdrive through Good Charamel Records. The tour is set to start off on September 11th in Philadelphia, PA at Underground Arts: Black Box and will end at The Saint in Asbury Park, NJ on October 21st. Check out the tour dates below: 9/11 Philadelphia, PA Underground Arts: Black Box 9/12 Brooklyn, NY The Wick 9/13 Buffalo, NY Music is Art Festival (Delaware Park) 9/14 Cleveland, OH Beachland Ballroom 9/16 St. Paul, MN The Turf Club 9/17 Iowa City, IA The Mill 9/18 Chicago, IL The Bottom Lounge 9/19 Detroit, MI The Magic Stick 9/20 Toronto, ON The Silver Dollar 9/22 Cambridge, MA The Middle East 9/24 Baltimore, MD The Ottobar 9/25 Durham, NC The Pinhook 9/27 Atlanta, GA 529 9/28 Atlanta, GA Anime Weekend Atlanta 9/30 Baton Rouge, LA Mud and Water 10/01 Houston, TX Fitzgerald’s 10/02 Dallas, TX Club DADA 10/03 Austin, [Read More]

Four Year Strong to release new EP Go Down In History this July

May 27, 2014

Melodic hardcore band, Four Year Strong is set to release their new EP, Go Down In History on July 22nd with Bay Area indie label, Pure Noise Records. The five song EP will be just in time as they are set to appear on the main stage this year at the Vans Warped Tour. Go Down In History was recorded, mixed and mastered by Machine (Fall Out Boy, Every Time I Die) at The Machine Shop. The release follows the band’s 2011 album, In Some Way Shape Or Form. Track listing for the EP is: 1. What’s In The Box? 2. Living Proof Of A Stubborn Youth 3. Tread Lightly 4. Go Down In History 5. So You’re Saying There’s A Chance… Make sure to catch Four Year Strong this summer out on the Vans Warped Tour and visit their social media sites so you can stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: http://fouryearstrongmusic.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fouryearstrong Twitter: https://twitter.com/fouryearstrong Instagram: http://instagram.com/fouryearstrong/ Pure Noise: http://purenoise.net/

Check out our Interview with Bruno Agra of We Are Harlot

May 27, 2014

We Are Harlot just finished their second performance ever and it was in front of thousands of screaming fans at Rocklahoma. Not bad for their second show right? This is a band 3 years in the making and they have definitely created quite a stir as everyone anxiously awaits their new music. We Are Harlot just released their first single, Denial and has had everyone talking. If you don’t have it yet, make sure you head over to their website: weareharlot.com and get your FREE DOWNLOAD. It is the perfect summer song for you to crank up loud. Anyway, in the past we have featured Jeff George several times, he was our Day 1 of 12 Days of Guitarists and we have featured our Interview with Jeff George here, Interview with Brian Weaver, bassist and now it is time to get to know the man behind the drums, Bruno Agra. We are pleased to bring you our interview with Bruno Agra here: * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thanks for taking [Read More]

ERASURE set to release new album and announce worldwide tour!

May 27, 2014

With a nearly 30 year successful history behind them, Erasure have announced they will be releasing a new album, The Violet Flame on September 23rd. The album which was recorded in New York and London and is produced by Richard X and will be the band’s sixteenth studio album release. You can check out an album trailer here: THE VIOLET FLAME will be available for pre-order at www.pledgemusic.com/erasure beginning at 5 am EST on Wednesday, May 28. The album will be available alongside exclusive ERASURE bundles including single, deluxe and box set formats as well as a VIP ticket bundle which will feature the album, premium ticket and meet and greet with the band. In addition to the album announcement the duo have announced a worldwide tour which is set to begin in Miami on September 12th. This will definitely be a must see tour. Check out the dates below: DATE CITY VENUE Erasure LIVE Fri 8/1 Chesire CarFest Fri 8/22 Hampshire CarFest The Vilet Flame Tour Fri 9/12 Miami, FL Fillmore Sat 9/13 Orlando, FL House of Blues Sun 9/14 [Read More]

Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators set to release second album in September

May 27, 2014

SLASH featuring Myles Kennedy and The Conspirators have had amazing success with their last album and it is on my daily playlist. One of my favorite albums. Well, they are set to release their second album, “World On Fire” on September 16th on their own label Dik Hayd International and distributed through Caroline. The title track is set for a radio release in just a couple weeks on June 13th. The cover art for the album was designed by Ron English. Check it out here: Check out the song titles to be featured on the new album: “World on Fire” “Shadow Life” “Automatic Overdrive” “Wicked Stone” “30 Years to Life” “Bent to Fly” “Stone Blind” “Too Far Gone” “Beneath the Savage Sun” “Withered Delilah” “Battleground” “Dirty Girl” “Iris of the Storm” “Avalon” “The Dissident” “Safari Inn” “The Unholy” SLASH and MYLES KENNEDY talk about the album and the forthcoming tour dates in this Q&A: WORLD ON FIRE marks your second album with your band MYLES KENNEDY (vocals), BRENT FITZ (drums) and TODD KERNS (bass). How do you feel the dynamic [Read More]

Powerman5000 stops in at The Boardwalk and delivers a nonstop energetic set

May 25, 2014

Energy: – noun intensity or vitality of action or expression; forcefulness capacity or tendency for intense active; vigor, exertion Powerman5000 Friday night we headed out to The Boardwalk in Orangevale to catch Powerman5000 and it was a damn good night for music! They had some great opening bands and a killer set by 9Electric. One thing is for sure Powerman5000 = ENERGY. These five guys come out on stage and just bleed energy and feed the crowd with their electronic metal rock. Even with the soundstage technical difficulties they had to deal with, didn’t break this band from delivering an adrenaline filled set. Check out this tribute video that Rockin Ryan made which includes live footage of their set: In addition to playing fan favorites, they treated us to several of their new songs and really got everyone pumped for the release of their new album, Builders of the Future which is out later this week on May 27th. Check out Rockin Ryan’s photos from their set here: The crowd went wild for their new track, How [Read More]

9Electric delivers high energy KICK ASS set at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA

May 25, 2014

Friday night was a kick ass night of music at The Boardwalk in Orangevale, CA a bit outside of Sacramento. Powerman5000 was rolling through town and gave a killer set which we will be bringing you full coverage on. But first I must tell you that I finally got to see 9Electric LIVE and it was every bit as awesome as I expected. I had a couple times where I was to go see them and our plans changed so this time I was making sure nothing was getting in our way. 9Electric is an Electronic Hard Rock band from Southern California and they have been known for their energetic and full on adrenaline filled sets. Well, Friday night they were in superb form as they came out and just tore up the crowd with their energy. 9Electric is: Thunderwood – Vocals *Mikey Lopez* – Guitar CaseyDC – Bass Micah Electric – Drums/Programming Check out a video that Rockin Ryan created with live footage of their set to their song, Filthy: These four guys have [Read More]