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Dirty Loops release LIVE video of them performing Hit Me at Montreaux Jazz Festival

September 4, 2014

Swedish pop band, Dirty Loops have just released a great LIVE video of them performing Hit Me at the Montreaux Jazz Festival. he track comes from the band’s debut album Loopified, released on Verve Records last month. Dirty Loops’ non-traditional formula of dynamic instrumentation + infectious pop hooks make watching them live an entirely unique experience. Check out the video here: Dirty Loops will be touring in October and we are excited to see that they are coming to San Francisco in November. Check the tour dates below:   10.21 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza 10.23 Montreal, Canada @ Corona Theatre 10.24 Boston, MA @ Royale Boston 10.25 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage 10.27 Toronto, Canada @ The Opera House 10.28 Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre of Living Arts 10.30 Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage Theatre 11.1 Charlotte, NC @ The Visulite Theatre 11.3 Nashville, TN @ Mercy Lounge 11.5 Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live 11.6 Oklahoma City, OK @ ACM @ UCO Performance Lab 11.7 Dallas, TX @ Kessler Theater 11.9 St. Louis, MO @ The [Read More]

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NEW POLITICS stream new song Everywhere I Go (Kings and Queens)

September 3, 2014

Our friends in New Politics have streamed a new song today which will be out on their new album and released through Pete Wentz’s record label – DCD2 Records. Check out the catchy new song which you will be singing to in no time: New Politics will be heading out this fall on a headlining tour with special guests of Bad Suns and SomeKindaWonderful.   Check out the dates below and see if they will be coming to a venue near you: 10/14 Washington, DC @ 9:30 Club – http://ticketf.ly/1o16DPC 10/15 Carborro, NC @ Cat’s Cradle – http://ticketf.ly/1p34vTQ 10/16 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte – http://bit.ly/1AcBEVQ 10/17 Orlando, FL @ Beacham Theater – http://ticketf.ly/TpAKUD 10/18 Houston, TX @ Buzzfest 32 – http://bit.ly/W8XnxR 10/19 Ft Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution – http://bit.ly/UxpO7O 10/21 Atlanta, GA @ Masqueade – http://bit.ly/1pzBC4D 10/22 New Orleans, LA @ House of Blues – http://bit.ly/1vaPIda 10/24 Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom – http://ticketf.ly/1vZ2NZa 10/25 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues – http://bit.ly/1tTwRqA 10/26 Austin, TX @ Mohawk – http://bit.ly/1smHAIb 10/28 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theatre [Read More]

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Concerts

Quinn Archer brings her Rock n Soul to the legendary Whisky on September 8th

September 2, 2014

The amazingly talented Quinn Archer is set to bring her Rock n Soul to the legendary Whisky a Go-Go next Monday, September 8th, 2014. Quinn’s vocals carry so much emotion and depth, she will feed your soul with her smoldering style. Take a listen to her single, Dark Places:   The song is real and full of raw emotion which is quite rare to find in music these days. She successfully brings a strong connection to the listener as she takes you on a ride through her emotionally driven songs. The song is the title track of her EP which is available on iTunes here.  If you are in the Southern California area, I would highly recommend you catch her performance at the Whisky on the 8th. Make sure to visit her social media sites so you can stay up to date on her latest news. ~ Marisol Website: http://quinn-archer.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/QuinnArcherMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/quinn_archer iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/dark-places-ep-ep/id898253846?ign-mpt=uo%3D4

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American Authors release fan generated video for Believer to celebrate National Dog Day today!

August 26, 2014

Today is National Dog Day and I know that I am going to make sure to pick up some special treats for my dog Hunter on the way home. Brooklyn based pop rock band American Authors are celebrating National Dog Day with the release of their fan generated music video for Believer. They have teamed up with Petfinder to feature their new video which features photos submitted by fans and captions about why adopting a dog simply makes life better. Check out the video here: The video is streaming today at Petfinder.com in celebration of the 10th anniversary of National Dog Day. In addition to premiering this exciting new piece of content, Petfinder encourages everyone to make a donation to the Petfinder Foundation to continue supporting pet adoption. Pet adoption is definitely the best way in finding the perfect pet. When I was teenager, I would visit the Animal Shelters weekly and spend time with all the dogs that were awaiting adoption. It would keep the dogs from being isolated and would encourage more human interaction. Each [Read More]

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The Buzzcocks have been added to the Make The Music Go Bang! Festival on September 20th

August 20, 2014

Get ready Southern California for another great festival. Make the Music Go Bang! Festival is scheduled for Saturday September 20th at The Observatory in Santa Ana, CA. The festival is set to begin at 12 pm and will not only feature great music but includes the addition of Exene’s Vintage Clothing Swap and a record swap for vinyl junkies. Craft beer and gourmet food will be available for purchase on site. Legendary British punk rockers The Buzzcocks have been added to the musical lineup and headlined by LA hometown heroes X. Also performing will be Los Lobos, Dave Alvin & Phil Alvin of The Blasters, Wanda Jackson, The Knitters, Junior Brown, The Paladins, Lee Rocker, Los Straitjackets, Ray Campi,The Avengers, James Intveld, Jamie James & The Kingbees, Kid Ramos,Victoria Williams, The Farmers, The Hula Girls, The Crowd, Sean and Zander, Moonsville Collective, Vinnie & The Hooligans, Small Wigs, The Abigails, Evil Hearted You, Mary Simich, Robert Francis & many more! The daylong, all-ages event will completely take over The Observatory with one outdoor & two indoor stages.General admission [Read More]

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Check out our Interview with Singer Songwriter Jamie Alimorad

August 6, 2014

Singer Songwriter Jamie Alimorad is definitely on his way to scoring another great You Tube hit with his new music video. The Boston based singer won over his Youtube fans with his first music video for Beautiful by reaching over  2 million views! Jamie’s charismatic songwriting and his captivating vocals are ready to do it again with his new video for Crawling Back to Me, the second single off his album, Words Left Unsaid. The song is a fun catchy pop punk track that takes you on a tale of a crazy ex-girlfriend. The video truly captures the fun spirit of the song. Jamie’s vocals carry the perfect punk angst vibe that bring the lyrics to life. The video is sure to be another fan fave! Jamie is set to perform at The Studio at Webster Hall in New York City tomorrow night and we had the chance to catch up with him. We are pleased to bring you our interview here: * * * * Music Junkie Press: HI Jamie, Thanks for the taking the time [Read More]

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Alternative

Mustered Courage are giving bluegrass a facelift, time to enjoy some newgrass

August 3, 2014

Mustered Courage is a four piece modern bluegrass band from Melbourne, Australia. They might have the fundamentals of bluegrass, but they have definitely given the genre a facelift with their unique style and sound. Dubbed newgrass, they have brought an alternative edge to the bluegrass scene and have been energizing crowds across the country with their big harmonies and sweet pickings. It would be too limiting to categorize this band as bluegrass because their modern sound blends in everything form country, alternative, and rock. There is something for everyone to enjoy and connect with. Band Members: Nick Keeling: Vocals/Banjo Julian Abrahams: Vocals/ Guitar Josh Bridges: Vocals/ Bass Paddy Montgomery: Mandolin/Vocals Mustered Courage have recently released their sophomore album, Powerlines and whether you are a bluegrass aficionado or searching for that new music to add to your playlist, this is the album for you. The songs will take you on a musical journey and it starts right off with the energetic upbeat track of Standing By Your Side. You will find yourself immediately toe tapping as a smile [Read More]