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Empires is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Band of the Day

March 17, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Band is Empires. From the first time I listened to Empires, I was taken back to the nightlife of the ’90s as I would go club hopping and enjoy grunge, alternative, and mod.  It was a time for you to feel the music and literally have it take over you. Empires are an Indie Alternative band from Chicago that do just that. You can’t help but listen to them and be “in the moment”. Fantastic songwriting, blended with grunge vibes, alternative style, and stirring vocals make this band have the winning combination Empires was formed in 2008 and have successfully two full-length albums, two EPs, and one 7″ single. They are set to release their third full length album, Orphan and is being produced by John Congleton. They have released a video of their new song that is having everyone excited for this new album. Their new song, How Good Does It Feel is awesome and I am soooo in love with it. Those vocals are absolutely mesmerizing! I love their sound and can’t [Read More]

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Tyson Leslie delivers a treasure with his new melodic rock album, Train Wrecks Havoc and Heartbreak

March 12, 2014

You may not be familiar with the name Tyson Leslie but I am sure you have heard him play or seen him  perform live. He has played alongside the likes of Corey Taylor, (Slipknot, Stone Sour), Gavin DeGraw, Carmine Appice (Rod Stewart, Vanilla Fudge, etc), George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob) and as a temporary member of Red Line Chemistry (touring with Whitesnake). Now is the time for you to get to know Tyson Leslie as he steps into center spotlight with his new album, Train Wrecks Havoc and Heartbreak. His new album can be described as a blend of power pop, melodic rock, Southern rock and more. You are treated to fun upbeat tracks, catchy choruses, power ballads and anything to fit your mood.  Tyson explains more about how he began his journey with his new music, ” It’s been a challenge, and a completely separate train of thought that goes into putting a record together completely by myself.  After years of playing in cover bands and playing other people’s material, it’s been extremely rewarding to finally get [Read More]

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Interview with Consider Me Dead as we talk about superpowers, Behemoth and More!

March 4, 2014

I hope you have all marked your calendars for April 8th which is the release date of the debut LP, Young at Heart by Consider Me Dead.  The LP will be released through Standby Records and it is one that I have been waiting for. Formed in 2011 in Phoenix, Arizona, Consider Me Dead have created their own unique style and sound ranging from electronic/pop/rock that everyone is falling in love with. We recently had the opportunity to talk with them and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * * * * * * *  Music Junkie Press:  Thank you guys for taking the time out to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. Let’s get started! I  know it is hard for musicians to play favorites but is there a particular song that really is special for each of you and why? Chris:  We all really enjoy Digital Demons. The song’s raw energy is amazing. Everyone can feel like they’re in too deep at some point. Brandon:  The song is about overcoming [Read More]

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Crank up some Crobot for some dirty groovin rock to wake up your senses!

February 24, 2014

It is Monday, the most dreaded day of the week for some, whether it means going back to work, school or just having to face responsibilities. What you need is the perfect pick me up to get your week started off right. You need some Crobot!  Crobot is Brandon Yeagley on Lead Vocals and  Harp, Bishop on Guitar and Vocals, Jake Figueroa on Bass and Paul Figueroa – Drums. Together these four deliver a dirty groove rock sound that will have moving in no time. Want to know more about them? Check them out here in their EPK Video:   Crobot is heading out to perform at SXSW in March and also will be doing a tour with Truckfighters. We are glad to see that they will be bringing their larger than life sound to the DNA Lounge in San Francisco for us to enjoy. They have such a killer sound that is groove heavy, riff rock or as they say: “Bang your head and shake your ass at the same time“. That is the perfect way to describe [Read More]

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UPON THIS DAWNING will be headlining The Artery Foundation Tour Across the Nation!

February 12, 2014

Upon this Dawning first announced that they finished their new album and then gave us the great news earlier this week that they have signed with Artery Recordings. Today they announced some more exciting news! Upon this Dawning will be headlining The Artery Foundation Across the Nation Tour with  The Browning, Adestria, Phinehas & Dayseeker. The tour kicks off on April 18th in San Diego, California at the House of Blues. It is set to be an awesome tour and we can’t wait to catch them when they head through Sacramento. Also mark your calendars for next Monday, February 17th when Upon This Dawning will release their new single, “OBEY”. You can head over to their Facebook page for more details. Their new album WE ARE ALL SINNERS is set to release on April 29, 2014. Check out the video from Artery Recordings: It is definitely going to be a great year for Upon This Dawning and I hope you get to check them out when they come to your town. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/uponthisdawning Twitter: www.twitter.com/UponThisDawning Instagram: www.instagram.com/uponthisdawning

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UPON THIS DAWNING will be headlining The Artery Foundation Tour Across the Nation!

February 12, 2014

Upon this Dawning first announced that they finished their new album and then gave us the great news earlier this week that they have signed with Artery Recordings. Today they announced some more exciting news! Upon this Dawning will be headlining The Artery Foundation Across the Nation Tour with  The Browning, Adestria, Phinehas & Dayseeker. The tour kicks off on April 18th in San Diego, California at the House of Blues. It is set to be an awesome tour and we can’t wait to catch them when they head through Sacramento. Also mark your calendars for next Monday, February 17th when Upon This Dawning will release their new single, “OBEY”. You can head over to their Facebook page for more details. Their new album WE ARE ALL SINNERS is set to release on April 29, 2014. Check out the video from Artery Recordings: It is definitely going to be a great year for Upon This Dawning and I hope you get to check them out when they come to your town. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/uponthisdawning Twitter: www.twitter.com/UponThisDawning Instagram: www.instagram.com/uponthisdawning

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The NAMM-Over Begins

January 27, 2014

Well, here we are on the Monday after NAMM 2014. What a great week it was for Musicians. The trade industry convention, NAMM brought in an estimated 100,000 to the Anaheim Convention where dealers, musicians and gear heads could check out the latest and greatest in the music technology and products. Music Junkie Press was there and it was a wild week. We just got back home tonight and this week will be putting together all of our NAMM coverage, highlights, concert reviews, photographs, and much more. From shows at the Whisky a-Go-Go in Hollywood, to Stevie Wonder jamming out some tunes on a show visitor’s harmonica, to interviewing all kinds of bands; Switchblade Serenade, Farewell My Love, Harlot, Bloody Mary, Emperors and Elephants, Tempting Fate and so many more.  We have a lot to go through but we will have our first batch of write-ups coming to you tomorrow, so stay tuned!! If you were at NAMM, send us your highlights, we just might feature it in our NAMM 2014spotlight. After every NAMM…. the NAMM-over [Read More]