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Stream Heavy Head by Elder Brother NOW

March 6, 2014

On March 11th you will finally be able to pick up the debut album Heavy Head by Elder Brother through Pure Noise Records. Why wait until then to listen?? You can get yourself ready for this new album by checking it out now as Elder Brother stream the new album. Elder Brother is the newly formed Indie-Rock band that features Kevin Geyer (The Story So Far) and Dan Rose (Daybreaker) and the album features additional contributions in the studio from Matthew and Charles Vincent (The American Scene). Heavy Head was recorded at The Panda Studios here in San Francisco with Sam Pura last August. It is filled with spectacular songs that when you listen, you can actually feel the music wrap around you like a hug. It is like the friend who comes over to give you a hug, provide you with hope and take you outside to dance in the beauty of the world. It is exactly what we need more of today.From start to finish, the album is spectacular. Also make sure to head over to their [Read More]

Elder Brother debut album, Heavy Head set for a March 11th release on Pure Noise Records!

February 24, 2014

You couldn’t imagine what type of day I have had. It was one of those that I am pent up with frustration and anger about a situation that I cannot change. Of course, I always turn to music to get me through those times, whether it be listening to heavy loud metal, angst filled punk to fun pop and soul nurturing tunes. Tonight, I was glad I turned to Elder Brother and their new debut album. (Thank you Austin for sending it over, perfect timing!) It was the perfect music that nurtured my soul with thought provoking lyrics, catchy melodies and touching vocals. Elder Brother is the newly formed Indie-Rock band that features Kevin Geyer (The Story So Far) and Dan Rose (Daybreaker) and the album features additional contributions in the studio from Matthew and Charles Vincent (The American Scene). Their debut album is set to release through Pure Noise Records in just about two weeks time and today I had the opportunity to listen to it and it is brilliant! I love it and I can’t wait [Read More]

Heaven’s Basement back in the US for SnoCore Tour Dates!

January 9, 2014

2013 was a KICK ASS year for UK rockers, Heaven’s Basement. Not only did their song, Fire,Fire take over the airwaves, but they extensively toured and we were so glad to catch them at several of their shows. They are heading back to the US for select SnoCore Tour Dates! (listed below). SnoCore has been a celebration of music and winter sports and this year, they have quite a musical lineup planned. Heaven’s Basement will be joining The Pretty Reckless, The Letter Black, and Crobot. Make sure to pick up your tickets here. Heaven’s Basement shows dates start on January 29th in Lincoln, NE at the Bourbon Theatre and ends on February 13th in Allentown, PA at the Maingate Nightclub. Their album, “Filthy Empire” is full of hits and is one of those albums that you listen to from start to finish with no fillers. “I Am Electric” has recently become my Go To song to get amped/pumped up and then of course the rockin song “Heartbreaking Son of a Bitch”. Another highlight of the album [Read More]

Ben Mitchell shares his Top Ten Albums of 2013

December 31, 2013

Ben Mitchell has not only been a great friend to all of us here at Music Junkie Press but also is one of hell of a concert goer. We get to run in to him at almost every show we are covering! He also worked with us when we covered the Dir En Grey show in San Francisco and interviewed bassist, Toshiya for us. You can check out that video right here: Ben has been sharing his Top Ten Albums of 2013 and we are pleased to present them here for you: #10 album goes to “The Paradigm Shift” by Korn. I was never a huge Korn fan by any means, but this new album was very impressive. It is their first album welcoming back original guitarist Brian “Head” Welch and the band continues to evolve their sound while keeping its roots. Check out their video for “Never Never” #9 Favorite Album of 2013 – “Feel” by Sleeping With Sirens Big year for SWS. “Feel” reached No. 3 overall on the Billboard charts when it [Read More]

Full Devil Jacket’s new album Valley of Bones is the way to start off 2014!

December 31, 2013

I have told you earlier about the new album that Full Devil Jacket from Jackson, TN has been working hard on. Well the time has almost arrived for you to get that much anticipated album in your pretty little rockin hands! Their album, Valley of Bones is set for a January 20th, 2014 release. I just got a first hand listen to the album and I need to tell you….. IT FUCKIN ROCKS! From start to finish; AMAZING ALBUM!! It might have been 12 years since their last release but if you have listened to them today, you wouldn’t have guessed it. They are focused, passionate and determined at bringing their big sound rock to your ears. Under the management of Southern Dirt Coalition, Full Devil Jacket put their passion into action and created an incredible album that everyone must be so proud of. The album was recorded with Justin Rimer (12 Stones) at Cross Trax in Memphis TN and includes many special guests like Zach Myers (Shinedown), Jeff Caughron (Jessta James), Paul McCoy (12 Stones),Justin Rimer (12 [Read More]

Day 2 of Guitarists goes to Sid Glover of Heaven’s Basement

December 15, 2013

Today is Day 2 of our Guitarists and we are proud to bring you Sid Glover of Heaven’s Basement. Sid is a madman on his Gibson. We saw Sid a couple times this year and he just doesn’t disappoint. Heaven’s Basement quickly rose to fame in the States this year and we couldn’t wait to see Sid play live at Aftershock Festival in September. It was our first time seeing them and it was awesome to see them play the big Monster stage. Read more about their Aftershock performance here. In October we had the opportunity to see Heavens Basement play a smaller venue in San Francisco when they opened up for The Pretty Reckless. It was a packed house at Slim’s and it was a stellar evening that included Louna from Russia and the whole night was amazing! Here is a video interview we did with Sid and Aaron from Heaven’s Basement when they played in San Francisco. Heaven’s Basement truly has an incredible electrifying stage presence. These four guys give a 150% [Read More]

Interview with Neal Middleton of Royal Bliss

November 22, 2013

Royal Bliss have announced their release date of February 18th, 2014 for their upcoming album, “Chasing The Sun”. These Salt Lake City rockers have been hard at work on this album. Their first single they released, “Cry Sister” has been climbing the active rock chart! You can pick up the new single today on Itunes here. Royal Bliss has been busy working on their new album,”Chasing the Sun” and the new single, Cry Sister has been getting great airplay. It is an awesome that has me very excited for their album. We had the opportunity to interview vocalist, Neal Middleton once again and we are pleased to present that interview to you here: * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: It is good to talk to you once again, Neal! How are you doing? Neal: A little ill, but hanging in there. It is crazy. It is typical when you are out on tour, you are bound to catch something. Music Junkie Press: You are getting what must be going around. I [Read More]