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State Line Empire releases new EP Raise Your Sins

September 30, 2013

I love new releases of music. What really gets me excited is when I have a band that I found just by them being an opening act for a headliner and have them become one of my favorite bands. It is the excitement that I get when I got to a show and not know anything about the opening bands and then be treated to a true gem of music. That is what happened several years ago as I watched State Line Empire open up for Steven Adler’s then titled band, Adler’s Appetite at the Red Devil Lounge in San Francisco. State Line Empire quickly became one of our family’s favorite bands with hits like and . They just had everything we were looking for in rock and roll with a hint of metal strewn right in. Fast forward to today and I have to share their new release with you. It is awesome! Sometimes bands come out with a new EP trying to re-invent themselves or just giving you a cookie cutter of [Read More]

Counting down to the Smile Empty Soul release of Chemicals!

September 27, 2013

Three of the most amazingly talented musicians are set to release their new album, Chemicals on October 1st. I am talking about none other than Smile Empty Soul. These guys have been around delivering incredible music with some of the best lyrics in the industry since 1998. Every time a new album comes out, I hold my breath in anticipation since so many bands after years seem to set off and re-invent themselves and come out someone else. Other bands just put a replica of their last album wrapped in new chorus. Smile Empty Soul stays true to their sound and delivers original songs that just have me applauding at every song! Well, I have heard a peak of this new album and guess what, you are so in for an UNBELIEVABLE Smile Empty Soul album!!! You might have already heard their first single of the album, False Alarm and it is awesome. These guys give a new definition to alternative rock because they give you such depth in lyrics and style that has you [Read More]

Fault Line from Upland, California is delivering Modern Classic Rock!

September 27, 2013

Fault Line from Upland, California is delivering their new brand of music, “Modern Classic” Rock that they describe as loud/rude aggressive blus/rock n roll. What I call it is a perfect match. These guys hit the stage and they are there to ROCK YOU! I had the opportunity to catch them earlier this year as they performed at the historic Whisky in Hollywood, CA and they were awesome. I truly can’t wait for them to come up North here and do a couple shows. If not, I have no problem heading down South to catch their shows. They are worth it Fault Line is Brian Karrick on lead vocals, Jeff Mordhorst on Bass, Jeremy Schoen on Lead Guitar and Brett Cramer on drums. They have an album release set for next week, October 1st so mark your calendars! We are pleased to bring you a quick interview with bassist, Jeff Mordhorst of Fault Line: * * * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: What is Fault Line currently working on? [Read More]

Tonight Alive releases new video for “Coming Home”

September 25, 2013

Our Tuesdays Travels from pick from less than a month ago, Tonight Alive just released their new video for their song, “Coming Home“. You can read our earlier post here. “Coming Home” is off their latest album, “The Other Side” which is available at iTunes or get some cool bundle packages at MerchNow & Fearless Records or head over to your local national and indie retailers. The album is filled with great songs and one of my favorites is “Lonely Girl” and “The Ocean”. You can check out the newly released video here: In support of their new album, they will be touring here in the United States starting in October supporting You Me At Six and then their headlining tour. Visit their social media sites and check the dates below to see where you will be seeing them. We are excited to catch them at Slim’s in San Francisco and look forward to bringing you an interview with this incredible band! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.tonightaliveofficial.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonightalive Twitter: www.twitter.com/tonightalive

Tonight Alive releases new video for “Coming Home”

September 25, 2013

Our Tuesdays Travels from pick from less than a month ago, Tonight Alive just released their new video for their song, “Coming Home“. You can read our earlier post here. “Coming Home” is off their latest album, “The Other Side” which is available at iTunes or get some cool bundle packages at MerchNow & Fearless Records or head over to your local national and indie retailers. The album is filled with great songs and one of my favorites is “Lonely Girl” and “The Ocean”. You can check out the newly released video here: In support of their new album, they will be touring here in the United States starting in October supporting You Me At Six and then their headlining tour. Visit their social media sites and check the dates below to see where you will be seeing them. We are excited to catch them at Slim’s in San Francisco and look forward to bringing you an interview with this incredible band! ~ Marisol Information & Links: Website: www.tonightaliveofficial.com/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/tonightalive Twitter: www.twitter.com/tonightalive

Girl on Fire play an incredible set at Aftershock Festival

September 21, 2013

Seattle Rockers, Girl on Fire release their spectacular debut album through Century Media Records, “Not Broken” today . Their first single, “The Takedown” has been getting great airplay and is rising on the charts on Sirius XM Octane. For a debut album, it is packed with energy driven and amazing songs from start to finish. You can pick up your copy today at your local music store, Best Buy, fye, or pick it up online at Century Media Records, Itunes, Amazon. It doesn’t matter where buy it at, as long as you pick up this “gotta have” CD! They were out on tour with Buckcherry and put on an incredible set at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento. They truly had the crowd under their spell as everyone seemed to be talking about them after their set. We were able to chat with Josh and Nicholas after their set and are pleased to bring you that video here: Before we left for Aftershock we had the chance to chat with lead singer, Austin as he was [Read More]

We As Human interview and highlights from Aftershock Festival

September 18, 2013

This past weekend was one of the largest (if not, the largest!) festival in California; Monster Energy Aftershock Festival held in Sacramento over the weekend. Saturday morning, We As Human from Nashville, TN were the first band to play the main stage and they truly set the perfect tone for the weekend. HIGH ENERGY, IN YOUR FACE, BALLS TO THE WALL, ROCK N ROLL! Sometimes festivals start off with a band that puts out a mediocre performance and then builds them throughout the day. Well this time, that was not the case. We As Human came out and just got the crowd energized and ready to Rock. Fans with their fists in the air, came running up to the main stage as they walked through the gates, completely drawn in by their music. Who are the guys behind We As Human? Well, you have Justin Cordle on Vocals, Adam Osborne on Drums, Jake Jones and Justin Forshaw on Guitars and Dave Draggoo on Bass. Combined, you have a band that not only delivers intense music but creates a bond with [Read More]