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Check out the video Hinges from Awesome Hours as they gear up for their full length album

May 27, 2015

The young rising band, Awesome Hours are gearing up for the release of their full length debut album. Being a fairly new band, surprisingly they have accomplished a lot, already releasing EPs. They are working on getting their full length album finished and have recently released a new single and music video. The song is Hinges and you can check it out here: AWESOME HOURS is: Clayton Roney – Vocals Kyle Stackpole -Guitars & Backing Vocals Spencer Williams – Drums Brittin Davis – Bassist We will see if we can bring you an interview soon with these fast rising indie rockers. Make sure to visit their social media sites and stay up to date on their latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Awesomehours?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/awesome_hours Bandcamp: https://awesomehours.bandcamp.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/awesomehours/ Reverbnation: http://www.reverbnation.com/awesomehours/songs Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdqVLS5ms6zk8XBOnuhGBTg

Damien Ike delivers an incomparable sound with this stellar new track, Even In War

May 22, 2015

British Musician Damien Ike truly sets himself apart from others with his stellar new track, Even In War. His incomparable and unique sound will capture you from the first listen and find a place deep in your heart. His exceptional new track, Even In War will soon become your Go To song. His vocals bring out an immense honesty and rawness when he sings and his music will awaken your senses. Check out his new song, Even In War: Damien’s influences range from Kanye West, Dizzee Rascal to Adele, Terence Trent D’arby, Tears for Fears, Peter Gabriel, Everything Everything, Coldplay, Amy Winehouse, Mumford and Sons & Rihanna. He so easily has fused his influences and yet has created his own signature sound. Make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news. You will definitely be hearing a lot from Damien Ike as he takes over the Indie/Pop scene. We will see if we can bring you an interview with this fast rising artist soon. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Twitter: www.twitter.com/damienike Facebook: www.facebook.com/damienike [Read More]

Kylie Odetta highlights her powerful vocals with her refreshing playful signature sound

May 20, 2015

Kylie Odetta may be young, but her talent is well beyond her years! She caught the music bug quite early as this singer/songwriter began writing songs at only eight years old and at age 11 recorded her album Lost In My Future. She has not only headlined 100s of her own shows but has opened up for artists such as Gavin DeGraw, Colbie Callait, Mat Kearney, Austin Mahone and Kelly Pickler. She brings out a playful style to her music, all the while delivering well crafted songs with hints of alternative, pop, blues and rock. Her songs will take you on a musical journey capturing emotions and thoughts that will leave you with hope and inspiration. Kylie recently released her video for her new song, Already Gone which is off her new EP Breaking Habits, released earlier this month. Check out the video here: Kylie comments about her music, “The way that we deal with life’s ups and downs as beautifully crafted human beings intrigues me, and I feel blessed to be able to put my [Read More]

Survival Guide celebrates album release with headlining San Francisco show

May 19, 2015

This Friday, May 22nd Survival Guide will be celebrating their album release with a headlining show at Neck of The Woods in San Francisco. This is one show you don’t want to miss. Survival Guide fronted by vocalist/keyboardist Emily Whitehurst recently released their highly anticipated album, Way To Go last week on Side With Us Records. Emily Whitehurst comments about the album, “Recording this album was unlike any other experience I’ve had. Certain instruments I’ve never worked with before were electronic on the demos, but on the album, they’re real! I also had the opportunity to record some complex vocal layers working with Paul Haile. I’m really excited to be opening this door and seeing what’s on the other side.” Emily brings to life a depth of emotion through her style of indie rock blended with hints of electronic and dream pop. You are captivated by strong vocals that take you on a musical journey. Check out her song, January Shock here: If you are in the Bay Area, make sure not to miss their [Read More]

Interview with folk indie duo, March to May as they gear up for a West Coast Tour

May 19, 2015

Let me introduce you to the wonderful sounds of an amazing indie/folk Americana duo March To May which features Beth Wesche on harp & vocals and Darren Guyaz on guitar & vocals. Together they are taking the scene by storm with their infectious music that will whisk you away on an emotional journey through song. If you have not had the chance, check out their video for their stellar track, Embers which captures the raw honest emotion of a lost love. The video has peaked at the #1 spot on Yallwire.com’s Yallturnative category! We had the opportunity to chat with them and are pleased to bring that interview to you here: * * * * * * * * * Music Junkie Press: Thank you for taking the time to talk with us here at Music Junkie Press. This week you are gearing up for the release of your debut album. Can you tell us what everyone can expect from the new album? This album is about journeys, and about transformation. To us, the idea of the [Read More]

18th and Addison new EP is a must have for your playlist!

April 29, 2015

We recently featured 18th & Addison from Toms River, NJ as one of our Bands of the Day. Well I hope you paid attention and also picked up their latest EP, Little Parasites. The EP has proven to be a must have for your playlist. What began as an acoustic duo featuring Tom Kunzman who was formerly in the band A Criminal Risk and DiBenedetto was one of MTV’s first recording artist with her band Just Kait (she is also the guitarist in the band What’s Eating Gilbert, the side project of Chad Gibert of New Found Glory) has since developed into a full live band. Together these two have come together and created their alternative rock sound cultivated from their influences of melodic rock, pop, punk and much more. They are capturing and bring back the honesty in music which is something so many bands strive for. Kait explains, “The goal for us has always been to push this music in a direction that neither one of us had ever attempted”. Since we’re both from two totally [Read More]

Damien Ike is ready to take you by surprise with his new single

March 21, 2015

Indie Pop artist, Damien Ike hails from Shoreditch, UK and he is ready to take you by surprise with his emotionally driven and captivating new single, Kingdom Come. Damien’s vocals are soul touching and he truly captures raw emotion in his infectious track. Check it out here: The song was written by Damien and he so easily connects to the listener through the catchy pop track with hints of classic 90’s alternative. The emotionally driven lyrics take you on a musical journey to awaken your senses. It is a great song that has us excited for more new music. We will see if we can bring you an interview with Damien soon. Meanwhile, make sure to visit his social media sites and stay up to date on his latest news. ~ Marisol Information & Links: Facebook: www.facebook.com/damienike Twitter: www.twitter.com/damienike Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/damienike Youtube: www.youtube.com/damienike