Sleeping with Sirens have released a new music video for their song, Kick Me which features their energetic live performance. The video was directed by Sitcom Soldiers and you can check it out here:
If the video has you ready to catch them live, make sure not to miss them as they are out on a World Tour with Pierce The Veil. VIP Packages and Limited Pre-Sale Tickets are available now. VIP Perks will include meet/greet and photo with Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens, limited edition tour poster, commemorative VIP laminate, early entry, General Admission ticket and on-site VIP concierge. For show dates, visit: http://theworldtour.info/.
The bands have teamed up with Feed Our Children Now and if you will be going to a show, make sure to bring a canned good to the world tour and you will automatically be entered for a chance to watch a song from either Sleeping With Sirens or Pierce The Veil on stage! Info: http://theworldtour.info/give
Pierce the Veil and Sleeping with Sirens announce THE WORLD TOUR, a co-headlining tour set to start on November 5th in Fresno, CA at the Woodward Park Amphitheater. The tour is presented by Rockstar Energy Drink and will feature special guests Beartooth and This Wild Life. Check out the video promo here:
VIP Packages and Limited Pre-Sale Tickets are available now. VIP Perks will include meet/greet and photo with Pierce The Veil and Sleeping With Sirens, limited edition tour poster, commemorative VIP laminate, early entry, General Admission ticket and on-site VIP concierge. Check out the tour poster and dates below:
Most of you know Jesse Lawson when he was guitarist for Sleeping With Sirens. Now you will get a chance to know Jesse Lawson, the solo artist who will capture your heart and feed your soul with his new music. Jesse announced his departure from Sleeping with Sirens in 2013 after wanting to take a break from the world touring. He has said, “My Name is Jesse Lawson, most of you know me from my previous band Sleeping With Sirens. I recently had my first child with my wife and decided to take a break from touring the world non-stop. However, I am not done with music, at all! While in Sirens, I was always writing and wanted to release something where I could express my heart through lyrics and singing. Now, I am at a point in my life where I can do that, which is very exciting! “
We had the chance to chat briefly with Jesse about his new album which was released earlier this week. It really has been getting a lot of praise and is a must have album. Check out our interview here:
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Music Junkie Press: Congratulations on the release of Chapter IItoday. You truly have done a wonderful job connecting the listener to your heartfelt emotions.
Utilizing the crowd source funding option gives the artist complete control. How was it to finally make the album you wanted to, at your own pace?
Jesse: It was awesome, definitely a lot more work but in the end it was very rewarding. It’s also an amazing feeling knowing I have so much support from my fans. I truly mean it when I say, if it weren’t for the amazing fans this record would not exist.
Music Junkie Press:Will you be planning on touring in support of the album?
Jesse: At some point yes, I really want to make sure I have everything 100% dialed in before I get out there on the road again. I want the fans to see me at my best!
Music Junkie Press:Do you have a particular songwriting process?
Jesse: Totally, this time was way different. Normally in SWS I would write music on acoustic and Kell would write lyrics, and melodies to that. With this project it was just me. So I had the freedom to write however I wanted.. Whether that be singing a melody during the day, then writing the music to it, or vise versa.
Music Junkie Press:On the EP, is there a particular song which you are more emotionally attached to and why?
Jesse: I am definitely attached to all of the songs, each song has a meaning to me in a different way. They are all feelings I have personally had. The awesome thing is, the listeners seem to have felt the same way, and are connecting with the songs really well.
Music Junkie Press: Your album speaks volumes of emotions and was it as emotional during the recording process?
Jesse: Not really, my main focus was on sounding the best I could, regardless the emotions came out when I was recording though. You can feel it with each song.
Music Junkie Press:The Road Is Broken has been getting great response and another stand out is Clear and Loud. Can you tell us about that song?
Jesse: I wanted to make a straight up Rock n Roll tune. And that song just kind of showed up on me haha.
Music Junkie Press: Will you be working on a video for any of the songs as of yet?
Jesse: Yea, there is a video out already. For the song “The Road Is Broken”
Music Junkie Press: Lastly, is there anything else you would like to share with our audience?
Jesse: I am so grateful for the support I have received from you all. It is an honor to put music out for you that you love. Thanks!
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If you haven’t had a chance yet, make sure to pick up your copy of Chapter II.His album is complete with well written songs, emotionally driven lyrics, sweet infectious vocals, catchy melodies and so much more. His songs are the type that speak to your heart and he has successfully captured his emotions in his music and takes the listener on to a journey through songs in the next chapter of his musical career. His amazing dedication and hard work has truly paid off with a stellar album that is sure to take him into another successful music career.Check out the video for The Road Is Broken here:
Make sure to visit Jesse’s social media sites so you can stay up to date on his latest news and let him know which is your favorite song on Chapter II. You can pick up the album on iTunes,Amazon or Google Play.
Most of you know Jesse Lawson when he was guitarist for Sleeping With Sirens. Now you will get a chance to know Jesse Lawson, the solo artist who will capture your heart and feed your soul with his new music. Jesse announced his departure from Sleeping with Sirens in 2013 after wanting to take a break from the world touring. He has said, “My Name is Jesse Lawson, most of you know me from my previous band Sleeping With Sirens. I recently had my first child with my wife and decided to take a break from touring the world non-stop. However, I am not done with music, at all! While in Sirens, I was always writing and wanted to release something where I could express my heart through lyrics and singing. Now, I am at a point in my life where I can do that, which is very exciting! “
Jesse wanted to a complete hands on approach to his new music, no label, no managements, no agents. With the album in his own hands, he was able to make sure that everything was going to be done the way he planned. After a successful indiegogo campaign, his album Chapter IIis set for a May 20th release. The new album is definitely going to be one that is well received by his fans as well as a whole new audience. His music is complete with well written songs, emotionally driven lyrics, sweet infectious vocals, catchy melodies and so much more. His songs are the type that speak to your heart and he has successfully captured his emotions in his music and takes the listener on to a journey through songs in the next chapter of his musical career. His amazing dedication and hard work has truly paid off with a stellar album that is sure to take him into another successful music career.
You can check out a preview of his album here:
The album is definitely on our list to pick up! On May 16th Jesse is set to release a music video for the first single, The Road is Broken. Make sure to mark your calendars for May 20th and pick up Chapter II. We will see if we can bring you an interview with Jesse so we can discuss the album in further detail.
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:
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”
Big year for SWS. “Feel” reached No. 3 overall on the Billboard charts when it came out….which is HUGE for a band on an independent label. Their fanbase is growing very rapidly. Got to meet the band several this year + they are super cool guys. Album also features guest vocals from MGK, Matty Mullins from Memphis May fire, Fronz from Attila, and Shay from Dayshell. Check out their lead single “Alone” featuring MGK.
#8 Favorite Album of 2013 – “Tracing Back Roots” by We Came As Romans
WCAR has found a successful formula combining clean/unclean vocals and making each song on their albums extremely catchy. The difference between them and the other bands in their genre is that their lyrics actually mean something and reach out to a positive audience. The album also features guest vocals from Aaron Gillespie (The Almost/Underoath). Check out my favorite song off of Tracing Back Roots: “Hope”
#7 Favorite Album of 2013 – “What You Don’t See” by The Story So Far
Here comes your daily dose of Pop-Punk by local heroes TSSF. These guys reside in Walnut Creek and are quite possibly the biggest Bay Area band you haven’t heard of. When they’re not opening for bands like New Found Glory, they are selling out their own shows leading the new wave of pop-punk. Their new album “What You Don’t See” has a ton of energy and is a solid album. Check out their video for “Empty Space” which contains footage by Pier 39!
#6 Favorite Album of 2013 – “The Blackest Beautiful” by letlive.
THE most energetic band in music. I cannot do letlive. justice by describing their live performances. I’m just going to say you HAVE to see them for yourself, and you will thank me that you did. As far as the album goes, it is another solid effort front-to-back jammed-packed with deep lyrical content and catchy riffs. They will be back here in March opening up for Bring Me The Horizon….it will sell out…..so better buy tickets fast! Check out their lead single off of The Blackest Beautiful – “Banshee (Ghost Fame)”
#5 Favorite Album of 2013: “Heart Attack” by Man Overboard
It’s just a plain fun album to listen to. The songs are short and basic, and there are enough of them to keep you satisfied. Rise Records isn’t known for pop-punk, but Man Overboard will be a band that will continue to grow on their label and will hopefully be around a long time. Check out their single, “Where I Left You”
#4 Favorite Album of 2013 – “Legendary” by The Summer Set
Definitely the poppiest + happiest album on my list this year. Some of their songs are cheesy, but the whole album is incredibly catchy nonetheless. It’s been a big year for them as they are starting to become mainstream + even got to open the IHeartRadio concert in Vegas. They are actually doing a mini-acoustic tour playing this entire album. One of those stops is at Bottom of the Hill in SF in February….it will sell out…just saying. Check out their radio hit “Boomerang”
ADTR self-produced this album while in a lawsuit with Victory Records…..it took awhile but they somehow managed to release it, and they did not disapoint! It’s trulya record for their fans and combines their unique sound of pop/punk/hardcore for everyone to enjoy. They even have some great acoustic tracks. One of my favorite bands to see live and one of the most underrated bands in music today. Check out their brand new video for “Right Back At It Again”
Just do yourself a favor and watch all of the music videos Twenty One Pilots have put out this year….you’ll thank me. At one moment you’ll hear rapping, the next you’ll be in the middle of a dance party, and the next moment you will be hearing a serenade. The most energetic 2-piece group I know….they will be headlining big stages very soon. You can count on that! Check out their video for “Car Radio”
Extremely easy choice. Those who know me probably aren’t shocked, but Skillet truly deserves this top spot. Their previous album “Awake” is one of my all-time favorite albums, and I am happy to say that their follow up does not disappoint! “Rise” is an amazing album and has a great combination of rock and pop tracks for every listener to enjoy. They are headlining The Roadshow which stops in San Jose on January 16th! Which means I hope to see a lot of people there. Check out their new video for “Sick Of It”
Great list Ben!! We look forward to what 2014 will bring!
So I just finished up my write up about Jimmy Ashhurst and his departure from Buckcherry and not even an hour goes by as I am writing about another band departure…..
This time it is in another genre of music the post hard core band, Sleeping With Sirens. Jesse Lawson guitarist announced his departure via Twitter and Instagram with the following post:
We hope Jesse will continue in music as he has made quite an impact on so many young people’s lives. We wish you the best Jesse!
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