Southern: "World Don't Shine"

"Currently based in Liverpool and signed to Marathon Records, Southern are notable for the bluesy riffs and fitting vocal harmonies that stream easily from one track to the next. On "World Don't Shine," Southern match irresistible recurring riffs with haunting vocals that recognize when to soar and alternately when to ease away and let the guitar do the talking."

Published by 1146miles.com on December 28, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/southern-world-dont-shine/

The Winery Dogs: Richie Kotzen Interview

The Winery Dogs' Richie Kotzen discusses the rock world's latest supergroup.

Published by Blues Rock Review on November 26, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/11/the-winery-dogs-richie-kotzen-interview.html

The 1975 - Second Time Around

Manchester, England's 2013 breakout group the 1975 return to San Diego on their second U.S. tour this year.

Published by the San Diego Reader on November 8, 2013.

Read the full review here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/nov/08/concert-1975-second-time-around/

Top 10 Rival Sons Songs

Blues Rock Review's editor-in-chief Pete Francis and I narrow down a list of Rival Sons' ten best tracks.

Published by Blues Rock Review on November 6, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/11/top-10-rival-sons-songs.html

The Winery Dogs: The Winery Dogs Review

"Championed by three skillful musicians and stocked with performances that only serve to demonstrate the group's combined musical expertise, The Winery Dogs leaves the listener gratified, with only one as-yet unanswered question in mind: where will Kotzen, Sheehan and Portnoy take their music next?"

Review of the Winery Dogs' debut 2013 album The Winery Dogs.
Published by Blues Rock Review on November 4, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/11/the-winery-dogs-the-winery-dogs-review.html

10 Transformative Blues Covers

A selection of 10 classic blues songs and their most remarkable covers. Did your favorites make the list?

Published by Blues Rock Review on October 17, 2013.

Read the feature in full here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/10/10-transformative-blues-covers.html

Philip Morgan Lewis Interview

Which of rock 'n roll's deceased stars would Philip Morgan Lewis most like to jam onstage with? I recently traded emails with the budding blues artist from London to learn his answer and to get details on the making of his recent EP Karma Comedown.

Published by Blues Rock Review on October 8, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/10/philip-morgan-lewis-interview.html

Brother Dege Unveils New Tracks

"Welcome back, Brother Dege. The world was formally introduced to Dege last December when the Louisiana singer/guitarist's song "Too Old to Die Young" was picked up for Quentin Tarantino's box office smash Django Unchained."

Published by 1146miles.com on October 3, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/brother-dege-unveils-new-tracks/

Gary Clark Jr.: House of Blues San Diego Gig Review

"San Diegans love the blues. Even more, they love Gary Clark Jr. On September 27, the Austin, Texas native performed a two-hour set before a sold-out crowd at the San Diego House of Blues."

Gary Clark Jr. at San Diego's House of Blues on September 27, 2013.
Published by Blues Rock Review on September 30, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/09/gary-clark-jr-house-of-blues-san-diego-gig-review.html

Philip Morgan Lewis: Karma Comedown EP Review

"Featuring a touch of folk, a hint of country and an ample helping of slide guitar and studio fuzz, Karma Comedown blends decades of influences together to stand as one concise work, a product of one individual's creative vision and the musical history that made it possible."

Review of Philip Morgan Lewis' 2013 EP Karma Comedown.
Published by Blues Rock Review on September 25, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/09/philip-morgan-lewis-karma-comedown-ep-review.html

James Bay - "Move Together"

"Move Together" comes from James Bay's official debut The Dark of the Morning, a five-track EP released earlier this summer that encompasses the hushed sincerity and calm strumming of a genre that has expanded to accept indulgences but grown scarce in its traditional form."

Published by 1146miles.com on September 16, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/james-bay-move-together/

San Diego Music Fest Welcomes The Silent Comedy

The Silent Comedy entertained many of their hometown fans on 91x's Local Break Stage during the final night of San Diego's annual Music Fest. An intrinsic part of the larger San Diego Music Thing, the Music Fest offers aspiring bands the opportunity to perform in showcases throughout the city for two nights at the conclusion of each day's set of Music Thing panels.

The Silent Comedy at the 91x Local Break Stage in San Diego on September 14, 2013.

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Samantha Fish: Black Wind Howlin' Review

"Produced by Royal Southern Brotherhood co-founder Mike Zito and featuring the talents of Paul Thorn, Johnny Sansone, Bo Thomas, and Royal Southern Brotherhood band mates Charlie Wooton and Yonrico Scott, Black Wind Howlin' is chock-full of talent from some of modern blues' best. Fish earned writing credits on 11 of the album's 12 tracks, but for "Who's Been Talking?" she offers a nod to Howlin' Wolf in a harmonica-heavy track that sounds more like a classic itself than a tribute."

Review of Samantha Fish's 2013 album Black Wind Howlin'.
Published by Blues Rock Review on September 5, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/09/samantha-fish-black-wind-howlin-review.html

Graveyard Lovers: Dreamers Review

"Dreamers takes listeners on a journey from ballad to rocker and calm folk to aggressive rock, traversing tempos and styles in the pursuit of a substantial musical sampling."

Review of Graveyard Lovers' 2013 debut album Dreamers.
Published by Blues Rock Review on August 22, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/08/graveyard-lovers-dreamers-review.html

John Flanagan Covers the Darkness in Electric L.A. Performance

John Flanagan hits the high notes in a performance of the Darkness' "I Believe in a Thing Called Love."

John Flanagan at the Silverlake Lounge in Los Angeles on August 7, 2013.
Published by 1146miles.com on August 20, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/music/john-flanagan-covers-the-darkness-in-electric-l-a-performance/

Jack J. Hutchinson: Feathers and Fools Review

"Hutchinson exists as a simultaneous echo of the past and glimpse into the future. With modern jam band revivals forcefully popping up in both the U.S. and the UK, Hutchinson's ability to alternate between singer/songwriter and adaptable session player gives him an edge over other artists struggling to latch permanent tags to their work."

Review of Jack J. Hutchinson's 2013 album Feathers and Fools.
Published by Blues Rock Review on August 7, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/08/jack-j-hutchinson-feathers-and-fools-review.html

The 1975: Interview

2013 has been good to the 1975: they have released waves of new material, toured extensively and garnered positive critical recognition for their leading pop anthems "Sex" and "Chocolate." An hour before taking the stage at the Casbah in San Diego, I spoke with lead singer Matthew Healy about the band's transition from ambitious Manchester musicians to international stars on the rise.

Published by High Voltage Magazine on July 27, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://iamhighvoltage.com/2013/07/27/the-1975/

Bad Suns at the Casbah

The Los Angeles-based KROQ favorites Bad Suns perform "Cardiac Arrest" and other tracks from their upcoming EP, expected out later this year.

Bad Suns open for the 1975 at the Casbah in San Diego on July 26, 2013.
Published by 1146miles.com on July 31, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/music/bad-suns-at-the-casbah/

The Local Legends: Queens Will Review

"In the span of ten tracks, the quartet reveals classic rock influences from Eric Clapton to Pearl Jam, maneuvers the double-edged sword of maintaining a raw sound and weaves a few catchy riffs and choruses in for good measure."

Review of the Local Legends' 2013 album Queens Will.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 26, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/07/the-local-legends-queens-will-review.html

Earl Thomas Interview

The Blues Foundation is striving to raise money for a Blues Hall of Fame museum, and Earl Thomas is here to help. A few days before the San Diego edition of his Raise the Roof concert series, I spoke with Earl about his collaborations with the Foundation and his own musical journey.

Published by Blues Rock Review on July 15, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/07/earl-thomas-interview.html

Hunter & the Dirty Jacks Interview

In an interview with the Los Angeles-based blues rock group Hunter & the Dirty Jacks, I speak with the band about their desire to improve the world around them and the ways in which they are working with charities like Service Your Soul and the Magic Music Foundation to make a difference.

Published by Blues Rock Review on July 11, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/07/hunter-the-dirty-jacks-interview.html

The Dash - "3 Times More"

"In their latest single "3 Times More," it is clear that the Dash have remained steadfast in their loyalty to preserving a raw and untempered sound similar to that of their live performances. Clocking in at just under three minutes, "3 Times More" is an interesting throwback to the punk rock sound of the 1970s and '80s that channels hints of the Clash, MC5 and even the Ramones."

Published by 1146miles.com on July 11, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/the-dash-3-times-more/

Robert Randolph & The Family Band: Lickety Split Review

"Through all of the styles present on Lickety Split, funk and gospel reign as the two leading sources of inspiration for Robert Randolph & the Family Band. The album's first single "Born Again" serves as a perfect example: featuring the voices of a full choir steeped in the dueling tempos of Robert Randolph's guitar and Morgan's bass, "Born Again" is evidence of a funk, gospel and jam band all rolled into one."

Review of Robert Randolph & the Family Band's 2013 album Lickety Split.
Published by Blues Rock Review on July 10, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/07/robert-randolph-the-family-band-lickety-split-review.html

The 1975 - "Chocolate"

"One of the 1975's most exciting features is their ability to alternate between indie pop music and experimental waves of reverb and electronic feedback. "Chocolate" was included as one of five new songs on the 1975's Music for Cars EP, released earlier this year, and while the song exists as a pure pop single, it is surrounded on the EP by songs that show the band striving to push the boundaries of sound."

Published by 1146miles.com on July 5, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/the-1975-chocolate/

Jake Bugg - "Lightning Bolt"

"Jake Bugg's songs are genuinely artistic, full of lyrics that share experiences and generate images to go along with the words as he sings them. Most of the tracks on his debut album are relatively short by today's standards (only one of the 14 tracks passes the four-minute mark), and yet each steps forward as a completed thought, a solid work of art."

Published by 1146miles.com on June 27, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/jake-bugg-lightning-bolt/

Paul Cannon - "Homegrown"

"Paul Cannon and his band have shared the stage with multiple national and international acts, ranging everywhere from Jason Mraz and Matt Nathanson to Tristan Prettyman and Steve Poltz. Committed to spreading good vibes through music and positive energy, Cannon delivers on this record a series of tracks that maintain sounds and inspirational messages perfect for summer."

Published by 1146miles.com on June 25, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/paul-cannon-homegrown/

Leogun Interview: Tommy Smith

During a morning drive with his band through Tennessee, Leogun's Tommy Smith spoke with me over the phone to answer a few questions about stage fright, Elvis Presley and the inevitability of a rock revival.

Published by Blues Rock Review on June 24, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/06/leogun-interview-tommy-smith.html

Leogun: By the Reins Review

"Stepping out of the shadows with their debut full-length record is Leogun, a three-piece rock band that has been turning heads in their native London and around the U.S. since signing with Yamaha Entertainment Group in 2012. Influenced by blues-based acts of the past and present from Led Zeppelin to Jack White, Leogun present a formidable energy on By the Reins that is well matched in the explosive performances they offer audiences in live settings."

Review of Leogun's debut 2013 album By the Reins.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 19, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/06/leogun-by-the-reins-review.html

Quinn Sullivan - "Getting There"

"Quinn Sullivan acknowledges blues as his genre of choice, but when I listen to him play, I hear more than that: I hear someone discovering their destiny. It is rare to hear so much talent in someone so young - for another thing, how many other rising guitar players are lucky enough to call Buddy Guy their mentor?"

Published by 1146miles.com on June 19, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/quinn-sullivan-getting-there/

Vintage Trouble - "Nobody Told Me"

"After forming in 2010, the quartet released their debut album The Bomb Shelter Sessions in the spring of 2012 and soon gained recognition for the record's first single "Blues Hand Me Down." While Vintage Trouble's soul-fueled sound is in tight control on the record, this essence shatters when they stand before a live audience."

Published by 1146miles.com on June 7, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/vintage-trouble-nobody-told-me/

68 Years Young: John Fogerty Celebrates Album Release with Exclusive El Rey Performance

John Fogerty celebrates his 68th birthday and the release of his latest record Wrote a Song for Everyone.

John Fogerty at the El Rey Theatre in Los Angeles on May 28, 2013.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 7, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/06/68-years-young-john-fogerty-celebrates-album-release-with-exclusive-el-rey-performance.html

Ana Popovic Interview

Following the release of her highly-anticipated 2013 album Can You Stand the Heat, Blues Music Awards nominee Ana Popovic spoke with me over the phone to discuss the inspiration behind the album, working with Lucky Peterson and Tommy Sims and how she has changed as an artist since the launch of her solo career in 2000.

Published by Blues Rock Review on June 6, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/06/ana-popovic-interview.html

Slick: Strong Enough EP Review

"Merging an ample musical survey in the style of 1970s rock with the effortless speed of late '70s punk, Slick step forward on their debut EP as a young band with an intriguing sound."

Review of Slick's 2013 debut EP Strong Enough.
Published by Blues Rock Review on June 4, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/06/slick-strong-enough-ep-review.html

From the Vaults: A Timeless Single from Blue Oyster Cult

"As Roeser introduces two key universal archetypes into the lyrics in the form of Romeo and Juliet, he ties in the idea of everlasting love, encouraging listeners to trust in love instead of fearing death."

Published by 1146miles.com on June 3, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/from-the-vaults-a-timeless-single-from-blue-oyster-cult/

Doheny Blues Festival Celebrates 16 Years

"For a full weekend, some of the best in blues congregate for sets lasting an hour or longer on three stages, attracting thousands of attendees each year and just as many lawn chairs. From the crowds of excited people and lanes of food, beverage and trinket vendors to the constant live music and welcoming community atmosphere, Doheny put together a memorable event for its 16th anniversary."

Review of the 16th annual Doheny Blues Festival in Dana Point, California.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 29, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/05/doheny-blues-festival-celebrates-16-years.html

Baby Bee: "High Heel Leather Boots"

"Leave it to a rock 'n roll band called Baby Bee to shatter expectations. Hailing from southern Louisiana and recently signed to Universal Republic Records, Baby Bee's two founding members are Joe and David Stark, brothers by blood and in music."

Published by 1146miles.com on May 23, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/baby-bee-high-heel-leather-boots/

Paul Cannon Band: Homegrown Review

"Homegrown is representative of the positivity Paul Cannon strives to evoke through his honest and exploratory lyrics."

Review of Paul Cannon Band's 2013 album Homegrown.

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Cody Beebe & the Crooks: Out Here Review

"More a cocktail of diverse musical styles than a straightforward blues record, Out Here offers a unique range of sounds individualized to the tastes of each band member."

Review of Cody Beebe & the Crooks' 2013 album Out Here.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 13, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/05/cody-beebe-and-the-crooks-out-here-review.html

Great Northern: "Bonnie & Clyde"

"The quiet male/female utterances of Serge Gainsbourg and featured singer Brigitte Bardot are mimicked by Great Northern's Rachel Stolte and Solon Bixler above the same hiccuping gasp that gives the entire song an eerie vibe."

Published by 1146miles.com on May 8, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/great-northern-bonnie-clyde/

The Amends Explore Musical Possibilities on Sophomore Album

"Garage rock as a genre has witnessed extensive transformation since its inception a half-century ago. From the rebellious lyrics of MC5 to the speed and attitude of the Ramones to popular music's most recent reincarnation in the music of the Black Keys, garage rock has dipped its toes into a multitude of other genres as decades of musical trends and styles have come and gone."

Review of the Amends' 2013 album What We Could Be.
Published by 1146miles.com on May 2, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/music/the-amends-explore-musical-possibilities-on-sophomore-album/

Deap Vally: Get Deap! EP Review

"Don't let the Mumford & Sons connection fool you - unlike their folksy tour buddies, Deap Vally's Lindsey Troy and Julie Edwards are more Joan Jett than Joan Baez. Packing the power of a modern Led Zeppelin with the shock value of a musical Thelma and Louise (both noted band influences), Deap Vally stand at the helm of a sound and style that can be somewhat polarizing at first listen, if only because they prefer music with a live feel over any sanded-down alternatives."

Review of Deap Vally's 2013 debut EP Get Deap!.
Published by Blues Rock Review on April 29, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/04/deap-vally-get-deap-ep-review.html

Ana Popovic: Can You Stand the Heat Review

"Blues, powerful vocals and a hint of jazz: Ana Popovic must be back. The three-time 2012 Blues Music Awards nominee returns this spring with Can You Stand the Heat, a project that signals Popovic's search for an edgier sound with an instrumental range that went largely unexplored on previous recordings."

Review of Ana Popovic's 2013 album Can You Stand the Heat.
Published by Blues Rock Review on April 26, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/04/ana-popovic-can-you-stand-the-heat-review.html

When the Crossroads Meets the Sunset Strip: The Heavy Heavy Hearts Interview

New to the blues rock scene, the Heavy Heavy Hearts write and play like they've been together for years. Minutes before jumping onstage at the Ruby Room in San Diego, California, the Heavy Heavy Hearts sat down for an exclusive Blues Rock Review interview to describe what life has been like since the release of their debut EP in late 2012 and what they hope to achieve in the coming year.

Published by Blues Rock Review on April 25, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/04/when-the-crossroads-meets-the-sunset-strip-the-heavy-heavy-hearts-interview.html

Brothers - "Get Down"

"Brothers is a promising young band based in Cleveland, OH that epitomizes the raw sound championed by garage rockers of the past and present."

Published by 1146miles.com on April 22, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/brothers-get-down/

The Features - "How It Starts"

"Singer/guitarist Matt Pelham's raw vocals fit the gritty rock feel of the track perfectly, but it's the impenetrable groove that drives the song from start to finish. Alongside Pelham, band members Roger Dabbs (bass), Rollum Haas (drums) and Mark Bond (keys) flush out a distinctive sound on "How It Starts" that stands to make a big impression."

Published by 1146miles.com on April 16, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/the-features-how-it-starts/

Pam Taylor Band: Hot Mess Review

"Channeling the power of countless female blues vocalists who came before her, Pam Taylor achieves a sense of might and determination through her voice alone that, when coupled with the professional skill of her band, makes this group's debut anything but a hot mess."

Review of Pam Taylor Band's 2013 album Hot Mess.
Published by Blues Rock Review on April 15, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/04/pam-taylor-band-hot-mess-review.html

Dillon Hodges - "Movin' On"

"Sporting a slight country twang, Dillon Hodges' notable 2012 single "Bullet for a Broken Heart" makes for a good listen - earthy and dramatic, the song bleeds sincerity."

Published by 1146miles.com on April 9, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/dillon-hodges-movin-on/

Dreaming Free with Bora York

"Dreaming Free was released on March 22 by Anthem Falls Music, an independent label that Bora York's founding member Chris Bartels stands at the helm of. With his wife Rebekah and their band mates Charlie Wirth, Brian Seidel, Bjorn Nilsen and Jamie Kauppi, Bora York is quickly emerging as a force to reckon with in the dream-pop arena."

Review of Bora York's 2013 debut album Dreaming Free.
Published by 1146miles.com on April 5, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/music/dreaming-free-with-bora-york/

Hanni El Khatib: Head in the Dirt Review

"Coupling sonic fuzz with a rebel rocker sensibility, Los Angeles-based Hanni El Khatib approaches his sophomore album buttressed by the vigor heard on his 2011 debut Will the Guns Come Out and a refined sound that places his new record on a level playing field with today's best in blues rock."

Review of Hanni El Khatib's 2013 album Head in the Dirt.
Published by Blues Rock Review on April 4, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/04/hanni-el-khatib-head-in-the-dirt-review.html

The Heavy Heavy Hearts: Dirty Lies Review

"Talk about a powerful debut. Los Angeles' newest blues-infused band the Heavy Heavy Hearts have arrived, and their debut EP Dirty Lies is enough to make any rock 'n roll enthusiast take notice."

Review of the Heavy Heavy Hearts' 2012 debut EP Dirty Lies.
Published by Blues Rock Review on March 27, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/03/the-heavy-heavy-hearts-dirty-lies-ep-review.html

Bad Suns - "Cardiac Arrest"

"Sometimes, you listen to a song and immediately know that the band responsible for its creation has something special. Even if it's not immediately clear what it is exactly that grabs your attention, it's there, just waiting to be discovered."

Published by 1146miles.com on March 26, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/bad-suns-cardiac-arrest/

Discovery: Bora York

Shortly before the release of their debut album Dreaming Free, I spoke with Chris and Rebekah Bartels of Bora York to ask about the genesis of their band and their reactions to the overwhelmingly positive critical response their music has received thus far.

Published by Interview Magazine on March 21, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/discovery-bora-york/

The Well Pennies - "Nothing to Do"

"The Well Pennies are a folksy duo that channel their love of pop music through acoustic instrumentation and well-matched vocal harmonies."

Published by 1146miles.com on March 21, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/the-well-pennies-nothing-to-do/

Chris Duarte Group: My Soul Alone Review

"Named the "Best New Talent" in a 1995 poll published by Guitar Player, Duarte is still shining the gloss on the skill that listeners first saw and heard in him years ago. My Soul Alone is an enjoyable listen from start to finish an embodiment of the kind of soulful blues rock that sheds light on the band's creative process through the finished recordings."

Review of the Chris Duarte Group's 2013 album My Soul Alone.
Published by Blues Rock Review on March 18, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/03/chris-duarte-group-my-soul-alone-review.html

Harlis Sweetwater Band: Lights Goin' Down Review

"Through the embellishment of traditional blues riffs with a sonorous brass section, the Harlis Sweetwater Band delivers a feisty musical experience on Lights Goin' Down that makes for a solid debut record."

Review of Harlis Sweetwater Band's 2013 debut album Lights Goin' Down.
Published by Blues Rock Review on March 13, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/03/harlis-sweetwater-band-lights-goin-down-review.html

Deap Vally - "Lies"

"Deap Vally are a female duo with an electric charge that'll knock your socks off. If you enjoy pure rock 'n roll - raw and gritty, played fast and hard - Deap Vally could be your new favorite find."

Published by 1146miles.com on March 13, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/deap-vally-lies/

Lowline - "The Howler"

"Lowline is an alt-rock band that has been generating a bit of buzz over the past few years both here in the U.S. and across the pond around their Manchester, UK base."

Published by 1146miles.com on March 9, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/lowline-the-howler/

Steady Sun - "Actress"

"Psychedelic rock, blues, baroque pop? Count me in. The Brooklyn-based Steady Sun does it all, and they're gearing up to show what they're made of on their upcoming debut full-length album Good Evening, expected out March 30."

Published by 1146miles.com on March 1, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/steady-sun-actress/

Evan Watson: Midnight Oil Review

"After experimenting with recording and producing as a solo artist on his 2011 EP South, Watson launches into Midnight Oil as a studio professional with a trove full of stories and a sound drenched in the sweet blend of blues and Americana roots."

Review of Evan Watson's 2013 album Midnight Oil.
Published by Blues Rock Review on February 27, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/02/evan-watson-midnight-oil-review.html

Telegraph Taboo a Successful Debut for Nick and the Ovorols

"Though Nick and the Ovorols have only been making music together since mid-2011, Telegraph Taboo shows a band that plays together masterfully and has clearly found its niche in the music world."

Review of Nick and the Ovorols' 2013 album Telegraph Taboo.
Published by 1146miles.com on February 26, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/telegraph-taboo-a-successful-debut-for-nick-and-the-ovorols/

Ivan & Alyosha: All the Times We Had Review

"After years of extensive touring, writing and recording, Ivan & Alyosha have finally released their debut album All the Times We Had. Like their Dualtone label mates the Lumineers, this folk-pop quartet from Seattle delivers stripped-down numbers that feel very natural and organic."

Review of Ivan & Alyosha's 2013 debut album All the Times We Had.
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Talking Turquoise: Devon Allman Interview

Shortly after the release of his first solo album Turquoise, I spoke with Devon Allman and learned about the making of the record, his continued work with Royal Southern Brotherhood and his love of art museums.

Published by Blues Rock Review on February 19, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/02/talking-turquoise-devon-allman-interview.html

Kingsley Flood - "Pick Your Battles"

"Eclipsing raw vocals with edgy guitar and keyboard teamwork, the individual elements of the song melt together, making it a perfectly imperfect work. Rough in all the right places with a riff that belts out its response to the chorus, "Pick Your Battles" is pure rock 'n roll."

Published by 1146miles.com on February 18, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/kingsley-flood-pick-your-battles/

Fairchild Republic - "Arcadia"

"Uniting dazzling guitar riffs with a snappy beat and deep vocals, this Australian six-piece manages to carve out their own sound on "Arcadia" while simultaneously bringing to mind a few of their self-cited influences, including fellow Australian alt-rockers the Temper Trap and England's Foals."

Published by 1146miles.com on February 15, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/fairchild-republic-arcadia/

Discovery: The Howls

The genre-dodging San Diego, California band the Howls are featured on Unsigned | Unrest, a compilation disc created by Broken Heart Records that includes songs by 17 unsigned bands to generate funds benefiting St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. A few days before the official release of Unsigned | Unrest, I spoke with the Howls' lead singer John Cooper to discuss the album and what the band has up their sleeves for 2013.

Published by Interview Magazine on February 11, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://www.interviewmagazine.com/music/discovery-the-howls

Bora York - "Open Tales"

"Meet Bora York, a hypnotic group based in Minneapolis fueled by the creative energy of Chris Bartels...."Open Tales" has already been grabbing the attention of listeners and critics alike across the country - surely just a small taste of what's to come for Bora York."

Published by 1146miles.com on February 8, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/bora-york-open-tales/

Devon Allman: Turquoise Review

"After spending much of his adult life on the road as the driving force behind his bands Honeytribe and Royal Southern Brotherhood, Devon Allman is finally taking a moment to step back and reflect on it all. The result is Turquoise, Allman's first solo album mixed by the Grammy award-winning producer Jim Gaines that doubles as an autobiographical narrative put to music."

Review of Devon Allman's 2013 album Turquoise.
Published by Blues Rock Review on February 7, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/02/devon-allman-turquoise-review.html

Wake Owl - Spinning "Gold"

"Gold flawlessly embodies a sense of time and space through its soft harmonies and trembling violin. It is peaceful and memorable: the perfect song for any traveler."

Published by 1146miles.com on February 5, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/wake-owl-spinning-gold/

The Tilt Interview: Jesse Malley and Jeff Irwin

The Tilt's Jesse Malley and Jeff Irwin discuss musical influences, performing for packed venues and the Kickstarter campaign that started it all.

Published by Blues Rock Review on January 30, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/01/the-tilt-interview-jesse-malley-and-jeff-irwin.html

Dead Feather Moon - "Sons of Royalty"

"Launched with the strumming of a lone guitar, "Sons of Royalty" builds into a powerful sonic force made complete by Berge's haunting vocals and the band's thoughtful selection and structure of the lyrics."

Published by 1146miles.com on January 29, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/dead-feather-moon-sons-of-royalty/

The Tilt: Howlin' Review

"The San Diego five-piece band the Tilt is bringing the swing and grind of blues at its best back to the West Coast. Staking out a distinctive sound that they describe as a mash-up between blues and outlaw country, the Tilt's music is both innovative and traditional."

Review of the Tilt's 2013 album Howlin'.
Published by Blues Rock Review on January 28, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/01/the-tilt-howlin-review.html

Attention-Grabbing Debut Single from Illumination Road

"It's often unclear what the future of rock music looks like, but Christopher Ayden and Chad Mitchell Shlosser are determined to have their say in its evolution."

Published by 1146miles.com on January 27, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/attention-grabbing-debut-single-from-illumination-road/

Running for Cover with Ivan & Alyosha

"In addition to sharing the Dualtone label with the "Ho Hey" breakout artists, Ivan & Alyosha maintain the same simplistic folksy sound that has captured the attention of audiences across the U.S. and around the world."

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Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown Headline at the Griffin

"On January 23, the Griffin hosted the best show San Diego ever missed."

Tyler Bryant & the Shakedown at the Griffin in San Diego on January 23, 2013.
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Dustbowl Revival - "Josephine"

"In addition to the nostalgia factor rooted in this song, there's just something fun about Dustbowl Revival's music - it's snappy and full, with the kind of carefree bounce that only singsong whistling and upbeat fiddle playing can achieve."

Published by 1146miles.com on January 22, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/dustbowl-revival-josephine/

"You" Hints of Take-Off Potential for The 1975

"Mixing elements of numerous genres ranging from pop-punk to indie-rock and more, the 1975 have big touring and album release plans in the works for 2013 that are getting fans across the pond and around the world excited for their debut LP."

Published by 1146miles.com on January 15, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/you-track-hints-of-take-off-potential-for-the-1975/

Moddison: A Creative Album Video Venture for Milo Greene

"Some bands shoot music videos; others work on a slightly larger scale. Milo Greene, an indie-pop outfit based in Los Angeles, released their debut self-titled album last summer, and with it came an album video."

Published by 1146miles.com on January 14, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/moddison-a-creative-album-video-venture-for-milo-greene/

Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics - "My Dear"

"Featuring a vocalist who sounds like she could easily be one of the classic soul singers of the 1960s, a well-rounded horn section and snappy swinging beats, the soul-fused rhythm & blues group Ruby Velle & the Soulphonics are a band to keep an eye on in the new year."

Published by 1146miles.com on January 9, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/ruby-velle-the-soulphonics-my-dear/