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/