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/