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/