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/