Tarantino Film Features Blues Artist Brother Dege

"Too Old to Die Young," a rootsy recording that represents the modern Delta Blues genre well, was released nearly three years ago on Brother Dege's album Folk Songs of the American Longhair; like the album's other tracks, "Too Old" recalls the past in a way that is special to the blues genre, and its lyrics make it timeless."

Published by 1146miles.com on November 30, 2012.
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The Weepies Keep the World Goin' Round

"Some songs come and go, others stick around for the long haul. "World Spins Madly On" is a tune off the folk duo the Weepies' 2005 album Say I Am You that isn't going anywhere - at least not for a while."

Published by 1146miles.com on November 27, 2012.
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Bear Colony Sets an Ear Trap with "Flask Retort"

"Flask Retort" is an indie-electro-pop piece that mixes dream-like soundscapes with slightly eerie "ooh"-ing vocals that immediately grab the listener's attention (and apparently don't let go until the hypnosis has been formally addressed)."

Published by 1146miles.com on November 17, 2012.
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Windsor Drive - "Sleepwalking"

"After fueling their early years of touring with little other than motivation, Windsor Drive caught several breaks over the last couple years through opportunities to open for Imagine Dragons, Kris Allen and He Is We, to name a few."

Published by 1146miles.com on November 13, 2012.
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Grace Potter & the Nocturnals Cover the 1967 Jefferson Airplane Classic "White Rabbit"

On Halloween night, Grace Potter & the Nocturnals took the stage at the House of Blues in San Diego, California. Decked out in spacesuit costumes, the band performed tracks from their latest record The Lion the Beast the Beat, a few fan favorites from past years and even a mesmerizing rendition of the hallowed "White Rabbit."

Grace Potter & the Nocturnals at San Diego's House of Blues on October 31, 2012.
Published on 1146miles.com on November 5, 2012.
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The Sheepdogs Rock the Casbah

Fourteen months after becoming the first unsigned band to grace the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine, the Sheepdogs traveled to San Diego, California to perform a set at the Casbah. A couple hours before the show, I sat down with lead singer Ewan Currie to hear his take on the band's sudden rise to fame.

Published by 1146miles.com on October 29, 2012.
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Rich - "Alone"

"If you have a road trip coming up and are working on a playlist for the drive, Rich Michalowski's "Alone" should definitely be on it."

Published by 1146miles.com on October 24, 2012.
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The Temper Trap - "Fader"

"Fader" is the third song on Conditions, the album's second official single and a constant concert staple. It has a catchy beat, a fun chorus and the lyrics are surprisingly deep and thought-provoking for such an up-tempo song."

Published by 1146miles.com on October 18, 2012.
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The Musical Vision of Impossible Bird

The Seattle-based acoustic duo Impossible Bird spoke with me in an exclusive phone interview to discuss their unique outdoor concerts, the recording process for their debut EP and the queries they always get from journalists about the Stroh violin.

Published by 1146miles.com on October 15, 2012.
Read the full interview here: http://1146miles.com/featured/the-musical-vision-of-impossible-bird/

Wrabel - "Office Lights"

"Wrabel's style is reminiscent of Mat Kearney's City of Black & White collection, but where Kearney went for comprehensive production to back up his vocals, Wrabel breaks it down, depending primarily on a simple piano track to soar alongside his voice."

Published by 1146miles.com on October 8, 2012.
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