Florian Hofer: Reaching Review

"Hofer reveals his songwriting skills early on the record with "Why," a track that contemplates the struggles of life over a wah-wah pedal-laden background. Written in reaction to a hazardous plane ride over the Atlantic Ocean, Hofer becomes the exemplar songwriter on this track as he considers the impact of such an experience on not just his own life, but on the thoughts and actions of those around him."

Review of Florian Hofer's debut album Reaching, released February 28, 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on February 13, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/02/florian-hofer-reaching-review.html

Bad Suns Return with Debut EP

"On January 21, Bad Suns' efforts came to fruition with Transpose, their first major mark in the music world. Featuring three new tracks alongside their popular single, Transpose indicates that the success of "Cardiac Arrest" was no fluke. Groomed in the alt-pop vein that made bands like the Vaccines and the 1975 popular among the listening world's indie conclaves, "Salt" and "20 Years" epitomize the alluring guitar sweeps common in their genre while "Transpose" exposes the growing strength of singer Christo Bowman's voice."

Review of Bad Suns' debut EP Transpose, released January 21, 2014.
Published by 1146miles.com on February 4, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://1146miles.com/music/bad-suns-return-debut-ep/

Paul Rodgers: The Royal Sessions Review

"Emerging from the iconic Royal Studios in Memphis, Tennessee is The Royal Sessions, a new collection of blues and soul classics invigorated by none other than Paul Rodgers. From "Born Under a Bad Sign" to "I Can't Stand the Rain," Rodgers breathes new life into songs deeply ingrained in the history of American music."

Review of Paul Rodgers' latest solo effort The Royal Sessions, released in February 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on February 4, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/02/paul-rodgers-the-royal-sessions-review.html

Innes Sibun: Lost in the Wilderness Review

"Based in Bath, England, Sibun's name has yet to gain the star power of other prominent guitarists marching blues into the 21st century, but his credentials are eye-popping nevertheless. Aside from playing in Robert Plant's band, Sibun has opened for some of rock's most influential guitarists, including Johnny Winter, Taj Mahal, and Peter Green. On his latest solo record Lost in the Wilderness, Sibun steps into the lauded role of the guitar hero, lending his own flair to the tradition he carries forward."

Review of Innes Sibun's 2014 album Lost in the Wilderness.
Published by Blues Rock Review on January 16, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/01/innes-sibun-lost-in-the-wilderness-review.html

Southern: "World Don't Shine"

"Currently based in Liverpool and signed to Marathon Records, Southern are notable for the bluesy riffs and fitting vocal harmonies that stream easily from one track to the next. On "World Don't Shine," Southern match irresistible recurring riffs with haunting vocals that recognize when to soar and alternately when to ease away and let the guitar do the talking."

Published by 1146miles.com on December 28, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://1146miles.com/music/southern-world-dont-shine/

The Winery Dogs: Richie Kotzen Interview

The Winery Dogs' Richie Kotzen discusses the rock world's latest supergroup.

Published by Blues Rock Review on November 26, 2013.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/11/the-winery-dogs-richie-kotzen-interview.html

The 1975 - Second Time Around

Manchester, England's 2013 breakout group the 1975 return to San Diego on their second U.S. tour this year.

Published by the San Diego Reader on November 8, 2013.

Read the full review here: http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2013/nov/08/concert-1975-second-time-around/

Top 10 Rival Sons Songs

Blues Rock Review's editor-in-chief Pete Francis and I narrow down a list of Rival Sons' ten best tracks.

Published by Blues Rock Review on November 6, 2013.
Read the feature in full here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/11/top-10-rival-sons-songs.html

The Winery Dogs: The Winery Dogs Review

"Championed by three skillful musicians and stocked with performances that only serve to demonstrate the group's combined musical expertise, The Winery Dogs leaves the listener gratified, with only one as-yet unanswered question in mind: where will Kotzen, Sheehan and Portnoy take their music next?"

Review of the Winery Dogs' debut 2013 album The Winery Dogs.
Published by Blues Rock Review on November 4, 2013.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/11/the-winery-dogs-the-winery-dogs-review.html

10 Transformative Blues Covers

A selection of 10 classic blues songs and their most remarkable covers. Did your favorites make the list?

Published by Blues Rock Review on October 17, 2013.

Read the feature in full here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2013/10/10-transformative-blues-covers.html