Glenn Hughes Interview

Rock titan Glenn Hughes (formerly of Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, and Black Country Communion, to name a few) recently teamed up with Jason Bonham and newcomer Andrew Watt to form the new super trio California Breed. A week before the album dropped, Glenn spoke with me about the inspiration behind his latest work.

Published by Blues Rock Review on May 14, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/05/glenn-hughes-interview.html

Well Hung Heart: Go Forth and Multiply Review

"This spring, SoCal rockers Well Hung Heart welcomed the release of their second album Go Forth and Multiply, an 11-song collection that encompasses the volume- and tempo-demanding garage rock style the band lives by."

Review of Well Hung Heart's second album Go Forth and Multiply, released spring of 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on May 9, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/05/well-hung-heart-go-forth-and-multiply-review.html

Lake Street Dive: Bad Self Portraits Review

"With vocals that recall Susan Tedeschi's brimming style and a comprehensive sound with a natural flow and jive, Lake Street Dive have an edge that is making them one of 2014's biggest new discoveries."

Review of Lake Street Dive's latest album Bad Self Portraits, released February 2014.
Published by Blues Rock Review on April 14, 2014.
Read the full review here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/04/lake-street-dive-bad-self-portraits-review.html

Wayne Kramer Interview

Former MC5 frontman and current film scoring extraordinaire, Wayne Kramer discusses his approach to writing music then and now.

Published by Blues Rock Review on March 19, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/03/wayne-kramer-interview.html

Florian Hofer Interview

Germany's fresh songwriting talent Florian Hofer describes the making of his debut solo album Reaching.

Published by Blues Rock Review on March 10, 2014.
Read the full interview here: http://bluesrockreview.com/2014/03/florian-hofer-interview.html

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/