Neil Nathan

ere are few musicians out there that can pull off this combo of energy and soulful songwriting (Both Matthew Sweet and Jeff Tweedy qualify)." - Powerpopaholic

“Neil’s live sound and backing band is tight as a polar bear's behind” - Starving Artist’s Guide

On Neil's Sophomore LP, Sweep The Nation...

“A crunchy, hard rocking masterpiece, the vocal harmonies are really stellar. Truly well crafted songs imbued with the spirit of David Bowie, Roger Waters, and Bruce Springsteen.” - Surviving The Golden Age

“Nothing short of sublime. Only Neil can weave between Neil Young, The Kinks, and Queens of the Stone Age from song to song. - Blogs N Roses

"Neil's cover of Lou Reed's "There Is No Time" relentlessly blasts you into submission." - Powerpopaholic

"This record is to Neil Nathan what The Wall was to Pink Floyd." - NowThisRocks!

“Infectious and full of hooks. Determined, apocalyptic rockers that build on The Distance Calls, showing a further depth and a fresh (sharp) angle.” - New Zealand’s Off The Tracks

"A passionate tribute to 70’s glam-rock, deftly mixing elements of power-pop and alternative rock for yummy good measure." - JerseyBeat

"Pretty damned cool. Neil Nathan incorporates plenty of Bowie, Bolan, Neil Young, Lou Reed and Stooges in his muscular homage to the current times." - Aiding & Abetting

“Neil Nathan fights the power!” - 30 Seconds Over

“The louder you play this, the better it sounds. Fearless anthems for freedom fighters.” - New York Music Daily

"A beautiful call to arms for the common man, an all out tooth to the curb attack on the corruption, greed, and tyranny that surround us. Neil’s voice is just as majestic when he is angry as it is when he is in love." - Trainwrecked Society

On Neil's Debut LP, The Distance Calls...

"A warm, soulful voice, full of longing. Breezes by like a convertible cruising down the PCH, like a long-lost Old 97's track that was recently unearthed." - Magnet Magazine

"The guy has a swagger that is undeniably real. “California Run” is such a perfect single it’s awe inspiring.”- FensePost

"There's a bit of Cat Stevens in his spiritual, breathy ballads, and a little Elton John in his pop rock tunes. Country Rock for the new millenium." -- Jersey Beat


"From his Josh Ritter-like chug on “California Run” to the guitar-heavy sludge of “Better Be Goin’, The Distance Calls is a windingly fun and eventful road trip into the valleys of retro rock." – Delusions of Adequacy

..a song cycle that should have been on Elektra/Asylum in the 70s." – Absolute Power Pop

"Like the soundtrack to the best road movie never made, it mixes the Eagles and ELO with a shot of Glam...Sun drenched 70's Rock doesn't come any fresher." -- Tuneraker

The Distance Calls was Best Singer Songwriter Record on Bill’s Music Forum, #5 on Tuneraker’s Best, #20 on Tart Productions’ Top 37 1/2 Best Records, and #34 on Absolute Power Pop’s Top 100

Film/TV Placement History

"Do Ya" featured on Showtime's Californication Soundtrack

"California Run" featured on ESPN Sportscenter, NHL Live, San Francisco Giants' AT&T Park

"To You (The Happy Birthday Song)" featured on ESPN

"Not Bad Enough" featured in the film Return starring Michael Shannon, John Slattery, and Linda Cardellini

"Glide," "The Lucky Ones," and "Gone (Fly Away)" featured in the film Descent starring Rosario Dawson