NM is off to the studio!!!!!!
May 17, 2012

Friends!!!!
We have been super busy playing some awesome shows with amazing bands this Spring! Thank you to everyone who has come out to support us at FoCo MX, The Gothic, The Fox Theatre, Tellerpalooza and much more! We cannot wait for Broomstock *May 24th* with lots of friends :) and our show with Synthetic Elements and Five Day Rhetoric *May 26th*. We have some new songs to play for you so come out and have a good time with us. We are also excited to announce studio dates in the middle of July! We want to bring you some new Nautical Mile. All five of us have so many different inspirations and tastes in music. We plan to mesh all of this together and bring you something different but still rocking! Look out for a new single by the end of the Summer and a NEW ALBUM BY FALL!!! Hmmm ...BIG CD Release in the making?? I think YES! Stay tuned for some new summer shows to be announced and check out some acoustic covers we have been doing on our YouTube page.If you have any special requests for us send them on over.

I also would like to thank everyone for their support and encouragement personally. I have made it into the Top 200 for The Voice on NBC and it has been the coolest experience ever. I am off to the next round of auditions very soon but I am proud of myself for making it even this far. Anything I can do to promote Nautical Mile is a bonus in my book. Like I've said before Nautical Mile is in full force so keep checking back!!!
Cheers!
Janaya

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Spring Update!
April 5, 2012

Hi Friends!!
Wanted to give you an update on what is next for Nautical Mile! We have a ton of new shows posted and more to come! First off is one of our favorites in Fort Collins FOCO MX where 300+ bands play over the weekend of April 13th & 14th! Please check out our show page to get more details. Then, we will be joining Air Dubai and Beats Noir at The Fox in Boulder on April 19th! So many great shows! Don't miss out!
On the music end of things we are in the process of writing a ton of new songs for a full length album!! Experimenting with new sounds and still keeping to our roots in rock, punk, and blues. We absolutely cannot wait to get back in the studio and show you what we've been working on!
Stay Tuned!
NM

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Jordan!!!!
February 9, 2012

Ladies & Gentlemen!
We would like to introduce our new bassist Jordan to the band. He is a great addition to Nautical Mile and GREAT things are in store for the future! NEW MUSIC, NEW SHOWS, AND A NEW SITE COMING SOON! Be sure to check back with us to see the photo session we did with Abby Mae Photography. Nautical Mile will be in full force this year!
Cheers!
Janaya

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New Single Release and Scene Magazine Battle of the Bands!!
November 5, 2011

Hey friends and fans! I think this is our first official blog update on our beautiful new website, and I've got some great news to share with you all. Our brand new single "Face You", recorded at the Blasting Room Studios up in Fort Collins, is going to be available for FREE at our Single Release Show -- Thursday November 10th at the Marquis Theater in Denver, where we will also be celebrating Della's Full Length CD Release. So come check it out and support your local music! Then, just a few days later on November 13th we will be competing in the Scene Magazine Battle of the Bands in Fort Collins at the Hodi's Halfnote which will be a blast so all you Foco fans come help us battle our way to victory! In the meantime, while we're polishing our live show and writing new music as always, check out our online merch store and head over to our youtube site for new exciting content- acoustic cover songs coming soon!

- Nautical Mile

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Colorado Music Buzz Album Review - Invisible Ink
June 24, 2011

Nautical Mile: Invisible Ink [EP]

by Guy Errickson
thenakedstage.Net
GErrickson@ColoradoMusicBuzz.com

Unabashedly pop-rock, Nautical Mile has the depth, complexity and talent to keep the serious music fan interested, along with the growing crowd of young & beautiful cheering in jubilation. Though considered pop, rock, and punk, the energy and uninhibited precision show bare hints of maiden-led metal. The band found fast success in 2009 on 93.3fm KTCL and when they were nominated for a Westword award in their first full year of existence, now with singer Janaya Spink, the newest member, the group busts forth unfettered. Co-founder and drummer Austin Rosén flings the beat forward, a dynamic powerhouse leading the band’s charge across their setlist. Dual lead guitars from co-founding partner James Anderson, and Jake Putnicki (Aurora Blooming) intensify the nascent excitement of their stage show, with bass from Justin Maul (Ghosts of Verona) being the pounding counter-thrust. Their songs have the truth of an open, eager, unspoiled soul.

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Scene Magazine Album Review - Invisible Ink
June 20, 2011

By Devin Morse

At first, it’s a little hard to measure Nautical Mile. Imagine what Evanescence would sound like if they fully grasped the concepts of scales, chords and creative song structure. Add to this some catchy vocal melodies, a few well-placed pick slides, and a healthy amount of talent, and Invisible Ink will move you by at least some measurable distance.

Comparing Nautical Mile to the plastic, mass-produced sound of Evanescence may be a bit unfair. Submerged within this four-song EP, one may net small bits of At The Drive In, Pantera, or even Led Zeppelin. Still, much of what emerges is reminiscent of early 2000’s, female-vocal driven pop rock. The feeling is one of drama, showing a slight tendency to navigate rough, personal oceans while still falling victim to a number of pop music clichés. But there is some strong musicianship here, and somehow it all evens out.

The first track, “Weeds,” is the best of the lot. True to form, the verse sections churn in distorted maelstrom, breaking violently against the heavy-rocking chorus sections. The instrumentals are interesting and tight (think Omar Rodríguez-López), and the vocal melodies are catchier than Syphilis on an 1840’s shrimping vessel. Although it seems rather unlikely, considering the dramatic nature of the music, this song appears to be about gardening.

Overall, Nautical Mile has a tendency to ride mostly just one musical current.

Still, they pilot these waters in a well-constructed vessel, with the technical skill and talent of seasoned navigators.

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From the very beginning Nautical Mile has been a magnet for success, and has earned a name for itself in the constantly evolving independent rock scene in Colorado. Formed in 2008 by original member Austin Rosén (drums) the band has come a long way, boasting numerous accolades and achievements as a result of their diligent hard work. Their accomplishments include winning a top-5 position in KTCL Channel 93.3’s listener-voted “Big Gig” contest 3 years in a row (2009, 2010, and 2011), making the top 10 for Channel 93.3’s “Hometown for the Holidays” contest twice (2009 and 2010), and a nomination for the Westword Magazine’s top 10 Pop acts in Colorado in 2009 and 2010. Undergoing a few line-up changes, Nautical Mile has finally coalesced into the creative and ambitious presence they are today, with members Jake Putnicki (guitar), Janaya Spink (vocals), Justin Maul (guitar), and Jordan Saulnier (bass) joining founding member Austin Rosén. Nautical Mile’s versatile musical style is blend of punk and indie rock combined with subtle flavors of blues, pop, classic rock, soul, dance and more. The members’ diverse musical influences combine to form a sound that evokes artists such as the White Stripes, The Dead Weather, At the Drive-in, and The Lawrence Arms. Nautical Mile’s sound stands out amongst much of the testosterone-driven rock community with undeniably powerful female vocals from Janaya Spink, resulting in a refreshing and unique flavor for the listener’s auditory experience. The band performs regularly throughout Northern Colorado and has plans to tour extensively in 2012.