"Alaska's undisputed bar-band champions follow up the fine country-drenched Ten Day Bender with and ode to rock 'n roll. Emphasize the rock. Sounding like later-day Uncle Tupelo, 60 Watt Ave's title track stomps out of the gate like a mustang. Evan Phillips' vocals range from sensitive to swagger; the music moans and rocks. The band calls their brand of music "Alaskan Rock 'n Roll" even if the rest of the world might say this crunchy, twangy guitars-fueled album sounds like it came right out of America's heartland. Those looking to fill that rock jones that frequently gets overlooked in Americana can stop right here. This albums sweats rock 'n roll... it's a cracker! -- Jeff Weiss, Miles of Music

Cold winter nights and long summer days are not a secret in Alaska, but rather an accepted reality to those who call it home. The Whipsaws are among those residents of the far North who embrace this natural, bipolar cycle. Relentlessly touring for the past five years, they have played smoke-filled saloons and have packed concert halls and theaters, successfully captivating a broad and dedicated fan base with a style that is truly Alaskan.

In early 2007, The Whipsaws recorded their album, 60 Watt Avenue, with a guest appearance by Tim Easton (New West Records). Mixed by renowned engineer/producer John Agnello (Son Volt, The Hold Steady, Sonic Youth), 60 Watt Avenue brings The Whipsaws to a whole new level with its straight-from-the-gut lyrics, and big, driving sound. Their lower 48 and Europe tour has allowed The Whipsaws plan to spread their floor-stompin' rock to places far and wide.

The new album, 60 Watt Avenue continues to rise on the radio charts. They hit #51 on the AMA Americana Radio chart, #2 on the Roots Music Report / Roots Rock Chart, #7 on the EuroAmericana radio chart and #14 on the Freeform American Roots (F.A.R.) Chart.

Formed in 2002, The Whipsaws began the early days developing their musical identity. Today, the band has fine-tuned their sound into an original blend of Americana & Roots Rock, heavily dosed in twang, crunchy guitars, and lap steel that they call Alaskan Rock n' Roll. Since the release of their highly-anticipated 2006 debut album, Ten Day Bender, The Whipsaws garnered a great deal of press attention in both the United States and Europe, including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Great Britain. Americana UK declared Ten Day Bender, "Amazingly diverse and accomplished for a debut. If they were from anywhere but Alaska, they'd be huge." On the radio, the album proved successful, reaching #133 on the AMA chart, #28 on the Roots Music Report / Roots Rock Chart, and debuting at #12 on the Euro Americana chart.