The Riffbrokers

... Sounding sort of like a Tom Petty meets R.E.M. meets Elvis Costello (meets the lazy music criticism of "blank meets blank," which I'm sure the Riffbrokers are tired of), they're the kind of band that sounds like they've been around forever. Their pop smarts are so keen and strong that those comparisons to veteran artists not only hold water, but function sincerely as compliments, and not as a sign that they are a lesser imitation of musical giants. The Riffbrokers are both radio-ready and uncompromising - traits that would have carried a lot more weight in the decades before the airwaves turned to crap. ” - Weekly Volcano

“the Riffbrokers seem to hit a perfect mix of indie rock, power pop and roots rock. Their sound is almost like the Smithereens and Elvis Costello meets alt country. And like my favorite pair of Levi's, their music feels worn in and comfortable, yet still remains tough and rough around the edges” - Tablet Magazine

“..the Seattle combo specializes in catchy, guitar-fueled tunes that perfectly straddle the worlds of American roots rock and Beatlesque power pop. ... hunky hooks and heartfelt melodies; frontman Nick Millward's gritty vox pack the perfect punch. ...the Riffbrokers are the kind of band of which people who equally love melody and guitars dream.” - highbias.com

"This act from Washington state has always sported one of my favorite band names, and their excellent roots rock has consistently lived up to their moniker. If I could describe their sound in a sentence, I'd say it would be as if Elvis Costello grew up in the Pacific Northwest and fronted The Replacements." - Absolute Powerpop Blog

Nick and Heather Millward didn't yet share a last name when they formed The Riffbrokers in Boise in 1999, but they did share a love of music. Now, 18 years later, the Millwards and their band have settled firmly into the self-styled genre of "powerpop twang," a "unique mixture of British Invasion and '80s Midwestern."

Despite a rotating cast of characters, The Riffbrokers have released more than five full-length albums—including Every Pilot's Blinded by the Sun (2011) and Facing Away From It (2016)—over the years on their own label, Unsmashable Records.

Considering that on Facebook, the band's lone interest is listed as "Getting in vans. Getting back out," the trio, rounded out by guitarist Chris Cline, is probably happy to be on the road home. - Boise Weekly