A Dirty Dozen with JET BLACK ROSES – November 2025

According to a recent press release: “Jet Black Roses are making waves in the music industry with their unique brand of rock and roll with a country soul. Their high-energy performances and relentless work ethic is setting them apart from new bands today. Throughout 2023, Jet Black Roses astounded audiences nationwide with their impressive vocal harmonies, electrifying guitars, and authentic Southern rock style. Opening for iconic acts such as Styx, Collective Soul, and Sammy Hagar was an opportunity where these southern boys triumphed at every turn, earning new fans and standing ovations night after night. They’ve crafted a distinct sound with veteran producer and engineer Greg Archilla, (Collective Soul, Matchbox Twenty, Neil Young +) perfecting their sound that merges catchy songwriting with a soulful blend of Southern rock and country influences. Together, they have shaped music that showcases their adept and unique musicianship with insightful songwriting. This is only the beginning for Jet Black Roses.” We get the band to discuss new music, influences, and more…

1. Tell us a little about your latest release.  What might a fan or listener not grab the first or second time they listen through?  Are there any hidden nuggets you put in the material or that only diehard fans might find?

​​​​​​​Our new album Jet Black Roses is raw, honest, and unapologetically us. It’s Rock ’n’ Roll with a Southern soul beating underneath — guitars that growl, lyrics that sting, and moments that make you feel alive. Beneath the surface, there are nods to the records and legends that shaped us — little Easter eggs for the ones listening close. The harmonies, the tones, even the sequencing — it’s all intentional. The more you spin it, the more you’ll find.

2. What got you into music, and can you tell us about the moment you realized you wanted to be a musician?

​​​​​​​Music was always around — whether it was family gatherings, Sunday mornings at church, or long drives with the radio up. But the moment we each realized this was more than a hobby was probably that first live show that made our bones vibrate. You can’t fake that feeling — it’s the moment music stops being background noise and becomes your calling.

3. Building on that, is there a specific song, album, performer, or live show that guided your musical taste?

​​​​​​​The list could go on forever, but if we had to name a few: The Allman Brothers, Tom Petty, The Black Crowes, Little Feat, The Eagles, and Prince. All of them taught us something different — the groove, the harmony, the swagger, the soul. Those artists showed us that great music doesn’t have to fit in one box. It just has to be real.

4. If you could call in any one collaborator to do a song with, who would it be, and why?

Beck. The guy’s a chameleon in the best way — he blends genres without losing authenticity. He’s got that fearless creativity we love. Working with him would push us to explore new sounds while keeping that raw, human core intact. It’d be wild in the best way. We already got the opportunity to collaborate with his father, David Campbell. He did the string arrangements and strings on our song “Holy Water.” So, naturally, we feel Beck is the next logical answer.

5. What is your favorite activity when out of the studio and/or not on tour?  What do you like to do to unwind?

We love hitting the gym and spending time with our families — that’s how we like recharge. Tyler tends to finds his reset through yoga. It keeps the mind right and the energy balanced. We all have our ways of staying grounded when the amps cool down.

6. How would you describe your music to someone who’d never listened to you before? What is the one comparison a reviewer or fan has made that made you cringe or you disagreed with?

It’s Rock ’n’ Roll with dirt under its fingernails — honest, soulful, and a little dangerous. Think southern heart meets electric swagger.

7. When your band is hanging out together, who cooks, who gets the drinks in, and who is first to crack out the acoustic guitars for a singalong?

We all love to cook — if there’s a grill or a kitchen nearby, somebody’s firing it up. There’s always good food, good conversation, and sooner or later, guitars in our hands. We’re always ready to pick, write, and see where the music takes us. That’s just who we are, onstage or off.

8. When was the last time you were starstruck and who was it?

Meeting Tommy Shaw while we were touring with Styx. He’s an absolute beast of a singer and guitar player — the kind of musician who makes it look effortless. But what really stuck with us was how kind and genuine he is. It’s always inspiring when someone that talented is also that down-to-earth. Tommy would always come out and listen to our sound checks and lifted us up. We were playing an outside gig on a super cold night in Delaware. He showed us an old trick of sticking two 9 volt batteries together and keeping them in your pocket to keep our hands warm. We still do that for cold gigs.

9. What is the best part of being a musician? If you could no longer be a musician for whatever reason, what would be your dream job?

The best part is the connection — when someone tells you your song helped them through something, that’s it. Nothing tops that. If we couldn’t do this, maybe we’d be running a little record store selling vintage vinyls and still getting good music out into the world.

10. What is one question you have always wanted an interviewer to ask – and what is the answer? Conversely, what question are you tired of answering?

Question: “What’s the one song that still makes you feel something every time you play it?” Answer: we would have to say “Send Me” that one came at the end of a long writing retreat. It was the one that came out in 10 minutes, but hits like it’s one you labored over for a year. It’s a special one.

11. Looking back over your career, is there a single moment or situation you feel was a misstep or you would like to have a “do over,” even if it didn’t change your current situation?

Maybe rushing a few decisions early on — saying yes when we should’ve waited. But honestly, those mistakes got us here. Every scar has its story.

12. If you could magically go back in time and be a part of the recording sessions for any one record in history, which would you choose – and what does that record mean to you?

Exile on Main St. by The Rolling Stones. That record’s got grime, soul, chaos — everything great music should have. You can hear the sweat in those grooves.

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