Covers are tough to tackle (and do well). Either of two things usually happens: the performance fails to reinvent the classic OR it’s a pale imitation. Fortunately, Sarah King‘s retooling of Led Zeppelin’s 1970 b-side “Hey Hey What Can…
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Sep 22 2023
“Sarah King rips. That’s kind of all you need to know about her. King’s fiery, bluesy interpretations of country and Americana are hard-hitting and sultry” - Rainbow Rodeo
Sarah King rips. That’s kind of all you need to know about her, but here’s some more: King’s fiery, bluesy interpretations of country and Americana are hard-hitting and sultry, her EP The Hour a penetrating exploration of relationships gone horribly,…
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Jul 31 2023
“Sarah King took the stage—and I mean, she took it by storm.” - Adventures in Americana
Sarah King took the stage—and I mean, she took it by storm. Alternating between acoustic, electric and piano with occasional foot percussion, King blasted through all the songs on The Hour—including her instant-classic murder ballads “Nightstand” and “Not Worth…
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Jul 7 2023
The Summer Sounds of Sarah King
King’s powerhouse vocals, backed by a four-piece band, were the undisputed star of the evening. The audience was sprawled on camping chairs and blankets across the yard, stretching from the red barn porch all the way back to the leafy…
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Mar 28 2023
"indelibly empowering (and dark) storylines" - Global Texan Chronicles
The history of good ole drinkin’ songs has fueled many a late night down at the smokey dive. But as we all know, those hallowed whiskey-drenched tunes aren’t always full of good nostalgia. Take the recent double A-Side track “Blame…
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Mar 6 2023
"She can go from a Janis Joplin-type growl to a stunning high note within a millisecond and she makes it look easy." - NYS Music live review
On Friday, March 4th at The Linda in Downtown Albany, Sarah King and Sydney Worthley kicked off the venue’s month-long event celebrating Women’s History month with their Women’s Voices Concert Series. Despite the impending snowstorm, nearly every seat was filled…
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Nov 15 2022
"“Blame It On The Booze,” should be on everyone’s radar, as it bundles together haunting vocals, catchy lyrics, and a dynamic melody. " - Glasse Factory
“Blame It On The Booze” tells the dark but realistic story of falling into a toxic relationship and the effects it can have on the victim. Despite the song’s dark themes, the instrumental’s tempo keeps “Blame It On The Booze”…
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Nov 11 2022
"King’s arresting voice commanding the soundscape and unflinchingly recounting the entanglements of a toxic relationship." - Adobe & Teardrops
On her new track “Blame It On The Booze,” King presents an intense indictment of toxic relationship dynamics. The song thrums with tension from the jump, with King’s arresting voice commanding the soundscape and unflinchingly recounting the entanglements of a…
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Nov 5 2022
"SARAH KING RELEASES BAD ASS ANTHEM “YOU WERE WRONG ABOUT ME”" - Glasse Factory
This new track has some indie rock flare mixed with White Stripes vibe. It is one of the handful of songs she released in the fall season. Read the full review on Glasse Factory: https://glassefactory.com/sarah-king-releases-bad-ass-anthem-you-were-wrong-about-me/

Oct 19 2022
"Hard-hitting ballad confronts fear of the unknown through catchy guitars and King’s signature vocals, creating an unforgettable Americana hit." - Kalisha Perera
Sarah King is back with a vulnerable new A/B side single release! “Always an Almost” and “You Were Wrong About Me” are available on all streaming services now. Off the heels of her most recent EP “The Hour”, the new…
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Oct 17 2022
"Strutting her crème de la crème voice, with “Always an Almost” and “You Were Wrong About Me,” Sarah King delivers the goods." - Guitar Girl Magazine
Speaking about the new release, King says, “‘Always An Almost’ and ‘You Were Wrong About Me’’ both reflect on past situations where I felt like I missed something but realize now it’s better it didn’t work out the way I…
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Sep 15 2022
"Vermont’s Sarah King dug deep on a side stage Friday afternoon with fiery, vulnerable songs informed by heartbreak and whiskey alike." - Relix Magazine
"Forr the sake of this review: the official line-up brought the goods, both from up-and-coming artists and headliners alike.
Vermont’s Sarah King dug deep on a side stage Friday afternoon with fiery, vulnerable songs informed by heartbreak and whiskey alike…
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Aug 22 2021
"Clearly the new queen of gothic story telling, King is nothing short of fierce (which is fitting as she has the word tattooed on her arm)." - LyricVids
Americana is not one of the most well-known titles used to categorize music but is in fact one of the best selling music genres. It’s classified as contemporary music using both acoustic and electric instruments that incorporates elements of various…
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Apr 21 2021
"Sarah's voice is so powerful and so full of soul" - Girl at the Rock Shows
If you've been watching the news lately, all eyes have been on Minneapolis. Langen of Girl at the Rock Shows reviewed The Hour this week: "Things are still very tense up here in Minneapolis and they are sure to only…
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Apr 8 2021
"A five-song suite of hard-hitting soul drenched Americana" - Lonesome Highway.com review of "The Hour"
Declan Culliton notes "her self-written songs are every bit as powerful and in your face as the vocals that transport them." Read the full review in a roundup including heavy hitter Charlie Crockett - here: https://www.lonesomehighway.com/music-reviews/2021/4/8/new-album-reviews?fbclid=IwAR1BvIfVbwFlGPMOjcYlUXi8hzqeFDSC1VQ6ma_dmvGpMvBSqAcbzfh2Q94

Mar 30 2021
"Sarah King Dishes Out Five Wonderfully Uneasy Pieces With "The Hour" - NYS Music
Sal at NYS Music gave "The Hour" a very in-depth and detailed review, noting "Singer-songwriter Sarah King has released her debut EP, The Hour, a splendid, soulful voyage to the darkest corners of Americana. It’s the perfect showcase for her…
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Mar 22 2021
"Sarah King Dishes Up Delicious Murder Ballad Called "Not Worth The Whisky"" - American Songwriter
Jason Scott of American Songwriter writes "“Not Worth the Whisky” samples her solo debut new EP, The Hour, and its witchy conjurings accentuates the blue-rock foot-stomp. As far as murder ballads go, it’s merciless. You walked into the fire /…
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Mar 22 2021
"Sarah King isn't here to play." - Adobe & Teardrops
Rachel of Adobe & Teardrops reviews The Hour: "King’s powerful voice transcends the music, illustrating the strength we all need to persevere." Read the full review here: https://adobeandteardrops.com/2021/03/review-sarah-king-the-hour.html

Mar 22 2021
"A superb five-track EP from the dark and brooding side of Americana" - Americana UK
Alan Fitter of Americana UK reviews The Hour: "‘The Hour’ is a superb debut release from Sarah King – let’s hope there’s a lot more to come.. 8/10" - read the full review online here: https://americana-uk.com/sarah-king-the-hour

Mar 17 2021
"Bold feminist voice and dark storytelling" - Seven Days review of The Hour
Kristen at Seven Days reviewed The Hour today - nailing the themes and emotions that went into creating it. "King's storytelling, signature themes and strong point of view are intact for the long haul." Read the whole review here: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/sarah-king-the-hour/Content?oid=32559582
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Mar 10 2021
"True Detective should license these songs." - County Tracks
Ray Padgett of County Tracks says "Sarah King’s murder ballad “Nightstand” topped our year-end songs list in 2020, and “Not Worth the Whisky” brings the same dark gothic-Americana energy. True Detective should license these songs. If the shitty dude being…
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Feb 27 2021
"A gem of an EP delivered, genuinely, from the heart." -The Rocking Magpie review of "The Hour" EP
Bill of The Rocking Magpie, an Americana music site based in the UK, got a preview of The Hour and wrote an amazing review. "Absolutely brilliant[...], definitely the dark side of Americana. [...] A gem of an EP delivered, genuinely…
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Dec 14 2020
NIGHTSTAND named the #1 Best Vermont Song of 2020
Honored to have NIGHTSTAND named the #1 Best Vermont Song of 2020 - what a way to start the week! Read & listen to the full roundup here: http://countytracks.com/2020/12/the-best-vermont-songs-of-2020/

Dec 11 2020
"“War Pigs” is now a classic protest song instead of a metal banger." - Cover Me
Cover Me, a blog dedicated to cover songs, reviewed War Pigs this morning. Says contributor Riley Haas, "Sarah King has decided to ignore nearly everything about what makes “War Pigs” iconic [...] “War Pigs” is now a classic protest…
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