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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…

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…

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…

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 /…

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

Not Worth the Whisky in the Best Songs of February

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…

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…

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 13 2020

Sarah King's acoustic rendition of War Pigs is chilling...as powerful as the original. - NYS Music

War Pigs was featured on WEQX along with a fantastic review:

"Sarah King’s acoustic rendition is chilling, and cuts to core of the song, a treatment so honest and pure that it is as powerful as the original."
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Dec 11 2020

Sarah King Turns “War Pigs” into a Folk Protest Song

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…

Oct 31 2020

NIGHTSTAND named one of the Best New Songs of October

County Tracks is back with the monthly roundup of the best songs from October. I'm in great company with this 14-song list, and I hope you enjoy hearing what else made the cut. Check out the full list here: http://countytracks.com/2020/10/the-best-new-songs-of-october/

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Oct 28 2020

NIGHTSTAND featured on County Tracks

Ray Padgett of County Tracks wrote a poignant, detailed review of NIGHTSTAND and how it fits into the alternative folk landscape, what inspired it, and why the message is important to share in today's society. 

“Atmospheric and haunted folk...with …

Oct 19 2020

NIGHTSTAND review on When the Horn Blows

Dave Beech of When The Horn Blows just gave a spot-on review of NIGHTSTAND, describing it as "dark and soulful...a welcome 21st century update to a genre that predates most." Check out the full review here: https://whenthehornblows.com/content/2020/10/13/sarah-king-nightstand

 

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Dec 5 2019

Seven Days VT Full Album Review of "What Happened Last Night" 

Seven Days reviewed "What Happened Last Night" in this week's issue and we are stoked! Says reviewer Chris Farnsworth, "It has the feel of a Gregg Allman solo cut, something that might have popped up on a Michelob commercial in…

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