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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Sep 12 2023
Sarah King - 2023 Great River Folk Fest Songwriter Winner
Let's give it up for Sarah King! Active followers might have heard about Sarah because this is the Sixth Time she has hit the blog. Well a great year of songs is now in the books and we can say…
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Aug 9 2023
Independent musician Sarah King says the touring industry is a roller coaster - Marketplace APM
Sarah King was one of many people to make a career transition during the pandemic. After working in a college bookstore, she became a full-time musician in September 2021, and like other artists at the time, King focused on creating…
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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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Apr 20 2023
"A willingness to go deep and raw to get a song across." - Brandon Reporter
RIPTON—Why do people love songs about loss? Why do people luxuriate in a singer’s sorrow? Is it because it’s cathartic, allowing us to purge our own pain through someone else’s?
Singer/songwriter Sarah King is building her career on the need…
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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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Feb 26 2023
Sarah King to give solo acoustic performance at the Wild Fern - Mountain Times
Friday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m.—STOCKBRIDGE—Sarah King, singer-songwriter from Ripton, Vermont, will perform a special solo acoustic listening-room style performance at the Wild Fern in Stockbridge on Friday, Feb. 24, at 7:30 p.m. It’s her first live performance of the…
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Jan 4 2023
"Powerful blend of country storytelling and just a dash or two of Zeppelin inspired rock." - Americana UK
Sarah King’s recent A/B sider release featured as the A-side ‘Blame it on the Booze‘ a song that the New England Music Awards Songwriter of the Year for 2021 explains is drawn from life.
Read the full post here: https://americana-uk.com/sarah-king-blame-it-on-the-booze-it-is-no-excuse
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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
Devil's Try in Revista Arte Brasileira
Somos uma revista de arte nacional, sim! No entanto, em respeito à inúmeras e valiosas sugestões que recebemos de artistas de diversas partes do mundo, criamos uma playlist chamada “Além da BR”.
Como uma forma de estende-la, nasceu essa publicação…
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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 10 2022
"New Release – Blame It On the Booze by Sarah King" - Cool Top 20
King released her debut EP ‘The Hour’ in 2021. A new single ‘Blame It On the Booze’ with ‘Devil’s Try’ as a B side will be available from 11th November. Read the full post here: https://cooltop20.com/2022/11/09/new-release-blame-it-on-the-booze-by-sarah-king/

Nov 7 2022
Always An Almost A/B press & playlist roundup
You Were Wrong About Me has been added to the following playlists:
MBTM https://www.thembtmrecords.com/mbtm-on-spotify
Last Day Deaf: http://lastdaydeaf.com/the-mix-bag-no183/
Revista Arte Brasileira: https://revistaartebrasileira.com.br/lista-de-lancamentos/playlist-alem-da-br-18-sons-do-mundo-que-chegam-ate-nos/
Always An Almost is featured in the following outlets:
Nagamag: https://www.nagamag.com/the-latest/sarah-king-always-an-almost/
Roadie…
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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 26 2022
Interview with Authority Magazine
If you miss a big chance, it’s not over. Second chances have truly saved my career, now that I’ve had some life experience and am much better at advocating for myself and knowing what I need/want from my life. Younger…
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Oct 24 2022
"There’s no arguing that King’s talents are being celebrated by some of the biggest names in music." - NYS Music
Ripton, VT, artist Sarah King has recently just delivered a soulful new A/B sided release with “Always an Almost” and “You Were Wrong About Me.” There’s no arguing that King’s talents are being celebrated by some of the biggest names…
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Oct 21 2022
"Both tracks are an encapsulation of her sonic duality at its best." - Earmilk
On the heels of her most recent EP The Hour, Sarah King delivers a soulful new A/B sided release with “Always an Almost” and “You Were Wrong About Me,” both of which move away from the themes of grief and…
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Oct 19 2022
"Both tunes fit right in with King's hard-edged, rock-leaning Americana sound, full of rural, gothic scenes and her evocative, powerful set of vocal pipes." - Seven Days
Soundbites: Noah Kahan Gets Back; New Music From Francesca Blanchard and Sarah King. Read the full story here: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/soundbites-noah-kahan-gets-back-and-new-music-from-francesca-blanchard-and-sarah-king/Content?oid=36731237#:~:text=Songwriter%20of%20the-,Year%20Sarah%20King,-has%20returned%20with

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 18 2022
"Her voice is as smooth as Chris Stapleton, as wildly raucous as Marcus King, yet she truly shines in her songwriting." - GRRRL Music
"Always An Almost" is the featured single on the GRRRL Music podcast this week. Full details here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QddBppXNk2s

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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Oct 14 2022
"Incredibly talented" - Journey of My Mother's Son podcast
Full interview on Always An Almost & You Were Wrong About Me with Dan Clouser of Journey of My Mother's Son here: https://journeyofmymothersson.com/2022/10/sarah-king-music-in-her-soul/

Sep 16 2022
Rally for Reproductive Rights with Ripton's Sarah King
Ripton’s Sarah King will be performing as one of five groups at Higher Ground in South Burlington on Friday, Sept. 23, for a Reproductive Rights Rally. The concert will benefit the National Network of Abortion Funds. Read the full article…
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