Interviews & Updates

“A Vermont musician released an album, planned a big tour. Then came the cancer diagnosis” - Burlington Free Press

“Standing up to the devil: Sarah King arrives with powerhouse debut album amid continued adversity” - Rutland Herald 

“Singer Sarah King is Off to Kick Cancer” - Addison Independent

“Sarah King Announces “Temporary Farewell” Performance at Grand Point North Festival” - NYS MUsic

“INTERVIEW: Sarah King on Picking Up The Pieces From Her Cancer Diagnosis” - Rainbow Rodeo

“Ripton blues-rocker Sarah King played her final show July 27 before surgery this week for thyroid cancer.” - Burlington Free Press

“WHen IT All Goes Down: Ripton Musician raises funds for new album” - Addison Independent

“Fiery, vulnerable songs informed by heartbreak and whiskey alike” - Relix Magazine

“Independent musician says the touring industry is a “rollercoaster”” - Marketplace (American Public Media)

“King’s powerhouse vocals, backed by a four-piece band, were the undisputed star of the evening.” - Vermont Arts Council

“She can go from a Janice Joplin-type growl to a stunning high note within a millisecond and she makes it look easy” - NYS MUsic

“Sarah King Launches Kickstarter Campaign for Debut Album” - NYS MUsic

“WATCH: Sarah King, “Hey Hey What Can I Do” (Led Zeppelin Cover)” - The Bluegrass Situation

“Sarah King Fights for What's Right” - Seven Days

“Ripton singer-songwriter Sarah King: NEMA Songwriter of the Year” - Rutland Herald

"Powerful vocals in the vein of Adele and Amythyst Kiah blended with some Black Keys grooves you wouldn't hear on a truck commercial.” - CT INSIDER

Praise for "When It All Goes Down" (2024)

"['WHEN IT ALL GOES DOWN'] should not be ignored. King’s sound is an airtight but organic fusion of rock and blues with a splash of country. It’s hard to say if her songwriting or voice is more impressive. In the end, it may be a tie." - American Songwriter

Brooklyn Vegan Honorable Mention - Album of the Week 3/29/2024

"Combining the power and emotional depth of Bessie Smith and Etta James with the gritty realism of Janiva Magness and KT Tunstall, adding just a touch of ethereal with a Kate Bush tremolo, Sarah King’s voice is instantly captivating and compelling." - The Alternate Root

“King’s fiery, bluesy interpretations of country and Americana are hard-hitting and sultry” - Rainbow Rodeo

"simply outstanding for a debut album" - The Rocking Magpie

"Powerful blend of country storytelling and just a dash or two of Zeppelin inspired rock." - Americana UK

“A haunting tale with slow-burning Americana Noir sound” - Glide Magazine

"King’s powerful voice is uniquely suited for American and blues, a force of nature that conveys big emotions amidst rock-steady arrangements." - Rainbow Rodeo

"King combines rock and blues with equal authenticity" - Rock and Blues Muse

“A declaration of empowerment… with a wild, unbridled attitude” - Americana UK

"Across each resonant track on When It All Goes Down, King stuns with her vocal abilities and hones her own brand of "gothic Americana." She blends rock, folk, blues, country and southern soul" - Seven Days

"Her voice is as smooth as Chris Stapleton, as wildly raucous as Marcus King, yet she truly shines in her songwriting." - GRRRL MUSIC

"A folk-infused gem that captivates with its storytelling and melodic richness"- Glasse Factory

"A sublime Americana ballad, where King's vocals, deeply emotional and powerful, reign supreme" - MUSICNGEAR

"Hard-edged, rock-leaning Americana sound, full of rural, gothic scenes and her evocative, powerful set of vocal pipes." - Seven Days

Praise for "The Hour" (2021)