“Stunning high notes, and raw, vulnerable lyrics are casually dropped throughout, long gone as their impact hits home with the audience. One of Smith’s strongest skills as an artist is that these impactful moments are not the focal point of the songs, they are the baseline. Passing moments that leave the audience hanging off every word, every note, to be sure they miss nothing.”
“The band is a locked in, cohesive unit with a magnetic energy, and within moments they have the audience in the palm of their hand.”
“‘Sweet and Sour’ is an unquestionable success, memorable and powerful it’s hard to imagine a better introduction for a new artist.”
“Carpi is focussed on serving the song itself, not the market it falls into. What this creates is timeless music that will remain relevant and withstand the tests of time, where other popular music might make a splash before forever sinking under.”
“With their 2016 single ‘New York, Paris,’ Stewart reminisced over the last time they had played at the venue, to an audience of 20. Compared to the sold out room now singing along with every word he’s written over the years, it would be fair to say it’s quite the improvement.”
“The balance between intensely powerful performance and meaningful lyrics, and the conversational, complete lack of pretence in the way Black handles herself, creates a deeply intimate performance space. Transforming her songs from hits you might hear and connect with on the radio, to stories she is confiding in you as a friend.”
“Fence shows no fear when it comes to experimentation and reinvention – in fact, she’s building a career around it.”
“Through a combination of honest (sometimes painfully so) anecdotes, powerful vocals, and poignant, witty lyricism, Wilkinson delivers what may be her best performance to date.”
“The hugely emotional, impactful delivery is what makes this song, and it is clear from the outset that every person involved in its production knew it.”