press
“Calve’s striking songs emerge out of the speakers full and alive, making this one of the most notable debut recordings this year”
“‘Shift’ is an album of powerful pop country, which puts her into the same competitive arena as artists like Sheryl Crow and Sharon van Etten”
“Quite an impressive performance done tastefully, consistent & with a musical radiance ... Lauren Calve has style & substance”
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“The singer-songwriter’s debut LP is not to be missed.”
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“…an emotional, sometimes raw, and often rewarding listening experience.”
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“…an exquisite manifestation of modern Americana, driven by Calve’s expressive and well-balanced vocals”
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“This fine offering of the Americana variety begins quite powerfully with the hook, guaranteed to instantly pique the interest of anyone within earshot. We’re not sure if Calve was at all inspired by Wilco, but we are picking up some major Summerteeth vibes with this one, which is easily one of the finest staples of the genre. And though Calve’s vocal is, of course, much prettier than that of Jeff Tweedy, we’d wager that seeing them share a stage together would be seamless and, in a word, epic.”
“Everything from the rhythm section to the guitar have all been carefully procured to ensure that this beast of a song becomes one to which you will return all summer long.”
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“…it establishes Calve as an artist who doesn’t shy away from weighty topics. Rather, she digs into them with a combination of thoughtfulness and intelligence.”
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“The title single from the album - due Sept. 1 - is wonderful, a psychedelic swirl with a fat beat and evocations of tectonic plates and other massive natural forces. I hear echoes of Alanis and Sheryl. We’re eager to hear more.”
And listen to the radio replay from the August 11, 2023 Finally Friday performance (featuring Lauren Calve, Summer Dean, and Rachel Davis) here.
podcast appearances
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tv and other appearances
Lauren Calve on WSMV NBC 4’s Today in Nashville performing “Shift”
Lauren Calve with Larry London on Voice of America’s Border Crossings
Lauren Calve on CoastLife TV
other features