Press
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"The lyrical rawness of No Hard Feelings is both weighty and moving. That Frembgen makes it sound so warm and inviting is a testament to her artistic talent."
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"Delicate, yet strong. Honest and authentic, and always charming."
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"This record is musically classy and compelling, lyrically intimate and intriguing, atmospherically melancholic and emotional."
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"The new album by the American musician often sounds somewhat nostalgic and also attracts attention with Emily Frembgen's special voice."
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"We love our country-folk singer-songwriters here, and Emily Frembgen is a name to keep in mind."
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"Very much her own artist, playing from such a personal place, she has stepped in front of the americana fray."
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You Gotta Hear This / Emily Frembgen declares she’s “Hard 2 Love”
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"NHF dances under the pale moonlight of country while basking in the rays of indie folk delights, all while highlighting Frembgen’s storytelling abilities."
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“'Hard 2 Love' is a winding and pastoral effort...Frembgen’s vocals offer a bittersweet, confessional tone, bathing the somber instrumentation in a soft melodic glow."
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"My own inner downward spiral gives me enough material, no need to outsource!" (Interview)
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"If there’s one thing I’ve gotten used to in my life it’s being misunderstood so I guess I’m pretty comfortable with it." (Interview)
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"Afloat on a down-to-earth magnetism, 'Are You Listening?' is the easygoing, insightful and enchanting new single from Emily Frembgen"
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“When you don’t have much family you cling onto friendships for dear life,” NYC-based singer-songwriter Emily Frembgen says.
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"a meaningful leap forward for Emily who has announced her brand new country-tinged indie-folk album No Hard Feelings"
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"Are You Listening?" is both wonderfully simple and lush at the same time.
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WHAT WE’RE LISTENING TO
“songs, albums, bands, and sounds No Depression staffers have been into this week”
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“brimming with sharp and twangy guitar and vocals that bring to mind the likes of Lucinda Williams, Laura Cantrell, and Amy Rigby.”
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“infectious melody and catchy guitar licks”
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“an alt-country song that begins with a very topical lyric”
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“Fentanyl is the edgy, elegiac and ageless brand-new single from Brooklyn’s Emily Frembgen.”
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“Brooklyn alt-country songwriter Emily Frembgen signed to independent label Don Giovanni Records”
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“Clare O’Kane's (SNL, Shrill, The Best Show and SpongeBob) music video directorial debut”
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“Brooklyn-based alt-country songwriter Emily Frembgen signed to Don Giovanni Records. The label will release Frembgen’s debut album next year.”
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“a mature set of songs performed with a country/folk feel and sung in her angelic voice.”
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“Singer-songwriter Emily Frembgen’s sweet voice belies savage wit and a sharp tongue”
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“…one of the best records of 2021.”
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“The songs are uncluttered, almost bare in some cases, which allow the starkly emotional lyrics to stand out… this disc is like a good book; hard to put down.”
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Readers’ Favorite Album Of Sept 2021!
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“light as a feather vocals cascading over stunning – yet simplistic – guitar and piano.”
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“a strong study in writing both melodies and powerful lyrics. It doesn’t hurt that those lyrics are sung in a sweet and clear voice.”
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“when Emily sings the title line, ‘Turn Around,’ a certain perfection in sound has been created... This is a million-dollar musical moment”
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“Emily talks being a child actor, curating a weekly Americana show and her new album.” (Interview)
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“this is my love letter to Emily Frembgen, one of my favorite artists to come out of this city!”
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“The album is her most personal and fully realized offering to date.”
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“Astute ears of similar music that flourishes both high up in the industry and down at the roots will relish what has been offered.”
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“the songs soar, with occasional flashes of lightning and midnight made bold by a purity of voice.”
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“There's more to it than just another pretty voice.”
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“a gorgeous disc full of plainspoken yet poetically walloping folk songs.”
