what a week
what a week, and it’s only friday. thank you guys for all the love on fine, fine, fine (and its video!) so far. it has meant the world to us <3 it feels great to feel this excited about music and to have that reverberate back.
we were so lucky this week to beautiful and generous write-ups in a couple of publications (see some quotes below) and to spend some time on the radio, both playing and chatting on WNYU 89.1 FM and hanging with Hanna on punk-ish at Radio Free Brooklyn.
It’s been so much love and it’s far from over. Tonight we hit the historic Olde Club at Swarthmore College with the legendary Humilitarian, and on Tuesday, we hit Baby’s All Right, the early show with Mobley and Nautics, doors at 6:30, music at 7, we’re at 8.
So much more to come… you have no idea. You’ll hear on Monday <3
The lovely press and reviews
Review in Warmly Zine by Calli Kay Ferguson
“A 6-piece instrumental is the stone dropped in the pond that will ripple into the experience of partygirl’s newest single “fine, fine, fine”. It’s a cool, colorful blend of sounds– including bright and somehow familiar guitar riffs delightfully elevated by violin and saxophone. There’s something so satisfying about hearing instruments that cross genres on a track that still somehow reads distinctly rock. It’s just one of the ways ‘fine fine fine’ feels good on the senses. Of course, when the vocals come in there’s this kind of ‘oh, damn…’ moment (especially, that is, if this is your first partygirl listen– it was mine). Pagona Kytzidis’ rich, deep sound is beautifully strange and strangely beautiful.”
Review in Dead Good Music by Adam Reeve
“fine, fine, fine” feels an evolved version of what we heard on partygirl. It still holds the vulnerability in its lyrics but instrumentally highlights the band’s progression, as it’s rich with sound. Strings sweep across the layers with heartache, with guitars providing melodies that boost or enhance them, all atop a rhythm section that maintains their rock roots. It is wonderful, and capped off by Pagona’s vocals that are so distinct and firmly lead the way. partygirl are one of those bands that can stop you in your tracks. Their music is steeped in tragedy, but always comes from a place of optimism that makes you root for them. It takes sadness and flips it so that the end is always in sight. We’re so excited for I’m So Charming, I Forgot Who I Was, as from everything heard so far, it has the potential to be one of the best albums of the year.”
Review in Deli Magazine by Emma Rosenstein
“Here and elsewhere, partygirl find a harmonious blend between highlighting Kytzidis’ vocals and lyrics, while leaving space to call attention to the masterfully-crafted instrumentals from the six-piece band. Having honed their brand of sophisticated songwriting, the band work together as a tight-knit unit, consistently leaving the listener at the edge of their seat wondering what will come next.”
Review and interview in Melodic Magazine by Justice Petersen
“Through their incredibly artistic methods of storytelling and diverse range of musical influences, partygirl bring forward an incredibly refreshing and unique artistry in their work.”