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If you close your eyes for a moment, you can almost hear her taking "Close to You" out for a spin.
It's not just her vocal timbre -- it's her intonation, phrasing, even the lyrical content.
If you also hear a bit of Burt Bacharach, that’s no surprise either. Rumer was mentored by the songwriter, and is married to his former musical director Rob Shirakbari.
Mar 7, 2025
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sweet and theatrical…feels of it’s time in a good way! makes u feel like a kid again in some ways and karen’s voice is like a warm hug. personal fave is Merry Christmas Darling
Dec 11, 2024
her metaphors in her songwriting make my heart pine. i love the harmonies in this song and her raw acoustic guitar makes things feel simpler.
Sep 27, 2024
A woman who lost her teeth breaking up a fight between her two boyfriends and was only able to release her first album by being tricked into thinking it wasn’t being recorded. thank u Karen and your 12 string guitar. I couldn’t possibly just pick one song of yours to showcase
Aug 2, 2024
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May 22, 2025
Hey tyler hopefully this doesn’t violate some PI.FYI golden rule
But after nearly two years of writing, editing and arguing, my book about the EP is coming out in May and can be preordered here:
https://hozacrecords.com/product/aifl/
The book is about the origins, history and cultural impact of the EP since these little objects first started coming out in the 50s.
Over 50 of my music biz friends then helped me shape the list and review the top 200 ever released, according to us (ha).
For those of you who are into this kind of geekery/snobbery, I can’t wait to hear what you think. A labor of love, as all books are! ❤️
Mar 27, 2024
“Songs Of a Lost World” coming to a goth listening station near you Nov 1 🖤
The fr FW Me Friday the 13th the world was looking for
Sep 14, 2024