Selected press reviews:

"Rebecca Pronsky knows her way around a metaphor, and though residing in Brooklyn, she sings like she has Nashville in her blood. She can easily remind listeners of Neko Case, both in terms of her ability to belt the lyrics and the way she stands out above the sea of thoughtful women with guitars. The songs follow a tension-and-release set-up much like traditional country music, but her writing and that voice keep them from sounding standard. Pronsky seems the type of singer whose pipes can cut through the background noise at the bar and lure listeners to the stage, where her lyrics sustain interest for a whole set."
     ~ Pittsburgh City Paper

"Songbird. With a brutal, cutting lyricism and a jazz trained voice, Ms. Pronsky is an act worth catching. Her latest EP, The Best Game in Town, [is] a lush combination of indie pop, Americana, folk and jazz."
      ~ Ithaca Times

"Brooklyn singer/songwriter Rebecca Pronsky shuffles through the dark territory where old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll, country, and folk come together. It’s roughly the same territory where Neko Case and Kelly Hogan operate, and any accusations of carpetbagging are shot down by both the conviction of her songs and the strength of her voice."
      ~ Metro Pulse, Knoxville, TN

"Listening to Rebecca Pronsky’s new EP, The Best Game in Town invokes probably the strongest feelings of western nostalgia you could possibly experience in the comfort of your Brooklyn home. Despite her NY roots, her passionate vocals and textured sandy tones vibe a southern belle who just wandered off the range to find herself eye-level with a mic... Her heart-lorn loneliness combined with her openly friendly and observational disposition draw the listener into her graceful lyrics.... Once again, Rebecca Pronsky has proven that songwriting is her game and she knows how to deliver it best – through impressively simple production." [Rated A]
       ~ Jezebel Music

"Rebecca Pronsky struck a deep chord on last year's Departures & Arrivals, with a little twang and a lot of empathy." * TOP TEN BEST ALBUMS OF 2008 Critic's List *
      ~ Philadelphia City Paper

"Her poetic depth would be enough for me, but that voice! If you're half as blown away by Rebecca Pronsky as I was, you'll still never forget her."
      ~ Matt Morelock, host of Blue Plate Special - WDVX 102.9 Knoxville, TN

"She's a born and bred Brooklynite, but lately Rebecca Pronsky has a little extra twang in her step. Departures and Arrivals, is her third release... It's also her most polished effort yet with a distinct country-pop flavor. Pronsky [is] one of the rising stars of Brooklyn's indie music scene... With slicker, ballsier vocals and jazzier progressions than your average folksinger, she bridges the gaps between folk, Americana, jazz, and indie pop. "
       ~ East Bay Express (Oakland, CA)

"Talented local folk-pop songsmith...her writing is literate, passionate, and wry."
       ~ Time Out NY

"She has her own unique sound... it grabs you and doesn’t let go. She’s got great songwriter qualities and her supporting band is excellent... Rebecca delivered such a great piece of music, that we are looking forward to her concert in Belgium and her upcoming album release."
      ~ Rootstime.be

"An artist you should know about: sweet-voiced chanteuse Rebecca Pronsky. This little lady is a top-notch writer of poppy folk songs (or folky pop songs) that pack a powerful punch."
       ~ Star News / Cape Fear Music

"Vintagely dapper Rebecca Pronsky offered up clear-voiced and cleanly written songs with a nice spare electric guitar backup. “Big City Lights” proved a nice, swaying audience participation number. She’s on her way to Memphis for Folk Alliance, and we hope she makes a splash there."
      ~ Craig Havighurst, Music City Roots, Nashville, TN

"A huge voice with songs to match: file under talent yet to be discovered. The songs all showcase a fabulous voice that has echoes of so many – Patti Smith, Loretta Lynn, Chrissie Hynde, Carole King, Neko Case, Bonnie Raitt, Natalie Merchant and even Mari Wilson. There is something very familiar about the vocals and that familiarity is born from the power and sensitivity of the delivery. The song writing, often lead by guitar melodies a la Chris Isaak, plays to obvious strengths; jazzy inflections and pop/folk tunings designed to highlight... This is a definite grower as the songs reveal their secrets with repeated listens. 'Digging Graves' goes from simple lament to a mournful pean in the space of a few listens... a cut above your average female singer songwriter with excellent production values and for the most part fine song writing. I bet she’s phenomenal live."
       ~ Americana UK

"Singer/songwriter Rebecca Pronsky offers a smart collection of 11 self-penned songs in the quirky pop arena. Swirling guitars announce 'Birds'...'Million Days' has a peppy country pop flavor, while the dreamy 'Digging Graves' is a highlight... Pronsky's lovely lush, jazz-trained voice makes anything sound enticing."
       ~ Daily Freeman (Kingston, NY)

"Her new full-length album, "Departures & Arrivals," which comes out this week, is yet another sure-footed step in the right direction. My favorite track is the nervy "Pensacola," but the shimmery mid-tempo rocker "Gone" sounds like it'll sizzle on stage. Other strong songs are "Birds" and "Digging Graves," in which the singer displays the same remarkable mix of grace and grit as Neko Case. Now 27, she used the three years between releases to sharpen her skills. She's turned away from the fussier jazz influences on her early work and toward a "roots"-ier sound she can fully inhabit. Pronsky, who grew up in Brooklyn and studied music at Brown University, doesn't get quite so specific in her lyrics... [her] songs provide the framework; her clear, supple voice is a natural vehicle for empathy. And she trusts her listeners to use their imaginations to fill in the details. Definitely one to watch."
       ~ Jewish Exponent (Philadelphia, PA)

"After listening to her six song E.P. The Early Hours I was hard pressed to come up with a contemporary pop artist she resembles, let alone one who I would want to compare her too... Her songs have an emotional edge that breaks through the usual wall of cool that surrounds so many female jazz vocalists... Rebecca Pronsky doesn't need to dazzle her audience with technique, and is a mature enough performer to have the confidence in her voice to let it be part of the material, rather than the centre of attention.... Rebecca Pronsky is a new and exciting vocalist who bears watching. She might just turn out to be the next?well, Rebecca Pronsky.
       ~ Blogcritics.org

"On "The Early Hours," New York-native Rebecca Pronsky offers six perfect songs that sound as natural and unforced as a spring breeze in late April... Rebecca’s voice is both dark and hopeful, and she has surrounded herself with a first-rate band to help drive them home... There isn’t a complicated thing on this entire record, and that is testament to how well the songs are written."
       ~ Portsmouth Herald

"More than just a solid band backing her smooth music and clever lyrics, it’s Pronsky’s voice that sets her apart from the stereotypical folk singer... With her jazz background and penchant for rocking, Rebecca Pronsky plays folk unlike most folkies."
        ~ New Haven Register


Feature Articles on Rebecca:

Singer-songwriter Rebecca Pronsky knows her way around metaphor and story
from Pittsburgh City Paper
Feature/review

Boom Box: Rebecca Pronsky Digs Through Old Albums by Leon Russell and Lucinda Williams
from Metro Pulse (Knoxville)
Review/Interview

Delivering on a Notable Promise
from Jewish Exponent (Philadelphia)
Feature on "Departures & Arrivals"

New Release Q & A
from Indie Sounds NY
An interview with Rebecca about "Departures & Arrivals"

Country Girl, City Girl
from the East Bay Express
Feature on bay area show and new record

Songwriter Gives Singers a Voice
from the NY Daily News
Feature on Rebecca and the Songwriters Exchange

Singer Rebecca Pronsky: In a Brooklyn State of Mind
from 24/7 - Brooklyn Courier Life's Entertainment Magazine
Feature on Rebecca's music series the Songwriters Exchange

An Alum in the Real Music World
from Post- Magazine (of Brown University)
A interview with Rebecca from her alma mater

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