2010

"Rebecca Pronsky knows her way around a metaphor, and though residing in Brooklyn, she sings like she has Nashville in her blood.... She stands out above the sea of thoughtful women with guitars." read more
     ~ Pittsburgh City Paper

"The Best Game in Town — Five-song EP sounds like jazzy-folk female Chris Isaak."
     ~ Creative Loafing, Charlotte (10 in 10 CD reviews)

"A strong, five-song set that deftly bridged the gap between folk and country music."
     ~ Nippertown.com

"Things got off to a belting start with the impeccable vocals and country-twinged music of Rebecca Pronsky. Looking like an intriguing 50s American housewife, Pronsky is friendly and quirky and involves the audience with a voluntary singalong."
      ~ Crackerjack.co.uk

"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

"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

"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


2009

"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

"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

"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

"Country-tinged pop-noir songs with a jazz-trained voice and biting lyrics. "
      ~ Flagpole Magazine (Athens, GA)

"Rebecca Pronsky does folk songs that have taken a turn towards alternative country. Her powerful voice and dark sound lead to a strong comparison with alt-country darling Neko Case."
       ~ Western Carolinian

"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

"With her powerful voice alongside the talented musicianship of her band, including guitarist and co-producer Rich Bennett, listeners can only hope that she keeps dreaming long enough to create more of these commanding sounds....her music and her career are taking off."
       ~ Encore Magazine (Wilmington, NC)

"Brooklyn's Rebecca Pronsky is one of the fastest-rising voices on the alt-Americana scene. Pronsky's newest release, 'The Best Game in Town', is an EP that's only available at gigs, which makes this free show a no-brainer for music fans."
       ~ Chronogram Magazine (Hudson Valley)


2008

"Songbird. With a brutal, cutting lyricism and a jazz trained voice, Ms. Pronsky is an act worth catching."
       ~ Ithaca Times

"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

"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

"I reviewed Rebecca's previous release, The Early Hours in 2005. Based on that, I had in my head that she was more of a jazz artist. So imagine my surprise to put this in and hear what borders on country music! I'm happy to report that she is just as skilled at this genre than at jazz. You don't see that everyday. These songs, while having a little twang, still have enough guts... I'd say they're more Western than Country. I am enjoying this record even more than her last. Well done!"
       ~ CollectedSounds.com


2007

"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) read full article

"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) read full article

"She shifts from the honky-tonk of “Million Days” to the ethereal womyny track “Birds”. I’ve got place in my heart for each, have you?
       ~ Songs:Illinois

"Her latest album is "Departures & Arrivals"... featuring her smoth, mature, yet vulnerable voice and accessible songwriting."
       ~ Brooklyn Courier

"Exquisitely rendered and lyrically lush music."
       ~ Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

"Talented local folk-pop songsmith Rebecca Pronsky explores a more country-tinged sound on her latest full-length, Departures and Arrivals."
       ~ Time Out NY


2006

"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

"As evidenced by the poignant 'Empty' from her latest CD, The Early Hours, her writing is literate, passionate, and wry."
       ~ Time Out NY

"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  read full article

"...the central focus on any stage on which she appears... she shows unerring taste as a composer in matching the lyrics of each song with music that complements the mood."
       ~ The Princeton Packet

"Lyrically, Pronsky writes engaging words that get you to raise your brow and give a second listen... she uses clever metaphors to aide in the development of her writing."
       ~ The New Hampshire

"Rebecca Pronsky mixes a blend of soulful lyrics, clean guitars and a heartfelt singing voice to convey whatever emotion she intends to induce with her song... With an obvious love for music and a talent that is evident in such tracks as “Empty” from the 'Early Hours' EP we can expect to hear more from this unique artist."
        ~ Northeast In-Tune Magazine

"This is truly a release worth getting your hands on... Powerful vocals, powerful melodies all very nicely sewn together with more than able musicians, helps create a sort of timeless sound.... this recording is so accessible, so relevant and so entertaining."
        ~ Rebelation Zine


2005 and earlier

"Pronsky exhibits her vocal talent, playing with words and time, stretching syllables and tone..."
        ~ NYrock.com

"Rebecca Pronsky has a nice deep, smooth, jazzy voice which dances over folk-rock music. Production is crystal clear... a high quality independently released recording."
       ~ CollectedSounds.com

"Brooklyn based Rebecca Pronsky's new ep, 'The Early Hours' sees her in folk/jazz crossover mode, backed tastefully by her band... with Pronsky's vocal inflections similar to Joni Mitchell's in her jazzier moments. The songs sound as if they'd be great if allowed to stretch out in a dark, late-night setting, with 'Everything is free' the standout for me."
       ~ Terrascope - UK

"... smooth, sultry, rich, deep and poetic folk-pop texture."
        ~ New Haven Advocate

"Pronsky demonstrates good control of stylistic nuances, and tasteful use of embellishments. Harmonies are also strong throughout... The Early Hours is a collection of songs sung by a true vocal talent..."
        ~ Northeast Performer

"Pronsky's straightforward folk-pop songwriting is lent authority by her big jazz trained voice."
        ~ Village Voice

"Check out singer/songwriter Rebecca Pronsky in from New York City. We hear she's the new Joni Mitchell."
        ~ Montreal Gazette

"Evocative songwriting ... her rich, smoky vocals can warm a room like a crackling fireplace."
       ~ NewYorkCool.com

"A unique singer, songwriter, and musician who blurs the lines between jazz, folk, and rock... has a clean, bold sound that is all her own."
        ~ Break Thru Radio

"a folk-pop chanteuse with a sultry voice."
       ~ Westchester Magazine

"Folk-pop is enlivened by her carefully honed, powerful voice."
       ~ L Magazine

"She's got a soaring siren's voice, smooth acoustic guitar riffs and a whole lotta spunk."
        ~ Brown Daily Herald


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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