P R E S S
The Boston Globe
"A joyfully unclassifiable album that ranges from baroque pop to bracing electronics,
both warm and challenging, with Forgione's gorgeous voice delivering stories about the human condition."
Boston Herald
“Calculating the Angle of Our Descent” as a one-person show. Second, it sounds like the soundtrack to a wonderland where the Bohemians, goths, punks, and dreamers took over.”
The Big Takeover
"If only all pop music was this elegant, this eloquent, this infections, this damn unique. If Lovina Falls makes pop music, it is pop that has elevated itself to a higher plane, pop which glides the rarefied and high above chart pretensions, fads, and fashion, pop music that is both posed and poignant. This is music as art, art as music."
“This new solo project from their It golden voiced lead singer Valerie forgione… her elegant, wide ranging alto voice, [is] bedazzling…enveloping … seductive… and “bewitching.”
Lost In the Manor
“The musical project of singer and songwriter Valerie Forgione, Lovina Falls has all the makings of a heavyweight behind the sound — and their latest track, “About the Sun”, pulls all the stops to sound positively epic from the get-go. Be it the sky-reaching reverbs, or the poised, steady beat, everything about this track screams polish. The bridge midsection is the cherry on top, with the soulful vocal presentation, while the energy buildup right after is a thing to admire. The production incorporates experimental elements, interesting structure, all mixed and mastered to a powerful, punchy sound.”
Last Day Deaf
“Forgione’s knack for elegant baroque pop drama, mixed with a modern emo rock edge, is pure magic”
Apollo's Harp
"The artist is not just a musician, she is a performer, an orchestrator of music with visions that far surpass the boundaries and norms that exist today. Her ideas are electric and combusting. Executed with a confident hand and an energetic brilliance, the soundscapes are so fresh, so ready to feed the listener. Her latest release is the ‘Would That It Were’ EP, a collection that is fiery, active, and so alive. Vocal-forward and instrumentally rich, you are in for a treat.”
If It’s too Loud
“Lovina Falls are one of the most engaging live bands in the Boston area today. It's a baroque pop project from Valerie Forgione of Mistle Thrush, and they make music that is simply beautiful.”
Obliq___
“This album is stunning – crafted with meticulous attention to detail. The artwork is captivating, and each track has the strength of a potential chart-topping single. About the Sun especially stands out, echoing the sound of the Canadian indie scene of the early 2000’s with its opening textures. The vocals are beautifully recorded and mixed, while the melodies are nothing short of breathtaking. A truly remarkable work.”
Out of the Blue
“Boston’s Lovina Falls is an indie art-rock pop project founded and led by ex-Mistle Thrush singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer Valerie Forgione, whose lighthearted tender alto vocals stand out as soothing, yet pessimistic.
The piano synth driven and ominous layered instrumentation aura of Lovina Falls takes listeners to another galaxy alongside the likes of Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Carina Round, Kate Bush, and Sharon Van Etten.”
Falcodice
“Lovina Falls’ EP, ‘Would That It Were’, is an expansive sonic journey defined by layered sounds, emotional depth, and genre-bending artistry. Moving seamlessly between art-rock’s sharp edges and dark dream-pop textures, the project creates an alluring, cinematic soundscape.”
The Whole Kameese
“Ellery Way” from Lovina Falls, brings an incredible feeling of heightened beauty and purpose that effortlessly surrounds both your mind and soul, drawing you into a stunningly beautiful work of art.
[It} appeals to all the senses, which builds as a slow roll over its four minute runtime with a calm urgency and confident embrace, further showcases Forgione’s blossoming creative vision, curating a new musical world.
“When we close our eyes and allow ourselves to get caught up in the musical and melodic grandeur of “Ellery Way “, we can’t help but think that this is Valerie Forgione using “Ellery Way” to take her craft to whole new level.”
Click Roll Boom
“The sweeping “Ellery Way,” which builds as a slow roll over its four minute runtime with a calm urgency and confident embrace, further showcases Forgione’s blossoming creative vision, curating a new musical world.”
The Whole Kameese
“The sound is still entirely her own. It has a fierce sense of forward motion, swelling with emotion and urgency that broadens her own brand of eclectic alternative rock.
The themes and sounds that Forgione brings to life through Lovina Falls feels like a well written novel and with “Tragedy” we are hanging on every word.”
Rumour control
“A delightful amalgamation of old school songcraft served up with a modern character” “
Indie Tapes
“What I loved most about the music of the talented American artist Lovina Falls is the wide range of rock genres she explores: her new EP ‘Would That It Were’ delivers dreamy and melodic passages on one hand, while on the other, captivating synth riffs grab our attention and rich, powerful guitars make the ground beneath our feet shake.”
Rock and Roll Fables
“A plethora of new aural layers that reveal themselves upon each fresh listen. And when you think you have a handle on what’s to come, one of Boston’s original Goth Goddesses/Witchy Women swerves some more to take you on a sort of Baroque Goth meets Electronica journey replete with ethereal vocals to make sure the track never dwells in any one genre for too long”.
Turn Up the Volume
“Too Bright To Burn is a trippy, instantly sticky and bass-driven vibe with Forgione‘s crystalline voice flowing all over it. It’s part of her notable debut longplayer Calculating The Angle Of Our Descent”.