"Better Out Than In sees Blair breaking out of the boundaries of indie folk"
– Under The Radar
"Like St. Vincent Erika Wennerstrom or Angel Olsen, Julia Blair surely can extend musical boundaries that range from the sublime, elegant, and downright gritty rock and roll."
– Glide
"Her strong vocal sounds like a love child between Sheryl Crowe and Alanis Morissette."
– The Alternative
"A super fun 90’s-esque pop song with an anti-folk flare. Featuring synth melodies, swoony country-rock guitar riffs, Sheryl Crow-esque vocals, and hyper-relatable lyrics,
“Relax” is a feminist anthem"
– Thank Folk For That
"Smooth country soul alto"
– Pitchfork
"Song of the day"
– Northern Transmissions
"Fabulous"
– Americana Highways
"On Better Out Than In, Julia proclaims her fondness for self-expression and demonstrates her aptitude for dynamics: from the explosive nature of a pop hook to the firm, comforting grip of a lullaby."
– She Makes Music
"Beautifully composed folk music serves as the thread which weaves through the quirky vocals"
– IMPOSE
"Nothing short of spectacular, a record that combines folk and country music with a slacker pop drawl and a dusty nuance of Americana storytelling"
– Post Trash
"The kind of song that had the capacity to level crowds, leaving more than a few people breathless"
– Heartbreaking Bravery |
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You may know of Julia Blair from her singing in the Appleton, Wisconsin country-rock group Dusk, who released their self-titled debut album on Don Giovanni Records in 2018 and received some critical acclaim from the likes of Pitchfork and Stereogum for their 2015 single “Too Sweet." You might also know of her as co-conspirator in the experimental folk-collective Holy Sheboygan! or even as co-founder of the Crutch of Memory Enterprises label and recording studio. This week, she shares her first official full length solo album on Crutch of Memory - entitled Better Out Than In - via Under The Radar.
In the premiere, Under The Radar wrote: "Better Out Than In sees Blair breaking out of the boundaries of indie folk, instead exploring the broader world of chamber pop, soul, and gentle salves of singer/songwriter intimacy. She first touches on playful bursts pop soul with highlights like “Relax” and “Just a Cue,” interspersing them within string-driven swells of chamber pop like “Make The Darkness Go Away.” Elsewhere, her musical roots in folk and classical music shine through with introspective folk compositions and gorgeous ballads such as the closer, “Waste Away.” Laced throughout, Blair offers three heartfelt lullabies, simply titled “Lullaby One,” Lullaby Two,” and “Lullaby Three.” With each track, Blair marries her range of disparate styles with effortless grace and sweet crooning vocals, enlacing pop melodies with tremendous homespun beauty."
Now, Julia announces that she'll be releasing a new music video for the focus track "Fantasize" on March 18th. Shot and directed by Finn Bjornerud, the video offers a super fun dance-able accompaniment to the upbeat track about having a big ol crush on someone. Watch the video here and try not to smile - I dare you! |
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[Official Music Video Shot & Directed by Finn Bjornerud] |
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BETTER OUT THAN IN
TRACKLISTING
01. Relax - (Julia Blair, Amos Pitsch)
02. Wanderin - (Julia Blair)
03. Make The Darkness Go Away
- (Amos Pitsch)
04. Lullaby One - (Julia Blair)
05. Barbara - (Julia Blair)
06. Lullaby Two - (Julia Blair)
07. Shy Dry & Dreary - (Julia Blair, Amos Pitsch, Colin Wilde)
08. Just A Cue - (Amos Pitsch)
09. Fantasize - (Julia Blair, Amos Pitsch)
10. Lullaby Three - (Julia Blair)
11. Waste Away - (Julia Blair) |
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