káren HUNTER

For those who know Káren's music, no introduction is necessary, for those who don't, think Michelle Shocked, Rickie Lee Jones, or even Sarah Jones of  "your revolution will not happen between these thighs" fame. Think melodic jazz infused female vocals, and stripped back accompaniment that is more country than folk. Think snare shuffles and guitars that meander, most of all think of story telling lyrics introduced by unstrained singing. Amplifier.co.nz

...her delivery is cool and illuminating. That she can switch from a dirty jazz-blues rhythm section arrangement to a simple guitar-picking delivery to spoken word reveals Hunter as a major New Zealand talent. From every turn, Rubble is one rough-cut gem of an album. Waikato Times

.....a cracked jazz balladeer; backed by hipster-jazz and creating a creepy mood for hushed spoken-word pieces and lazy bar-room blues, it is as if Hunter has unlocked her inner Rickie Lee Jones, tending also to touch on the spirit of Tom Waits ... Rubble is a class act of an album – do your best to check it out. Dominion Post

Karen Hunter is a "ridiculously accomplished guitar-playing, singing, songwriting Aucklander whose performances are pithy, compassionate and insightful Metro magazine

A full bountiful voice matched with a wild sensitive spirit. Pavement magazine

For reviews of the 2007 album Rubble click here.