“With Chappell Roan, Renee Rapp and Billie Eilish sharing stories of young queer adulthood, Katie Gavin holds space for us thirtysomethings.”
“The MUNA singer’s solo debut scales down her songwriting, replacing the band’s festival-sized choruses with down-to-earth lyrics and folksy production touches.”
“Katie Gavin renders a beautifully complex self-portrait on What A Relief”
“After three successful albums with MUNA, lead singer Katie Gavin steps out solo with What a Relief. The album highlights Gavin's distinctive vocals and lyricism in a contemporary update of Lilith-core folk music, but the entire project feels intimidated by its own potential. Gavin is right at home in the album's genre pastiche, reining in her piercing belt to traverse feathery lightness and grave”
