Randi Russo mixes emotionally drenched indie-rock with psychedelic, punk, art-rock, garage, and folk influences. Her velvety singing style is as equally raw and beautiful as her guitar playing is edgy and unusual. Randi's a southpaw who plays her guitar upside-down and backwards which creates interesting chords and sounds. Cross-pollinate the voices of Patti Smith, Cat Power, and Siouxsie Sioux, with music and songwriting that's reminiscent of the Velvet Underground and Sonic Youth and you'll get a seedling of Randi's music, which is enchantingly dark, driving, hypnotic and deep. CLICK HERE TO BUY THE NEW CD Shout Like a Lady
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"Randi Russo just keeps growing on me. ...her songs could be lost Patti Smith recordings from 1976. ...her guitar playing is sweet when it needs to be, but nasty in all the right places. All she needs is one gig opening for somebody like Cat Power, and her fame is pretty much guaranteed." -The Village Voice"sweet, resilient voice...honest, provocative lyrics and dexterous, uniquely-chorded guitar playing. “Battle on the Periphery†and “Dead Horse, Live Ground†are hauntingly beautiful, benefiting greatly from LP’s flawless, full-bodied production. And “Ceiling Fire†is simply heavenly, showcasing Russo’s undeniable improvement as a singer." - The Big Takeover
"Akin to wordsmiths Patti Smith, PJ Harvey... Russo emerges as a seer, sage, and soothsayer - sometimes all in the span of one song....Highly Recommended." - Amplifier Magazine"...lyrical bite and guitar growl in abundance... Capable of channeling a visceral energy... she maintains a confidence and poise throughout." - The All Music Guide"Randi's someone to keep your eye on." - The Village Voice
"There's definitely a strong tie to the styles and sounds of the early New York punk scene, Patti Smith poetics driving over underground distortion. Yeah, crazy feedback slide drifting through my cranium. Dirty Lou Reed guitar crunches mixed with early Velvet Underground pop noise, and a touch of more current inspirations spilling out into the melodic rock beauty."- The Big Takeover"With a voice like a young Patti Smith, and this cool left-handed way of playing a right-handed guitar upside down, local singer-songwriter Randi Russo makes the sweetest kind of uncomfortable noise. - The Village Voice"An explosion of creativity that oozes with eclectic charm and raw emotions ...a whole lot of balls and artistry... The intensity of her sound is something to be heard."- Venus Zine"Strongly reminiscent of Patti Smith, both in her vocal style and her ability to seemingly lose herself in the moment of a deeply hypnotic groove, Russo is both visceral and haunting, balancing a pained vulnerability with a determined self-confidence. Inspired riffs, pounding drums, and her own raw vocals strongly recalling Lou Reed in her phrasing, Russo and her band seem perfectly suited for creating darkly mysterious arrangements." - Skyscraper Magazine"guitar goddess" - The Village Voice
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