Kirsten Price
Kirsten Price has lent her voice to ad campaigns for Coke, Campbell’s and Clinique; and has been picked up by networks like CBS, Showtime and MTV for their programming. We’ll give it to the big guys; they got it right. Price seems destined for the upper strata of popular music—her melodies are expertly wrought and impeccably produced. “With or Without You” kicks off with mock-theatric synths, giving way to electric guitar lashes and percolating beats. Think Evanescence’s “Going Under,” but fronted by a smoky chanteuse. “Moving On” is gorgeously layered balladry, with Price’s soulful voice spiraling across swells of synths, guitars and drums. If you’d rather dance than mope, skip to the disco perfection of “Take Me To the Top.” Our favorite, however, is “Give That Girl.” Price’s feathery vocals are like tendrils that curl around each word, tugging you into the mix. It’s feline, minxy and totally provocative pop. Give that girl a round of applause.
