Athena – Ready for the Sun Part 1

WebEditor April 28, 2016

A star

“A star…“

Billboard, USA

Sparklingly spans the boundaries of music

“Sparklingly spans the boundaries of music, enhanced by a voice of great emotional resonance.”

**** Uncut

She’s got earthshaking looks

“She’s got earthshaking looks and a talent to match. Listen closely and a startling originality emerges”

**** Daily Mirror

the unique and commanding power

“the unique and commanding power of Athena’s voice.”

Skope Magazine

She’s just pop enough

“…She’s just pop enough for Hot AC and indie enough to charm those NPR listeners.”

Hot Indie News

Just listen to the voice

“Just listen to the voice – a fluty, soaring, intimate thing, pure as a Cycladian sky, but with an edge which gives it real emotional eloquence.”

BBC Music

lyrics that are both radio-friendly

“…lyrics that are both radio-friendly and quite deep, a combination that seems to come by rarely in an era of quick turnaround and dreams of fame and fortune.”

creative partnership between Athena and Ethan Allen

“…this creative partnership between Athena and Ethan Allen is working like a charm.”

NeuFutur

Young, vivacious, charismatic

“Young, vivacious, charismatic… the balance of her own sensual songs with a mix of tradition and classical influence gives her a rare individuality.”

The Word

Athena, Maroon 5, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne

“Athena, Maroon 5, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers have reduced plastic pollution on tour through their practices on the road, and talk to concertgoers.“

Rolling Stone, USA

This powerful emotive debut

This powerful emotive debut deserves to mark her out as one of the year’s major new stars.”

**** Mojo

Just listen to the voice

“Just listen to the voice – a fluty, soaring, intimate thing, pure as a Cycladian sky,
but with an edge which gives it real emotional eloquence.”

BBC Music, UK

cascading, beautiful voice

“…cascading, beautiful voice… the talent of Adele…”

Hot Indie News

A voice blessed

“… A voice blessed…”

Radiating class and oodles of talent

“Radiating class and oodles of talent… a voice blessed… this rare diamond ought to shine.”

Daily Mail

As Dylan said

“As Dylan said, brilliant words need great melodies… along comes Athena. A gifted singer, a serious songwriter. Shines with authentic light”

American Songwriter, USA

Radiating class and oodles of talent

“Radiating class and oodles of talent… a voice blessed… this rare diamond ought to shine.”

Daily Mail , UK

Brave and original

“Brave and original. A remarkably fine singer songwriter.”

The Guardian

Ready For The Sun shines with authentic light

“Ready For The Sun shines with authentic light.” “She is a serious songwriter. ‘Stronger’ resounds like a soul standard.”

Paul Zolo, American Songwriter

anyone looking for an inspiring music listening experience

“…anyone looking for an inspiring music listening experience.”

Blogcritics

Take Natalie Merchant

Take Natalie Merchant’s confident vibe and some Joni Mitchell harmonies, add a touch of Sarah McClachlan’s emotive singing style and a hint of Colbie Caillat’s pop sensibility, and you would have an idea of Athena’s overall sound…

One of the best things about Athena and this release is her ability to find the substance in the lyrics while simultaneously creating catchy, contemporary pop sounds that draw you in.

Indie Minded, USA

timeless feel to it

“…timeless feel to it… tremendous amounts of personality with a backing instrumentation that is at the top of their game.”

NeuFutur

A rare diamond

“… A rare diamond..”

Daily Mail

Athena can weave a tale as rich

“…Athena can weave a tale as rich as anything crafted by Leonard Cohen…”

NeuFutur

A talented rising pop star

“…A talented rising pop star…”

Billboard Magazine

Athena’s voice is both heartwarming and majestic

“Athena’s voice is both heartwarming and majestic”

Huffington Post

young Joni Mitchell-lik

“…young Joni Mitchell-like…”

Hot Indie News

the raw emotion and power of Athena

“…the raw emotion and power of Athena.”

NeuFutur

a radio hit waiting to happen

“…a radio hit waiting to happen”

Leonard Cohen’s favorite Greek singer

” Leonard Cohen’s favorite Greek singer… Athena’s voice is heart-warming and majestic. ”

Huffington Post, USA