Alicia Stockman, Pretend Review

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Alicia Stockman, Pretend Review

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Alicia Stockman is a folk artist that is as authentic as her songs.  Her girl next door look is not a gimmick, its her confidence and assuredness that has allowed her to pursue music on her terms. In 2017, Stockman was recognized for her craft, winning the Suzanne Millsaps Performing Singer Songwriter Showcase. It was another step in Stockman’s musical journey. 2018 has proven to be a busy year for Stockman. She put together a band, began recording a series of singles, and is playing live in venues and festivals across the Intermountain West. Stockman is backed by Peter Kilian on keyboards, Nick Price on drums, and Nick Steffens on bass. On November 2, 2018, she released her first single “Porter House,” and now just released on November 30, 2018 a second single titled “Pretend.”

Positives:

Stockman has an extraordinaire talent for song-crafting, her tunes traverse a myriad of themes from memories, experiences, and passions. At the core, is her ability to create lyrics that are relatable and speak to the everyday person.

Bottom Line:

With a voice well-beyond her years, the maturity of her lyrics and the penetration of her sincere delivery, the listener feels instantly comfortable. “These songs take on a different feel and energy with the band, giving the songs new meaning. But at their core, they’re the same songs I write in my kitchen and play in living rooms,” Stockman said. This sentiment rings true on “Pretend.” Stockman’s voice has a quality that instantly resonates for the listener. Here music is pure and raw magic and the band is tight. The result is fun folk-rock with Blues and a little Country flavoring. Stockman’s voice is wonderful, and her writing is solid. Looking forward to more from this talented young lady.

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