“…sonically adventurous and lyrically deep.”
“With Cat Ridgeway, it’s hard to get around that voice. Raw, malleable yet beautiful, larger than life. But there’s more to the Orlando-based artist than those impressive pipes—and the new Sprinter (CEN/The Orchard) makes the strongest case yet for her emergence as a potent songwriter.”
“Finding an original sound in the music industry is no easy feat, but…Ridgeway has achieved something distinct. By blending traditional rock instrumentation with less-expected elements like banjo, Sprinter surprises with eclectic creativity.”
“‘Sprinter,’ the title track of Cat Ridgeway’s latest album, isn’t just one of the best pop-rock singles of the year. The infectious track is deep. The clever tune, which has an Angel Olsen/Bethany Cosentino vibe, is as meaningful as it’s infectious.“
NEW Album ‘Sprinter’ out now via cen/sony’s the orchard
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“The neck-breaking tempos and rapid-fire melodies showcase Ridgeway’s acrobatic vocals while simultaneously emphasizing her poetically punk songwriting... ‘Epilogue’ is a ripping punk tune, but the nuances of Ridgeway’s performance make this one feel so refreshing. Her breathless melodies allow each word to hit like a gut punch...Ridgeway crafted an uplifting piece of punk music with searing guitars and a relentless punk spirit.”
“Now, [Orlando’s] hometown indie star…”
“…candid and compelling…”