“A blend of synth-pop verses (akin to CHVRCHES or Ex Cops) met with big ’90s-inspired choruses (think Oasis) gives “Rush” an aura of timelessness: The song is a smooth mesh of ’80s and ’90s-inspired styles, the likes of which has seldom been delivered – or presented with such style and finesse – in over a decade.”
~ Mitch Mosk, Atwood Magazine
“The Last Year” is a must see experience at this year’s SXSW. Niki Barr’s presence and vocal talent will remain with you long after their performance.”
~ James Howard, Program Director, DC101
“The Last Year provides punk energy with a nod to New Wave! If David Bowie and Debbie Harry had a daughter, she would sound like Niki.”
~ Guy Dark, WWWX
“I hear a group that could be leading the charge in new music directions. This is a group that could possibly change the present musical landscape for the better. With an amazing mix of the best of alternative rock and synth pop creates a strikingly lush and soaring composition.”
~ Hunter MacLeod, Dirty Glitter Blog
“The Last Year is one of the few bands that I’ve seen live that i can easily say blow my mind every time! If you can listen to the song sugar and not sing along you probably do not have a soul! Reliable, talented, and an all around great band!”
~ Jim Maschio, Programming Director, 106.3 WJSE, The Rock Alternative
“THE LAST YEAR has it all. It’s modern, it’s retro… and it’s timelessly cool. And not just the wild energy live show, but great songs too. I truly believe that “Mania” could be a huge multi-format hit.”
~ Jon Peterson, Former PD WRNR, WRLT, WCBE
“The Last Year has the music, the stage presence and the light show that will leave you with that “Whoa” feeling when it’s all over.”
~ Matt Davis, On-Air 98 Rock Baltimore
“Hypnotizing, hooky songs from a fabulous band led by a woman with great chops and energy. I saw them blow away a crowd at the Belly Up during last year’s Sunset Sessions and can’t wait to see them again!”
~ Brian Frank, Program Director, KACV-FM
“The great thing about alt-rock radio is you can seamlessly go from Florence and the Machine to Muse, well..now you have a great band that can do the same. Listen to The Last Year, you’ll love it.”
~ JD Sutphin, Music Director, WROV FM
“Sugar!!! Definitely one of the catchiest choruses I have heard in a long time. It’s a hit.”
~ Gina Crash (Middays), HFS at 97.5 Baltimore’s Rock Alternative
“Sugar” is their brand new smash single from their self-titled EP and features a highly accessible, radio ready alternative pop sound reminiscent of Metric and a more polished Garbage.”
~ UndergroundMusic.fm
“[Mania]… an infectious number with a pop punk tendency that reminds me of Paramore and Metric blended with some The Cars.”
~ I Heart Moosiq