THE 92NY SESSIONS

Each weekday morning during the middle years of her New York decade, Christine went to work at 92NY. There, on her lunch breaks and commutes across Central Park, she thought about daily routines. After a 30-day public street performance experiment, she set out to play, sing, and write for 365 days straight. A chance encounter with GRAMMY-winning producer, Malcolm Burn led to Maritime Cowboy and also to a byproduct: hundreds of Lofi recordings, some featured here, in these little montages.

SPARROW

'Sparrow are fronted by the dulcet-toned Christine de Michele. Their sound is trip hoppy and recalls Lamb and Morcheeba. Your Fable starts the ep with a quiet, determined song that showcases de Michele's vocal gifts. Entre is fluid and delightful, de Michele sings beautifully to a rhythmic backing. "Your nose is so cute I want to eat it" she sings casually on Hungry? while oddly resembling Jane Siberry. This is a sparkling collection of songs.' -Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell / Collected Sounds

'The female-fronted band offers songs that bring to mind the sound of Zero 7 tunes mixed with Sophie Barker and Sia Furler. Vocalist, songwriter and keyboardist on the album, Christine de Michele wears a number of hats, and she wears them well. She does not do it alone, though, as driving drums and swirling, echoing guitars offer great counterpoints.' - Performer Magazine