TOP 50 NEW INDIE ARTIST RELEASE PICK: "Elisa Korenne's newest CD, Favorite, couldn't be released on a better-named label. Edgy and Elegant truly describes Favorite, and it's sure to be just that as soon as youlisten. When the opening track crackled with radio static and a hollow sound, I really wondered what I was in for. Then there were layers of drums, guitars, and bass that only accentuated Elisa Korenne's beautiful, mellow vocals. With unique lyrics like 'Twist-tie mouth wrapping up a puckered pout" and a gorgeous a cappella harmony on my person favorite track, 'Instead,' Elisa Korenne's new CD belongs on anyone's must play list."
—Singer & Musician Magazine

"One of the best albums we've ever heard....With the attitude of female country, the grounded rootsy sound of Americana and the accessibility of folk rock, Elisa Korenne serves up a convincing, professional album that straddles itself between Melissa Etheridge, Aimee Mann, Veruca Salt and Jann Arden. Even while she draws from various genres as different as adult contemporary and Americana country, her sound is cohesive, well-blended and really damn catchy. For those who lean towards adult female rock, this lady has guts, substance and yet, she never loses her elegant touch."
—CD Baby

"Korenne is like a great trapeze artist, floating effortlessly through a multitude of genres, her superb voice catching her each time with equal ease."[read more]
—Indie-music.com

"...captivates your eyes and ears..."[read more]
—The Aquarian

"Elisa's silky voice wraps around driving guitars and soft percussion with equal ease."
—The New York Sun, June 24, 2005

" combining the soulfulness of Tori Amos, the gritty pop sensibility of Sheryl Crow and her own distinct personality... Wonderfully emotive vocals and stunning songcrafting both lyrically and musically."
—Music Morsels

"...stands out [with] husky vocals, engaging lyrics, and catchy melodies..."
—Womenfolk.net

"Superb, sexy, sultry, and soulful is Elisa Korenne's Favorite. Her vocal strength is outstanding and I would compare it to any female singer-songwriter in existence today. "
—Craig Hyman, Independent A&R/Consultant, Numinous Music

"...la douce et belle Elisa Korenne. Issue de la scène folk-rock-indie new-yorkaise, elle affiche un style personnel, teinté de blues et de funk roots. A découvrir!"—Nevers-a-Vif Festival

"En tout cas l’écoute de son premier album « Edgy & Elegant music » m’a rendu heureux… Vraiment heureux! Je suis fier de cette découverte même si je reconnais qu’il faut un peu de temps pour rentrer dans son univers qui se situe à mi chemin entre l’americana le plus traditionnel et un funk roots classieux. Pour le décrire, imaginez une voix mélodieuse qui illumine des sonorités âpres et rugueuses et vous aurez une partie de la vérité....Il se trouve, qui plus est, qu’Elisa Korenne est aussi une fille charmante dans le vie.... Brillante envolée solitaire en tout cas... Une grande artiste à découvrir d’urgence."—Crossroads Music Magazine

"American star!"—Sligo Weekender, Ireland

"Elisa Korenne's rich voice is amazingly addictive."
—Pulse Weekly (click to read the review)

"...someone we will be hearing more from!"—Ron Olesko, WFDU, Fairfield, NJ

"...a step above the singer-songwriters who haunt the city's venues..." —Time Out New York

"Bask in the warm glow of rhapsodist Elisa Korenne as her honest vocals offer stories of love and loss. From the first notes of her artful acoustic guitar playing, the rest of the world disappears and you will be captivated by her humble musicality. Reminiscent of Sarah McLachlan's earlier albums, each song is contemplatively revealing. And Korenne's skilled strumming provides a seductive counter-rhythm to every heartache and adventure revealed by her luxurious voice."
—Siren Song Magazine (click to read the review)

"vocal intensity…lyrics that reflect life."
—The Daily Collegian of Penn State University, State College, PA

"Of the tens of thousands of shows I have reviewed over the past 25 years, Elisa's music is at the top of the talent list."
—Marty Kasamarski, Marty's Bar, Portchester, NY

"…set apart from the rest."
—Village Voice, New York, NY

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"Elisa's vocals on [Infatuation] are amazing."
—Edge Underground (click to read the review)

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