22 February, 2012Print
Risa Binder Charms Critics On Debut Album 'Paper Heart'
Returns To Rockwood Music Hall For Encore Performance, 2.28
Critics are falling in love with Brooklyn's Risa Binder and her debut album 'Paper Heart' (Warehouse Records.) Recorded in Nashville with ace producer Marshall Altman (Natasha Bedingfield, Matt Nathanson), 'Paper Heart' is "about the adventures of love, the highs, the lows and finding yourself again through the process," explains Risa. Read what critics are saying about the release:
"Risa knew early on that she wanted to be a singer-songwriter, and her new debut album really is evidence that she has had plenty of reason to believe." Watch Risa impress the Better TV audience with a live performance of standout track "You Made It Rain": http://bit.ly/zyFznk
"I just fell in love." Watch Risa chat with NY1's George Whipple about writing the album: http://bit.ly/zSz49U
"When Risa decided to pack up and head to New York City, her attitude was to 'write songs and see where it will take her.' With the release of her debut album, her ride is just beginning." Risa is Last.FM Presents Artist Of The Week. Watch the session here: http://bit.ly/x427Vz
American Songwriter Online premiered the title track "Paper Heart": http://tinyurl.com/cz4pwk9
Risa performs on FOX News Entertainment: http://tinyurl.com/7jx3clu
"Sharply written adult-pop songs...charming performances and graceful melodies." - Newark Star-Ledger (http://bit.ly/zThDJO)
"Part country dame and part city slicker...she's all about the love." - Brooklyn Courier (http://bit.ly/xo845Q)
"[Binder's voice is] polished and well-honed...bathed in warmth and adept at expressing emotion... impeccable timing... flawless pitch...first rate." Music Connection
Songs from 'Paper Heart' have been licensed by the Lifetime Television Network and maintained a steady position on the Country Indicator Chart. Risa is also the founder of Be The Change Blog, an organization dedicated to honoring everyday acts of kindness in New York (http://bethechangeblog.com/)
Read more about Risa's upcoming Rockwood Music Hall date here: http://shorefire.com/index.php?a=pressrelease&o=5574
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For more information on Risa Binder, please contact Rebecca Shapiro (rshapiro@shorefire.com), Lauretta Charlton (lcharlton@shorefire.com) or Josh Page (jpage@shorefire.com) at Shore Fire Media, 718.522.7171.