Nalani & Sarina
New York City, NY | Established. Jan 01, 2010 | SELF
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"Like other great songwriters, Nalani and Sarina are channeling the emotions of their era." - Thom Duffy
'The Circle' is a "splendid melding of 'classic' and contemporary styles, and (I) have not heard anything like it in a good long while, or at least anything like it at this quality level." - Dave Marsh
"As young songwriters, their masterful fusion of soul, rock, and mainstream pop combined with their familial ties has given their music a reputation for being both impressive as well as deeply personal." - Rebecca Carroll
Nalani & Sarina "are looking to draw attention to the economic challenges faced by today’s young people and to humanize those experiencing them." - Jillian Berman
"One of the best new musical acts to come out of NJ in a long time. (I) believe that Nalani & Sarina are a voice for their generation." - Bob Makin
"Nalani & Sarina combine for songs that are as forthright and upbeat as they are sonically organic and pristine, with echoes of their classic influences in every nook." - New Music Critiques
"A refreshing, inspiring return to when entertainment consistently had as much to say as it did to sell." - Bob Makin
"Considering their musicianship, their sweet swaying rhythmic thrust, and their astonishing level of composition, we may be looking at the 'next big thing.'" - Mike Greenblatt
"Not altogether pop, not quite the soul of yesteryear, and not quite the typical singer-songwriter archetype, it's difficult to place the sisters in any one genre, but that's what makes them so listenable: There's a little something for everyone." - Allie Volpe
"Working with the Boltons, it seems easy to predict that they’ll be with us for a long time. So, prepare yourself to be constantly surprised by the musical wit and wisdom of these two giant stars." - Legendary Bass Player, Will Lee
"One of the best new musical acts to come out of NJ in a long time. (I) believe that Nalani & Sarina are a voice for their generation." - Bob Makin
"Very talented young ladies, everyone I know who has seen them live says they are just amazing at their live performances." - Mark Rogers
Discography
"The Circle" - 11 song Full-Length Album released on May 11, 2018
"Scattered World" - 6 song EP released on June 18, 2015
"Lessons Learned" - 14 song Full-Length Album released on January 27, 2014
"Carriage House Sessions" - 5 song EP released on November 17, 2012
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Getting music fans to agree on anything is next to impossible. That’s why the quick rise of sisters Nalani & Sarina — from a small town in west-central New Jersey to national notoriety and recognition — is such an astounding story. These two audacious young artists have developed a distinctive blend of traditionalist soul-rock and modern pop, and their stylistic alchemy is likely to keep their faces in the spotlight for years to come. Legendary music critic and SiriusXM radio host Dave Marsh called their music “some of the best music being made this year”, and fans, critics and taste-makers have echoed his praise. The pop marketplace can be fickle and fractious, but Nalani & Sarina have all the elements in place for success and stardom.
"Like other great songwriters, Nalani and Sarina are channeling the emotions of their era." -Thom Duffy, Billboard
"What does it take to be the voice of a generation? These singers are trying to find out." -Jillian Berman, MarketWatch, New York Post
"They have big, soulful voices and a commanding stage presence. They have strong, meaningful, original songs... Most of all, during their 45-minute set, you get a sense of their drive, their need to communicate and to make music that matters." -Jay Lustig, Inside Jersey Magazine
"The first thing most people notice about Nalani & Sarina is that they are identical twins, but they are much more than that. The two are extremely confident, focused, and charismatic young musicians who are determined to carve out a music career on their own terms.’" -Gary Wien, New Jersey Stage Cover Story
"Some artists make it on luck, looks, connections, inventive marketing, backing, or numerous other reasons, but Nalani and Sarina are destined to reach the top simply because they are phenomenally talented. There is no denying brilliance." -Allen Foster, AXS
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