Olivia Valentine

B-Side Guys

pkorosec — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:40:54 +0000

October Music Releases: Your Fall Soundtrack

Olivia Valentine’s “And Now Just Be” is a meticulously crafted piece of indie rock that blends progressive elements with Brit-pop sensibilities. The track’s production showcases the band’s attention to detail, from the vocals recorded through vintage equipment like the Purple MC77 to the carefully selected array of guitars running through a Vox AC15. The layered instrumentation creates a rich sonic landscape that supports the song’s surreal narrative.

Lyrically, “And Now Just Be” tells the story of a man who chooses to escape modern life’s pressures by joining the pond creatures in their underwater world. Lines like “Sunlight shines a path along the bottom rim / He sinks / Further” paint a vivid picture of willing submersion, while the chorus’s invitation “We do not bite / We once had legs / And now we’re free” adds an element of dark whimsy to the tale. The song transforms a simple observation during dog walks into a compelling metaphor for finding peace by stepping away from society’s demands, showcasing Olivia Valentine’s ability to craft narratives that are both fantastical and deeply relatable

-B-Side Guys-calexanderpoetry

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Magnet Magazine

pkorosec — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 15:45:48 +0000

MAGNET Exclusive: Premiere Of Olivia Valentine’s “And Now Just Be” Video

It’s a slightly unhinged fantasy Phil Korosec describes—one his band, Olivia Valentine, milks for all its worth as the premise for latest single “And Now Just Be,” from The Couch Cushion EP, out in late January. Heavily influenced by Radiohead, Flaming Lips, Broken Social Scene and (to a lesser extent) the prog rock and metal of their youth, Korosec and Olivia Valentine cofounder Geoff Hrabar are no spring chickens. The two met at a local coffeehouse more than 30 years ago when Korosec was a film student at the University of New Orleans. They’ve been friends, collaborators and bandmates in various capacities ever since. Originally conceived as a studio project in 2017, Olivia Valentine evolved into more of a proper band with the release of its debut LP, Reverberations, in 2023.

-Magnet Magazine-Hobart Rowland

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Last Day Deaf

pkorosec — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:14:09 +0000

Olivia Valentine, a musical venture rooted in the cultural tapestry of New Orleans, is the brainchild of Phil Korosec and Geoff Hrabar. Their album Reverbarations introduces itself with the great track Marigold. This indie rock composition offers an adorable blend of poised instrumentation, characterized by a spirited pace and a meticulously executed rhythm section. Complemented by a visually evocative video, the song serves as a nostalgic homage to the 1990s era, where its warm choruses evoke a sense of comforting familiarity.

Olivia Valentine’s adept craftsmanship shines through, inviting listeners into a sonic realm rich with emotive resonance and timeless allure.

-Last Day Deaf

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My Spilt Milk

pkorosec — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:02:59 +0000

If I were Olivia Valentine, I would update my bio on my Bandcamp page. The band—it’s not a woman named Olivia—says it is “an indie band that defies convention with their innovative sound and eclectic musical influences,” but that’s not what I hear on their new “My Records Back.” Think about all the smart, indie rock bands you liked or were told you’d like and Olivia Valentine has a little of them in its DNA. It’s not as florid as Flaming Lips, not as acrid as Sonic Youth, not as scattered as Pavement, but somehow if you triangulate between those targets, you can find them.

-Alex Rawls

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Buffalo Blog

pkorosec — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:54:56 +0000

New Orleans based Olivia Valentine brings us their latest with “My Records Back;” bits of indie rock and psychedelic mashed together into a dandy of a track. Throwing down a guitar/synth combo akin to Pink Floyd with some Radiohead-meets-Spoon vibes, you can’t help but be impressed by the scope of the work. Coming in a crisp 2:45 you’ll think it was longer with the journey you’re transported on – the aforementioned synth puts in a lot of work but this is still a very guitar forward piece. I’m of the opinion that a lot of modern music doesn’t give enough time to solos and blistering guitar – something that “My Records Back” attempts to correct and very much succeeds at.

You can watch the trippy music video below from YouTube or check it out over on Spotify. Be sure to check out the forthcoming EP The Couch Cushion sometime this fall, as well as their most recent album Reverberations.

-Chris Miller

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Obscure Sound

pkorosec — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 23:13:01 +0000

A dynamic rock sound is showcased on “My Records Back,” a new single from New Orleans-based act Olivia Valentine. Comprising Phil Korosec and Geoff Hrabar, the duo span from soaring alt-rock to baroque-pop harmoniousness on this stellar production.

Coming via their upcoming EP, The Couch Cushion EP, “My Records Back” excels in its melding of vintage synths, glistening guitar twangs, and emergent horn arrangements. More elongated vocal tones send chills alongside the mellow keys, while various vocal harmonies combine gorgeously with horns, spacey synths, and charismatic guitars as the conclusion approaches. “My Records Back” has us firmly anticipating their upcoming EP.

-Mike Mineo

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