REFINERY29 - "Imposter" Feature
Imposter syndrome — way too many of you reading this are dealing with it right now, including me. Moore nails that sense of "fooling everyone," but being a bit high strung while doing it. Her song speaks to that moment of anxiety, when nerves start to jangle at the thought of taking on something I'm not sure I'm qualified to do.
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BeatRoute - Interview
As Moore puts it, the resulting album, Pay Attention, Be Amazed, “flourished,” displaying her ever-evolving style as a guitar-wielding romance novelist and autobiographical graffiti artist rolled into one. It’s hard to imagine there’s any deception or shortcomings to be had among the immaculate melodies, swooning vocals and deeply cut love letters she inhabits in the nine painterly tracks that stretch from “I Miss You” to “Tiger Water.”
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Exclaim! - "Pay Attention, Be Amazed!" Review
Marlaena Moore confidently demands your attention with the title of her third LP: Pay Attention, Be Amazed! Indeed, Moore's honest lyrics and crystal-clear voice are bound to amaze anyone who has paid any attention to her output since she released her first album in 2016, the aptly titled Beginner. Her latest, perhaps more understated and melancholy than her previous two (including 2016's Gaze), once again showcases her gorgeous voice, reminiscent of indie superstars such as Mitski and Lomelda, yet unique in its soft and smooth timbre.
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Exclaim! - Gaze Review
Edmonton performer has been creating a reputable body of work for a while, all of which emphasize her powerful voice and excellent songwriting skills.
Her song 24 Hour Drugstore is built on syncopated drums, reverb-drenched guitar bends, and plodding bass, all of which serve as the basis for Moore’s powerful yet smooth vocal track. It’s the sort of confident, mid-tempo anthem that will have you instantly nodding along - and most likely hitting the play button again when it’s over.
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Top 10 Sled Island Performances
One of the most promising sets of Sled Island was from Marlaena Moore who opened for Angel Olsen at the Central United Church. Between banter that was as Canadian as can be (she’s from nearby Edmonton), Moore revealed a powerful vocal range and sturdy songs. Her nerves about singing provocative material in the church came across as charming, but her music did more than charm.