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Hot Press Magazine
ALBUM REVIEW :
“Varo do magic things to traditional tunes [...] is it too soon to talk about albums of the year?” JACKIE HAYDEN ********
REVIEW SINGLE ‘SOVAY’
“Their unique blend of influences from the baroque and classical traditions and incorporation of drones and countermelody take the songs to transcendent heights [...] 'Sovay,' a haunting number complete with icy drones and entrancing harmonies.” JOEY MOLLOY, HOTPRESS
The Irish Times
ALBUM REVIEW :
“The delicious austerity of the baroque intertwined with the current Dublin traditional music scene. Varo have mastered the art of subtle layering of tunes until they find their own peak.” SIOBHAN LONG ****
Folk Radio UK
ALBUM REVIEW :
“It is an exciting time for Irish folk music, and Varo’s accomplished debut should position them at the forefront of the scene.” THOMAS BLAKE
REVIEW SINGLE ‘SOVAY’
“Sovay is incredibly atmospheric, relying on a modernistic approach full of drone and darkness. It is a song that has been recorded hundreds of times, but it can rarely have been this moving. “ FRUK STAFF
