Press — JAMES MASTRO

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James Mastro, “Dawn of a New Error”

"The real star here is a songwriter who demonstrates that he still has plenty to say. Dawn of a New Error is a welcome return and, hopefully, a harbinger of more music to come." - Twangville
"Mastro’s writing chops and lived-in voice carry everything from the punchy to the reflective...For so long in the shadows, Mastro deserves his turn in the spotlight." - MOJO
"In an industry often criticized for its ephemeral trends and superficial glitz, Mastro stands out as a beacon for genuine musical craftsmanship—reminding us why we fell in love with rock ‘n’ roll in the first place." - Voyage New York
“James Mastro's 'My god' is where humanity meets divinity with a much-needed universal message of acceptance in the face of faith-based friction around the globe - a weaving, lucid dream." - M Music & Musicians Magazine
"'Someday Someone Will Turn Your Head Around" has a supremely catchy intro uptake and a glorious gospelish chorus, while the recording is bright with a hooky guitar lick." - Americana Highways
"Dawn Of A New Error is a terrific set of songs that range from the proud rock’n’roll strut of its opening number to more introspective ruminations on life’s foibles." - Hollywood.com
"Dawn of a New Error is a raw exploration of authenticity and storytelling where every note contributes to a portrait of an artist entering a new chapter." - The Strange Brew
“Mastro’s Springsteen-esque voice and killer guitar chops combine with clever lyrics and a hooky chorus to make a winner of a song.” -Riff Magazine

"Textural and otherworldly one minute and retro-rock the next, each track on his MPress debut (Dawn of a New Error) is a swoon-worthy, masterclass in crafting timeless hooks, intelligent lyrics, and kick-ass playing that any fan of Elvis Costello, Tom Petty, or Wilco will embrace." - Glide Magazine
"Multi-instrumentalist, songwriter par excellence. It's been a privilege to work with James over the last twenty years and to listen to his latest music. Cheers." - Ian Hunter
"James Mastro is a man of musical fiber, a songwriter who seeks truth in every note he plays and every word he sings. Listening to James conjures warm memories and Rock n Roll joyrides. I love James Mastro and you will, too." - Alejandro Escovedo

Health & Happiness Show

"Mastro ranks as something of a power pop pioneer, a musician with an inherent ability to capture a hook and render it irresistible." - Gold Mine
"Had Gram Parsons hung with Revolver-era Beatles (as opposed to the Stones circa Sticky Fingers), the result might have been something like this." - Option Magazine
"Here is a band that deserves to be heard, free of trite arrangements and self-absorbed image mongering. Like their peers the Jayhawks, they know how to spin a yarn as well as back it up, respectively." - Cake
"With Sad & Sexy H&H join the ranks of Wilco and Alejandro Escovedo, issuing a vision that's both personal in the way it accesses the heart and ears, and universal in the way its musical and lyrical themes plug directly into tradition." - Puncture
"Health & Happiness Show's Sad & Sexy is brimming over with superlative songwriting and crunchy folk-rock ambience." - Village Voice
"Mastro is one of America's best songwriters." - Request Magazine