Press Coverage
What people are saying.
“Shake off the restraints and the doldrums, and catch this offering from one of this year’s brightest musical flames.”
“CALISTA GARCIA changes the world for you.”
‘The Coals’ is heavy on rhythm, acoustic guitar and philosophizing, but also contains cutting wordplay.”
— Jeff Gemmill, The Old Grey Cat, October 16, 2022
“Musically she could be Sheryl Crow’s younger sister, although she also has something of storytellers like Joni Mitchell or Paul Simon. CALISTA GARCIA charmingly transfers the feeling of the seventies to today.”
— John Vand de Mergel, brothersinraw.com
“The wonder of human existence is that with all of the amazing things that have passed, Shakespeare and Van Gogh and Carl Sandburg, every year brings us a chance for some new artist or writer to appear on the scene and blow us away with their authenticity and artistry. I think CALISTA GARCIA will be around for a while, and she’s starting off super strong on her new album, A Beautiful World.”
“CALISTA GARCIA will be in our popular culture, ever bigger in the years to come. Bringing the fundamental pop awareness in her songs, with the palpable indie-folk/Americana goodness that relates to us all. ‘Stuck In Your Head’ is indicative of many of the fab traditions of past greats within the 70’s psyche-pop genre. With Calista’s vocal range and delightful whimsy, the song pops out like primary colors of the rainbow and just makes things fun. The talented songwriter’s journey has just begun to bloom as she steps steadfastly into the exciting future, she’s created.”
— CHF Staff, comeherefloyd.com
“CALISTA GARCIA’s A Beautiful World acknowledges the chaos and turmoil that runs rampant in a pandemic-era world, but it doesn’t dwell on external circumstances. It turns inward in a display of introspection, exploration of identity, and a celebration of memories with nostalgic production reminiscent of greats like Fleetwood Mac and Joni Mitchell.”
— TREMG
“Calista Garcia’s songwriting is unique in that it can fit into about three different categories. It’s a slice of indie pop and even a dash of folk. We’re including it here because it definitely challenges traditional notions of indie rock music. The beat is steady, the lyrics creative, and the overall style is rewarding. You’ll find yourself singing along on the chorus because… well… it gets stuck in your head very easily.”