JANA PERI

With influences ranging from the Beatles and Joan Jett to Blondie and the Bangles, Jana Peri brings strong power pop instincts to this self-titled debut EP. The New York-based singer thrives on melody as well as rockin' aggression, and infectious offerings like "Dating Sucks" (an angry though amusing commentary on the 1990s dating scene) and "The La La Song" make it clear that Peri recognizes the value of a good hook. Peri (who wrote and produced all four of the EP's songs) is someone who looks to different areas of the power pop spectrum for inspiration -- the British Invasion rock of the 1960s has obviously had a major impact on her writing, but she has also benefited from exposure to the more pop-minded punk and new wave of the 1970s and '80s..this EP indicates that Peri is someone to keep an eye on. - All Music Guide

"Ballsy-chick local pop-rock 1980 Benatar/Hynde/Genya Ravan–style...her CD opens with two effervescent New York goodies."
--Chuck Eddy - Village Voice

"...poppy-punk a la the Go-Gos or the Donnas. Also she really does have a great voice and the songs are catchy." - NY Press

"...Ronnie Spector, Patti Smith and The Ramones whipped up in a blender." - Midwest Beat

"Dating Sucks," the lead track on ROCKRGRL Discoveries 2004, brings a healthy dose of levity to the mix. - ROCKRGRL

...tough chick Jana Peri’s self-titled four-song EP is punked up, operatic power pop —- Joan Jett jamming with Chrissie Hynde. On “The La La Song,” Peri’s British Invasion roots are showing and it’s a boisterous delight. - Santa Monica Mirror

Jana's professional & polished, she sings well + enunciates her lyrics so you can hear them, the music is crisp and clear...Which is basically what's wrong here...I think maybe Jana should have gotten drunk + fucked up before she went in the studio to record this. That or maybe she should get out of rock 'n' roll and into cabaret or something. (Although I have to admit her lyrics to "Dating Sucks" are very, very funny.) - Punk Magazine

At last we seem to have found another princess for the Mod scene... this stunning 4 track CD release is a true testament of greater things to come!...this 60`s Influenced Rock Chic shouldn`t and must not be overlooked! - Mod Radio UK

"...quite sublime lyrics." - Liverpool Echo

Oh yeah, baby, this is exactly how power pop-rock should be done: smart, bubbly, catchy, joyous, and incredibly vibrant, with lotsa sass and sheer go-for-it aplomb to keep it fun, hoppin’ and compelling throughout. New York singer/songwriter/guitarist Jana Peri brings a welcome, refreshing and downright infectious glee, vigor, and intelligence to good old straight-up jumpin’ with no needless flash or pretense rock. Whether it’s her wonderfully big’n’brassy singing, delightfully acidic and mature say-it-like-you-see sensibility, or nicely crunchy’n’punchy guitar riffs, Peri never falters for a minute, deftly sustaining a sturdy sense of amazingly rich and eclectic ringing melodicism that’s a true treat to hear. Alternating between forward-ho rousing anthems and more subdued and touchingly reflective ballads, each and every song hits the bull’s eye with 100% on the money results. An excellent album. - Jersey Beat