Juliet Lloyd
Washington, D.C., Washington DC, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2004 | SELF
Music
Press
"...With such success and overwhelming popularity, it seems as if Lloyd's future is as boundless as her vocal range..." - The Daily Orange, Syracuse University
"Juliet Lloyd hails from Boston, an innocent-looking 24-year-old with a voice that can knock you over with its richness and natural strength...Her delivery is smooth, solid and easy on the ears..."
By: Mike Sembos (8/4/05) - Fairfield County Weekly (Norwalk, CT)
"Juliet Lloyd may be unassuming, but she's got one of those talents that doesn't need sexing up...[Lloyd] can evoke emotions with ease...From jazz to soul and back again, there's nothing overdone about Lloyd's quiet force, and her songs should provide a welcome escape..."
By: Editor, FCW (11/3/05) - Fairfield County Weekly (Norwalk, CT)
"...In the same vein as Alicia Keys, Norah Jones (and occasionally Steely Dan), Lloyd plays piano pop rooted in jazz sensibilities. With a sultry voice, she moves these rich piano gems. At once these tunes are jazz, soul and pop that grind along sexily. They are a cat sneaking along the fence posts, a desperate run through a thunderstorm to get a love back, a slow dance ... the perfect complement to "date night." Light the candles, pop the cork and make sure the sheets are clean..."
By: Charlene Arsenault (5/12/05) - Worcester Magazine (Worcester, MA)
"...on the cusp of stardom..."
"...an up-and-coming singer-songwriter with a voice that's strong and sure..."
"...a powerful songstress..."
"...[Leave the Light On] is a bright, fizzy, pop-and-Motown inspired recording...It's an astonishingly slick independent CD with a big studio sound..."
By: Denise Taylor (6/14/07) - Boston Globe (Boston, MA)
"...Juliet Lloyd can move you from uncontrollable dancing to the brink of tears within a moment..."
By: Tim Karan (1/27/06) - Rochester Insider (Rochester, NY)
"I really, really like this young lady's voice. Pianist-singer Juliet Lloyd exudes vocal might and flexibility - with ease. She effortlessly sings her own pretty, pop-rock lullabies of self discovery and wonder..."
By: Frank DeBlase (5/25/05) - City Newspaper (Rochester, NY)
"...Juliet's songs offer the kind of music that should be heard in every club and venue throughout New England and beyond...Fans of local music in New England have a real moment-in-time opportunity to support and nurture a true artist who calls New England home ..."
By: Shaun McNamara (9/20/05) - Metronome Magazine (Boston, MA)
"...Lloyd should be on every dial you can imagine...Her tunes are original and, yet, very much a throwback to 70's Motown...This girl has soul."
By: Pat Keating (11/05) - InSite Magazine (Boston, MA)
"... Juliet Lloyd really shines on her new album 'All Dressed Up.' Penning 9 of the album's 10 tracks, Lloyd not only exhibits her soulful songwriting prowess but also her superb vocal range and meticulous piano and keyboard work...Smooth, contemporary pop flows effortlessly from this talented gal as she reflects the signs of the times with her well-crafted lyrics and beautiful voice...Led by Juliet, this gang of musicians delivers an excellent collection of songs that are soulful, emotive and loaded with groove...Outstanding."
By: Douglas Sloan (8/23/05) - Metronome Magazine (Boston, MA)
"...The Boston-based singer/songwriter blew the crowd away the last time she played this sleek cafe, so get there early for good seats..."
By: Kathleen Deely (6/16/05) - The Lowell Sun
“Lloyd is a fan favorite on the county’s winery and brewery circuit. She said her new five-song EP “High Road,” which drops July 6 on streaming platforms, is inspired in part by her Loudoun shows…” - Get Out Loudoun
“As a whole, these are songs from the heart. They’re a little bit country, a little bit soul, a little bit rock ’n’ roll, and even a little bit pop. High Road is a singer-songwriter EP, in other words, and a top-tier one at that.” - Old Grey Cat
“This album’s sweet country edge complements her signature R&B vocals, like in the first track, ‘Starting Something.’ Her charming vocals against a homey guitar begins to take us alongside her on a journey down this high road.” - Alchemical Records
“Any of these songs could easily find themselves on the radio. The bitter-sweet, perfectly captured love song, ‘Lie With Me,’ the empathetic and empowered title track, ‘High Road,’ the heart-wise and honestly longing, ‘Starting Something.’ It will be a wonder to see where she goes from here, with such a strong offering of songs.” - Prism Reviews
“The title track on Lloyd’s new album is a wistful pondering of why doing the right thing can sometimes feel so wrong. Delivered by Lloyd’s considerable vocal power over a melancholic piano and guitar accompaniment, High Road leaves listeners with a reflective mix of empowerment and regret.” - Middleburg Life
Discography
High Road (2022) - EP
Ghost Light (2022) - Single
Let Me Be the One (2011) - Single
Leave the Light On (2007) - LP
All Dressed Up (2005) - LP
Radio airplay on:
More than 175 college and community stations nationwide as of 12/07
as well as...
92.9 WBOS-FM, 92.5 WXRV-FM in Boston, MA
90.1 WGMC-FM, 92.5 WBEE-FM, 98.9 WBZA-FM, 105.9 WJZR-FM in Rochester, NY
88.3 WAER-FM, 102.1 WZUN-FM in Syracuse, NY
97.5 WNRC-FM in Dudley, MA
91.5 WMFO-FM in Medford, MA
95.9 WATD-FM in Marshfield, MA
88.7 KAZI-FM in Austin, TX
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Bio
Heard recently on MTV & VH1, award-winning DC-based singer/songwriter Juliet Lloyd is on the "cusp of stardom" according to the Boston Globe. Embracing the very best elements of acoustic pop, R&B, and country, she can "move you from uncontrollable dancing to the brink of tears within a moment."
In July 2022, Juliet released "High Road," her first album in nearly 15 years. It's "a little bit country, a little bit soul, a little bit rock ’n’ roll, and even a little bit pop...a singer-songwriter EP, in other words, and a top-tier one at that." Stylistically, the album shares some traits with Juliet’s earlier, piano-driven pop—but this time tinged with a sweeter country edge. Two of the album's tracks earned Juliet the grand prize in the 2022 Bernard/Ebb Songwriting Competition, which recognizes the best songwriting talent in the DC area. Prior to this, Juliet’s last full-length album, "Leave the Light On," was released in 2007 and featured songs that can be heard on TV shows including “The Real World,” “The Hills” and “Tough Love,” in addition to being added into rotation at more than 175 radio stations across the country.
Called a "fan favorite" in the local DC region, Juliet has performed upwards of 150 shows a year since the pandemic. More info at www.julietlloyd.com.
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