Music
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Press
"..Kristen Strezo and the Czech Republic’s “This balance” is one of those rare compilations which show the hallmark of good artistry- combining originality, deep personal expression and genuine experimentation with unique sounds and rhythmic mixes.." - Wo!Magazine
"..With a punk disposition and a style influenced by the world at large, Kristen Strezo and the Czech Republic create something completely different. Kristen’s delicate and thickly emotive vocals plait over and around a bevy of ethereally understated, complex soundscapes and world beats creating a distinctively charged flavor of art rock. There are also unabashed tribal howls, hypnotic beats, delicate electronic melodies and moments of sparseness resulting in an always moody and indescribably mesmerizing sound.." - Church of Girl Radio
"..moody, thought-provoking, interesting and nothing of the ordinary.." - Venus Magazine
"..a powerful singer as well as a dynamic performer.." - Blur Magazine
"..slightly-dissonant punk-influenced music that keeps a straight face and maintains interest at the same time.." - Illinois Entertainer
Kristen Strezo and the Czech Republic play Tim Burton-esque dark pop that blends spooky and oddball sounds with gypsy rhythms. There's a bit of a Klezmer feel to the instrumentation in some songs, and more of a rock aesthetic in others. The music never stays in the same place long enough to be labeled as either one. - Creative Loafing
Discography
Album - This Balance, 2006.
'Paper Walls, Paper Floors' is in continuous
airplay on Church of Girl Radio as well as Feminine
Groove Radio. Kristen Strezo and the Czech Republic have been featured on The Girls Room Radio Show hailing from Portland, WZRD 88.3 FM and 88.7 FM WLUW in Chicago and WREK in Atlanta.
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Bio
Vocalist Kristen Strezo is known for her passion and charisma during her live performances. Gaining a reputation for being intense, confrontational and thought-provoking, Ms. Strezo stays true to her form on-stage. Complete with stage props and costume changes, she entices audience members to participate in her world. Pushing countless emotions, she takes 4 minute songs and constructs them into elaborate stories.
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