Major Features & Reviews:
NPR – 10 Nashville Artists On The Rise (May 2022)
Named one of Nashville’s most exciting emerging voices.
Lonesome Highway (Sept 2021)
“An album that points to some deeply fervent soul searching by Sampson… a cleansing and exorcism of darker times in the writer’s past and of acceptance and positivity going forward. On the strength of this most impressive recording, it’s no surprise she is an integral part of that hugely talented group of female singer songwriters in the East Nashville musical community.”
Folk Radio UK (Sept 2021)
“If her debut offered an initial promise that Sampson was a timeless voice for the years, this is a 24-carat confirmation that she belongs in the ranks of the greats. Her gold will not tarnish.”
Mother Church Pew (Sept 2021)
“Time Machine has many of the elements of Kashena Sampson’s prior work… classic vocals with the range to carry a world of lyrical emotion. However, it shows clear progression… a maturity in both lyrical crafting and smart production.”
Rolling Stone (June 2021)
“Nashville singer-songwriter Kashena Sampson mines a little bit of the sizzle from Dusty in Memphis for ‘Whole Lot Better’… she finds a way to celebrate new beginnings… the garage-rock rave up arrangement echoing her jubilation.”
Glide Magazine (June 2021)
“A driving anthem of self-assuredness, celebrating new beginnings… Bringing to mind Dusty Springfield but with more soul, Sampson keeps the good vibes flowing… and croons with abandon.”
Lightning 100 (June 2021)
“Kashena continues to prove she is not afraid to write from the heart.”
Americana UK (June 2021)
“Listen to the welcome return of a great voice.”
Earlier Acclaim:
Rolling Stone (July 2017)
“An East Nashville salute to the glory days of California country-rock, shot through with Seventies swoon and swagger.”
Rolling Stone (Feb 2019)
“East Nashville's Kashena Sampson channels Joni Mitchell in ‘Work Of Art’… Her performance here is particularly wispy, as her voice lilts and draws out some gorgeously understated notes.”
American Songwriter (2017)
“A somber ballad that considers the dangerous intensity of a former romance.”
Mother Church Pew – Live Review (Oct 2017)
“Her lyrical storytelling paired with a powerhouse voice gives her that real Nashville sound.”
Rock Shot Mag – Live Review (Feb 2018)
“Apart from that incredible voice, she’s a first-class storyteller. An old style bard, with the ability to attract crowds yearning to listen to her stories.”
Folk Radio UK – Song Premiere (Jan 2018)
“A timeless enchantress… quickly garnered flattering comparisons to giants such as Nicks, Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt…”
The 405 – Interview
“Her honest songwriting and heartfelt singing is among the very best out there today.”
Las Vegas Weekly (Aug 2017)
“Las Vegan Kashena Sampson makes her own way in country music’s capital.”
New Commute (Aug 2017)
“Kashena Sampson gracefully tames her raw and mystic spirit for her debut record, Wild Heart.”
Song Premieres & Other Coverage:
● The Bluegrass Situation –“Greasy Spoon” (July 2017)
● Liverpool Sound and Vision – Album Review (Aug 2018)
● Entertainment Focus Country (Feb 2018)
● The Bluegrass Situation – “Hello Darkness” (July 2021)