Review of Julia Holter's Bowery Ballroom Show cites fellow Calartians Ariel Pink, John Maus and Corey Fogel

September 4, 2012
The Bowery Presents

Julia Holter’s Musical Journey

Experimental. Pop. Ambient. Indie. Electronic. Julia Holter spans a wide range of genres, creating a musical journey drawing on influences from classical composition to Middle Eastern beats. On Friday evening, Holter took the stage at The Bowery Ballroom with a sparkly skirt and handbag on her shoulder. Playing largely from her latest album, Ekstasis, she commenced with “Our Sorrows” and “Fur Felix.” Moving from pop sensibilities to the more languid strings of chamber music, Holter’s choral arrangement on “Marienbad” was reminiscent of one Kate Bush.  Read story [1]