Blog: Some Velvet Blog

Ariel Abshire is hot. 17 years young, the young lady released her debut album Exclamation Love last year on Darla Records . From Austin, Ariel was one of this year's SXSW secrets. Like Jenny Lewis, Neko Case & Nicole Atkins, Ariel's got a thang; mostly it's that voice and with her wide-eyed (just look at those eyes!) confidence. There's no pretention in these songs; just emotionally felt, straight forward songs from the heart not a research chart! She's bound for some glory. [...]

• Ariel Abshire - Exclamation Love