In her latest EP album, 52 Hurts, released on July 20, 2024, Amanda Rogers delves into the profound emotional landscapes that define our existence. Inspired by the mysterious “52 Hertz Whale”, known as ‘the loneliest creature on Earth’ due to its unique and solitary vocalizations, Amanda draws a parallel to the solitary struggles we all face in our lives.
Amanda Rogers’ 52 Hurts promises to be a transformative voyage through the depths of human emotion, weaving together themes of solitude, introspection, and the universal quest for connection. With her distinctive voice and piano mastery, Amanda continues to carve out a space in the music world where vulnerability meets strength, and where the listener can find solace in the echoes of her melodies.
Press Quotes:
“Amanda’s tender, elfin voice is reminiscent of Heather Nova – with a deep inner voice that leaves a pleasant shiver down your spine.”
Classic Rock Magazine
“Amanda Rogers takes the listener on a disturbing journey into the forgotten forests and leads them back into the daylight. And all this in a song.”
Eclipse Rock Magazine
“Amanda Rogers brings together intimacy, intensity and expression and beckons you to dedicate your time to each song and as a whole album. “
Reviewed by Thomas Stone For Hurricane Bar
“I like listening to most music with good over the ear style headphones…but Amanda’s especially because it feels like the harmonies and music wrap around me.”
grubbyblog
“A safe course through the shallow waters, by setting a musical counterbalance, relying largely on her own piano playing and her voice, which this time seems remarkably close to Kate Bush…“
Thomas Winkler for Musikexpress Magazine
“[Hope From The Forgotten Woods] starts with Glen Hansard-esque harmonies, but, then, enters Rogers’ pretty piano ballads somewhere between Elton John and Joanna Newsom.”
Rollingstone Magazine
“With Amanda’s seasoned skill as a world-class pianist and her natural instinct for melody and lyrics, she will captivate any audience and “just may restore your faith in singer/songwriters.“
mybonnieandclyde.com
“Rogers’ stubborn, beautiful voice – The old-fashioned breath tilts, that tip into crystal-clear highs echoing tales of pain and defiant hope. All the whirring piano is reminiscent not only of pre-war dramas, but also of the great serious singer / songwriters of the 90s – Suzanne Vega, Sinead O’Connor, Wonderwall“
reviewed by Britta Helm for Visions Magazine