Interview with Adobe & Teardrops
“Who are some of your musical influences?
Michelle Branch was probably one of the first artists who made me want to write music. I used to listen to her album The Spirit Room every night while going to sleep and memorized basically everything about the songs. After that in my teenage years, I listened to a ton of Regina Spektor and Kimya Dawson on repeat. I would spend hours teaching myself their songs on the piano and guitar and just absorbing their musical and lyrical choices. They all really informed who I am as a songwriter”
Feature for “Gold” by Glide Magazine
… Bryant’s voice broadcasts rich warmth, while a minimalistic instrumentation burns slowly into a watershed of strings and harmony. “Gold” is a warm blanket of of sound enriched with seamlessly blended harmonies and a thoughtful sense of poetic unraveling.
Review of “Gold” by York Calling
Gold has the folk sensibilities and storytelling feel of a Joni Mitchell track. Sharell’s vocals have a similar quality about them too, full of character and just a touch of cynicism. The track’s story unfolds gradually, landing on small details that paint a rich picture.
Review of “Gold” by Two Story Melody
New York-based singer-songwriter Sharell Bryant is making big strides with her debut EP, Turn Me Into A Diamond. A set of tracks that vary stylistically, Turn Me Into A Diamond puts Bryant’s range as a musician on display. One of the standout tracks on the new album is “Gold,” which compared to its relatives is much more relaxed in tone.