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Critics’ comments about JONATHAN RUNDMAN:

“Bright, catchy indie-pop” “A gritty melodicist in the tradition of Paul “Rundman weds clever, intelligent songwriting to NEW YORK TIMES Westerberg, his songs occasionally recall artists delectable guitar hooks” like Green On Red and Giant Sand as well.” PASTE MAGAZINE “ridiculously infectious melodies and farm-fresh ALL MUSIC GUIDE tenor vocals” “hook filled gems” CITY PAGES top ten of the year “[Rundman is a] cheery popster” NO DEPRESSION ONION A.V. CLUB “Musically confident and emotionally “Rundman…shows plenty of cleverness” vulnerable. His lyrics are refreshing and “On the road for most of the year and releasing MINNEAPOLIS STAR TRIBUNE pleasantly unusual.” a prodigious output of albums, Jonathan BILLBOARD Rundman is a one-man cottage industry although “With traces of Paul Westerberg, Freedy he shouldn’t have to be. His accessible and crafty Johnston, and David Lowery, rocker Jonathan “A sharp, clever writer who isn't afraid to get out pop-rock has a spiritual bent, tailor-made for Rundman shows impressive musical ambition on the tightrope and pen literate songs that deal fans of Elvis Costello and Marshall Crenshaw.”’ and confidence” with subjects others eschew” CHICAGO DAILY HERALD CENTERSTAGE CHICAGO SAN ANTONIO EXPRESS NEWS “Angst-filled, garage-rock that Winona Ryder “Rundman’s version of personal heartland rock “Rundman has been releasing indie-rock mini- would swoon over” is a welcome return to the simple essence of rock masterpieces for several years now…his songs SIOUX FALLS ARGUS LEADER and roll. His voice has a touch of Alex Chilton are like a collection of postcards sent out by your boyishness, and his songwriting is original and guitar playing college pal who worships Marshall “Exploring charged-up power pop, alternative consistently interesting. Watch out for this guy.” Crenshaw, Ween, and/or Elvis Costello” country, classical and sacred music structures, EUGENE, OREGON WEEKLY ST. PAUL PIONEER PRESS new wave, and other experimental instrumentation within an acoustic rock “Do we really need another singer/songwriter “Bright, Midwestern-flavored folk pop that framework, Rundman has garnered much who rambles on about life, love, politics, and the weaves a wary songwriter’s vision of suburban acclaim, and for good reason.” pursuit of happiness? When he is as melodically America. His songs sport the same clever lyrical SILICON VALLEY METRO crafty and lyrically sharp as Jonathan Rundman, turns that were the hallmark of ‘80s new wave the answer is an enthusiastic ‘yes!’” folk legends Timbuk 3 – both share the same “In the studio Rundman shows that he owns a THE ROCKET, Seattle sense of irony about everyday life. Rundman good ear for hearing what sounds work. He can stirs memories of ‘80s simple-pleasure acoustic- add a wistful violin to a song, while the next driven pop bands like the dBs, the Del Fuegos, or track has guitar churning and pop-punk charm. the Windbreakers, and if you get these Throw in a banjo lead, or a spare trombone or references, you shouldn’t miss this guy.” accordion and it all adds up to an audible OMAHA READER testimony of Rundman’s sense of pop songs.” HIGH PLAINS READER, Fargo “Jonathan Rundman is that rare breed of singer/songwriter we thought had all but “Rundman fits squarely into the Midwestern disappeared in the onslaught of pre-fabricated school of power-pop songwriting alongside pop, grunge, and electronica. Rundman recalls Robert Pollard, Jim Ellison, and Paul Westerberg. the verve and energy of Paul Westerberg and Catchy, slightly quirky, and completely Alex Chilton at their prime. Basically good old unselfconscious.” fashioned American roots rock laced with sweet THE DAYTON VOICE power pop.” BIG-O, Singapore “An engaging mix of power pop and twang. Melodic, catchy, and entertaining.” “Rundman is an inspired power-pop dynamo” CHART, Canada PERFORMING SONGWRITER