Press for S. L. Houser

“Houser has a knack for playing with various alt-rock sounds, showing her prowess as a versatile and technically skilled musician. Houser strikes a delicate balance by infusing her performances with a certain degree of vulnerability and allowing her genuine musicianship, as well as that of her very talented bandmates, to shine through. [...] Her musicality seems to give her endless options… and I can’t wait to hear what she creates next.”

- Derrick Lee, Blurred Culture

“Music scenes like Austin function because of the steady, often under-seen work of people like Sara Houser.”

- Art Levy, KUTX

“Sara Houser’s musical evolution continues to intoxicate. 2019’s last Löwin LP, Heavy as the Sun, heralded the local songwriter’s heavier synth sound, which she leaned into with a series of summer singles under her own name. Now S.L. Houser gets a proper release with her new Hibiscus EP on Spaceflight Records. Awash in dark dreams, the more personal new songs cut with a heavily hooked Eighties influence behind her swooning vocals.”

- Doug Freeman, Austin Chronicle

“Every time [Sara] releases new music, her songwriting talent always impresses me. Her latest tracks are filled with catchy, upbeat melodies with some real feels.”

- Sarah Vasquez, So Many Bands

“...the way the song’s have been crafted illustrate her grasp on the songwriting, offering tons of empty space, with each spot filled in meticulously, adding maximal emotion. Whether you find the back and forth sway of the bass intoxicating or the twinkling synths that guide us through that cavernous space, you can’t help but notice the fine detailing.”

- Nathan Lankford on “Dotted Line”, Austin Town Hall

“The new solo project finds Houser truly writing for herself for the first time in years, and considering her matured prowess at this point, we can’t help but feel excited for this new chapter. Said chapter kicks off today with S.L. Houser’s debut single, “Mirror”, reflecting lo-fi alt-rock tones of the ’80s and ’90s to champion the power of women in the musical realm.”

— Jack Anderson, KUTX Song of the Day

“On her debut single, everything crystalizes: an immaculate vocal performance, powerful synth-driven ambience, and potent lyrics decrying being judged against the measuring stick of male counterparts. "Don't look at me like I'm your mirror," the Austinite commands, a hook so compelling it's ridden for two minutes over a superbly swelling rhythm cast by bassist Geena Spigarelli and drummer Daniel Blanchard. A powerful introduction to a familiar voice.”

— Kevin Curtin, Austin Chronicle