Press
“Her clear, bell-like voice, her confidence on stage, her honest lyrics and her intimate introspection all combined to make her performance a joy.”
We Write About Music
”Coming in at 10 total tracks, Mary Scholz has undoubtedly put together that coveted album experience that takes the listener on a stunning journey from start to finish. It’s an adventure through personal experiences and imagery-filled lyricism that makes you feel like you’re reliving it all with the artist.”
“A folk explorer with spacey roots and wings, Scholz has plugged into spatial elements that one might describe as eerie or dreamy. Earthy, but with the feeling of the stars.”
“Mary Scholz’s vocal soars on ‘Lady Liberty’ as she sings: “Break down the barriers // And tear down that wall // And make good the promise // Of freedom and justice for all.” It’s direct and open-hearted and all the better for it.”
“Now, with her latest release of Lonesome, Scholz uses the 5-track EP to explore a range of topics from the trials of womanhood to America’s broken political system. No matter which of her various releases you listen to, you can be sure that Scholz and her music carry a message of love and self-empowerment.”
Music Junkie Press
“Her album, The Girl You Thought You Knew has the same effect. It’s a star-filled Milky Way of music that tightens your stomach, speeds your pulse and captures your heart. The fifteen songs on this album are each crafted and polished and presented as a love offering in a carefully sequenced order that defines her heart and pierces yours. This is not an album to play on shuffle; it s a romance ready to ripen.”
“To see Mary Scholz live in concert is to fall in love. It is not just the flashing dark eyes or the crown of black ringlets or the confident, welcoming body language at the microphone. It is the voice and the lyrics – the music that flows from the stage and puts its soft hands on your cheeks, kisses your forehead, your ears, your mouth and becomes your lover.”
“Begin Again” by singer/songwriter Mary Scholz is noteworthy for many reasons. One is the lovely, expansive and impressive production by Jonathan Wilson (Angel Olsen and Father John Misty) marked by shimmering, polished and truly sophisticated folk and Americana arrangements. Another is the depth, power and strength Scholz brings to the autographical material probing and examining masterly the human experience. The evocative album tackles and explores opposing universal themes such as hope and hopeless, practicing self love, lust and sexual desire leading to infatuation and religious fervor and spirituality.”
Ear to the Ground Music
”I don’t always get chills when I find a new artist, but I absolutely did with Mary Scholz. There’s a purity in her performance that only comes along once in a while. The clarity in the composition is evident, allowing Scholz’s vocal to cut through the sound. It’s romantic and invigorating, truly a treat of a pop folk song.”
“Singer/songwriter Mary Scholz has been a staple on the live circuit, performing across the U.S. and internationally for the past seven years. She released three EPs and a live album prior to this, her first full-length release entitled “The Girl You Thought You Knew.” She has honed her skills on the road and has put that experience to good use on this album, beginning with the two-minute harmonizing warm-up of “A Mournful Noise.”
“Bridges We Burn” – nominated for a 2014 Hollywood Music and Media Award
“Water Rising” – nominated for a 2012 Homey Award for Best EP and Best Female Artist
“Tennessee” – nominated for a 2011 Hollywood Music and Media Award