"“I’m Sick” offers a compelling and critical perspective on the current state of the music industry and popular culture."

-Canadian Beats

 

Sarah Shafey was nominated for several categories and win's "Spotlight Artist" at the 2023 California Music Video Awards for her music video for "Sticks and Stones".

 

"Characterized by scrummy suffusions of lustrous electro-pop and the crème de la crème voice of Sarah Shafey, Blackbox Universe is a gem of an album."

- V13

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"The album, as a whole, has something for everyone, from upbeat, pop-infused tracks to electronic anthemic songs and everything in between. On each of those, Sarah does a flawless job."

- Canadian Beats

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"There’s a compelling residual energy flowing through the sonic leitmotifs, providing the melody with a tantalizing field of wickedly irresistible textures and hypnotic flavors."

- PopOff (Medium)

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Tone Talk Interview

- Guitar Girl Magazine

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Dynamic Women Podcast Interview

- Dynamic Women

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"Sarah’s vocals, under exquisite lilting control, infuse the lyrics with sumptuous timbres and yearning textures. It’s a luxurious, compelling voice."

- CelebMix

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"As soon as the single began, with an almost sci-fi-sounding intro, I knew I was in for a treat"

– Canadian Beats

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"Stylishly fierce indie-electro hit"

– A&R Factory

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"Striking and with strong beats"

– Roadie Music

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"A delightfully catchy pop song with a playful drive and tact"

- Popmuzik

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"A pleasant Electro POP melody. Pure buzz!"

- Nagamag

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"Pop with poise"

- Tinnitist

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"This tune is packed with angst, dense synths, and powerful vocals that strike the listener with authority."

– Buzz Music LA

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"Powerful, influential, and independent"

– WHOA Music Magazine

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"Sarah is David Bowie meets R&B"

– Lonely Vagabond

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"A sophisticated, intricately orchestrated album of lush tunes and truly professional production”

– CD Baby