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On Regrets Only

“Joined by musicians Sean Carey, Jeremy Boettcher, Ben Lester, and Tim Sullivan, ‘Regrets Only’ was recorded in Eau Claire, WI, with veteran producer Zach Hanson (S. Carey, Bon Iver, Gordi). Focusing on warm, natural folk sounds combined with studio wizardry, this group of talented musicians has brought us a record that feels human yet otherworldly…Magill combines pop sensibility with spacey and ethereal production in a way that feels new and special. Magill’s voice is simultaneously comforting yet full of yearning – a juxtaposition that feels central to the record. In an artistic and creative landscape influenced by AI and reboots, Quiet Takes offers something refreshingly human. The songs on ‘Regrets Only’ breathe and bleed just like we do. What more can we ask for from our artists than to reflect the human experience?” - It’s Psychedelic Baby

On “No One Again”:

“From its almost subliminal horn section, to the thoroughly enchanting layers of vocals, “No One Again” seems to, strangely enough, encompass moments reminiscent of Hall & Oates’ slow jams and, simultaneously, all the raw power of your favorite folk music. This should be the opening track to any introvert’s playlist, as “No One Again” has been emotionally crafted with care by our new favorite nomadic song maker, Quiet Takes.” - Up to Hear

“No One Again’ is all slo-mo rhythm and gentle melodies that have the dusty, dusky tones of a summer sunset. It is more whisper than shout, but holds a sense of poise and self-assurance, an empowering contentment to exist on one’s own terms. S. Carey joins to provide some typically pretty backing vocals, and there are even some environmental recordings from Kansas City, all of which come together to transform what might otherwise be laidback indie pop song into something with many planes, refracting thoughts and memories into new patterns and shapes.” - Various Small Flames

“Quiet Takes finds the middle ground between Rhye and Norah Jones, with some of the vintage soul presence known to D’Angelo. Songwriter Sarah Magill offers a new timbre within this vibe, an affect we find intoxicating.” - The Wild is Calling

“‘No One Again’ is a dream and psychedelic tribute to solitude, beginning with Magill’s vocals encased in piano and swaying drums before the track unravels in its latter half. By its end, it takes on a glassy art pop character, colored by overlapping melodies and wiry spools of guitar, all refracting off of iridescent synth tones. Wreathed in the shimmering keys, Magill confesses, ‘I don’t wanna write a song about you / Now when they ask me who / I’ll say nobody and it’ll be true.’” - Under the Radar

On “Meri Said”:

Today Glide is excited to premiere “Meri Said,” an understated pop anthem. Warm synthesizers blend with bit-crushed percussion to create a pulsing, ethereal backdrop for Magill’s storytelling. If you close your eyes, you can see the open highway ahead. The verses feature snippets of conversations, but only abstract images. Magill sings: Meri said / I wanna slipstream ice / Pity the proof / Smile fierce & kind.

It’s that kind of impressionistic lyricism that allows the listener to find themselves in those same conversations, taking in bits of small talk in between moments of inner-dialogue. The song’s call-and-response chorus showcases Magill’s immersion in pop music across all the decades. You’ll find yourself humming it for weeks. There’s something timeless in the song’s sound – it could exist anywhere from the mid-80s to late last night. — Glide Magazine

On the release of the “Guess Who Showed Up Again” video:

“‘Guess Who Showed Up Again’ is proof that Quiet Takes needs little more than finger-picked guitar and sweet harmonies to create something sublime. The track floats on a dreamy bed of instrumentation, bolstered by hushed vocals and the gentle glimmer of synth chords. Meanwhile, Magill’s lyrics create a surreal, dream-like atmosphere for the track. Within the cascade of guitars and hypnotic melody, Magill’s lyrics capture the inscrutable logic and strange tactile feel of a vivid dream, lacing her meditations with an almost untraceable sense of melancholy.” — Under the Radar

On the Weekly, Weakly EP:

“Weekly, Weakly (co-produced with David Bennett) whirls round and round with dreamy arrangements and blurry-eyed production, casting the listener into a deep trance. Regret and loneliness vine together to culminate in a moody, sonically-seductive EP, born out of the weekly tradition, referenced in the title, Magill and Bennett started last summer…” - AudioFemme

On “Guess Who Showed Up Again”:

“With elegant lyrics and folk-psychedelic instrumentation, the music of Quiet Takes appeals and relates to a wide-scale audience.” - Q&A with Music Mecca

“‘Guess Who Showed Up Again’ is a soothing, melodic track from Quiet Takes. Fronted by songwriter Sarah Magill, Quiet Takes also entranced in September with “Ghosty Was Here.” These two releases show hypnotic, engrossing soundscapes with vocals that rise seamlessly from whispered restraint to moving ardency.” - Obscure Sound

On “Ghosty Was Here”:

“Harnessing smooth and smokey 70’s era vibe and chill back-beat style jazz pop, singer-songwriter Sarah Magill continues to navigate her style and sound on her latest single “Ghosty Was Here”. Borrowing the cool, psychedelic tinges of ’70s- Beatles with the poetic folk of songwriters Simon & Garfunkel, Magill finds a fascinating intersection between old and new, bringing in the latter through similarities to contemporary artists such as Andy Shauf and Sufjan Stevens with the alluring, hypnotic rhythm and whispering vocals…” - Dusty Organ Q&A