Queer Women in Music – Boston interviews Kristen Ford:

…there is a lot of external pressure for gay performers to be “pretty” and stereotypically femme in order to get ahead. I mean even Ellen has a makeup sponsorship. Long way to go- but that’s why we must fight for the kind of performers, clubs and scenes we want to have, until the mainstream is ready.

Kristen Ford‘s new album Tighten it Up gets reviewed by Shout It Loud Reviews, who praises the “upbeat and heart felt” release and calls Ford “an artist you are going to want to keep an eye on.”

Boston Survival Guide features Kristen Ford‘s video “Radio,” the first single from her live video album Tighten it Up:

On this new album, multi-instrumentalist Ford explores the musical possibilities of live looping as a one-woman-band, adding guitars, pedal effects, drums and her vocals into the mix in ever flowing, creative ways. No editing, no studio magic, no auto-tune; what you see is what you get. At a time when nearly everything is processed and filtered, it’s refreshing to see an artist confident enough to work without a net. You watch as it unfolds and her smooth style draws you in, as does her personally invested lyrics.

Shout It Loud Reviews shares Kristen Ford‘s video for single “Radio” from her new live video album Tighten it Up!

Jump Into Limbo features Kristen Ford‘s video “Radio,” the lead single from the live video album Tighten it Up, being released today at the Catvsowl SXSW day party!

This is too special for your basic digital avenues. In fact, this is exactly the sentiment that Kristen tries to convey in her lyrics for this gem of an indie rock song. Kristen Ford sounds great with the live electronic guitar arrangement, which picks up later in the song, and generally impresses with the authenticity of her personality.