Sarah Walk

Sarah Walk

Sarah Walk is an American singer-songwriter and pianist associated with rock, indie pop and indie rock. She is from Chicago and is based in Boston, where she attends the Berklee College of Music as a songwriting major and touring artist.

Style and sound

Her music centres on her voice and on a distinctive piano style that uses rhythmic and chordal playing. The songs are described as aggressive and complex in both rhythm and lyrics, with a high-energy piano-rock sound built around tight rhythmic changes. She performs with bassist Lenny Brown and drummer Ale Giuliani.

Career

Walk performs professionally in a range of cities, including Minneapolis, Eugene, Boston and New York City. She has been active for over six years and is recorded as releasing work through One Little Indian Records. Her debut EP is White Noise, and she is also working on a second album.

Writing and reception

Her songs are marked by direct, confrontational lyrics alongside a strong sense of irony and optimism. Her performances are noted for their intensity and for presenting her as an emerging artist with a strong live presence.