Natalie Prass is an Indie Folk Pop artist working out of Nashville, not to lock her into a genre box. The first time I heard one of her songs, earlier this year, I knew this was someone special, someone I wanted to hear more from. I actually thought, in a toss away, "I'd love to hear her sing a Christmas song." So I was thrilled to read in November that she'd be included on the 2010 Indiecater Christmas album. And the song's a winner, too--a perfect holiday treat. "No Better Time" is bouncy and bright. It's got a bit of a retro feel to it, yet it sounds completely contemporary. It's got humor to it, yet it's completely cuddle-worthy. The lyrics are incredibly well written, with such marvelous details as a "candy cane tie" that a lesser songwriter couldn't even conceive; nothing trite or cliched here.
Natalie's a gifted songwriter and a sparkling singer and the names of other artists may pop into your head by way of comparison....briefly. In the end, I think you'll agree she's one of a kind. If you want to hear more from Natalie Prass, and I believe you will, head to Bandcamp for her debut EP "Small & Sweet" as well as a recent collection of "Demos". If you're paying attention, you'll notice that the song "Deer" is available as a free instant download. Cool. And the cover art for "Small & Sweet"? She made that. A true renaissance woman, that Natalie.
Oh, yes, our free download? Our Stubby's House exclusive of "No Better Time"? Here's yer link. And, if that one doesn't work for you, download it from megaupload [links killed 1/2/11]. We'll be killing the link(s) after New Year's, so get it now. I think you're going to like it. I think you're going to want to hear more from Natalie Prass.