Arden featured on Napster

Arden was a Featured Artist on Napster’s pop page making her the first unsigned artist to have been given such exposure on Napster.com.

Dave Chung for Billboard.com

Arden’s passionate vocals, unique blend of musical styles, lyricism, and impressive range make her an artist that is very hard to forget. . . . By the end of the show, after witnessing a talent that is already recognized as a star waiting in the wings, I could not help but echo the sentiments of the Kaywin fans seated next to me: That was so good!”

Wildy’s World

“Kaywin blends together varying musical styles as easily as falling off a log.  Don't say I didn't warn you, this one is going to be everywhere.”

Brian Lush for Rockwired.com

“The Elephant In The Room is a glorious sophomore release.”

Lindsey Darden, BeatCrave.com

“Smuggling gems beneath a brilliant cover of poplicious hooks and cute promo shots is a clever move, accommodating of listeners who appreciate a glittery exterior while appealing to those who live and breathe for singer/songwriter versatility.  The Elephant in the Room creates a playful, imaginative, dreamy world in which Kaywin’s stories are told with a bizarre charm characteristic of artists such as Tori Amos, Alanis Morissette and Rufus Wainwright.”

Seraphina for BeatCrave.com

“This is smart pop. Her vocals are delicate but her lyrics lie in a savvy bed of assertion.”

Par Weinberg for Melodic.net

“This is an album you must check out…....I am 100% certain we hear much more from Arden in the future”.

Amy Lotsberg for Collected Sounds

“This is great, genuine pop music. . . I don't mean Britney/Chrisina/Jessica pop.  I mean intelligent songwriting, uplifting melodies, strong lyrics, and pleasing vocals. A really fun album. . . . one I’ll be listening to long after I’ve posted this review.”

Robby Genet for Keyboard Magazine

“Kaywin’s music stays just outside of predictable territory, yet remains familiar enough to welcome new   listeners to join the party.”

A.L. Harper for Blog Critics

“Have you ever listened to a CD and felt like it was talking to your soul? That is how I felt the first time I listened to Arden Kaywin’s debut album Quarter Life Crisis. I sincerely recommend not missing this surprising little gem”.

Kim Kamiske for Musiqtone

“A Tori Amos-like sound with some Liz Phair spunk, Alanis Morisette-like angst with a little Vanessa Carlton. It makes for a multi-layered sound with a whole lot of unique.”

Back On The Tracks

“It’s delightful once in a while to discover (with an accompanying jolt of surprise) that, against all odds, there’s some really worthwhile music out there in the mainstream.  Arden Kaywin is nothing if not mainstream, but there’s more then enough personality, individuality, and imagination in what she does to make her debut album a must listen”.

Nathan Atnikov for Music Critic Canada

“Arden Kaywin’s first foray into the piano-pop world can be considered a success, if not simply for the fact that it provides solid pop tunes that don’t actually sound like everything else on the radio”.

Editor’s Pick for Smother Magazine

"Arden's lyrics are clever and intimate. Vocally she's dynamite...never allowing her toughness to ever get too “grrrl” but easily as gritty as Alanis. Truly a great album, Quarter Life Crisis  tells a story that every one of you needs to hear".

Mash Music

“Arden Kaywin has a voice as smooth and sweet as her name would suggest, rising and falling deftly over her spritely and sensitive music”.