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QUOTES
"The Hard to Get's Looking Good EP plays more like a full length piece of vinyl, with peaks and valleys, upbeat bubblegum and introspective heartbreak all wrapped up into one. Smack in the middle, Good at That is an excellent example of Melissa Kaplan's flawless guitar riffing and impressive vocal range. Dance Serene clearly demonstrates drummer Tim Lee's versatility and captures a samba vibe indistinguishable from music that would come straight from the heart of Brazil. How LA indie rockers can even think of pulling off a track like that and make it work is something to take note of. If truth in advertising matters, The Hard to Get are big fat liars. I get it and I like it."
--Jon Hershfield, Is Good Music
"The Hard to Get closed the night with a jaw-dropping set. This was the first time I got to see them live on stage and it was a stunner. If you could take your eyes off of Tim Lee's four or five arms (no way can he drum that way with only 2) or Melissa Kaplan's face-melting guitar work, you'd see an audience enamored."
--Jon Hershfield, Is Good Music
"Funny, sarcastic, quick on their feet . . . I enjoyed them because it seemed like they were having fun, which crossed over into their music. Would I go see them again? Yes."
--Photolinguist
"Got 'Dance Serene' on loop in the car. Jesus, you guys are on fire."
--Kay Hanley, Letters to Cleo
"This music speaks to me. It’s quirky, it’s stylish and – most of all – it makes me think. Melissa and Tim sound like they’re enjoying every lick. Anyone can play music, but this is an enchanted vibe."
--Steve Chiotakis, Public Radio Host, Marketplace Morning Report
"The debut effort by Los Angeles pop group The Hard To Get, 'This Is The New Business Plan,' is a sweet, layered, occasionally
raucous gem. The boy-girl vocals and careful instrumentation
remind me of the shimmery, bittersweet music of 90s alt-pop band
Velocity Girl, with noisy bits of Sleater-Kinney tossed in, mixing perfectly on the standout track, 'Buzzkill'. Recommended for fans of earnest, fun, indie pop."
--Massing Signals Against the Universe
"The Hard To Get are positive, polite, down to earth, and most importantly, punctual. They bring out a great crowd and can really make a room feel full with their ever-flowing energy."
--Rebecca Balin, Dramaturgy Booking & Promotions
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