Juniper Tar

Who's Talking About Juniper Tar


"It was about halfway through my first listen to the second song on the EP (“Birds In Trees”) when I had one of those, 'Holy shit!,' moments. You know, one of those times where all of a sudden you realize you’re listening to something really special. The EP is nothing short of brilliant." Can You See The Sunset Full Review

"Like I mentioned, it’s really fun to listen to. And, no mistake about it, this is a guitar record. There is some really incredible playing here: acoustic, electric, lap-steel — it’s all great." - Muzzleofbees.com: Full Review

Juniper Tar was one of "my favorite 10 acts from SXSW (our of 71 that I saw)." BabyStew Full List

"Juniper Tar has really stepped  its game up in concert, unfurling a surly three-guitar attack that explodes the groups delicate melodies in all kinds of thrilling directions" - Onion AV Club  Full Review

"There’s an underlying melancholy to this album, but enough serious guitar work to bring this album back to earth and remind you that you’re listening to a rock band." More Cowbelle Full Interview

"...hinting at perhaps a rural Marquee Moon,” and "...multi-part harmonies that instead of being sweet actually grabs the listener by the ear –  a huge part is that Appalachian Everly Brothers DNA hoodoo of the Brothers Schleicher." The Scene, Blaine Schultz: Full Review

"The opening track, Innerstates, could be one of the greatest songs Jay Farrar never wrote and one of the most beautiful songs I’ve heard this year..." - Front Porch Musings, San Francisco: Full Review

"After creating a buzz around Milwaukee with their debut release To The Trees, Juniper Tar is back with a well-crafted EP that’s sure to establish them as one of the region’s premier rock and roll acts." UWM Union: Full Interview

"Juniper Tar: the empyreumatic volatile oil obtained from the woody portion of Juniperus oxycedrus...also a great band." - Madison Music Review: Full Post