Tinniest: Biggest Fan Album Review | 06.06.25
“On this followup to their 2022 album Stranger, the Virginia quintet fronted by a Jersey girl lean into their jazzier side, peppering their headnoddingly funky grooves and classic poppy melodies with plenty of complex chords and freewheeling sax lines — all the better to support singer Jules’ dreamy, creamy, and playfully personable vocals.” - Tinnitist
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Buzz Music: Secret Single Release Review | 05.04.25
“ “Secret” draws from the raw emotional territory the band is known for, while shimmering with the kind of samba and jazz touches that feel like summer heat on skin—intimate, warming, and ever so slightly electric.” - Buzz Music
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Dropping Julia: Local Lounge | 09.07.22
Check out Jules from Dropping Julia for a local lounge interview and performance to promote their Rivanna Roots show. Listen to the interview and performance below.
C-VILLE Weekly: Sound Choices | 07.27.22
“Dropping Julia’s Stranger emerges as a femme fatale. Lead singer Emily Julia Kresky’s fitting, bewitching voice stirs the sultry jazz-funk-pop brew that is Stranger.” Check out C-ville Weekly’s stunning review of Dropping Julia’s latest album, “Stranger”. Read more below.
Dropping Julia - Sonic Live Media - FloydFest | 07.28 & 07.29.22
Sonic Live Media published Dropping Julia’s sets at FloydFest 2022. Photographed by James Todd Miller. Check it out below.
Dropping Julia - 106.1 The Corner - Local Lounge | 04.13.22
Samantha spoke to Dropping Julia about their headlining show at the first Fridays After Five, details on their record Stranger which is releasing this Friday, too, and two in-studio songs. Listen to the interview below.
Dropping Julia - 106.1 The Corner - Local Lounge | 01.12.22
“The first Local Lounge of the year kicks off with Emily Julia Kresky of Dropping Julia in-studio performing their new single ‘Emily’ and another new song.” Listen to the interview below.
Cville Weekly - Arts Pick - Perfect Landing | 6.18.2021
“Jules Kresky has a versatile vocal style. She can conjure a sunny, surfer vibe with dreamy organ and beachy guitar chords, or dip into grungy sass à la Amy Winehouse.” - Cville Weekly. Read more below.
Dropping Julia - Local Lounge 106.1 The Corner | 1.7.2021
Emily Julia Kresky of Dropping Julia joins 106.1 The Corner for a Local Lounge to chat about their new single, “My Room” as well as their previously released full-length album, “In My Sleep”. Listen below.
Dropping Julia: The Evolving Dream - RVA Magazine | 12.29.2020
On new single, ‘My Room: “The solidifying sound of Dropping Julia is a confident mix, the product of collaboration and Kresky’s mining of issues she’s passionate about exploring — from dreams and storytelling to social justice and feminist issues. “ - RVA Magazine
New Music Friday: Dropping Julia Premiere Their Grooving New Single, "In the Clear" - BuzzMusic | 4.17.2020
“Dropping Julia recently released their funky new tune "In the Clear" and it is full of modern vintage vibes. "In the Clear" is a fun upbeat experience, with emotional lyrics that we just can't get enough of. “ - BuzzMusic
Cville Suitcase - Volume III 2019
Dropping Julia’s track, “Sally May” was selected to be included on Charlottesville’s 106.1 The Corner: Cville Suitcase New Music Mixer.
“In My Sleep” - Single/Video Review by BuzzMusic | 10.20.2019
“ ‘In My Sleep’ leaves its mark for a number of reasons. The inherent depth and passion that comes through in the reflective storytelling and the emotional vocal performance are captivating.” - BuzzMusic
“Another Fool” - Single Review and Interview by BuzzMusic | 9.16.2019
“Beginning with a light melancholic intro, ‘Another Fool’ slowly intensifies with each verse and chorus, allowing listeners to fully experience Dropping Julia’s flawless instrumentation and soulful delivery.” - BuzzMusic
Rawk Fest | 5.27.2019
Dropping Julia performed at Rawk Fest 2019, held at IX Park in Charlottesville, VA alongside Puddle of Mud, Saving Abel, Tantric, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack and more on May 27, 2019.