“Columbia duo Kristen and Andrew Camp make the music of mending. Ethereal yet rooted in the impossibly down deep, their indie folk re-braids frayed cords of romance, marriage and unmet expectation.
The January Lanterns' latest draws out those themes, making lyrical subtext musical text on a track that sounds like gentle stitching — sewing up of wounds, sewing together souls. Evoking the likes of S. Carey and the softest sides of The Head and the Heart, rippling guitars and subtle digital currents frame the duo's vocals, which bleed ever closer to unity.”
Live Performance
“Kristen makes singing look and sound effortless. Her tone is pure — smooth and energetic, but with incredible range. Andrew accompanies on guitar, but has a voice just as smooth as his wife’s. You can really feel the emotions behind the lyrics when he sings.”
Debut Album
“The most staggering moments on the upcoming debut album from Columbia duo The January Lanterns come when husband and wife Andrew and Kristen Camp join their voices in harmony.
That statement sounds too obvious; the Camps sing together all over "For the Kids, When They're Older," … But there are flashpoint instances where one voice meets another for the first time within a given song — and it's enough to steal your breath.”
“Lantern of Love”
“This is a song that encourages the listeners to live their lives with more love, joy and purity of heart for beauty and kindness. This lovely message is beautifully conveyed through Andrew's gorgeous vocals and how they are nicely joined by Kristen's smooth tone, creating dreamy and soothing harmonies.”
Q&A with The January Lanterns - Vox Magazine
“This album, released on Jan. 21, captures the emotions of their life together in 11 seamlessly flowing songs. For the Kids, When They’re Older tells the stories of hardships with family and marriage. It also addresses the struggles of climbing out of abuse, trauma and intense moments in life that many struggle with in one way or another.”
Local flavor - Columbia Daily Tribune
“In their music, the Camps overlay their voices to produce haunting harmonies that sound simultaneously peaceful and melancholy. Combined with acoustic guitar, the two express the truths of relationships that manifest only through vulnerability.”