Album Of The Week

"The songs on Mala Oreen’s new album originated in a longer visit to the US, where she met like minded artists. Some left their stamp subtly and some are actual collaborators in songs appearing on the album. The themes of the album cover a lot of ground from enjoying the creative impulses life affords us all to its limitations, prison bars that it’s up to each of us to break. It’s about the healing and wild powers of nature and also about sorrow and loss."

- Kenneth Bremer / Blue Desert -

"Mala Oreen's 'Awake' is an album that recognizes the dark, but finds affirmation in the light."

- Mike Davies / Fatea Magazine -

"Throughout Mala Oreen's 'Awake', it is her voice I marvel at, particularly on the title track. She exhibits such control, it’s flawless throughout. This may be one of the best folk albums you’ll hear all year. Oreen is a very talented lady."

- Adrian Major / Maverick Magazine-

"Mala Oreen writes about things like friendship and vague fears, which haunt most of us at some stage, about trying not to give up hope, sometimes rather nondescript lyrics, but music and voice make listening into a pure enjoyment."

- Gabriele Haefs / FolkWorld -

"Without a doubt, this album is highly recommended to fans of female fronted americana, folk and pop, where the focus is on crystal clear melodies. Mala is definitely a wonderful singer you need to check out."

- Gabor Kleinbloesem / Strutterzine -

"Mala Oreen sings like a fragile little bird, a warm, sweet melancholic voice. She takes you away from reality and opens your heart for love, peace and happiness. In short, passionate folk songs."

- Marino Serdons / Keys & Chords -

“The Swiss American singer songwriter Mala Oreen went to Nashville, TN, to record her newest album ‘Awake’ under the supervision and with the help of the successful Neilson Hubbard. With songs about issues derived from daily live happenings she tells us with her crystal clear voice stories about love, sadness, loneliness, goodbyes and hope.“

- Valére Sampermans / Rootstime -

"Mala Oreen's 'Awake' is an album with a unique performing trip, really pleasant, and has big potential to grow bigger audiences."

- Branimir Lokner / Time Machine Music -