Reviews

      Firstly, 'blueberry' is one of my favorite words. I don't even like the actual fruit all that much, but the word just makes me happy. So I had a feeling I would like this just by that and by looking at the packaging and the nice handwritten letter than came with it. It's all very artistic. Someone that has gorgeous handwriting and draws all over the envelope and letter is someone who can create the kind of music I dig. I knew that before even listening and I was right. I also love that on her MySpace page she labels her music; "Glam / Bluegrass / Death Metal" …it's really none of those things so I like her sense of humor as well.

Blueberry Belle is Jana Risher. She is a multi-instrumentalist in the true sense of the word, she plays drums and bass simultaneously…yes, at the same time.

This record is chalk full of weird sounds, interesting rhythms and a generally cool vibe. It's instrumental so it's a little hard for me to describe with much more detail since most of what I pay attention to in song is lyrics and voice. But that's not to say this doesn't work for me because it does. I really like it. It's just hard to know what to say about it.

It's very well done, the songs are intricate and interesting and I think they'd be great as a backdrop for a film. Something odd and amazing, think David Lynch.   -Amy Lotsberg from Collected Sounds


     I must say that Proxima Centauri has some of the most original packaging I have ever seen for a cd. Looks like it was made from a grocery paper bag... but this is very tastefully done. As for the music it instrumental ambient music, with electronic percussion, and is slightly on the dark side but never agressive. It is an album that flows from piece to piece and makes for an enjoyable listening experience... if you don't mind a little bit of weirdness. Fans of instrumental David Sylvian or Chroma Key should check Blueberry Belle out.   -Marc from proggnosis.com


     Instrumental.  Ethereal and haunting.  Risher's debut album cuts straight to the nuance of light, gliding, perpetual sensations using bass, drums, guitar.  Twelve tracks, uniquely performed and blended with the versatility of one talented musician.  Suitable for relaxation, yoga, meditation.  Soothing and peaceful.   womensrising.com