Singer-songwriter Julie Odell is an indie rock artist with roots in folk music, though instead of conventional ballads that turn on melodies and hooks, she writes complex and intricate pieces that do not always follow a predictable path. She makes use of tempo changes as well as shifts in tone and texture to create narrative drama in her music and couples that with her well-articulated, poetic story-telling. Her songs are sometimes be open-ended and expansive, other times they come with a strong beat, or carry the vibes of her hometown, New Orleans. She is certainly filled with ideas and navigates them with admirable dexterity. She has a powerful and expressive voice and nifty guitar moves as well.
