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MUSICIAN, FINE ARTIST, YVONNE DOLL’S INSPIRING JOURNEY

Publication: The Hustler’s Digest, March 2023.

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  • “There is something about that power pop trio lustre that is instantly infectious, and Chicago’s The Locals are an unmistakable example of how a standard lineup of guitar, bass, and drums can bring shining life to the simple beauty of a well crafted pop song.” - Chicago Crowd Surfer

  • “The rock/pop mix of Chicago’s The Locals is instantly appealing on this new album, Minutes, Seconds, Degrees – a clean production, melodic guitars with a solid rhythm and tight harmonies – music, in its current form, needs more of this. Although a trio, the band has a full sound and it’s a perfect balance between radio-friendliness and not-your-standard fare.” - Music Tap

  • “Listening to The Locals is like a breath of fresh air, even if that air was harvested from an early ‘90s alternative buzz. This EP is a quick listen and will sift through your pleasure sensories as fast as you caught word of this band.” - Selective Memory

  • "Obvious skill accompanied by a punky attitude" -- Guitar Player Magazine "Top Female Musicians You Should Know"

  • "Doll proves she has the alt-rock style of singers like Karen O, but also exhibits a unique blend of sultry sounds that definitely sets her apart and makes this track noteworthy.

  • With a blend of old and new sounds and lyrics about letting go, the songs on  “Salt” prove to be worthy contenders for Chicago indie anthems..." --Time Out

  • "A polished rock sound..." Featured on New Music Tuesday - Afterellen.com

  • "The chorus to 'Away From Here' is epic" MTV via Twitter

  • "The Locals never cease to thrill me. I mean really, how many bands do you know like this?They manage to walk the fine line between girl rock and raw, hyper-fueled, power pop and they do it with such finesse" Loveshackbaby.net

  • "The sound is bright, breezy and poppy on the surface, and under laid by a tight punk-rock-orientated rhythm section. It’s upbeat, accessible stuff, but there’s still enough grit.." Rockrealms.com

  • “The EP ‘SALT’ will have listeners craving more than four exceptionally crafted songs….” — Rock Wired Magazine

  • "I feel that The Locals light up each track on 'Salt' with an energy that parallels that of early punk artists" ---- Nufutur.com

  • “I simply love the style The Locals provide on Salt because it seems to be music that pushes along consistently while never letting up..."----Skope Magazine

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