Press
“Ian Steinberg has a voice that rings with the collective legacy of American music - from the gospel inflection of One Foot One Knee to the clear folk influence of tracks like Here Nor There and Guidance, Steinberg corrals these countrified currents of modern music into the safe-space of his New Englandish heart. Faced with the navigation of loss, love, and family, we approach the vulnerability that we need to make sense of it all, along with a healthy dose of cynicism.” - Krister Axel of CHILLFILTR
“Steinberg is working in a talent-heavy field, full of inventive songwriters and incredible musicians. It's no small thing to put out a debut this competent, polished and full of potential.” - Chris Farnsworth of Seven Days
“Folk singer-songwriter, Ian Steinberg, is ready to be the guiding hand of Burlington’s music scene! Coming in June, his newest album, Guidance, features fourteen short and sweet tracks that provide a peek into the singer’s mind.” - Alexa O’Kane
“A sweet coming of age catalogue of a life trying to make sense of it all, just like the rest of us! But then not many of us could pair our innermost with such soft and languid melodies. As ever [Ian makes] it sound effortless and I must admit to liking that more laid back approach. Sometimes simple is best and I could see how this could translate beautifully to a live setting.” - Kevin Hugger of MP3Hugger
“By and large, Ian Steinberg’s songwriting and talent as a multi-instrumentalist on Guidance comes off as genuine. I thought the album was thoughtfully produced and recorded and it addressed the struggles of mental health issues that many people have in a deeply intimate way.” - Jay Freeman of Divide and Conquer
“Ian Steinberg’s voice may be delivered with a gentle touch and comforting nature, but his words burrow deep all the while. The questioning nature of his tune “And Now” off his latest release, Guidance, forces the listener to take the song and look inward a bit more.” - Brian Carroll of Red Line Roots
“Folk-pop singer-songwriter Ian Steinberg gets personal on his debut album. Guidance centers around mental health, with a sonic arc tracing both his descent into and rise out of depression. It’s heavy stuff, and powerfully told. But the album isn’t the downer the description may imply. Winsome melodies and intricate arrangements lift the songs up high, so even when things get dark, there’s light on the horizon.” - Ray Padgett of County Tracks