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The Bittersweet Way / Press

“Jed Foster, local luminary, bon vivant, and lead singer of The Bittersweet Way.”

“20 BEST FOURTH OF JULY CONCERTS AND PARTIES IN PHOENIX - The Bittersweet Way's Album Release Show at Rogue Bar: For those who'd prefer some indie pop on Independence Day, the twosome of Danny McWatters and Jedidiah Foster will celebrate the release of their new five-track EP, Songs We Like to Sing, at Rogue Bar in Scottsdale on Saturday, July 4. Fellow indie bands Genre, Manifest Sound, Field Tripp, and Some Magical Animal will also perform. Starts at 8 p.m. with a $7 cover.”

“Never reckless, always deliberate, lead vox/guitarist Jedidiah Foster of The Bittersweet Way chatted a bit with Song River, staff writer at YabYum, about their new album, Songs We Want to Sing, due out later this week!”

“They're releasing a followup to last year's "Heavens," an album that eased in with the understated, melancholy folk of "How It Ends" before taking the energy up a few notches with the wistful chiming of the folk-pop charmer "Mostly Alright," on which singer Jedidiah Foster memorably tells us, "She gave up on cigarettes and I gave up on godless girlfriends." The new album is "Songs We Want to Sing." Also playing: Manifest Sound, Some Magical Animal, Genre and Field Tripp.”

“There has been much talk over the years how Jedidiah Foster's voice sounds like Morrissey, and a quick listen to any of The Bittersweet Way's songs reinforces this pretty well. … In the band's new single "Not Sad Tonight," they actually reference Morrissey, which makes it all the more amusing. The song is the first track released from their forthcoming EP Songs We Want To Sing, which is set for release digitally on June 30 and on CD at their Rogue Bar release show on the 4th of July. Truth be told, Foster really goes all out with the Morrissey nod here, and it is a great intro to a fantastic EP of songs that they decided to write in 15 minutes each. It's pretty hard to believe on this recording that they are just a two piece, but that's difficult to fathom on any of their recordings. …The delivery is mournful, but ultimately the message is positive. That's got to be a difficult thing to convey in under two minutes, but they've done so brilliantly.”

“As much as you are probably tired of seeing people being doused by ice water, this is a good week to follow Jedidiah Foster to the riverside to get his sins washed away. Foster and Danny McWatters of the Bittersweet Way have concocted a powerful collection of songs about salvation and stagnation entitled "Heavens." ... Foster croons this collection with a heavy heart and lighter-than-air warble that at times sounds as if The Smiths replaced Morrissey with a tenor but kept the black humor.”

“The Bittersweet Way has been on the scene for quite some time now with more than a decade under their belt. And their latest release heavens might be my favorite album to date from the Phoenix duo. Garage indie pop with a distinctive nod toward shoegaze and (dare I say?) the bittersweet.”

“​Admit it, you don't know much about The Jesus and Mary Chain beyond puzzling over what Bill Murray whispered to Scarlett Johansson at the end of Lost in Translation. It's okay, you're not alone. Jedidiah Foster, the singer and guitarist of The Bittersweet Way introduced his bandmates to The Jesus and Mary Chain in preparation for the next installment of the Cover the Crescent series. This month pays tribute to some of the bands that defined the good music of the '80s: The Cure, The Smiths, Depeche Mode, and of course, The Jesus and Mary Chain on Thursday, February 23 at Crescent Ballroom.”

“Interview and performance footage on the last ever broadcast episode of IMP-TV.”

“One constant remains throughout the history of The Bittersweet Way, and that is Foster's uncanny ability to write catchy, beautiful songs. That distinctive, creative voice is what makes The Bittersweet Way stand out from the crowd.”

"Rain Dancing" - Simple, subtle songs build upon their own sonic craftsmanship while the melodies ebb and flow like an ocean wave - alternately drawing the listener in only to come crashing down unexpectedly.

Geoff Brown - ACN

“This wonderful tune ("Rock Star") resurrects the shoegazer ethic, but offers the bonus of crisp, clear vocals in the style of Lou Reed...”

Dirt Kahuna - garageband.com

“Perfect for mosquito plagued summer camps or pointless July afternoons for frustrated cubicle workers stuck under the fluorescents, this E.P. ("Summer Says Hello") gives you a private moment to not have to pretend those yearbook promises of a totally awesome summer ever came true.”

Dan Gibson - iTunes