“Powerhouse lead vocalist Irene Marc and multi-instrumentalist Howard Forman, prepare the way for a rock-infused, bluesy soul workout that canonizes the torchy ‘70s rock of Santana and the soulful gusto of a modern Stax record on their latest indie project Blood Red.”

“Groove Kings are back, picking up right where they left off with stellar writing, outstanding musicianship, and a voice, in Irene Marc, that will stop people in their tracks. ”

““Blood Red” by Groove Kings is a keeper! It not only bridges old-school and the current vibe of the genre, it subliminally pushes the music forward. ”

““… overflowing with up-tempo R'n'B, breezy jazz tunes, catchy pop-rock and smouldering ballads…, Groove Kings don't disappoint.””

“...lead vocalist Irene Marc sings with such a fierce conviction that it shatters you to the core.”

“These two musicians seem to have a special connection when it comes to creating a musical groove.  The combo between Forman’s precision on guitar stacked with Marc’s passion at the mic = a slam dunk! ”

“This album is not about pleasing the masses but more so... taking a sound and exploring its dimensions, reconstructing its personality, and setting it free. One of the best feel good spins to ever cross my desk! ”

“Groove Kings are simultaneously cutting edge and approachable; each track on this album could (and should) make it onto rotation throughout the United States and abroad.”

“Marc is a tremendous singer, sort of a cross between Annie Lennox and Janis Joplin, and her rough-edged tone gives the songs just that right amount of character”.”

“The album is called Blood Red, and this track (Chore) is a fine example of how it’s done. Anybody having trouble finding good Canadian content these days is just not paying attention.”

“Rich in classic soul and R&B sensibilities, the Groove Kings serve up plenty of sultry sonic gems on their latest CD Blood Red..”

"Montreal's Groove Kings have found a deep groove in this country that runs from one coast to the other"

"Forman has a feel for classic soul and R&B forms and some of the stronger songs here,...funky Burn It Down or Moon To Moon, Sun To Sun, wouldn't sound out of place on a Stax or Atlantic album from the late 1960s"

"Amid the post-Nirvanic squalor (comes) The Groove Kings' polished R&B groove, highlighted by singer Irene Marc's powerful, soulful voice...avid listener response from across the country is undeniable. . ."