PRESS QUOTES 
-Sidereal Days (Day 2)-

"Bill Scorzari Reflects on a 'Stormy' Experience with 'I Think It’s Gonna Rain' [Premiere] With the many wonders of the planet that we live on, Bill Scorzari pays his tributes today on Earth Day with the premiere of his new song “I Think It’s Gonna Rain.” Along with the song comes a studio-set performance video of Scorzari and his talented backing band... The origins of the song go back to 2012, when a particular violent storm really left an impression on him. …your first sampling of Scorzari’s upcoming album Sidereal Days (Day 2). The album will be released on September 25th, 2026, and will act as the second part of a double album. The first part, Sidereal Days (Day 1), was released last October. …Scorzari very much encompasses the heart and the spirit of the great singer-songwriters. He is supremely focused on his words and the craftsmanship of the music, examining the human condition with his distinctive voice... Intimate and wide-ranging, Sidereal Days (Day 2), just like Sidereal Days (Day 1), finds Scorzari, the songwriter, functioning at an elite level." 
- V13 Media by by Aaron Willschick April 22, 2026

"It’s a pleasure to feature the latest single from gravel-voiced songwriter Bill Scorzari, who has his latest album, Sidereal Days (Day 2), ready to release on September 25th. …on today’s song, we find Bill Scorzari in a more upbeat and tranquil mood, with Open Door being a folky love song featuring traditional acoustic instruments and a vocal duet… 
- Americana UK by Jonathan Aird March 23rd, 2026

“As I have been patiently waiting for the full release of Day 2 …  Now this second single is out, and it definitely continues the run of truly noteworthy music being created by Scorzari and his talented team of musicians. ...the mood set is kind of a reflective, everyday kind of hopefulness. …a powerful story of heartfelt tenderness about the ups and downs of life.  … I will remain patiently waiting for more of this album to be released.” 
- Jack Mesenbourg March 9, 2026

Bill Scorzari “I Stayed”  - (with Erin Rae on harmony vocals) -   “ .… last Autumn we were highlighting the first singles from Bill Scorzari’s… “Sidereal Days (Day 1)“, which came out last year, and [next up is] the companion piece “Sidereal Days (Day 2)” that’ll be out on September 25th this year. …but we can bring you the first single from it right now…a song that sneaks in a little further on every listen.” 
- Americana UK by Jonathan Aird January 29, 2026

"Release Alert- Bill Scorzari – “I Stayed” from the upcoming album Sidereal Days (Day 2) …The music here is delicately crafted, gentle in tone... The big acoustic bass plays so well in this song also, a heartbeat offset by the drum line.  Like all of Scorzari’s lyrics the ones here are right from the heart… This is a great first single to hear off of Sidereal Days (Day 2) and I will be looking forward to more music from the album soon. 
- Jack Mesenbourg January 26, 2026 

"Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Bill Scorzari’s song “I Stayed” from his forthcoming album Sidereal Days (Day 2). which is set for release on September 25, 2026. …Bill can always be counted on to write the most heartfelt lyrics in the place. ...The harmony vocals by Erin Rae are a superlatively nice touch. ..." 
- Americana Highways, by Melissa Clarke, January 20, 2026

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PRESS QUOTES 
-Sidereal Days (Day 1)-

"… as I’ve gotten older I’ve found myself more and more taken with the telltale signs of maturity that have emerged from the youth music I’ve been fascinated by since I wasn’t yet a teenager—a music that keeps getting older itself. And speaking very generally I’d mention my special attraction to what over the years I’ve come to call for the sake of brevity ‘good albums’…28. Tyler Childers: Snipe Hunter (RCA), 29. Amanda Shires: Nobody’s Girl (ATO), …43. Bill Scorzari: Sidereal Days (Day 1) (self‑released) …51. Peter Stampfel, Friends & Daughters: Song Shards (Jalopy)…56. Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts: Talkin to the Trees (Reprise)..."
-And It Don't Stop / Dean's List: 2025 - The 61 best albums of last year (or so), by Robert Christgau  May 07, 2026

"The New York singer-songwriter, Bill Scorzari, never disappoints, and this 5th album sees him playing guitar and piano across 10 sincere songs that draw parallels to Cash, Springsteen and Cohen. ...Scorzari’s voice is gruffly charming and his songs relatable and timeless. His poetic appeal and personal wordplay is illuminated by an excellent cast for another authentic and engaging album. " -Take Effect Reviews, April 8th, 2026

For the Week of March 21, 2026: Sidereal Days (Day 1) by Bill Scorzari - new on The Roots Music Report's Top 50 Contemporary Folk Album Chart this week at #17.

Sidereal Days (Day 1) - released October 17th, 2025 - moves back up from #57 last week, to #39 on the March 4, 2026 Alt Country Specialty Radio Chart 

"…musically, I definitely got my money's worth this year. I attended some great concerts and played many beautiful records. It helped me cope with the misery in the world. …My 2025 soundtrack is below.
.…3. Bill Scorzari: Sidereal Days (Day 1) I'm not really a fan of these kinds of singer-songwriter albums, but Bill Scorzari always manages to move me in one way or another. I already thought The Crosswinds Of Kansas from 2022 was beautiful. And this first part of a diptych (Day 2 will be released next year) is phenomenal. It's a bit baffling that Scorzari isn't being picked up here, while comparable artists like Malcolm Holcombe and Sam Baker were." -Alt Country NL by Hugo Vogel December 25, 2025 [Translated from the original Dutch]

"2025 has been one of the best years for new music. There have been so many revolutionary and exciting releases dropping consistently. …To do what we do, you must be inspired by art. It goes beyond having a critical eye with these LPs. It’s all about the records that resonated with us on a profound and emotional level…  Jeff Burger – Staff Writer and Columnist['s Top 10 Albums of 2025:]
1. Tracks II: The Lost Albums by Bruce Springsteen (Legacy)
2. Remembering Now by Van Morrison (Virgin)
3. Sidereal Days (Day 1) by Bill Scorzari (self-released) ..."
- The Aquarian Weekly - Staff Picks for the Top 10 Albums of 2025  by Jeff Burger  (Aquarian Weekly - Staff Writer and Columnist) December 18, 2025

“We now come to the final summary for 2025, my Favourite Roots Albums of 2025. As always, the disclaimer: this is not a ‘best of’ the year list, although I certainly believe they are the finest roots albums released this year. I didn’t hear everything, and can only consider albums that made their way to my ears. ...while I don’t consider much of what is now called Americana to be within my rootsicana definition, the albums I’ve selected as my Top 25 of the year are ones that I feel—in a different world—could be on the cover of all the (digital) Americana mags: this is the good stuff! …Here are my favourite roots albums of the year linked to my reviews, where available. …17. Bill Scorzari- Sidereal Days (Day 1) review here …”  -Fervor Coulee by Donald Teplyske December 18, 2025

“WXPN Hosts share their 10 favorite albums of 2025… As usual there are so many albums to pick through each year and 2025 was no different. Many choice picks for loud, quiet, sublime, defiant, thoughtful and sonically diverse run the gamut from rock to jazz, ambient and beyond—much like Sleepy Hollow. Something for every mood and time of day. May your musical discovery be as fulfilling in 2026! … 8. Sidereal Days (Day 1) - Bill Scorzari …”
- by Keith Kelleher (WXPN FM Host/Programmer, Sleepy Hollow) December 15, 2025

"…This was another busy year for roots music. ... what follows is the good stuff! ...Here are my favourite roots songs of the year linked to videos or streams ... 
…17. Bill Scorzari- “All this Time” …35. Bill Scorzari- “Can’t Break This Fall”…"   -Fervor Coulee- Roots Music Opinion by Donald Teplyske December 10. 2025

The Sidereal Days (Day 1) album moved up from #31 to #26 on the 11/19/25 Alt. Country Specialty Chart this week.

Sidereal Days (Day 1) is ranked #11 on Tom Hull's November 17, 2025 list of the 85 “Best Non-Jazz Albums for 2025”  

Robert Christgau, a.k.a "The Dean of American Rock Critics," gave Bill Scorzari's 2022 album, The Crosswinds of Kansas, an “A Minus” rating, and later added it to his ranked list of “The best 84 albums of 2023 (or so)” at #40. 
In his “And It Don't Stop - Consumer Guide: October 2025," Christgau gives Bill's latest album, Sidereal Days (Day 1) an “A” rating.  
-Robert Christgau, ”And It Don't Stop" Consumer Guide: October 2025 (10/8/25)

“...his 2014 debut was interesting, and three (now four) subsequent albums have only gotten better. …the songs justify the lyric sheet but wind up sounding even better. A (Day 2) sequel is promised, but not until Sept. 2026. ... A- [cd] [10-17]...” - Tom Hull On The Web

“This is the fifth and best album to date from New York–based Bill Scorzari, whose first four releases were all terrific. ...the set features 10 self-penned, lyrically rich songs. ...Scorzari plays piano and acoustic, baritone, tenor, and electric guitars, but his most arresting instrument is his voice. …Scorzari’s vocals convey authenticity and emotion. They also perfectly complement his gentle melodies and an instrumental mix that emphasizes cello and violin while also incorporating mandolin, pedal steel, dobro, and more. After hearing this album, lots of people will be cheering the news that it represents just the first half of a two-part series. Scorzari plans to release Sidereal Days (Day 2) in early 2026.” -Americana Highways: Music Review by Jeff Burger

"Voice of the Road: Bill Scorzari’s ‘Sidereal Days (Day 1)’ is Raw, Resilient Americana …Release: October 17, 2025 Genre: Folk, Americana, Singer-Songwriter
Bill Scorzari is not a musician you listen to casually; he is an experience you absorb. Known for a voice as rugged and textured as aged leather—a sound that has earned him comparisons to Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen—Scorzari has consistently carved out a space in modern Americana reserved for true journeymen. His latest offering, “Sidereal Days (Day 1),” is the first part of a double-album project and the fifth full-length chapter in his intensely narrative career, featuring ten tracks that collectively run over 53 minutes. … “Sidereal Days (Day 1)” is another essential entry in Bill Scorzari’s catalog. It’s uncompromisingly honest, impeccably structured, and beautifully flawed in all the right ways. …with profound emotional and lyrical depth. This album confirms Scorzari’s status as one of Americana’s most necessary and genuine voices. A superb example of narrative folk that is as much literature as it is music."-By Christian Lamitschka for Country Musinc News International Magazine November 1, 2025

“Three years ago, Bill Scorzari blew me away with The Crosswinds of Kansas... This time he's doing it again with his new album, Sidereal Days (Day 1) (self-released). …I'm normally not easily impressed by a typical singer-songwriter album. But phew! …The New York ex-lawyer with a raspy voice (think Sam Baker and Bill Morrissey) once again delivers beautiful lyrics about love and life. He sings and talks, and sometimes something in between. It's clever and intriguing. Gorgeous melodies that draw you into the songs. Guitars, piano, pedal steel, and strings create an enchanting atmosphere, with co-producer Neilson Hubbard cautiously adding some drums. Scorzari is also a more than decent guitarist… 5 stars, and there's a part 2 coming!" -AltCountryNL (Netherlands) by Hugo Vogel October 28, 2025 [Translated from the original Dutch]

“Ever since I reviewed the early single ‘All This Time’ from this album I had been (patiently?) waiting for my pre-ordered copy to arrive. It finally did show up last week and I have been happily listening to it since then. One of the best things about Sidereal Days (Day 1) is that it sounds awesome.  …Making a record that has such great quality and depth of sound across all instruments and vocals takes a lot of patient planning, careful execution and talented production work – much appreciation to the group of people that brought this album together. There are ten tracks including three extended play selections …they incorporate diverse instrumentation, engaging composition and Scorzari’s simple yet so very real-to-life lyrics to create these interesting and evocative short stories. I have hit repeat on the CD player multiple times after each of these comes to an end just to go through that experience again. … get those good headphones on if you have them, sit back and just let this one come alive for you.…” Jack Mesenbourg October 23, 2025

"Those acquainted with Scorzari’s previous work will be familiar with his grizzled and raspy, gravel hewn voice, which is always placed above a well thought out and pleasing set of arrangements that are cinematic in outlook. Scorzari’s often poetic lyrics deal with acute observations from a personal perspective, that are in context both often painful but also true-to-life affirmations of the positive. ...For the uninitiated perhaps think of Sam Baker… or perhaps consider a touch of Leonard Cohen at times, a not so melodic voice placed against a detailed and revealing set of arrangements...…it is the overall combination of lyric, voice and musical accompaniment that creates his vision and attraction for the listener. Each of the songs has an individual story to impart,... It is another prodigious release that will find its fans - both old and new - and demonstrates that Scorzari is among a group of artists who have produced lasting work and will continue to do so while staying well away from the fickle mainstream spotlight...."
-Lonesome Highway by Stephen Rapid October 19, 2025

"…if you enjoy the sincerity, authenticity & growl of a good troubadour, Bill Scorzari is the chocolate piece among the peanuts. …a lived-in body, an experienced balladeer & unpolished vocal is indeed matte-shined by soul. Not soul as in R&B, but soul as in tenderness, with expressive lyrics, distilled from decades of broken-hearted melodies, loneliness in a last cigarette, gulp of late-night whisky & memories that don’t leave sadness but thrive in a gentle recollective smile... Bill offers melodies with poetic narratives. Some might not be easy to digest, but others will taste familiar because Bill says what many feel. His songs, like his CD art, sepia-toned, earth colors, pastel pristine & all deliciously delivered in a black-coffee voice. …The Bob Dylan-Leonard Cohen-Rod Stewart gruffness is well-oiled, & the material is well sculptured if not contemplative. Each song is short story quality. In many respects, more moving, & powerful than the most exceptional vocalist who often lacks soul in their interpretations. Bill obviously understands what he’s singing about & is not going through the motions of just providing a good rendition.... If a listener can get by some of the wordier lyrics & absorb the music & performance that is woven around the words, the appreciation will become evident. - Americana Highways by John Apice October 18, 2025

"…A musician with a poet’s heart—and ear—Scorzari has assembled a collection of what have been called “songs of love and regret.” Close listening is rewarded by the use of subtle internal rhyme, repetition, and imagery throughout the songs. ... Scorzari is less concerned with algorithms and radio constraints… Instead, he fleshes out the songs to accomplish his personal vision. The musical arrangements of the tracks measure up to the poetry of the lyrics. ...Scorzari’s raspy vocals juxtaposed against the musical accompaniment produce a unique experience that entices one to listen around the lyrics after letting the words sink in. In one of the more complex tracks 'Grace,' he speaks through much of the song.  ...'Grace' leads into the closing track, 'Breathe,' which feels like an Irish blessing, providing a perfect close to the album, with the promise of its Day 2 counterpart to come." 
-Music City Music Magazine by Nancy Posey October 17, 2025

"To a casual listener, and like Sam Baker and Townes Van Zandt, experiencing Bill Scorzari is a lot.
His voice isn’t made for popularity charts, and his songs aren’t destined for ninety second FlikToks. But damn—for those who lean in—each of his word-heavy creations feels like it is created by a master.     Because they are.
     Sidereal Days (Day 1) is New York-based Bill Scorzari’s fifth album and the fourth to make its way to me for consideration, and darned if it isn’t the best thing I’ve heard recently. And that is saying a lot considering the albums that I’ve encountered this autumn.  ...The album contains a few songs of epic length and bearing with each pulling us closer toward Scorzari’s charismatic, engaging manner of relationship-based, philosophical poetry. ...These are intensely personal songs, whether written and performed from lived experience or vivid imagination and are not soon forgotten. Working again with co-producer Neilson Hubbard, Scorzari’s songs are again augmented by musicians and backing singers who absolutely ‘get him’ and his version of modern, roots music.  ...The cover art and album packaging by Anna Berman is impressive. 
...I can’t wait to hear what comes next from Bill Scorzari, one of America’s great contemporary singer-songwriters." 
Fervor Coulee- Roots Music Opinion Music Reviews and Thoughts @FervorCoulee by Donald Teplyske 2025 October 15

Bill Scorzari's Sidereal Days (Day 1) is A Soulful Journey Across Time and Truth ...Known for his poetic lyricism and emotional depth, Scorzari has often been described as a “writer’s writer.” His music has drawn comparisons to Sam Baker, Bruce Springsteen, Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Leonard Cohen, Townes Van Zandt… What sets Scorzari apart is his distinctive voice, one that can be both subtle and striking, as he examines the complexities of the human condition. ...Scorzari’s music reflects a deep pursuit of clarity — his songs are as much about introspection as they are about connection. The result is a blend of the radio-ready and the contemplative, showcasing his gift for nuance and storytelling. By Journalist/Blogger, Sandra Cruz for the SA Examiner October 15, 2025

“…While the melodies are often captivating and the arrangements subtly crafted, Bill emphasizes the lyrics, which are perfectly conveyed by his distinctive, forward-mixed voice. …The musicians are all excellent. … There are ten songs, all written by Bill, and they are often long. …which means there are a lot of words that you can't listen to with a distracted ear, even if the rich and inventive arrangements provide the perfect backdrop.  …Grace reaches an almost religious dimension (the theme, but also the voices of the Shoals Sisters in the introduction, have something to do with it). I don't like superlatives, but I can describe this album as a masterpiece (or a minor masterpiece, as they say across the Atlantic), as it is one of those albums where you are sure to discover new subtleties with each listen, and for a long time to come.” 
-[Translated to English from the original French] The Cry of the Coyote Chronicles by Sam Pierre September 30, 2025 

“…Something that seems to be a big part of modern life is the increasing difficulty communicating with others in a personal way, and the related difficulty of forming lasting connections in friendships and romantic relationships. As we seem to move further into disconnection, a song like Scorzari’s “From Your Heart” carries some tightly folded up truths that unfold with surprising profusion in such a short, sweet song. …how instinctual connections with others can be, and how much can go unsaid in exchanging our life stories. Often it’s what we can see in others right away, their suffering, that creates an instant connection with our own. The song feels like a completed circle…” - Wild Fire Music + News Song Premier: Bill Scorzari's “From Your Heart” Casts A Short Sweet Spell / by Hannah Means-Shannon September 24, 2025

"New York-based Bill Scorzari returns with his fifth album, which is the first part of a double collection (the second instalment, Day 2, to be issued next year). 
He has a hypnotic way with searing lyrics and gruffly emotive vocals. Lying here are human emotions writ large on a canvas, both dark and ponderous. 
(I liked his 2022 album Crosswinds of Kansas, too…)" - Listening Through The Lens - Top 6 Album Releases of September 2025 by Rob Dickens September 17, 2025

"Ron Sexsmith. Kim Richey. Cidny Bullens. Bill Scorzari. Garrison Starr. Maia Sharp. Incredible songwriters all, each inexplicitly criminally underappreciated. 
They write and perform songs that rips our heart apart one moment while the next provides a healing balm via a well-placed observational quip."
- Fervor Coulee September 11, 2025

"Many thanks to whoever sent me this fabulous CD. What a fantastic surprise to receive this in the mail today. 
I am a radio presenter in Australia and am happy to play Bill's wonderful tracks on my show. Kind regards, Renee DeRobertis" 
- Goldfields FM 99.1, Goldfields FM Sponsorship Manager, Strengthening Goldfields Community Radio Inc. 
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"Bill Scorzari doesn’t do music by halves, and that’s true for his next release which will be the double album ‘Sidereal Days (Day 1) & (Day 2)’ …In advance… there will be a series of singles, of which ‘And So (Deep Into The Dark)‘ is the second.  It’s a song that has a desperate feeling to it, desperation mixed with a foolishness of pride perhaps, as a couple argue, and argue, and agree that it is all over and maybe one, and maybe two, people are making a mistake at that point.  Or, at least, a regret. …Bill Scorzari told Americana UK that: … the lyrics overtook the music… I looked for a lyrical device that would convey how the actions of the two characters in the story each influenced the other’s… ’And so,' became the foundation on which the song was built. It’s the causal connection of, ‘this happened, and so the next thing followed,’ that tells the story of ‘And So (Deep Into the Dark).’"  
- Americana UK Track Premiere: Bill Scorzari “And So (Deep Into the Dark)” by Jonathan Aird  July 8, 2025

"As I already am a big fan of this artist I had been tracking his posts about the development and production of his upcoming albums, Sidereal Days (Day 1) & Sidereal Days (Day 2). 
This single is the first one off the “Day 1” album. … 'All This Time' has the kind of simplicity that tends to be a hallmark of Scorzari’s most memorable music.  
A soft guitar melody on nylon strings gets things started and is accompanied by an understated acoustic bass that gives just enough texture to the music.  
There are also some poignant cello and violin strings here.  The piano comes in to provide a hopeful air to the otherwise melancholy vibe of this track. …" 
- Release Alert! by Jack Mesenbourg June 14, 2025

 "Bill Scorzari - "All This Time"  …Bill Scorzari just keeps getting better as time goes by. 
His vocals are vulnerable and as honest as his musical forms of expression...” 
- AMERICANA HIGHWAYS SONG PREMIERE: by Melissa Clarke 6/2/2025