Lovina Falls – Would That It Were (Digital EP – Lovina Falls)
American artist Valerie Forgione has long been active on the Boston music scene and, in recent years, has performed under the name Lovina Falls. She has already released one album and several singles, and now returns with a collection of 5 new songs.
The style is highly accessible, carrying a distinct Dream-Pop fee with an Indie touch on top. It’s the kind of music that evokes a pleasant, uplifting mood, particularly thanks to its soaring choruses. Forgione plays a variety of instruments herself but also collaborates with several guest musicians, which adds welcome variety to the sound.
I’m especially drawn to the second track, where the guitar atmosphere recalls Chris Isaak. The opening track is my favorite, mainly because of its excellent chorus, which has a definite earworm quality.
Overall, this is pleasant music to listen to—enjoyable and well-crafted—but it doesn’t quite manage to fully captivate me. (Rating:6½).
Listen to “Light And Low”:
About Lovina Falls
Lovina Falls is the project of American singer-songwriter Valerie Forgione, based in Boston. She first drew attention as the lead singer of the Boston band Mistle Thrush.
Under the Lovina Falls name, Forgione released the album “Calculating the Angle of Our Descent” in 2023, followed by a run of singles. The five-song EP “Would That It Were”, released in 2025, is the record reviewed here.
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