Reviews/Interviews
Crooked Parker: Year Five
“This universe is unlike none, of all the others I’ve traveled from.”
Adapt or die right? (Crooked Parker has) definitely got this. Love the songs and production.
- Rich McCready, Singer-Songwriter, Producer, Recording Artist
Some cool songs!!
- Phil Minardi, Songwriter, Instrumentalist
It’s good to be on the cutting edge. New tools. New rules.
- Rod Sherrell, Producer, Musician, Songwriter
Crooked Parker is a visionary songwriter and time traveler bringing back her Alice in Wonderland vibes!
Very unique and impressive. An amazing talent in the creative world. Keep moving.
- Aunt Ramona McCready, Mom’s BFF, Rich McCready’s Mama, Forever Family
- T. Martinez, Music Lover, Dead Head, Cat Lady
Crooked Parker: It’s a Year 4 Reflection
“Sometimes we need to live a little to write a lot.”
Whau!!!! Thousand miles and years after (meeting) ... I discover (Crooked Parker) with something amazing. (Her) writing is a very, very special trip.
- Luca Sperguenzie Vinciguerra, Singer/Songrwriter, Performer, Producer, Artist
Beautiful voice. Keep writing, recording, creating.
- Fran Ellison, Costumer, Composer
Crooked Parker: The Third Year
“From scratch to demo-mode.”
Without great songwriters there would be no need for great singers.
- Rod Sherrell, Producer, Musician, Songwriter
Yeah, (Crooked Parker has) it ... Great song structure and content with expressiveness. It’s all there.
- Rich McCready, Singer-Songwriter, Producer, Recording Artist
Guitars ... they all have stories to tell from their past relationships ... Crooked Parker and (her trusty guitar) Rosie are raconteur storytellers spinning tales from everyday life.
- Willie Lee, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, Producer
Just listened to Crooked’s demo “Yellow Star” … (it has) the magical mysterious feel I love.
- Phil Minardi, Producer @ FIRE - Females in Rock Experience, Songwriter, Instrumentalist
(Crooked Parker) knows how it feels when the words fit in the music and the music fits the words.
- Becky Cersosimo, Humom, Mermaid, Vampire, #1 BFF
WoW, ✅ it may seem puerile, but I still want an invitation to the Grammy dinner after party. 🎈
- R.H. Elliott, Guitarist, Ham, Freemason, #1 Brother
Well, at least you’re having fun.
- Mother, Rock in Peace - I love you
Neworld Press Release
Crooked Parker Unveils Powerful New Alternative Rock Album, Neworld
Hailing from Surf City, NC, Crooked Parker delivers a fresh surge of alternative rock infused with the emotional grit of Sheryl Crow, the raw honesty of Miley Cyrus, and the unapologetic edge of Alanis Morissette.
‘Neworld.’ her debut full-length album, is an eleven-track sonic journey built on high energy and emotional intensity. From driving guitar riffs to expressive, powerhouse vocals, the album carries momentum through every verse and chorus—blending power with vulnerability in a way that feels both immediate and immersive. The result is a record that surprises, unsettles, and ultimately enchants.
The album opens with the hard-hitting track, ‘Tumbleweed,’ pulling listeners in with urgency and confidence. As ‘Neworld’ unfolds, Crooked Parker fearlessly shifts gears—moving from atmospheric alternative rock into unexpected moments of dance, sensual jazz textures, and smooth progressive grooves—keeping listeners engaged and off-balance in the best way.
A standout track, Surf City, pays homage to Crooked Parker’s adopted hometown. The song blends laid-back, feel-good vibes reminiscent of sun-warmed skin and ocean breezes, capturing the unmistakable sense of calm and belonging felt when crossing the Surf City bridge. It’s a track steeped in the quiet zen of coming home.
Crooked Parker’s creative process is intentionally three-fold: ideas are first captured organically on a phone, shaped into demos in GarageBand, and then elevated through AI-assisted production. This innovative approach refines the sound while preserving the authenticity, grit, and emotional honesty of the original recordings—perfectly aligning with her ethos of innovation without compromise.
Entirely original, ‘Neworld’ features lyrics and music written by Crooked Parker and positions her as one to watch as she continues to push creative boundaries.
Release Date: January 2, 2026. Available On: All major streaming platforms and at Bandcamp.
“When you aren’t making movies, make music.”
The reviews and radio interview for Social Distance Suicide; the song that brought a smile to a time of stress and uncertainty…
Crooked Parker uses vintage tools to capture the modern story of our time. The guitars ring out with the notes of yesteryear but convey a contemporary novelty and the lush vocals spin a tail that hauntingly remind us that though we’re all in this together, we all have to find our own way through this.
— Michael Furman, Lead Guitarist @ Lily in the Weeds
Baaaaad Assss!! Crooked Parker releases their first song, stuck at home, all smoked up, know the feeling. Kudos to the guitar man.
— Luis Accorsi, Lead Singer @ The Shrieks, Toxic Tito
Covid 19 has changed the world in many ways. Most of these changes have been negative. One change for the better is people are having time to stay home and do things they wouldn’t normally have time for. Such is the case with Crooked Parker. All this social distancing has led to ‘Social Distance Suicide,’ a humorous and insightful look at our current Pandemic situation. Definitely worth a download. May even help keep you from going insane during these crazy times!
— Rod Sherrell, Producer, Musician, Songwriter
Wow. Color me impressed. Glad to see someone’s putting their downtime to good use.
— Mark McFann, Founder and Principal @ Cast A Long Shadow
Kudos to my Crooked Parking mama Cat quarantining in the studio ~;@`,'
— Mark Cacciatore, Producer, Musician @ Yogi & The Golden Teachers, # 1 Son, Assistant Property Master
It’s fun lol.
— Caelin Cacciatore, Design Director @ Razorfish, # 1 Daughter, My Girl Friday
Quarantine can bring out the worst in some situations. Or the best if you can think outside the box, and we are not talking about the box we’ve been sheltered in during this pandemic.
This song writing duo turned their unemployment frustration and lack of normalcy in their lives into song collaborating and creating music together.
Releasing the single and it’s dance mix counterpart, under the name Crooked Parker, helped this house-bound couple focus on themselves and tell the story of what they saw going on around them.
The single, ’Social Distance Suicide,’ is a pop rock song delving into the new normal that the world is experiencing today.
‘Social Distance Suicide’ by Crooked Parker can be seen on YouTube. Both the full and dance version are available on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube and other streaming platforms.
— Music Industry News Network
Interview with Smash on WBGZ - 5/20/2020