“It’s that singer/songwriter thing but with better songs and better musicians.”- Richard Milne, WXRT-FM Local Anesthetic For almost 20 years, Ripley Caine’s unique songwriting has turned heads in Chicago and throughout the Midwest. Her distinctive blend of influences, distilled from rockers such as PJ Harvey and Joni Mitchell, as well as a veritable who’s who of independent acoustic and electric singer-songwriters, have put her acclaimed releases and unforgettable live performances squarely at the forefront of the Chicago-land music scene. Now, Caine returns with the most exciting release of her career: “Bravo,” a rich, expansive effort inclusive of all facets of Caine’s amazing craft – and one that is certain to draw much deserved National attention to her career. “Bravo” is a wonderous culmination of Caine's entire songwriting career, featuring a myriad of influences and styles that range from acoustic folk to indie rock. The album showcases the remarkable maturity in her craft, while simultaneously maintaining the visceral, emotive edge that has made her so regionally renowned. Her list of accolades is extensive: invitations to perform at SXSW, NXNE, Rockrgrrl, Atlantis, Ladyfest Midwest, South and East, MPMF, and Grrlfest, and her 2002 album “Lover” being named CD of the Year, with the first track winning 1st place in the Chicago Music Madness competition, as well as the Producer’s Choice Award at the Access 2 Amsterdam Music Festival in the Netherlands. “She is bright, observant, introspective, upfront, aloof, friendly, casual, humorous, straightforward, cute, intimate, seemingly certain and a musician and songwriter worthy of your attention. Her music is painful, confrontational, beautiful, catchy, immediate, echoey and sustaining.” - Louisville Music News - Louisville, KY