Local Single + Music Video Review: Valerie Rose Sterett

SLUG Magazine

Valerie Rose Sterett “This is My Day”

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Valerie Rose Sterrett = Jenny Lewis + Oasis

Ogden-based singer-songwriter Valerie Rose Sterrett’s new single, “This is My Day,” arrives with a retro-flared music video. This tune molds alt-rock and psychedelia together, alongside empowering lyrics about seizing the darkest of days. The video taps into ’60s-revivalism, with Sterrett sporting a red-headed beehive hairdo and thigh-high boots while the remaining four-piece dons complementing, colorful attire. The focal point of the video is the band grooving with their instruments in front of a white background, until a kaleidoscope vision takes over. A distorted guitar solo wails as the members trippily swirl around before returning for one more clap-along chorus.”This is My Day” embodies a nostalgic catchiness that’s undeniably notable. –Kenz Waldon