"Over the past five years, Palehound's Ellen Kempner has established herself as a prolific and distinguished voice in indie rock, winning over fans with her razor-sharp technique and poignant lyricism."

"'Killer' begins with plaintive guitar, the tone perfectly selected to emboss the idea that this is going to be a serious song, and Kempner's gravelly delivery brings this home."

"“Killer” is a somber, four-minute ballad fueled by vengeance and a guitar as country-western as Kempner’s enunciation of “darlin’."

"Dreamy, plucked guitar sequences invite the listener into the portrait of a walk home alone. Steady drums and a creeping, sinister bass slink in, ensnaring your attention before Kempner’s mesmerizing voice is heard crooning lines. Wailing, howl-like riffs carry out the ominous dreamscape to a spine-tingling finish."

"Ellen Kempner’s disposition takes a noir turn as she seeks vengeance for her friend."

"“Killer” has the feel of an old Western, a revenge tale aimed at those who take advantage of others. “I wanna be the one who kills the man who hurt you, darling,” Kempner sings, her voice a cock-eyed sneer."