Dropping Julia: Local Lounge | 09.07.22

Check out Jules from Dropping Julia for a local lounge interview and performance to promote their Rivanna Roots show. Listen to the interview and performance below.


C-VILLE Weekly: Sound Choices | 07.27.22

“Dropping Julia’s Stranger emerges as a femme fatale. Lead singer Emily Julia Kresky’s fitting, bewitching voice stirs the sultry jazz-funk-pop brew that is Stranger.” Check out C-ville Weekly’s stunning review of Dropping Julia’s latest album, “Stranger”. Read more below.


Dropping Julia - Sonic Live Media - FloydFest | 07.28 & 07.29.22

Sonic Live Media published Dropping Julia’s sets at FloydFest 2022. Photographed by James Todd Miller. Check it out below.


Dropping Julia - 106.1 The Corner - Local Lounge | 04.13.22

Samantha spoke to Dropping Julia about their headlining show at the first Fridays After Five, details on their record Stranger which is releasing this Friday, too, and two in-studio songs. Listen to the interview below.


Dropping Julia - 106.1 The Corner - Local Lounge | 01.12.22

“The first Local Lounge of the year kicks off with Emily Julia Kresky of Dropping Julia in-studio performing their new single ‘Emily’ and another new song.” Listen to the interview below.


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Cville Weekly - Arts Pick - Perfect Landing | 6.18.2021

“Jules Kresky has a versatile vocal style. She can conjure a sunny, surfer vibe with dreamy organ and beachy guitar chords, or dip into grungy sass à la Amy Winehouse.” - Cville Weekly. Read more below.


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Dropping Julia - Local Lounge 106.1 The Corner | 1.7.2021

Emily Julia Kresky of Dropping Julia joins 106.1 The Corner for a Local Lounge to chat about their new single, “My Room” as well as their previously released full-length album, “In My Sleep”. Listen below.


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Dropping Julia: The Evolving Dream - RVA Magazine | 12.29.2020

On new single, ‘My Room: “The solidifying sound of Dropping Julia is a confident mix, the product of collaboration and Kresky’s mining of issues she’s passionate about exploring — from dreams and storytelling to social justice and feminist issues. “ - RVA Magazine


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New Music Friday: Dropping Julia Premiere Their Grooving New Single, "In the Clear" - BuzzMusic | 4.17.2020

“Dropping Julia recently released their funky new tune "In the Clear" and it is full of modern vintage vibes. "In the Clear" is a fun upbeat experience, with emotional lyrics that we just can't get enough of. “ - BuzzMusic


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I Love Cville Show | 11.15.2019

Jerry Miller of the I Love Cville show invited Dropping Julia on the show for the second time for an interview and performance. They discussed the development and evolution of the band in the past year as well as the themes of female empowerment highlighted on their upcoming sophomore album.


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Cville Suitcase - Volume III 2019

Dropping Julia’s track, “Sally May” was selected to be included on Charlottesville’s 106.1 The Corner: Cville Suitcase New Music Mixer.


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“In My Sleep” - Single/Video Review by BuzzMusic | 10.20.2019

“ ‘In My Sleep’ leaves its mark for a number of reasons. The inherent depth and passion that comes through in the reflective storytelling and the emotional vocal performance are captivating.” - BuzzMusic


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“Another Fool” - Single Review and Interview by BuzzMusic | 9.16.2019

“Beginning with a light melancholic intro, ‘Another Fool’ slowly intensifies with each verse and chorus, allowing listeners to fully experience Dropping Julia’s flawless instrumentation and soulful delivery.” - BuzzMusic


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C-ville Weekly: Arts Pick - Ruling the Roof | 8.28.2019

“Dropping Julia is the culmination of guitarist Kresky’s journey as a musician, which she began in New Jersey at age 19. After developing her chops on the road, Kresky landed in Charlottesville.” - C-ville Weekly


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‘Wake Up’ Album Review - Divide and Conquer | 8.9.2019

“Dropping Julia’s Wake Up is a tight album that blends a variety of genres to form a strong sound. Enough can’t be said about Kresky’s amazing voice. It’s rough, raspy yet elegant and filled with soul. Of course it wouldn’t be as impactful without a fantastic group of musicians surrounding her.” - Divide and Conquer


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'Wake Up' Album Review - 3 Songs & Out | 7.14.2019

“At times it sounds like the Country Rock album Amy Winehouse never made [but the singing sounds more Jazz like at times], a collection of words I never expected to write! At other times there is an almost funky vibe to the songs, this is not an easily pinned down band.” - 3 Songs & Out


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The Corner Lounge on 106.1 The Corner | 5.30.2019

Jeff Sweatman of 106.1 The Corner had Dropping Julia in for a Corner Lounge after their album release show and set at Rawk Fest.


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Rawk Fest | 5.27.2019

Dropping Julia performed at Rawk Fest 2019, held at IX Park in Charlottesville, VA alongside Puddle of Mud, Saving Abel, Tantric, Jimmie’s Chicken Shack and more on May 27, 2019.


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I Love Cville Show | 5.24.2019

“Dropping Julia is a local Charlottesville band who's music blends an array of genres, which include: jazz, funk, surf rock, folk music and a tinge of reggae! Dropping Julia's songs are well arranged and catchy, and also contain deep lyrics with fascinating and interesting stories.” - Jerry Miller of I Love Cville


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The Daily Progress | 5.15.2019

The Charlottesville’s Daily Progress did a write-up of Dropping Julia and their album release show at The Front Porch.


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WTJU: Around This Town | 5.14.2019

Dropping Julia was invited to perform and interview live on WTJU’s Around This Town in preparation for their debut album release.


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Home Grown: Dropping Knowledge | 5.12.2019

Dropping Julia was invited to appear on Home Grown: Your Show About Local Art for the second time, to chat about the release of their debut full length album, “Wake Up”.


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Roots Down Radio | 1.12.2019

Dropping Julia performs and interviews with Luke Church of Roanoke’s WVTF Roots Down Radio.


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Tomtoberfest | 9.29.2018

The group performed at the 2018 Tomtoberfest, held at IX Park in Charlottesville, VA on September 29, 2018.