"Cuts blend a traditional rootsy grounding with a clear background of classical training. Their style settings vary from Appalachian kitchens, to contra dance floors, to concert halls. Their own works are soothing and fresh... Throughout the release their instrumentation is tasteful and accomplished, varying speed and emotional attack. This duo is taking the classical study of a Contemporary Improvisation Program and bringing it alive in folk touring circles."

-SingOut!

Listen to an audio review of "Unruly Heart" by George Graham from WVIA-FM.

"Ari & Mia are promising talents who have what it takes to make it. Their charming vocals, instrumental expertise, and interpretations shine on Unruly Heart."

-Common Folk Music

"Ari and Mia's new debut CD Unruly Heart is a thoroughly enjoyable recording that marks another young group venturing off into eclectic acoustic material, about 180 degrees from the contemporary commercial pop one associates with Friedman sisters' generation.

Like their slightly older contemporaries, Crooked Still, Ari and Mia mix cello with Appalachian-folk-influenced music with clawhammer banjo, sometimes Gospel-like textures, and throw in jazz and even classical influence. Sometimes, their music can remind me of classical composer Aaron Copeland's approach to traditional American folk music. The result is eminently listenable and quite appealing."

-George Graham, from The Graham Weekly Album Review on WVIA-FM.

"Deceptively simple, [Ari & Mia's music] is highly personal stuff just made for head phones or turned down lap top speakers where they are playing just for you and the intimacy just blows your mind. They seamlessly genre blend some organic styles into one delightfully tasty stew that'll have you coming back for seconds --- and more. A winner throughout."

-Chris Spector, Midwestrecord.com

"...adventurous and lyrical... They have a unique style and approach, engaging original compositions... [Their CD] is a strong first impression for the Friedman sisters."

- Dirty Linen Magazine

'Ari and Mia Friedman ROCK! Totally funky, driving, and full of feeling. They are the creators of some of my favorite new tunes and wicked hip arrangements.'

- Hanneke Cassel,
  National Scottish Fiddle Champion.