Dave Franklin

When a music critic truly hears your work—when they understand not just the sound, but the heart and message woven into every note—it’s an indescribable feeling. It fills you with gratitude, validation, and a quiet kind of joy that reminds you why you began this journey in the first place. In that moment,... See more

I think David is one of the best music journalists that I've encountered. He consistently fully dives into the work, listening deeply, mining out the gems, so they sparkle through his words. I've had the privilege of working him three times, and I will keep coming back as long as I keep making music.

🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Working with Dave was a real pleasure. He treated my words and music with care and understanding, and the result felt thoughtful, elegant, and true to who I am as an artist. Communication was smooth and respectful, and the final article was published exactly as promised. I’m grateful for the... See more

Dave was so incredibly thoughtful in his review of my album. I appreciated the depth of his words, especially with the music being a bit unorthodox or more introspective than a lot of other music.

I actually wasn't too optimistic about this and was concerned of the need for the album to be listened to in depth being missed. I was wrong. Thank you for taking the time. Trust this man. Period.