Photo by Johnny Tooch
“Her voice is blessed with a natural warmth that flits between tender softness and soaring intensity, while her acoustic guitar work anchors each song with organic emotion…Songs like "Let Me Be Me" and "Dream of [You]" show Schmidt’s knack for marrying lyrical honesty with melodic sensitivity.”
— Earmilk
“...Carlotta Schmidt has crafted a song that speaks to the present moment while carrying the timeless appeal of a well-told story.”— We Speak Media/Music
“The record draws serious firepower around [Schmidt’s] vision…It’s a richly layered set that rewards close listening.”
— That Eric Alper
“Overall, Carlotta Schmidt has made an album that feels both honest and emotional from the start. Taking vulnerability, finding strength within”
— Music Crowns
“...Overthinker never shies away from vulnerability, yet it consistently finds beauty within uncertainty. It is an accomplished sophomore release that demonstrates Carlotta Schmidt’s growing confidence as both a songwriter and producer, offering a thoughtful, richly crafted work that rewards attentive listening and lingers long after its final notes fade.”
— Atwood Magazine
“… she’s more than just a singer, songwriter, and guitar player – she’s a musical force to be reckoned with."
— Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation
"Carlotta Schmidt’s self-titled debut album has a simple yet venust jazz rock sound that foregrounds her expansive voice...I predict that this album will be Carlotta’s curtain raiser."
— The Alternative
“...ask anyone in Long Branch who has seen her take the stage, and they’ll tell you there’s nothing surprising about Schmidt getting her flowers.”
— Long Branch City Lifestyle
At its best, “Let Me Be Me” functions as both personal testimony and public invitation. It is a reminder that protest songs need not shout to be powerful. Through thoughtful songwriting, heartfelt performances, and an ambitious visual concept executed with remarkable warmth, Carlotta Schmidt has crafted a work that resonates well beyond its autobiographical origins. In an era hungry for authenticity, this is a song that earns its emotional weight.”
— Urbanista