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Online Magazine
"Power pop from Peoria: Tina Sparkle, a female-fronted trio from P-Town, should interest fans of The Pretenders and Liz Phair."

"Chicago label Thinker Thought brings Peoria punk stalwarts Tina Sparkle, and a slew of their downstate non-C-U talent to Mike N' Molly's this Saturday, and based on a simple equation, you can be sure that this show will be worth your time."

Pygmalion Festival Review - "Chances are Tina Sparkle's Marsha Satterfield will play with more Pete Townsend-ian fury than any male gracing the stage this evening."

Curve Magazine
"All Around Champion Screw-Up, Tina Sparkle (Thinker Thought): Led by Marsha Satterfield, this Peoria, Ill., quartet comes in more on the alternative/indie side of the rock spectrum, frequently compared to PJ Harvey and the Pretenders. Satterfield’s lyrics openly address her lesbian lovers, ex-lovers and crushes, while the band’s music aptly expresses the angst and regret detailed in her songs about broken hearts, bad timing and missed opportunities. The scorching distortion-fest, “Suck the Panic,” and the bluesy, harmonica-blasting “Kiss and Tell” are harder rocking standouts, while the more melodic opener “Starting the Year” and string-filled ballad “Noun Verb Noun” are more radio-friendly picks. Solid from beginning to end. Go Peoria."