'The prolific Conor Meara releases a lot of music as Roy Orbitron, but it never sounds rushed or careless. '.it’s the direct emotional honesty that pervades this album that lets it feel completely natural while also allowing the band to experiment with changing tempo, key and genre within songs.' - Oliver Elbert The worst is there's an obvious proximity to the National.' - Chris Ott

'the best I could say is you approach Marshall Crenshaw. I have a feeling they are gonna stay there for a while.' - You Don't Know Jersey Conor Meara and Roy Orbitron are hitting a creative peak.

'Much like New York City the album is tough, challenging, varied and exciting. And that’s a compliment.' - Jim Testa, Jersey Beat 'recreational drugs may or may not have been used in the recording of this music, but they will definitely help your appreciation of it. Even if you don't 'get it' the first time, spend some more time with Girls' Boyfriends and I think you will.' - CoolDad Music It's a product that mixes rock, Americana, folk, prog, Gaelic sounds and more into something that nobody else is doing. It's a guy pouring everything out of his head that being a struggling musician and a single dad and lonely and full of regret and hopeful for something more has put in there. Whether that's a reflection of the covid pandemic or simply a shift in Meara's style, it makes for a more cohesive listen.” - Jim Testa, Jersey Beat Girls’ Boyfriends 2016's Girls' Boyfriendsalbum ranged from the comedic to the spiritual, but 'Post-Byronic' has a washed-out weariness running through it. Rather, a lovely violin line or a bit of tinkling piano subtly add nuance to Meara's baritone vocals and simple melodies. It doesn't ever sound fussy or overproduced though. “Conor Meara is the voice and songwriter behind Roy Orbitron, although this new EP pulls out all the stops and features 11 other musicians or vocalists.

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