One of the most endearing and standout qualities of Slim's live shows is the sureness that one is always entering a genuine gospel-like musical experience full of little miracles. Be Set Free has captured this charisma and spirit -the "hold your heart" moments and "raise a drink" dance vibes shine throughout with lush string arrangements and the fine sonic talents of drummer Malachi DeLorenzo and new bassist Jeff Ratner. Langhorne's stronger than ever vocals lead the journey blending his poetry ... (more)through the beautiful chaos and bearing a wisdom that reflects a broken heart battling the perils of true hope. Gut wrenching lyrics and gorgeous merry melodies-it would be easy to categorize it as folk, but this time-it's much more complex than just that slice of pie. Sweet hallelujah choruses bleed throughout tracks like "Land Of Dreams" and "Say Yes" and turn to the darkness of blues filled "I Love You, But Goodbye". - Kemado Records

Upon first listen, it is obvious Dawes is influenced by the endearing lyrical nature of those such as Dylan, Fogerty, Petty, and Springsteen, among others..." Dawes provide a "...delicate, sun-soaked, folk-gospel-rock offering created by an assemblage of young men wise beyond their years. You’d think 23-year-old frontman Taylor Goldsmith was more-than-double his age simply by his enlightened lyricism and the sincerity heard in his vocal stylings..." - bandweblogs.com

Born at the end of disco and the middle of rock n roll, when this one began to cry, god said “Jesus, she’s got lungs.” Her music is like this: combine the dramatic presence of Freddie Mercury, melodic sweetness of Buckley, range and power of Ann Wilson, smoky sarcasm of Tom Waits, and the ornate imagination of Michel Gondry and you’re getting close. Sounds good, we know. We call it vocally-driven-cinemelodic rock (for short).