"Rooted in acoustic genres noted for connective storytelling and subversive turns of phrase, Jessye DeSilva is a singer-songwriter whose strong vocal work makes good use of these angles to craft important and timely compositions about issues related to identity and empowerment. Their third LP, Renovations, builds on an impressive catalog and a growing platform.”

“Jessye’s music offers a consoling shoulder to those that may be journeying on a comparable exploration into who they are. But their songs are also an outreach for humanity.”

“‘Dysphoria’ is a defiant and critical story-song that describes the disconnect from a person's self-identity and the assumptions, labels, and stereotypes put onto them by others.”

“Comparisons to Elton John and Brandi Carlile are easy - DeSilva clearly takes a page from these idols, anchoring their songs in pop melody juggernauts, gauzy textures, and vocal bravado.”

“… DeSilva could inject new life into a genre that could definitely use a little more pretzel logic.”

“Jessye DeSilva’s catalog doesn’t skimp on razor-sharp lyrics, paired frequently with an almost ethereal vocal.”

“…the glow of “Solstice Hymn” beams beyond the winter… the track reveals a sweeping beacon of light for anyone stumbling around in the darkness — literally or metaphorically.”

“[Hover] is marked with palpable boldness in melody, lyrics, production, and vocal prowess… a five-track project bubbling with witchy incantations and soul…”

“This is a stunningly beautiful record, emphasizing its hollowness and struggle not only in the production… but also in its nature-based imagery.”