“At the juncture of electro-pop, indie-rock, and pure funkiness, the group creates music with swagger, mindfulness, and an irrefutable spark that can set any night on fire.”
“...you should get excited about Daniel Ellsworth & The Great Lakes... Blending synth-pop and indie rock with sheer energy, this is a Nashville band that bucks the town's hipster cowboy stereotype.”
“...a candy-coated nugget coming straight from Nashville that sounds ready to squeeze in alongside Børns and the 1975 on your alt-pop playlists.”
“It’s all happening, indeed, for Daniel Ellsworth + The Great Lakes. Sit back and see for yourself.”
“Nashville's best-damned dance rock band.”
“...instantly, urgently current.”
“...filled with rich imagery that evokes what it means to love in 2018”
“...The (band) is making it clear that fame can take all the sweet time it needs, because they’re going to keep delivering the high-energy music they always have. If you don’t dig it, then get the hell out of the way.”
“...truly unique. Daniel Ellsworth + The Great Lakes are one of the most exciting pop acts on the scene right now.”
“...a delectably polished dreamscape of sprightly, ebullient sound.”
“...a shimmering, guitar-driven record packed with indie pop power...a euphoric expression of desire and in-the-moment connection, packed with ecstatic synths and dynamic guitars take listener and band alike to soaring heights.”
“...rich, nuanced studio recordings”
“...hypnotizing. The song celebrates the strength and resilience of women through its permeating groove and catchy melodic hooks.”
“Swirling with infectious melodies...and pleasing-to-the-senses vocals, the band’s latest travels in all the right directions.”
“The buzz that preceded Daniel Ellsworth was high: clearly, he was a big draw for the people of Nashville. Best of all, he lived up to all expectations with a Jerry Lee Lewis level of passion as he sang every song like it was his last. This guy is all talent and heart, and the band sounds like they’ve been together for twenty years... These guys are definitely one to watch!”