Press
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“Born from a deep love of storytelling and a fearless approach to rock ‘n’ roll, Vakili Band has carved out a distinct space where vulnerability and grit collide.” – The Concert Chronicles
“An electric blend of rock, soul, and psychedelia…” – Under The Radar
“The Songs [are] … all compelling the way the first Patti Smith music gripped a listener, The Swans’ Jarboe enthralled or even Nico startled” – Americana Highways
“ups the emotional and political ante with 10 punchy tunes, delivered from a strong female perspective” – Relix Magazine
“A full-on, revival-style, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds-meets-the Pretenders, rock ‘n’ fuckin’ roll band.” – Magnet Magazine
“The Patti Smith Group vibe is strong with the Vakili Band, both in the straight ahead rock n’ roll fire and passionate street poet vibes, and we’ll take that over ironic detachment and empty theatrics any day of the week.” – Postcard Elba
“a potent blend of pretension-free punk rock with just enough melody to be considered pop’s cooler, scary older sister…” – New Noise
“Honey is a fantastic record that refuses to fall into stereotypes or habits” – Distorted Sound
“Vakili’s voice — yes, it is honey, in a cool glass of whiskey on the hottest night you remember…” –Ink 19
“If you love Vakili Band like we do, you have to see them live… or at the very least read our review of what it is like to see them crush the live stage!” –The Aquarian Weekly