Press from around the World
“An absolutely wonderful album … Elephonic brings together the best qualities of The Byrds and John Lennon without sounding explicitly like either…With one foot in the past and another in the present day, it’s an example of the qualities that make pop an enduring art form. Songwriter-guitarist Mike Jarvis demonstrates a deep knowledge of the qualities that make a song memorable.” – Bill Kopp, Musoscribe Magazine
"Really, Elephonic is an obvious ‘best of’ list addition.” – Dennis Pilon, Poprock Record
“We would definitely give this an 8 out of 10, to say the least…” - RAGMAG
“There's a boldness and assurance to Elephonic's self-titled debut album that only extensive experience could accomplish — but also the kind of genre-flowing exploration often seen on a musical introduction, from the Brit Pop sunniness of "Wonderin'" to the Latin-flavored dustiness of "Durango Town." – Piet Levy, Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel
“Milwaukee’s seven-piece sprawling chamber-pop band Elephonic magnifies pop music to a near symphonic level. Songwriter Mike Jarvis’ well-crafted gems have been earworms for decades…” – Blaine Schultz, Shepherd Express
“9/10…this album sounds so fucking good...” – Zero Music Magazine, Sweden
“Elephonic made the perfect recipe, every second of the beat made a perfect marriage with the vocal.” – Update Charts, Brazil
“Very well produced with a euphonious pop sound and style” – Alt Music Radio, US/UK
” Familiar yet original…Nice work...” - Music News Monthly, UK
“Very good, with a lot of personality, changes and a richness of sounds…” - Nicole LA Pez, Mexico
“Dreamy atmosphere…catchy guitars, strong vocals and cool wind instruments.” - Alt TikTok Vibe, US
“Confident vocals and good sounding grooves…Really well-made production.” - Gobi Desert Collective, Belgium
“Nice tracks, simple but effective harmonic progression. Great vocals and strings.” – Fuffa Recordz, Italy
“We loved it. Elegant, folk, experimental, melodic, and very harmonious. Excellent music production, mixing, and mastering. Great vocal work.” – Indie Valley Music, Chile
“I liked it from the beginning, the rhythm is great, I've always liked folk rock, and you guys do it great!” – Musichood, Peru
“Blissful and action packed that showcases a stunning array of artistry.” – Artists Central, US
“They've got a nice power pop sound.” – Indie Underrated, US
“We love the outstanding and rich vocals.” – Keep Walking Music, Spain/Morocco
“In addition to being rock, [Elephonic] does not use clichés, mixes good tones of guitars and keyboards, with a beautiful use of string instruments. Very original. The production is good, it leaves all the sounds very clear. I want to hear more.” – Celula Pop, Brazil
“Explosive! decadent pop with glam rock accents, followed by classic pop melodies! We love the energy and spirit of this project!” - Freaksville, Belgium
“We love your music…the soul is magnificent!” - Os Garotos de Liverpool - Tudo Sobre Música, Brazil
“The final result shows how Elephonic are well prepared to create dynamic structures, where melodic moments leave room for more refined riffs, but which undoubtedly leave an excellent imprint.” – SoundsGoodWebZine, Brazil
“The vocals and guitar complement each other perfectly. A fresh indie rock jam.” – NewIndieRadar.com, Germany
“The rich and powerful sound of the guitar, as well as the way of playing struck me positively right away...” – Indie Tapes, Germany
“I was very impressed. It makes it seem like all the musicians are the leaders of the band, judging by the almost chaotic intensity of the instruments. The vocals have an interesting personality, almost like a person from the 60's traveling to the 70's. The synths are charming.” – Debbiehell, Brazil