“Lily is one of New Jersey’s most talented musicians…blends the
tapestry of storytelling like that of Carole King among other legendary artists.” – Aquarian Weekly

“…‘Anybody Knows,’ a crawling, dirty blues song that underlines Vakili’s smoldering, femme fatale vocals…‘Heart’s Afire’ drifts and oozes on Hart’s fat, round bassline as Vakili’s drawling, breathy vocals imbue the lyrics with simmering passion…this track summons suggestions of Springsteen’s ‘I’m On Fire.’ Both are enormously sensual and unapologetic. Tangs of swampy blues textures give ‘I’ve Been Hiding’ an ooey gooey flow, while at the same time providing a nasty, bluesy matrix for Vakili’s deliciously howling voice” – Americana Highways

“Vakili, with her howling voice, sounds a bit like Patti Smith and, like the legendary NYC poet, her lyrics are intense, expressive and personal.” – Creative Loafing Atlanta

“Vakili’s consistent values of community and expression make themselves ever-prominent …. making her shows and the experience of listening to her music one of possibility, where chats with inspiring people, new ideas, and gifts from strangers are never off the table.” – Earmilk

“The audience was in her palm. Not one phone was raised, not one distracted look… This felt intimate, this felt personal, this felt like what live music used to be when musicians and audience shared something real..” – New England Sounds

“A fantastic album [Oceans of Kansas]… The music becomes something not easily labelled,adventurous, fresh, yet slightly familiar, and the album feels like you have been listening to it most of your life, surely the hallmark of a classic in the making.” – The Big Takeover

“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