Music

“Aches in all the right places."
-- Amplifier


"An arty roadhouse version of Chrissie Hynde."
-- Musical Shapes


"Like Tom Waits, but on uppers."
--Chicago Acoustic Underground


"Swagger & sexiness." -- WXPN

"An attention grabber." -- No Depression

"A wrecking crew." -- What's Up

"A name to watch." -- Cape Cod Rock


“Speakeasy pop!” -- Smile Politely

“1 part vintage torch singer, 1 part fierce rocker chick.”
-- Uncommon Music

“Equal parts sexy New York swagger & doe-eyed Americana.” -- The Examiner

“Ryan Adams, you married the wrong girl!”
-- NYC Village Voice

“A voice that matches Emmylou for sly, lust-tinged smokiness & rivals Neko in the gorgeous-as-hell-&-can-chop-firewood-all-day department.” -- Metro Spirit

"A dazzling alto. I was reminded of Cat Power." -- Dryvetyme

“The most exciting debut of the year....
A calm gritty catharsis.” -- The Swamp Record

"There is nothing typical about Jessie Torrisi. Music that roils, rumbles & wriggles." --Midpoint Fest


“Mischievous, playful, sexy, Torrisi keeps you rooting with her.” -- Performer

“Demo submission done right. Enron stationary
& a kazoo.” -- Suburban Sprawl Records

“Circus-like. Electric.” -- Flanfire

“Torch songs with a Texas flair.” -- Revolt

“Burns with creativity. Endlessly repeatable.”
-- Blog Critics

“A weird warbly slice of American pie.” -- Star Maker

“It's her devilish smile... Torrisi gets you before she even sings a note.” -- Duggan Flanakin

“Takes you to a place where lights are low, Cognac goes down like water & music calls out.” -- Damn Good Tunes

“A cross between Patsy Cline & Chrissie Hynde. Pure desire.” -- Wildy's World

“A woman I’d struggle to maintain eye contact with.”
-- Citizen Dick

“A warm blanket on a cold night.” -- Femm Music

Featured on:
Damn Good Tunes-- Artist of the month
Revolt-- How to fund your album in an economic crisis
Large-hearted Boy -- Hungry Like Me, Xmas Don't Be Late
The Hype Machine, Star Maker, Indie Blips
Performer Magazine -- Artists you should know about
WXPN's My Morning Download -- Hungry Like Me

“Gems just waiting to be unearthed.” -- Mixed Reviews

“Country-tinged indie songs that burn with excitement.” -- Tone Marrow