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"*** Four songs of ever-popular sensitivity and introspection from the former Norwich singer and songwriter featured at the weekend at the city's arts centre. Simple but effective accompaniments (flute, glockenspiel, cello, double bass and violin) heighten the clarity and resonance of Mika's own vocals and acoustic guitar. There are musical and lyrical shades at times of Seventies singer Bridget St John - much missed by many of my aging hippie generation. The trials and tribulations of love figure largely in all four songs which have a certain sameness about them, although Destination You and the title track are personal favourites. Perhaps any future recording will benefit from more variesty. Lyrics are included and the CD is available from Soundclash in Norwich."
Brian Guadet, EDP

"...an ep that showcases an artist that obviously knows her lyrical craft. Mika's not just a sing your diary style of songwriter. As well as writing fine words, she's also a pretty good tunesmith.The songs are well performed and have a sense of ease about them....Mika Sellens is a talent and deserves to be heard..."
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Signed Unsigned at The Hackney Empire 13/12/06
"The first act to truly capture the night's attention is Mika Sellens, who has backing tonight from an understated bloke who plays some particularly lovely and unobtrusive accompaniment. Sellens has a top voice which calmly floats over simple melodies. And when the cello comes out - which we're all secretly or not so secretly a complete sucker for - it really is quite an ear-grabbingly delicate dynamic. Nothing groundbreaking, but who needs to be challenged when there's elementary loveliness right in front of you? And anyone who covers 'You Say It Best' by Ronan Keating and makes it sound good has got to be worth your time."
Paul Case, backstagepass.seatwaveblogs.com (read the full review HERE)

"Mika has that special something that draws you to her. Her vocals are rich, her melodies reach right in and her lyrics are heartfelt...Mika is certainly one to watch out for...”
Jo Bailey, Blush Bar Review

"...vocals that make you go weak at the knees."
Juice Magazine, July 2003

"... a wonderful blues song with gorgeous vocals by Mika Sellens (Lying Peacefully)"
Julian Cram, dB Magazine 2004

"...music striving to find it's roots in the historical canon (Lying Peacefully)"
Piers Henwood, Filter Magazine 2003

"Lying Peacefully, a track that can only be described as smooth and lyrical, features the delicate soulful vocals of Mika Sellens that just beg you to sing along."
inthemix.com review 2004