“Part Baez/part Emmylou” - Mike Davies
— FATEA Records UK
Josie has received accolades and fans through her music. Here are what some people are saying and some of her noteworthy accomplishments.
“...an emotional, personal, and well-produced release”
— The Bandcamp Diaries
“Particularly thoughtful song-writing” - Gordon Sharpe
— Americana UK
“Have Purpose Live Long is an album that's grounded in truth and speaking from the heart...an unusual signature sound, setting Bello apart from the pack. A folk album at heart, this is a mix of Americana genres” - Melissa Clark
— Americana Highways
“Atmospheric Lo-Fi Americana worthy of a David Lynch Country Movie...Josie Bello's music takes a little from a lot of genres to combine to become something quite unlike anyone else I can actually think of; which is a rarity around this office”
— The Rocking Magpie
“Beautifully orchestrated with lyrics that embody a simple request that everyone can relate to” - Artie Martello
— WIOX-FM Roxbury