"On the verge of becoming America's next big indie rocker, evoking memories of Bob Dyland and post Srgnt. Pepper Beatles, Nico manages to create the fullest sound of any solo artist in recent memory.
Easily the most musically intriguing artist to come along since Sufjan Stevens, and on track to become one of the great to emerge form the Echopark/Silverlake scene."
The Deli Los Angeles
“Growing on me like sumac, I keep having to itch for relief even if temporary. Think Joseph Arthur presence with a Nick Drake mind. He’s been there AND done that so you should probably listen up”
Paste Magazine
"His tightly woven songs conjure an image of an artist on the verge of creeping into the US consciousness. He has a tremendous knack for writing dark lyrics and enveloping them with the catchiest, most endearing melodies."
The Examiner Los Angeles
“Instant Love ... ” Kat Corbett, 106.7 KROQ
“Perfect Indie Rock...” Future Sounds
"Nico Stai’s sound holds the potential for them to earn a household status with Californians.
Many of the crowd had come to see only Stai and his band and we can’t say we blame them.
...an excellent staple band of Los Angeles.
Proud to call them our own..."
Beatcrave
"A poet, a songwriter and a man destined for stardom paving his way in music history
with blood, sweat, tears and some sincere and fierce tunes.
Park Los Angeles, is a true testament of power, will and faith.
Exquisite..."
Campus Circle
“I think I'm in Love...” My Old Kentucky Blog
"The music is entrapping, grabbing your
brain cells and lulling you into a beautiful stupor.
Bob Dylan, you have company now ....,
someone who can create a stunningly simple acoustic piece and reign in
a legion of fans...
hypnotic...stunning..frantic."
Jeffrey Easton The Deli L.A.
“Haunting...” Scratch Magazine
"For music fans who fear the fate of music ... have no fear, Nico Stai is here... witness the band on stage... our socks were rocked off..
Amid the ceaseless banality of the L.A. music scene, a band that not only looks rock n’ roll but plays rock n’ roll; and is doing so at Spaceland
At ten o’clock, Jeff Evans, Sean Stentz, Josh Mervin and Nico Stai took the stage as the sound of frenzied anticipation took the crowd.
It was as if no one in attendance had seen these guys, a theory quickly dispelled as soon as it became apparent how many people were singing along to the opening song.
A blow by blow assessment of the show is pointless; The band opened strong and displayed a cultivated sense of showmanship while not neglecting energy or catchy choruses.
The most crucial hurdle is to impress non-fans with a live show. We walked into Spaceland unfamiliar with Nico Stai. We left with him as our Fan favorite, as was the case with everyone we talked to."
American Non Fiction
“Haunting...Beautifully Understated...” Steve Baltin
I just posted this on your facebook page, but I'll post what I said here too incase you see this first. As I was watching Chuck, I heard your song play in the background and couldn't be happier. Congratulations Nico! The scene was perfect because of your song!
Great show last night!! I saw you the first time, months ago, at club Spaceland (with Jason Falkner I think). I thought that you completely stold-the-show that night. Last night was even better - great set, filled with passion and energy. Two words come to mind: Super talented!
P.S. Where can one purchase Feeling Like I should?
hey, i just wanna say that i find your music absolutely amazing. i just kinda stumbled upon it, im very happy i did. keep with music, your going places man
