"Completely captivating, full of magic."

- Ladefuncion, Spain

PRESS

NEW REVIEW (2011) of Brillig's LIVE PERFORMANCE
The Front, Canberra (ACT) on 11 January 2011

"Hailing from South Australia by way of the steppes of Eastern Europe and the saloons of the old west, Brillig have been compared to everyone from Johnny Cash and Leonard Cohen to The Cure and Nick Cave. These powerful influences were certainly there for anybody who cared to pick them out, but it is Brillig’s own unique and unaffected sound that has garnered them so many fans around the world. It was that inimitable style that kept The Front spellbound last Tuesday night."

Miss Kiku, FasterLouder, Australia (January 2011) Read full review>>

LATEST REVIEWS (2010) of Brillig's debut acoustic album, "The Red Coats".

"A thrilling, decorative period piece. 5 out of 5"
D. Nicoletto, Review You, USA (April 2010) Read full review>>

"Brillig is Brilliant. 5 out of 5. A refreshing, eclectic mix of acoustic styles."
j. Franz, Review You, USA (April 2010) Read full review>>

"Hale to Brillig's first full (acoustic) feature offering! This is a a brilliant album from a band bold enough to offer audiences something different. Brillig are story-tellers from another time who successfully channel wonderful elements of colonial era folk music for 21st Century audiences."
M. Stasiak, MusicSA, Australia (May 2010) Read full review>>

"The band conjures sounds like I have never heard before, unique style, unique playing and superior production...a musical world of charm, elegance and distinctiveness. One feels immediately invited and starts a journey through areas that are already close to a fairytale land, filled by many evil villains, crooks and broken hearts. All in all, "The Red Coats" to my ears, is a total work of art."- MEDIENKONVERTER (Germany)

"The Red Coats has become a masterpiece that you can not readily pass up...we hear musical pearls full of fragility and grace. Whether it's a vibrant waltz or a delicate love song, then a classic alternative-guitar track, "The Red Coats" is so complex that the disc MUST be heard several times to cover all the subtleties and refinements within. The content keeps you safely within the nasty and bitter stories of great storytellers like Leonard Cohen, Nick Cave or Tom Waits."- USELINKS (Germany)

"After many years in the scene you hear alot of music, and thus I am not so easily impressed. However, BRILLIG has definitely succeeded is rising from the mass of other artists out to get noticed. BRILLIG has this magical "not-of-this-world" touch...Upon listening, one thinks of fresh air after the rain, walks in the park with a pond and swans. No wonder that the band is able to attract different audiences, from country music fans and Goths to indie and more. Absolutely recommendable."- DARK MOMENTS (Germany)

"Twelve wonderful songs accompanied by guitars and harmonicas, with timeless duets filled with rich vocal nuances and feeling...the atmosphere thickens with a magic charm. Charm that increases with each listen to this excellent work of music, where style & experimentation create a nostalgic combination, wise and genuine. 8 out of 10"- BABYLON MAGAZINE (Italy)

"Gives the listener one catchy moment after another -- madness! Older individuals who like Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds need not consider whether they'll like "The Red Coats" of Brillig - it's a compulsory purchase."- KULTUR TERRORISMUS (Germany)

"The Australians have suceeded in delivering twelve beautiful, melancholic and tragic stories that need to be heard."- WHISKY SODA (Germany)

"Brillig deliver with "The Red Coat" a beautiful piece of music that not only the Cheshire Cat, the white rabbit and Alice will love. A truly consciousness, mature and well designed brew on the way to the next trip into Wonderland. 8 out of 10" - SCHWARZE NEWS (Germany)

"A mixture of innovation and folk traditionalism ... often radical and always enchanting." - BUBBLEGUM SLUT (UK)

"You can really classify this masterpiece as somewhere between Nick Cave, Leonard Cohen or Neil Young. Rated 6/6" - ELEKTRAUMA (Germany)

"A little wave, a little singer-songwriter, a little folk, a little indie, a little chanson, but above all, Brillig. I advise everyone to enjoy this masterpiece." - IKECHT (The Netherlands)

"An incredible work, completely captivating, full of magic. Imperiously recommended." - LA DEFUNCION (Spain)

"Whether performing as a two-piece acoustic show or the full foursome on stage at WGT Festival, they are able to please their audiences of all kinds, ages and genres. As we continue our quest for great bands, this one lands near the top of our list of favorites. Rated 5 out of 5" - GOTHIC PARADISE (USA)

"The melodies on this album are truly intoxicating, full of melancholy beauty that hooks into the heart of the listener, and makes them think they are hearing more stories than songs, laden with a delicious air of tragedy and tenderness. Full of tender beauty that digs into the soul with unusual force." - MENTENEBRE (Spain)