"To say that Michael Hsu sings and plays the guitar is inaccurate. Michael and his guitar become a singular vessel, and, for a moment, the boundaries between lyric and song, performer and performance, are indistinguishable; the individual elements can no longer be extracted as such. The evocative and intricate guitar work, reminiscent of [Michael] Hedges, becomes part of the poetry in the same manner as Hsu's agile and expressive voice. Then, over the last lingering notes, the poem ends, and a calm, quiet-demeanored Michael Hsu smiles and politely says, "Thank you." It's no wonder he's opened sold-out shows for contemporary greats like Cliff Eberhardt, Catie Curtis and The Nields. I must concur with the general consensus: Michael Hsu is an up-and-coming performer to keep an eye out for."

—Terri Lagerstedt, Fairfield County Weekly

"Michael Hsu's music shows exceptional maturity for a songwriter his age. His songs, marked by beautiful melodies, brave lyrics, and percussive guitar work, are passionate and highly individual. Keep an eye on Michael—he has the talent to be at the beginning of a long career."

—David Siglin, The Ark

"Michael has a calm and gentle stage presence that connects with his audience. His own songs are on par with those of other composers he interprets, and his eloquence and lyrical skill speak volumes."

—Phil Ciganer, The Town Crier

"Michael sings, writes, and plays with a natural ease that is rare and belongs to the most gifted of musicians."

—Catie Curtis

"Michael has what his takes: His songs are thoughtful and beautifully executed, his voice is sweet, and he has a wonderfully fluid guitar style. More importantly, he's one of the hardest working young artists I've ever met."