“k.s. Rhoads is one of those gems, glittering in the neglected Nashville pop scene. Dead Language is an exhibition in style, grace and limitless possibilities. He brings it with a rapturous stage performance. Audiences are wrapped around his finger and knocked on their asses at the same time.”

“...Imagine Rocca DeLuca produced and arranged by Jon Brion... a staggering amount and range of talent... a gifted and admirably broadminded songwriter.”

“…revealing himself to be the most flexible performer on this night..his playful, knowing shtick was hard to follow and lent a sure uptick in energy...came across as a pavement busker in the best way.”

“k.s. Rhoads’ debut, Dead Language, is quiet and delicate at times, grandiose and elegant at others. It sounds honest without getting all confessional, impressive without stumbling into pretension.”

“k.s. Rhoads delivered one of Nashville's best performances of the year… he not only channels the social/political commentary, irony, and melancholy of Roger Waters, but also matches his songwriting and orchestration talents.”