“International songwriting finalist Rachael Brady hails from Katoomba. Listen to the rocking, gothic, visceral and spooky number that's made the shortlist in an international songwriting competition and you will feel proud it hails from the Blue Mountains.”

“Brady is a frontwoman like few others: a vocal and emotional powerhouse whose intimate entanglement with each tale of love, lust or woe is captivatingly real. Vivacious, funny, incandescent and with an enormous voice that arrests the ear, she is artfully buoyed along by a swag of accomplished Blue Mountains players.”

“Brady is one of the Blue Mountains's most talented singers and a charismatic frontwoman: vivacious, funny and a vocal powerhouse who embodies the sex appeal and rebellious spirit of rockabilly icons like Wanda Jackson, Brenda Lee and Patsy Cline.”

“..positive and uplifting.... "...that's Rachael Brady for you - how can her music be anything but?”

“Rachael Brady's unique voice and emotional performances have earned her a place as one of the most exciting independent performers in her genre.”

“She is guaranteed to give a memorable and always uplifting performance - not just because she has a truly phenomenal voice but also because her music has genuine depth, beauty and intelligence.”

“Blessed with one of the most beautiful voices you will ever hear.”

“...a lovely, soulful sound...a distinctive & very warm voice ”

"Somewhere Sunshine is one of the best albums to have come out of our fair state in the last five years." 4/5

“Rachael Brady is one of Brisbane's best kept secrets...you can't deny her debut album, Peace by Peace, is nothing short of exceptional. Her voice transcends magnificent while delivering 11 raw, unapologetic originals...Inspired, inspiring, raw, unapologetic and impassioned: Rachael Brady is poised to become one of our greats."”

“I had no idea what to expect as I’ve never heard of Rachel Brady prior to this meetup, BUT Ohhhh My GOD what a voice!!! The music overall was: Hope inspiring, uplifting, touching, motivating, spiritual, edifying, nourishing, soulful, rhythmic – dance in your chair and then some !!! And that doesn’t even scratch the surface!! I purchased both of her CDs on the night and I haven’t stopped playing them since !!!”

"...Rachael came onto stage very keen to have a good time...And boy, did she deliver. With her lovely tunes and beautiful, powerful voice, she had the crowd the whole night. We had such a great night and were really impressed with Rachael's honesty and skill. We can't wait to see her again..."

"Rachael’s voice is rich with experience, passion, intelligence, and kindness."

"..a gifted, organic and relatively underexposed Australian performer....Everything about the lady is unforgettable..."

"...you can’t have that much heart and not make amazing music that inspires."

“Rachael is a masterful & wonderful songwriter weaving delicate stories. Her voice is uniquely a one off & absolutely delightful to listen to. This album is a must listen.”