“Big Mother Gig matches huge pop hooks with equally massive guitar sounds. The opening track is a mightily catchy introduction to Big Mother Gig that reminds me of late-’90s touchpoints like Clarity-era Jimmy Eat World but with a grand guitar sheen I’d almost compare to the Cure. “
STEREOGUM

“The Underdog” feat Leah Wellbaum was chosen as an NPR Music ‘Staff Pick’ and included in their New Music Friday playlist”
NPR

“’20 Miles’ is a big, soaring dose of jangly, road-trip-friendly alt-rock that longtime Big Mother Gig fans (or Replacements or Husker Du or Gin Blossoms fans) are gonna wanna hear”
BROOKLYNVEGAN

“…hits hard from the jump with infectious harmonized guitar leads cutting through a wall of fuzz into a wave of a chorus sure to find its way into your head for the next couple of weeks. “
PASTE

“their first single in 20 years, “Alvarado.” It’s a blend of punk, indie and alternative”
ALTERNATIVE PRESS

“Opening with rip-roaring vocals and an anthemic riff that is bound to inspire head banging…”
NO DEPRESSION

“…with a really aggressive, heart and soul Midwestern, Husker-Du kind of sound…”
THE CURRENT/NPR

“Top 10 best songs of December, 2018” 
THE BIG TAKEOVER

“The results are unexpected …the hypnotic, “krautrockish” (Peaking Lights) remix…provides a nice wormhole into an alternate space for a while.”
UNDER THE RADAR

“…fits into the current landscape with a sound that could have been plucked right out of ’96…Picture (them) on with Jawbreaker and the Promise Ring and you’ve got the right idea.”
SUBSTREAM

“Big Mother Gig take the established melodies and add to them with a cacophony of vocals that stick like an ear worm, it’s damned catchy. “
NEW NOISE

“This cathartic, grunge-laden single is a testament to years of cultural contribution and a fresh reminder that time is never a factor for rock and roll. .”
ALLTHINGSGO