★★★★ "Suffusing the entirety of the show is the presence of Nishla Smith. Her lilting musicality lifts this piece to an ethereal level..."

★★★★ "The addition of Nishla Smith’s Singer is an inspired move. Her voice and presence often lift scenes into another dimension."

★★★★ "From the title track’s metaphorical flights of fancy and the heart-melting delicacy of ‘Julian’, to the uplifting, instantly memorable ‘Up’, Smith’s meticulously observed songs compel the attention."

★★★★ “Smith’s voice is at times sweet, at times affectless, and on the title track sightless reminiscent of Billie Holiday”

★★★★ "(Nishla Smith's) striking album/ art book/ video performance concept 'Friends With Monsters' combines the whimsical, the poignant and the slightly sinister..."

"While Smith’s singing is an entrancing beauty of its own, the true trump cards are the lyrics and melodies."

"An impressive debut from a new talent worth watching."

★★★★ "...One of the most interesting collections of original jazz based song writing that I’ve heard in a while."

★★★★ "Smith’s voice slips between Holiday-esque slinky sensuality... to winsome warmth..."

"On this week's Ronnie Scott's Radio Show, Ian Shaw will take you on a trip to the backstage area of the club to meet the wonderful Nishla Smith in her dressing room and to hear an interview that was recorded a couple of weeks ago following Nishla's debut performances."

Dinner Jazz with Mark Walker

"Sarah Chaplin plays 2 hours of jazz, latin, funk and fusion, featuring an interview with vocalist Nishla Smith about her debut album release, 'Friends with Monsters'..."