Below are some, not all, notable press quotes. Click the name of the publication to see the complete articles. For press inquiries, contact Shane.
American Songwriter
“A hauntingly intricate finger-dance across a classical guitar”
HuffPost
“Palko’s high tenor exudes a wistful ineffable quality encompassing tender remembrance, eloquent simplicity and optimistic tranquility”
“His sound amalgamates alternative folk with exotic essences of alt-pop and classical aromas. ”
No Depression
“One of the most unique songwriting talents working today.”
“If he’s under the radar by anyone’s definition, it’s safe to say that he won’t be for much longer.”
Glide Magazine
“Psychedelic and meditative.”
Groundsounds
“Balancing delicate guitar-work with a powerful narrative”
Celebmix
“Palko’s voice takes on cool, almost romantic tones. ”
“well-worth listening to.”
B-Sides&Badlands
“…only an acoustic guitar seems to bear the weight of his trembling heart.”
The Ark Of Music
“By performing globally across five continents in twenty-five countries, Shane has used his music as a culture-crossing mechanism to simultaneously create opportunities where he’s been able to work with a number of not-for-profit organizations to strive for positive change in the world.”
Stereo Stickman
“Refreshing pop-rock offering”
For Folk’s Sake
“Not only is Shane Palko a singer-songwriter, but a notable socio-environmentalist…an artist and philosopher, representative of over ten thousand miles traveled on the road thus far,”
Indie Pulse Music
“Alt / Folk Singer, Songwriter and Socio-Environmental Specialist Shane Palko has performed before royalty, toured over 25 Countries Internationally, Played everywhere from Living Rooms to Stadiums and works to develop communities around the world.”
Newark Post
“Music has taken independent folk artist Shane Palko to Thailand, Australia and South Africa, among many other places.”
Music-News
“Shane Palko is not your average singer/songwriter. His all-natural brand of folk/rock music has been ripening since his early days growing up in the forest.”
Music-News
“Shane Palko has incredible artistic vision”
“This remarkable young artist is impossible not to root for; the songs he writes are terrific, his look is earthy and earnest, his confidence is undeniable”
Essentially Pop
“Shane Palko is not your average singer songwriter. The Pennsylvania native has taken a musical journey which has seen him perform in over 25 countries and counting”
Neufutur
“Listeners will be taken on a journey that will change them wholly”