Album Of The Week

"First class roots rock done with a warm heart and a sharp brain."

- Björn Bostrand / Popgeni -

"Esquela new album, 'A Sign From God', produced by Eric ‘Roscoe’ Ambel, recorded entirely remotely over the course of several months during the spring and summer of 2020, addresses several issues that were at the forefront of our cultural conversations during the pandemic, racism, sexual assault, and the climate crisis."

- Kenneth Bremer / Blue Desert -

"Esquela's 'A Sign From God' is one of those albums that effortlessly convinces, but the truth is, it is usually born out of hard work and hard thinking. Esquela have made their announcement that they are back and they are again ready to rock."

- Stephen Rapid / Lonesome Highway -

"For Esquela’s 1st album since 2017 the band tackles songs about larger issues in the world around them."

- Jan van Eck / Blues'N'Roots Corner -

"Esquela create a classic authentic 70's rootsy rock sound with catchy melodies and a mostly strong uptempo rocking approach, and especially the powerful vocals of Rebecca Frame sound very impressive."

- Gabor Kleinbloesem / Strutterzine -

"At the end of June, New York based roots rock and americana band Esquela released their 5th album, 'A Sign From God'. The 10 songs are strengthened by the fantastic soulful voice of lead vocalist Becca Frame and the robust singing of the band’s principal songwriter John ‘Chico’ Finn. Their music is mainly based on solid and catchy rock songs, but we are also very much pleased with a few excellent ballads.“

- Valére Sampermans / Rootstime -