KQED ⚡ October 29, 2023
“As Boutros and her band launched into an up-tempo, psych-rock version of the Palestinian folk song ‘Wein a Ramallah,’ which the musician described as an international symbol of resistance, the multicultural audience of nearly 500 20- and 30-somethings clapped along and danced.”
Bay Area Beats Featured Artist ⚡ October 2023
KALW on Bay Beats ⚡ October 2023
“For anyone wondering whether we’ve still got it, I can personally assure you that the music scene in San Francisco and beyond is alive and well.”
White Crate: Review of Psychic Eye Records’ The Ancient Wall ⚡ December 2023
“Taking its name from the poem “In Jerusalem” by Mahmoud Darwish (first six lines quoted above), the compilation crosses vast chasms of synth, dark and forlorn, marching steadily through deathly swaths of harmony and dissonance. Led by pounding new wave beats, sometimes led by a charming vocalist, other times accented by cawing crows, it’s very much a vibe. ”
KQED ⚡ February 18th, 2024
“Camellia Boutros’s psychedelic Arab rock showcases an eclectic mix of influences and a vast range of musical talents.”
The Contra Costa Pulse ⚡ May 13th, 2024
“In their political and musical work, which often is intertwined, the push for a free Palestine for Boutros and Kazaleh boils down to equal rights and freedom.”
KQED: Bay Beats Featured Artist 2025 ⚡ March 14th, 2025
“For those who care about their local scene, and want more than background noise, Bay Beats could be an antidote. Since its debut, the library’s streaming service has amassed an eclectic collection of over 300 albums by local artists that anyone can stream or download for free. The music on Bay Beats suits a wide variety of tastes: There’s the punchy synth-punk of Cold Beat; raps about mindfulness from Jahi; salsa by Bululú; and Arabic-infused psych rock by Camellia Boutros.”
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