• "A fresh breath of country-rock air."

    — AMERICANA HIGHWAYS

  • "A big Americana-Rock sound sure to appeal to fans of Jason Isbell as well as the more country leaning work of Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty."

    — GLIDE MAGAZINE

  • "There's a lot of power and gravel in Thomas' voice and fire in his pen."

    — OFF CENTER VIEWS

“Thomas makes Americana rootsy, rock-style music, using landscape metaphors for healing what’s ailing the American soul.”

— Americana Highways

"If you were looking for that one song inspired by the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene that really puts it all in perspective, this is it.”

— Saving Country Music

"A haunting fiddle line marries the song to the region – it just sounds like Appalachia – and Thomas's lyrical skill shines. It's a highly emotional listen."

— Amplify Music Magazine

"...heartfelt and heartstring-tugging... A song that beats with heart and hope, the lonely, lonesome wail of fiddle throughout sounds like the tears of those who have suffered great loss and turmoil."

— Vents Magazine

“Hell in High Water” was written in response to the horrible devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, and all proceeds from streaming and downloads of the single will be donated to Mountain Ways, a 501(c)3 nonprofit that exists to help others during times of need, ensuring that no one faces hardship alone.

Featured on Mountain Ways.

"Mike channels nearly every strain of country, rock, and roots you can think of into an interrogation of transience, belonging, and home. Musically and lyrically, the album brings to mind artists like Rodney Crowell, Guy Clark, and country-oriented troubadours like Joe Ely and Jason Isbell."

— Alan Cackett Blog

"A gloriously twangy steel guitar, beautiful vocals, and lyrics pulling strongly at a listener’s emotions all combine to make Mike Thomas’  'Diamonds,' sparkle and shine."

—  Amplify Music Magazine

"His influences are as varied as they are well-chosen. His booming voice is sometimes Springsteen, Isbell or McClinton and the arrangements on Diamonds are soaring and urgent... A shining new musical force."

— Listening Through the Lens

"Thomas reflects on the true meaning of home - and the pain of leaving one you've built - on the reflective "Bricks, Boards & Stone."

—  Wide Open Country

"Mike Thomas hits soul-touching, raw notes on new album, 'Diamonds'... personal, emotional... [an] impactful collection of songs."

—  Skope Magazine

"Thomas will find his place among Townes van Zandt, Guy Clark & Joe Ely. Nowhere on the album art does Mike Thomas wear a cowboy hat, sit on a rusty truck, hold a can of beer, or wear any stars & spangles. I guess that means the man is comfortable in his own skin. His music certainly is. This is an excellent album."

— Americana Highways

"There’s a bit of blue-collar Merle Haggard in Thomas’ songs... the most vintage part of the music is its evocation of gritty rock n’ roll, which is why he also draws Tom Petty comparisons. Or perhaps some John Cougar Mellencamp... There’s a lot of power and gravel in Thomas’ voice, and fire in his pen."

—  Off Center Views

"A stirring love letter to his family and the family that came before him, Diamonds is a jewel of an Americana album and a poetic reminder for all of us to cling a little tighter to the ones we love."

— Turnstyled, Junkpiled Roots Music Magazine

"Thomas knows how to pen a soaring chorus to complement the straightforward rocking sound that has just enough of a country edge to remind you where he’s coming from."

— Glide Magazine

"Thomas takes influences from names like Prine, Dylan and Haggard, and his thoughtful and sincere songwriting certainly runs parallel to those legends... he's making some great modern Americana now, and we're all better off for it."

— Take Effect Reviews

Sync / Placements

• January 23, 2024 - NBC / Peacock - La Brea Season 3, episode 3 ft. “Three Reasons.”

• May 17, 2024 - CBS - Fire Country Season 2, Episode 10 ft. “Tryin’ Ain’t Enough”