“This is power pop with the batteries dying: gorgeous melodies stripped bare and subdude, as the singer reaches inside and pulls out her terms of disenchantment”- Michael Corcoran ,Austin American Statesman

“The Texas-by-way-of-Canada artist, whose voice is alluring and down-to-earth, is backed by a band that succeeds in filling out these compositions, but her sweet pipes are always the centerpiece …. “
- Amy Sciarretto: CMJ New Music Report

This sophomore album from one of Austin's best singers -- you can also catch her with the Jazz Pharoahs -- was actually released late last year but fell through the cracks. It's far too big for that. Producer Brian Beattie (ex-Glass Eye) and guitarists Craig Ross and Darwin Smith lay down a sonic backdrop that's invaluable, experimental but not flashy. The sparkling music brings Seela's imaginative songs to life, from hushed, Mazzy Star- like mood pieces such as "Give Up" and "Seed" to noisier, chalkboard- scratching fare like "Open Heart." - Chris Riemenschneider, XLent

"…emerging from the dreamy murk distinguish these songs from the soporific tedium often present on the albums of similar artists like Mazzy Star or Beth Orton. Indeed, while Seela's music often resembles those artists in atmosphere, the entire album proves to run much deeper… Other musicians need slick production and walls of guitars to prove their mettle. Seela proves to them that with her music, less is indeed more." – Annie Z. , Alternative Press Magazine

"Go ahead and add the name Seela to the list of superb female singer-songwriters emerging from the Austin music scene at the outset of the new millennium. With the release of her second record Something Happened, the Ontario native makes it clear that she belongs in the company of talented Austin up-and-comers such as Trish Murphy, Abra Moore, Ginger Mackenzie and Anna Egge"–Patrick Cosgrove, InSound

“Part Sheryl Crow and part Sonic Youth…” -Ink19

“With Something Happened, Seela goes Lauryn, Abra, and Liz Phair all at once, reeling more than rocking, and always with the lamp light turned way down low. Yow!” -R.Hernandez. Austin Chronicle

“ It may be the case that Seela has been battered by love and life, but there's no whining here. Instead, it's as vigorous and inventive an album as I've heard this year, … producer Brian Beattie and a crew of Austin's finest can claim part of the credit, but it's Seela's songs, voice and calm strength that make this a fine album.” -Portland Oregonian