"The major labels are always looking for artists who fit in neat categories, to simplify their marketing efforts. Artists know this, and try to make music that will fit. But some artists are driven to make music that falls between the cracks, that fits no musical genre very well at all. Sometimes, there are traces of various musical genres, but combined in unexpected ways. And sometimes there is no genre that can describe the music fairly. Always, these artists show a fierce originality. Some of the worst music I have ever heard is like this; the artist creates something abstract, without the slightest regard to connecting with their potential listeners. But some of the best music I have ever heard also defies categorization. Just as the English language is neither French nor German, but is derived from both, this music is a new language, but one that speaks eloquently."  (Oliver di Place blog on Laura's work) 

Her previous releases, When I Left Loss and Love Flows Like the Blood of a River (with Eugene Friesen, cello, and Steve Wilkes, percussion) contain unique combinations of songs and spoken word pieces that “lend a riveting, personal touch and at times cut so deep the hair on the listener's skin goes on end.”  (Josh Shear, Chicopee Herald)

“While the voice gives Talon of the Blackwater its beauty, her writing is what gives it depth.” The Republican

"Inspired by greats like guitarist Pat Metheny, Siersema brings the power of her crystalline voice and compositional skills to bear on her third release...understated accompaniments are at times brilliant...Siersema takes the traditional spiritual 'Wade in the Water' and makes it her own with a ghostly arrangement reminiscent of Daniel Lanois's work...the excellent 14-minute 'Along the Fenway' features cellist Eugene Friesen and is strikingly beautiful."   Progression

“Enthralling and complex music with world-class musicians.”  Greenfield Recorder

“Experimental, serene and surreal...” Sarah Craig, Caffe Lena

"We LOVE your music." Kelley & Cyrus,Yurt Radio, Hampshire College

“Folk fans should take note, as well as those that like classical music, and Tori Amos.”  Tampa Tribune

"A touch Celtic, a touch New Age, she is uncategorizable, a passion rare in folk music today."  WCUW, Worcester

“Laura is an acoustic craftsman, a wordsmith…with the soul and lyrics of a true poet…” Indie-Music Reviews

"STUNNING!"  KUNV, Las Vegas

“...they should make movies out of music like this.” Jamaica Plain Arts News

“There are a few who can carry us beyond....by indenting our souls--by effecting change in the soul whereby the mood is retained and perhaps never to be lost...your music has the power to do just this!  You have given a sort of 'storehouse' for our spirit's garden.  The places that are in greatest need of nourishment are thereby fulfilled."
 in a letter from Vincent Tripi, haiku poet

All albums are available for sale on iTunes, Rhapsody, Amazon and CDBaby, among other online and retail outlets, as well as on her website.