She once worked as a nanny to Tom Waits’s three kids, but clear- voiced Jesca Hoop didn’t need to take any singing tips from her former employer. True, some of the Waits weirdness may have rubbed off on the Californian. Full Article at Irish Times

There's a thin line between genuine eccentricity and precious affectation of weirdness, but Jesca Hoop walks it well. Full Article at The Guardian Music

This hotly tipped talent is fully deserving of the current buzz around her. This beguiling Californian – now based in Manchester – has already gleaned a highly impressive array of admirers. Full Article at BBC News

We're not quite sure how the fact that Jesca Hoop used to put Tom Waits to bed (as his babysitter) is pertinent to her C.V, but it is quite interesting, hence why people will keep mentioning it, like we just did. Full Article at Strangeglue

Southern-Californian singer-songwriter Jesca Hoop has been the name on everyones lips since her début 'Kismet' was released back in 2007 and whilst she's remained relatively quiet since that release just over two years ago, she's now back in full swing... Full Article at Strangeglue

"She is an old soul, like a black pearl, a good witch or a red moon," says Tom Waits of his children’s former nanny. But put this surreal celebrity connection to one side for a moment, as there might be more to this sentence than abstract wordplay. Full Article at Drowned in Sound