“Inspired equally by early 90s female singer-songwriters and Disney musicals, Dave infuses sexual politics with a sense of fun and tenderness often absent in transgressive music, i.e., ‘queer cupcake loving honesty pop!’” -Nadav Carmel, Phoning It In

“Tackling subject matters like bullying, homophobia, body image and heartbreak, Dave End could easily fall into the slippery traps of self-pity and earnestness, but he manages to keep his songs aloft with humor, bounce, and jamboree-style glee. Fleshy depressed queer teenagers everywhere should heave a sigh of relief. His debut album, How to Hold Your Own Hand, is a revelation of hope and intelligence.” -Dan Fishback