Providing rich cello melodies was Topu Lyo, who was very often mesmerizing in his playing."
- JESS MCGINLEY, POP WRECKONING (OCT 22, 2008)

"their brand of pop, which runs the gamut from classical to funk-inspired, was highlighted by the absence of a bassist. Why? Well, when you’ve got a crack cellist like Topu Lyo, who needs one? Lyo also used his instrument for its intended melodic purpose, driving along the theme of "Asylum""
- HEIDI VANDERSLICE, TINY MIX TAPES (OCT 28, 2008)

Electric cellist Topu Lyo lends orchestral bombasts to "And It Matters" and ambient whimsy to "Lost and Lonely."  
- CMJ NEW MUSIC REPORTS

...multi-layered rock  with some jazz stylings here and there. The five-string  electric cello work by Topu Lyo gives the music a sedated, noir feel.  -ST LOUIS TODAY

Skidmore Fountain: Edgy indie rockers stretch the parameters with tremulous vocals, off-kilter tunes and an interesting band set-up featuring five-string electric cello. -PHILADELPHIA DAILY NEWS

On tour, Setting Sun and Quitzow share the cello talents of Topu Lyo and the backup vocals of Meryl Lammers, along with an ongoing rotation of drummers. Lyo and Lammers are both skilled independent songwriters themselves, so what we have is a New Pornographers or Broken Social Scene-styled supergroup, but in a smaller, sweeter, two-faced incarnation. -EUGENE WEEKLY