"If The Smashing Pumpkins, Pixies, and The Strokes climbed on a Vespa and crashed into the gardens of Villandry, The Bougies would walk out, prep and clean. Jordan Bongolan's gritty lock-jawed delivery keeps their lyrics, written by him and sister Kelly, from being too saccharine."
- James Cave, Culture Bomb

"The siblings' and bandmates' amazing chemistry is obvious in both their cooperative songwriting process and their performances."
- Joana Yasui, Art + Flea

"...The Bougies, lights up the stage with amazing songwriting, killer vocals, and raw sound."
- Secret Sound Showcase at Honolulu Museum of Art