In their 2013 review, Offbeat magazine describes Aural Elixir's unique sound as "...Jesse Maclaine and her unusual fusion of strong-yet-spacey female singer-songwriters: Joni Mitchell’s sly and perceptive confessional meets Fiona Apple’s confrontational doomed romantic, with little hints of Tori Amos’ gonzo earth mother and Carole King’s practical warmth."

Born from the myriad of sounds present in the New Orleans music scene, Aural Elixir's jazz-rock-folk fusion has been delighting audiences in cafes, concert halls, listening rooms, clubs, bars & at festivals for over fifteen years. Classical training, jazz sensibilities, rock tendencies and decades of experience as professional entertainer empower Jesse Maclaine to mold the Aural Elixir experience to perfectly suit any size venue and crowd. Often compared to Tori Amos & Joni Mitchell, Aural Elixir delivers versatile, soulful music that is both accessible and defies categorization.