Stout Jackson describes it’s sound as jam-leaning progressive rock with blues influences. Reviews have mentioned similarities to bands such as Phish, Dave Matthews Band, Widespread Panic and Little Feat while also noting the presence of pop, funk and blues elements.

Rick’s Café, a southern Wisconsin music publication, says “many of the songs on …under these northern skies are beautiful melodic concepts.” Lyrically, retrospection and introspection are common themes; the endless search for what is right here and now, what is real and what is real love.” Adding, “ Stout Jackson have earned themselves a reputation on the gigging scene for being uplifting, professional, and having a good beat.” They are truly great singers and gifted songwriters.”