“Memphis's Qemist and Marcella Simien team up for one of the most beautiful singles I've heard this year on "Daytime Dreams." Simien's soulful vocals are the prime complement to Qemist's opulent production. The tune sounds how memories feel, creating a nostalgic atmosphere to an otherwise fresh take on drum & bass.”

- Arielle Lana LeJarde; The Fader Magazine

“DJ and electronic music producer Michael Ivy performs under the name "Qemist" (or "Qemmy," for short), connecting his musical persona directly to the metaphorical link between science and art.

Utilizing numerous electronic tools for his compositions, his creative process looks a lot like scientific experimentation, too.”

- Jared Boyd; WYXR

“Michael Ivy, known by his stage name Qemist (pronounced “chemist”), is a multidisciplinary artist and producer from Memphis. In the last few years, he has risen to local prominence and has generated buzz on the national dance music stage.⁠ His synthy, dream-like melodies overlay 808 and 909 drums to produce a unique blend of acid house, techno, jungle and footwork, saluting Black subgenres of dance music incubated in the nightclubs of 1980s and ’90s Chicago, Detroit and London.”

- Joshua Carlucci; Daily Memphian