Press Quotes

'A gifted musician'

- NPR's Scott Simon

'Her melodic and buoyant sound harkens back to the works of Elton John, Billy Joel and Carole King'

– POPMATTERS

"...the rock-solid singing, keyboards and songwriting of actress Alicia Witt, serving sharply personal, boldly melodic pop originals in the Carole King/Billy Joel vein... the repertoire of snappy, resilient, emancipated-woman anthems and touching lost-and-found love ballads.."

- Jonathan Takiff, Philadelphia Inquirer

'...what a voice. It comes from tender, intimate appeals, soaring to roof raising heights, as she all the while works the piano with ease and command...where Witt really excels is in her ballads, personal and universal poems of love, longing, and everyday girl issues. Her lyrics flow with a poetic polish, and her piano playing rivals that of rockers Billy Joel or Elton John.'

- What Duvet Said

“a piano-pop gem that sounds by turns like “Grey Seal”-era Elton John, an alt-universe Fiona Apple and a film-noir chanteuse notching her nights in cigarette burns on the fallboard.”

– Nashville Scene, review of Revisionary History

‘…it’s just from the heart. The song I keep coming back to is ‘Always Tuesday’, which has a Carole King/James Taylor vibe about it.’

– Entertainment Focus, on ‘Witness’

“... her mature and telling lyrics resonate with deep meaning and purpose...her probing words are intimate, candid, confessional ”

— WORCESTER TELEGRAM

‘…Alicia Witt’s crystalline voice and piano playing…delivers on her latest musical effort “Witness.” Each track has its own identity, and it is a breath of fresh air. “Witness” stands out sonically, lyrically, and vocally.’

– Markos Papadatos, Digital Journal

‘Her new song of love lost and longing, Clever Mind, is a ravishing combo of words and country-infused music, reminiscent of a song By Reba or Loretta, that speaks of love’s “rabbit hole” and the unexpected stumble into romantic ideals, at an age when one should be able to see it coming. The openness of her emotions is palpable… Her voice is gorgeous - soft but full and round… on the edge of smiles and tears… Alicia Witt’s talents as a singer/songwriter have a depth of perception that only a true artistic soul could produce, and this new ballad is as clever as it is beautiful. ‘

– BroadwayWorld.com