Alison Turner
Singer/Songwriter
AliT
PRESS
Year in Review: Noteworthy Vermont Albums of 2023
12/18/23
Tom Huntington
Times Argus / Rutland Herald
"Released in March, “Pancakes” is the third album by Royalton singer-songwriter Ali T, aka Alison Turner, a native of the Upper Valley Vermont town."
Ali T, 'Pancakes at Midnight' Review
04/26/23
Jordan adams, SeveN Days
"A late-night plateful of syrupy, buttered pancakes sounds like a fantastic idea. If only there were a place to get that in Vermont other than Denny's. America's Diner is only fun when you're 16 and just finished strike on the fall production of Bye Bye Birdie."
Recording on her own terms in Royalton
03/16/23
Alex Hanson, Valley News
"Making music on her own has been a part of Alison Turner's life since middle school. For a shy, self-described "reticent" child, music was an outlet."
These six Vermont musicians were buzzworthy before the pandemic. What are they up to now?
06/10/21
BRENT HALLENBECK,
Burlington free press
.A chance to find out what some of our favorite musicians, including some of our newest favorite musicians, are up to these days.
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Seven Days Reviews "The Makeover"
04/07/21
Kristen Ravin, Seven Days
Royalton singer-songwriter Alison "AliT" Turner is used to playing 150 shows a year. When live gigs came to a screeching halt in 2020, Turner turned her attention to songs from her catalog that she thought hadn't been properly introduced to her listeners.
Wandering Lion Reviews "The Makeover"
02/26/21
Wandering Lion Blog
I really enjoyed how you could appreciate Ali's range from mellow to dangerous.
Seven Daysies Awards: Best Pop Artist or Group - Ali T
08/02/23
SeveN Days STAFF
"An artist who has continually evolved, Ali T worked hard for this Daysie."
‘Music is my life’: Ali T hits her stride on new album
04/15/23
Tom Huntington,
times argus / rutland herald
"Produced entirely by Turner at her home studio — where she also played every instrument in addition to mixing and mastering the album and doing the artwork and graphics — “Pancakes” is an impressive recording that finds Ali T hitting her stride with her most self-assured set to date."
Soundbites: On Her New LP, AliT Does It All on Her Own
03/08/23
Chris Farnsworth, Seven Days
"I've wanted to do this for a while," Turner revealed in a phone call. "Take Dua Lipa, for example. She's huge! But what if we listened to her stuff and knew she did everything by herself on her record, from the production to the writing? Wouldn't that be incredible?"
Pandemic Pick: What Presenter Gets a Standing-Up-From-the-Couch Ovation for Its Livestream Performing Arts Events?
06/09/21
SEVEN DAYS STAFF, SEVEN DAYS
The singer-songwriter also known as Alison Turner swapped her touring schedule for an ongoing livestream show called AliTV
"Tone Talk" With
Guitar Girl Magazine
02/19/21
Guitar Girl Magazine
How do you keep your sound consistent on stage?
By looking at the audience’s faces. Expressions will tell me if something is inconsistent.
"We're Struggling": Vermonters Help Raise Funds For Out-Of-Work Musicians
12/14/20
Brent Hallenbeck,
Burlington Free Press
Vermont artists are taking part in an effort to raise $200,000 to help out-of-work New England musicians during the holidays.
The New England Musicians Relief Fund aims to distribute the money for musicians dealing with the financial strain that the COVID-19 pandemic has put on the entertainment industry.
The Best New Songs of September/October 2019
October 31, 2019
County Tracks
Alison Turner is an artist out of time. She’s a singer-songwriter, but not with the folky connotations the phrase often takes on. Rather, something like “Electric Haze” sounds made for radio. Late-’90s radio, that is, when artist like Jewel and Meredith Brooks were racking up top-ten hits.
Ali T, 'Smoke & Mirrors' | Album Review
October 30, 2019
Chris Farnsworth, Seven Days
For the last several years, Royalton singer-songwriter Alison Turner, aka Ali T, has been plying her trade around Vermont and the greater New England circuit. She's carved out a niche playing intimate solo shows and made a name for herself with promising songwriting and no small amount of drive. Turner is no weekend warrior; she's about that life.
Smoke & Mirrors by Ali T
October 16, 2019
Christian Grotewold, Wandering Lion
I said it once and I will keep saying it until the whole world hears me, Ali T is destined to be a star! The moment I heard her sing back in 2011, I knew this upcoming artist would make people fall in love with her and her music.
Ali T's "Smoke & Mirrors" Makes Music of Women's Issues
October 12, 2019
Art Edelstein, The Times Argus
Alison Turner, aka Ali T, has produced a powerful recording and statement about life in her second album “Smoke & Mirrors.” Based in Royalton, this singer-songwriter finds her voice in real-life issues, revealing a thoughtful, politically astute performer who can attack current issues without trivializing them.
AliT - A Voice To Be Heard
April 12, 2017
Christian Grotewold, Wandering Lion
Six years ago I met AliT (Alison Turner) at our first ever college icebreaker, and from that moment on we were inseparable. As we got to know each other, Ali told me that she was a singer/songwriter and played some of her songs for me...I was instantly obsessed...[MORE]
September 15, 2016
