"The band's music is excellent...Matthews commands an impressive vocal range. With a subdued delicacy for the more acoustic songs, she instinctively changes this to a grungier growl for the heavier pieces...Adam York Gregory's visual animations that accompany the music are delightfully bonkers" - THE PLAY'S THE THING
"The Witching Way navigates these darker aspects of the figure of the witch with creativity and nuance, offering a fascinating and uplifting narrative that resonates for anyone struggling against patriarchal norms, societal pressures, and conformity...With evocative visuals and lyrics, the Witching Way wove together familiar tropes from witchcraft tales to create an urgent and timely story about how an individual can assert their power whilst also treating others with kindness and respect... Ali’s powerful performance onstage really emphasizes that the power of the witch lies not in its use as a static symbol, but in her journey....The Witching Way is a rich and moving show" - VISIT MANCHESTER
For Ballad of Isosceles:
"Matthews is a bewitching performer, whose songs cling and haunt" - THE GUARDIAN
"Ali Matthews’ Ballad of Isosceles is an eerie, unsettling and beautiful performance piece. While experimental in form, we are always sure that we’re in the safe hands of a highly accomplished performer and vocalist.” -MATT FENTON, Artistic Director, Contact Theatre, Manchester (UK)