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Willa Amai – I Can Go to Bed Whenever (Album)

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Sink your teeth into I Can Go To Bed Whenever, the debut album from trailblazing singer-songwriter Willa Amai.

You know we here at Wonderland love a rising star. There’s just something so magical about seeing someone soar straight over the precipice of global fame into a career that will change the lives of so many – and the tunes that come with it all aren’t half bad either.

But Willa Amai is more than that, this is a musical prodigy whose voice speaks for a generation so unlike all those before. The sixteen-year-old singer-songwriter is currently under the mentorship of 4 Non Blondes’ Linda Perry, and for the last few months she’s been slogging it hard to prepare for the release of her debut album, I Can Go to Bed Whenever. Having already garnered nearly 5 million streams worldwide, Amai is blazing a trail of heart-wrenching honesty with her tunes, showcasing talent in its most raw and captivating of states.

The 12-track offering, released this Friday, aims to give fans a fresh insight into the mind of the emerging star, starting off with an emotive triumph titled “Fallout”. Tinged with subtle touches of folk and country, the result is a harmony so serene, so electrifying, and so atmospheric you’ll be left reeling just minutes into your first listen. Might we suggest grabbing some tissues, otherwise you may never truly survive the fallout.. badum, chh. “Not A Soldier” follows behind, adding emphasis to the star’s commanding vocal presence. With a touch of the beloved 2000’s ballad a la Christina Aguilera, Amai’s emotions run wild around heavy drums and deep percussion to the tune of a marching troop headed into battle. But just know that in this war of words, no one could ever come out on top when faced against this singer.

Tracks like “Puzzle”, “Like I Want You To” and “The Beautiful” continue this anthemic vibe, tugging on heartstrings and unlocking memories aplenty as they stir up all those emotions we hide in the deepest recesses of our hearts and heads. Thank goodness she doesn’t charge for therapy just yet, because our bill would unfurl into a medieval scroll at least 50 miles long.

That about brings us to standout gems “Too Close” and “Twice”, peppering the mix by picking up our woes and dashing them to side for a few minutes of unfurling sonic bliss. Yes, we might’ve stopped dwelling on our problems, but now we just want to become singers too. As we approach the end of this masterpiece, a palpable shift can be felt, be it with the riveting guitars of “Hurricane” or the rabid chanting of “Blows By”. Such a change in pace captures that flippancy of our coming of age, where life isn’t all that bad, and, sometimes, it can even be quite beautiful. (S)

I Can Go To Bed Whenever is out June 4th.

Tracklist:

01.Fallout
02.Not a Soldier
03.Puzzle
04.Like I Want You To
05.Too Close
06.Twice
07.The Beautiful
08.Hurricane
09.Blows By
10.Unorganized Crime
11.I Guess
12.Tell Me

OVERALL RATING: 4 stars

Riley Clemmons – Godsend (Album)

07 Monday Jun 2021

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Godsend” is the sophomore album from GMA nominated Best New Artist of the Year, Riley Clemmons. The album includes Top 5 radio hit “Fighting for Me” alongside Riley’s latest hit single “Keep On Hoping.” With 12 tracks total, “Godsend” offers Riley’s signature pop sound, laced with some gospel/soul elements that fans are sure to love.

Release Date: June 4, 2021

Tracklist:

1.Healing

2.Keep On Hoping

3.Godsend

4.A Little Faith

5.Fighting For Me

6.Stuck Inside My Head

7.Headspace

8.When Nothing Hurts

9.Irreplaceable

10.Over And Over

11.I’m Not Alone

12.In This Moment

OVERALL RATING: 4½ stars