Alisa Xayalith, the talented New Zealand-born artist based in Los Angeles, surprises us with her new single “What The Hell Do We Do Now?”, a teaser for her highly anticipated debut album “Slow Crush,” set to release on April 4, 2025, via Nettwerk.
“What The Hell Do We Do Now?” joins other hits like “Chaotic,” “Ordinary Love,” “Boys & Guitars,” and “Roses,” each with its own story and style. This track, co-written with Jacob Munk (Wallice, Ekkstacy) and accompanied by a music video directed by Brandon Black, is another showcase of Xayalith’s lyrical and emotional talent.
“What The Hell Do We Do Now?” explores the tension of reaching an impasse in a relationship, where time seems to freeze and uncertainty takes over. The song offers no answers or resolutions, leaving the listener with a haunting question: What the hell do we do now?
In Alisa’s own words, “The protagonist in ‘What the hell do we do now?’ is this ugly, guilty character, while the rest of the record navigates my experiences with limerence, grief, and heartache.” This raw and authentic honesty is a hallmark of her music, which combines introspective lyrics with atmospheric, enveloping melodies.
Slow Crush promises to be an intimate and dreamy album, produced by Tyler Spry (d4vd, Tate McCrae, OneRepublic), exploring universal themes like love, loss, and resilience. Xayalith describes the creative process as an act of healing and self-discovery: “As I explored my identity as an artist, I found myself yearning for a safe space to grow. The only way I knew how to create that environment was by committing to prioritize my well-being, and as I did, love and romance began to spill into various aspects of my life.”
I’ve been holding onto something evil
Devil’s in the details
In my mistakes…
The lyrics reflect human vulnerability with lines that capture the essence of a relationship on the brink of collapse, where the truth is like a match that sets everything ablaze. The repetition of the question “What the hell do we do now?” resonates as an echo of desperation and resignation, while the melody envelops the listener in a melancholic yet captivating atmosphere.
With “Slow Crush,” Alisa Xayalith not only solidifies herself as a solo artist but also invites us on an emotional journey through her most personal experiences. Each song is a love letter, a memory, or an imagined conversation that reflects the complexity of human relationships.
If “What The Hell Do We Do Now?” is any indication of what’s to come, “Slow Crush” will undoubtedly be one standout album in 2025. Don’t miss this exciting chapter in Alisa Xayalith’s career, an artist who has learned to bloom at her own pace.
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