At solely 19 years previous, Whethan has had a extra eventful life than most. He’s been named on Billboard’s annual 21 Under 21 checklist, collaborated with Tom Morello and Portugal. The Man, a observe carried out reside on Jimmy Kimmel, in addition to Dua Lipa and Charli XCX. And let’s not overlook when he almost broke the web earlier this 12 months at Coachella when he introduced Yodel Boy out on stage.
Now, Whethan is ending the 12 months with Life a Wallflower Vol. 1, which might both be one other EP or his debut album relying on who you ask. Spanning eight tracks, the mission incorporates a quantity excessive prile collaborations on prime those he’s already put out: HONNE, Bipolar Sunshine, Mascolo, Oh Wonder, and Broods.
Overall, LOAW has a constant taste that's high-energy and punchy whereas nonetheless embodying a kind sudden maturity you may not typically see from a 19-year-old. It varies between greater and decrease tempos, giving the work a terrific deal variety and ensuring you by no means get bored. “Good Nights” is arguably his largest music ever, pulling 46 million streams on Spotify alongside. Its placement within the center the mission isn't any accident.
“Together” and “Superlove” with Oh Wonder observe it, however LOAW finishes on a very robust notice with “Be Like You” that includes Broods and “I Miss You.” The sounds get darker and extra tough across the edges, bringing us again to the times “Savage” with MAX and Flux Pavilion.
If nothing else, Life a Wallflower simply proves Whethan’s versatility as a producer and songwriter. At finest, it solidifies his placement atop the rising producers the trendy age and can undoubtedly earn him some greater billing at festivals. Though he simply wrapped up his final tour in October, you may actually count on him to hit the highway once more early in 2019.
Check out Life a Wallflower Vol. 1 under.
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