-- After capturing widespread attention with the recent releases of her self-discovery anthem Ponies in Denver and her multicultural, unity-driven reinterpretation of Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, child prodigy singer-songwriter Aaria now unveils her long-awaited debut record, Feel the Light—a noteworthy artistic milestone for one of the youngest fully credited composers in contemporary music. Released today, the collection marks an uncommon achievement in the industry: a full-length project from a musician just entering adolescence, including both original lyrics and musical compositions on nearly half its tracks.
Steeped in global influences and shaped by the concepts that define Aaria's creative mission—nature, unity, emotional honesty, and sustainability—Feel the Light emerges as a cohesive body of work recorded across Planet Studios in Montreal, as well as sessions in New Jersey and Los Angeles. The release also marks the continued growth of Band Wildlife, the ensemble Aaria formed at age 7 to help bring her compositions to life. Together, they craft a sound that embodies her early start, her training in composition, piano, and vocals, and her natural ability to create music that resonates across generations.
Feel the Light demonstrates the mix of places, cultures, and experiences that have shaped Aaria's formative years. Her musical vocabulary draws from classical piano roots while embracing elements of rock, pop, choral music, world instrumentation, jazz and the lyric-forward storytelling style that has quickly become her hallmark. The resulting work moves between gentleness and expansiveness, blending childhood imagination with a developing worldview.
The release follows months of momentum. Ponies in Denver, the debut single that arrived in September, resonated with listeners and earned over 330,000 views on YouTube alone, along with early media interest from respected outlets including Madison Graph and Stereo Stickman. Its accompanying music video—with scenic views, symbolism, and ideas inspired by childhood memory and personal identity—introduced broader audiences to Band Wildlife's nature-centric aesthetic and to the lyrical maturity that continues throughout the project.
Most recently, on November 18th, Aaria released her bold interpretation of the 1984 classic Hallelujah, accompanied by a visually engaging music video published on November 27th. Her rendition, sung partly in French and Bengali alongside English, is the first known arrangement of the classic to integrate multiple belief systems and cultural touchpoints while broadening the song's message toward planetary stewardship. This multilingual, multi-faith artistic decision showcases the global unity that pulses at the heart of Feel the Light. While still honoring the spiritual history of the original, the track makes space for today's generation to express gratitude not only for life, but for the one shared planet that sustains it.
Across its nine tracks, Feel the Light offers a musical journey guided by sincerity. Its title track centers the record's emotional compass—encouraging listeners to protect what matters, to hold close the sources of peace in a fast-changing world, and to approach the future with clarity, hope, and responsibility. Other tracks continue to build on these subject areas, blending gentle piano passages with rhythmic layers from Band Wildlife's percussion, guitar, backing vocals, and electronic support. The collaboration gives the work a layered texture—youthful in spirit, but thoughtfully grounded in intention.
Having begun composing at age 5 and releasing her first original recordings at age 9, Aaria now emerges with a debut that confirms her place as an authentic writer of her generation. She contributes not only her voice and piano but the conceptual direction of the focus areas that guide the collection. Feel the Light is not child's play—it's real craftsmanship, shaped by a developing creator using songwriting as a form of reflection and personal truth-telling.
Rather than relying on slogans or soundbites, the album weaves environmental consciousness throughout its videos and symbolism, evoking a deeper sense of awe and quiet responsibility through melody and story. Aaria stands at the intersection of emerging artistry and vision, creating a body of work that engages with environmental awareness, cultural consciousness, and the pursuit of meaningful change.
A new light has arrived—bright, honest, and ready to grow.
Engage with Aaria’s creative journey, from her performances with Band Wildlife to her upcoming endeavors: Official Website | TikTok | YouTube
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Website: https://www.amworldgroup.com
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