New York, NY (Top40 Charts) On Friday, June 9, ALA.NI released her debut album You & I via Missing Piece Records. The album is now available for purchase and streaming at all major retailers. Next week, ALA.NI will perform in New York City Rockwood
Music Hall on June 19 and Central Park's Summerstage on June 21.
This morning, ALA.NI was a guest on NPR's Morning Edition where she discussed her debut album, the inspiration behind it, and her career in music.
Earlier this year, ALA.NI traveled to the United States to perform songs from this album for NPR Music's Night Owl series, Paste Magazine and WNYC's Soundcheck.
Acclaim for ALA.NI:
"A startlingly intimate album...You and I blends stripped-down bedroom-pop aesthetics with haunting songs that recall mid-20th-Century pop in their sweeping melodicism." - Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone
"You won't hear another record that sounds like this one this year, or dare I say this decade." - Bob Boilen, NPR
Music First Listen
"'ALA.NI evokes greats like Billie Holiday and Edith Piaf — but in 2017, she's something all her own." - Bob Boilen, NPR's All Songs Considered
"...a testament to her vocal talent and willingness to plunge into her emotions, be they joyous, sorrowful, or considered." - Haley Weiss, Interview
"a majestic ode to the first stages of love... ALA.NI's classic and jazzy voice saunters across the alluring instrumental as she woos the special someone who she longs to be with." - Lakin Starling, The Fader, on "Cherry Blossom"
"...simple, sweet, and elegant....'Suddenly' feels like being transported through time. Her vocals are filled with nostalgia and romance..." - Sydney Scott, ESSENCE, on "
Suddenly"
"This video establishes Alani as an ethereal visionary. Alani's angelic face partnered with her haunting vocals will leave you spellbound." - Koko Ntuen, LADYGUNN, on "Cherry Blossom"
"Her music is as timeless as romance itself." -
James Nadal, All About Jazz
Tour Dates:
6/19: New York, NY - Rockwood
Music Hall
6/21: New York, NY - Central Park Summerstage
