Wallice - The Jester

Rave reviews are coming in for The Jester, garnering some well-deserved love! DIY rolled in first, giving the album 4.5 stars. Soon to follow, Northern Transmissions, with a 9/10 rating, and Dork admiring the album as both “humorous and hard-hitting” with 4 stars. Dork also spotlighted the record in their releases of the week – “the kind of wit that makes you wonder if she’s reading your diary – but making it sound better than you ever could”. Further Dork placement includes “Flash In The Pan” in their editorial playlists PLAY and HYPE. The FADER has also included The Jester in their releases of the week roundup, describing Wallice as “a sharp storyteller”.

Wallice shares her debut album, The Jester, out everywhere now via Dirty Hit. With The Jester, Wallice proves that she is a rising force ready to make her mark, blending genre lines to create a distinctive sonic landscape that is completely, unabashedly Wallice.

A jazzy, melancholic lament, “Flash in the Pan” is a true album standout. The strong horn section combined with a piano and string accomplishment serves as a stunning compliment to Wallice’s vocals as she admits, “I thought I wanted to change your mind, but you were never really mine.”

“Flash in the Pan” follows previous album singles “Heaven Has To Happen,” and “The Opener,” shared with the announcement of the album, as well as “Gut Punch Love,” “Deadbeat,” and “I Want You Yesterday.” “Heaven Has To Happen” is a relatable track about imposter syndrome, while “The Opener” detailed Wallice’s experience touring the world as an opener. Power-pop standout “Gut Punch Love” further proved her storytelling prowess, chronicling the story of Wallice’s mother searching for her missing fiancé in Japan, while “Deadbeat” is an attention-grabbing, violin-driven number. Final single “I Want You Yesterday” proved Wallice’s clever, bold lyricism, wrapped up in sparkling melodies.

These singles allowed listeners an early glimpse into the intimate lyricism, bold instrumentation, and the diverse yet cohesive sonic profile that make The Jester such an impressive debut album. Throughout the rest of the album’s 14 tracks, Wallice explores the push and pull between expectation and actuality, as well as how to navigate and ultimately find peace within the chaos. Though Wallice has been writing songs since she was a preteen playing cello and releasing them for almost as long, her career took shape during the last four years, when a series of singles and EPs suggested her as a new chronicler of early adulthood’s struggles and delights.

Next year, Wallice will kick off her headlining North American Tour in support of The Jester in January. Starting in San Diego on January 25th, the 20-date tour sees Wallice bringing The Jester to life across major markets including Los Angeles, New York City, Chicago, and more. See tour dates HERE and contact us with any requests!