‘A New Year’s Wish’ takes the cake as the first holiday record to be featured by Mesmerized in 2025. Yet, it’s an unconventional offering, a piece that balances heartwarming seasonal songwriting with boundary-pushing pop-rock character. As such, the record feels quite daring and bold, as striking as the talent behind the song, young songstress Amelina. Russian-born and Spain-based, the gifted creative delivers an incredible vocal performance, evoking wider influences such as Avril Lavigne, among others.
The energy behind ‘A New Year’s Wish’ develops gradually, shifting from a quaint, poised intro to an all-out, explosive outro. Guitars are fierce and distorted, drums are rolling, and Amelina is gaining the listeners’ attention note after note. Boasting playful songwriting and relatable imagery, the record drives a rewarding and holiday-themed alternative listening experience. What more could you wish for? Leaving behind Christmas bells and cheery percussion, we instead find boldness and rock prowess.
Delving deeper into the piece, Amelina explains: “This track blends bright guitars and festive sparkle, an energetic yet emotional song about believing in yourself and letting every New Year bring new magic.” ‘A New Year’s Wish’ is a welcome surprise as we make our way into the holiday season. It’s unconventional, yet the formula behind it perfectly works. We are confident it will connect with like-minded listeners all around the globe.
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