Amelina has got that early 2000s energy, so think Avril Lavigne with a Christmas wish list, but there’s something distinctly modern about her approach. She’s just making sure it’s got some serious horsepower before taking it for a spin.
“She’s been good all year, but goodness never came with guitars this loud or intentions this clear.”
“A New Year’s Wish” isn’t your standard seasonal fare about snow and cocoa by the fire. Amelina’s written a letter to Santa that essentially says, “Thanks for the good girl gold stars, but I’ll take some confidence and rebellion this year, please.” The track starts with that familiar holiday anticipation before cranking up into a full-blown rock chorus that makes you want to rewrite your own New Year’s resolutions immediately.
Amelina captures that turning point without making it feel like a teenage tantrum. The guitars are sharp, her vocals have bite, and the whole thing feels like the perfect soundtrack for anyone who’s ever wanted to start fresh but needed a push. If you grew up on Avril’s “Complicated” or find yourself jamming to Olivia Rodrigo’s angst-filled anthems, this is your jam.
Hit play. Let the guitars do their thing. Maybe write your own wish list while you’re at it.
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