Leak Preview: WILLOW – petal rock black

petal rock black marks another bold chapter in Willow’s ever-evolving artistry, a deeply personal seventh studio album that she wrote, produced and largely performed herself over an 18-month studio pilgrimage. Moving further from mainstream conventions and her earlier pop-leaning work, the record blends experimental art-pop with spiritual jazz and introspective textures that feel both intimate and defiant. Willow’s choice to handle guitar, piano, drums and programming throughout gives the project a raw, organic cohesion, as if every note was wrestled with and earned. The title track opens the album with a brief spoken-word cameo from funk legend George Clinton, setting a tone of cosmic reflection that permeates the short, incisive songs. Jazz titan Kamasi Washington’s saxophone on “Play” and the avant-pop energy of Tune-Yards on “Omnipotent” expand the sonic palette, anchoring Willow’s introspection in communal, genre-defying collaborations. Among the standout moments is her meditative take on “I Would Die 4 U,” a deconstructed homage that reframes the classic with spectral vulnerability and renewed purpose. While there’s no conventional single in the traditional pop sense, tracks like “Hear Me Out” emerge as quiet centrepieces that linger long after the album’s brisk 26-minute run. The production, pared down yet richly textured, invites multiple listens to unpack its delicate rhythms and contemplative space. Petal Rock Black ultimately feels like an intimate conversation with herself and her listeners, a record where Willow’s musicianship and philosophical boldness eclipse commercial expectations. You can support her and buy/stream her new album out, Today !!

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