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Grammy-nominated musician WILLOW has established herself as one of her generation’s most fearless and boundary-pushing artists. Known for her powerful vocals, introspective songwriting, and evolving sonic identity, she continues to redefine contemporary music through innovation and authenticity. From acclaimed performances including NPR’s Tiny Desk and Saturday Night Live to billions of global streams, WILLOW has cemented herself as a singular creative force with undeniable cultural influence.
Across her discography, WILLOW has explored a wide range of sounds — from the neo-soul of Ardipithecus and psychedelic folk textures of WILLOW, to the pop-punk energy of lately I feel EVERYTHING and the experimental hard rock of . Her 2024 album empathogen earned two Grammy nominations and debuted at #1 on Billboard’s Contemporary Jazz Albums chart. She has also achieved major commercial success, including over 1 billion streams on her viral hit “Wait A Minute!”
WILLOW most recently released her seventh solo studio album petal rock black, written, performed, and produced entirely by the artist. Blending jazz, classical, and indigenous influences into a meditative soundscape, the album features collaborations with George Clinton, Tune-Yards, and Kamasi Washington. Her forthcoming album, The Thread, arrives this summer as an intimate and ceremonial blend of pop melodies and syncopated rhythms in pursuit of an open heart.
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