Alaina Castillo taught us that she will not be put in a box. With her new single, "Tonight," the 19-year-old singer-songwriter upends the classic weekend party anthem, embracing the pleasure of staying on your terms.
Building on her EP's buzz and voice notes, Castillo creates her own lane through genre-less soundscapes and the effortlessly cool croon. "Tonight" is no exception. Built around a bouncy bassline and shimmering electronic production, "Tonight" is pure ear candy, balancing hypnotic melodies with an undeniable playful energy. Her vocals float over the beat, alternating between airy harmonies and sunnier, confident hooks, reminding again why she's among the most compelling young voices in pop.
But what truly makes "Tonight" unique is its uplifting message. In a world that gloats in FOMO, Castillo pivots that narrative, treating solitude like a party of one. And when you think she's taking herself too seriously, she slips into a self-aware moment, which comes when the camera, from a bird's-eye perspective, shows her doing her best rapping on the bridge. It's this sort of authenticity that makes her music so compelling.
At a time when nights out seem like a distant memory, "Tonight" is the sort of song that can make staying in feel as exciting. So whether you're blasting it solo in your bedroom or soundtracking a small night with friends, Alaina Castillo has delivered a feel-good bop that couldn't be more appropriate.