Wallice is dishing out biting wit and even sharper hooks on her latest single, "The Opener," the second part of her double release leading up to her much-anticipated debut album, "The Jester." The LA-based indie rocker has never hesitated to probe her psyche, and "The Opener" is no different, except that this time, she projects her scrutinizing eye beyond herself, delivering an incisive portrait of a too-familiar industry archetype: the cocky, unqualified entity at the start of the show.
Where "Heaven Has To Happen" tackles imposter syndrome, "The Opener" turns the lens outward, focusing on those who never seem to doubt their right to be the main stage act. With her signature blend of humor and frustration, Wallice offers razor-sharp lyrics that skew the arrogance of scene-climbers who talk big but under-deliver. Shaped by a dynamic of punchy riffs and a propulsive rhythm section, "The Opener" is as danceable as it is withering a reminder that it's possible to roll your eyes and nod your head simultaneously.
There's a dichotomy in Wallice's songwriting that still distinguishes her. She balances self-doubt and self-awareness, critique, and charisma. "The Opener" is an anthem for every artist who's seen someone with the gift of gab talk their way onto a stage while they've spent years slogging for a shot. It's a cheeky but incisive addition to Wallice's growing discography, cementing her status as one of indie rock's sharpest voices.
Desperate With The Jester NBC However, "The Opener" wags its finger to prove Wallice is writing it with The Jester just on the horizon.