Aurelia opens a deeply personal new chapter with “sometimes i wish,” an intimate electronic pop ballad that finds extraordinary beauty in emotional uncertainty. Serving as the first glimpse into the forthcoming project UNG0DLY H0UR, the self-produced single examines loneliness, queer longing, identity, and the difficult process of becoming someone new after life begins to unravel.
The Los Angeles-based producer, vocalist, and visual artist has long been known for building every corner of their creative universe themselves, from songwriting and production to photography and visual direction, and that complete artistic control gives this release an unmistakably cohesive identity.
“sometimes i wish” lingers in the emotional space between endings and beginnings. Written during the collapse of Aurelia’s long-term marriage, the song captures the ache of feeling isolated within a relationship while simultaneously imagining a future where authenticity feels possible.
Musically, the production mirrors those conflicted emotions with impressive subtlety. Soft atmospheric textures drift gently through the arrangement, surrounding the listener with an almost dreamlike haze. Beneath them, restrained percussion rumbles and jitters delicately, providing movement without disrupting the song’s fragile atmosphere. The vocalist’s raspy, slightly throaty vocal performance is the undeniable centerpiece. Her voice remains soft and vulnerable throughout, delivering each line with patient restraint that makes every lyric feel deeply lived-in rather than merely performed. Meanwhile, distant echoing harmonies bloom quietly in the background, adding an etherealness that reinforces the feeling of longing lingering just out of reach.
The repeated reflections of “sometimes it was you” land with particular emotional resonance, revealing affection, regret, and unanswered questions in remarkably economical writing. The slow pacing allows those emotions to settle naturally and makes the yearning feel all the more authentic.
Ultimately, “sometimes i wish” succeeds because it embraces vulnerability. Aurelia transforms heartbreak into an immersive cinematic experience where electronic production and raw confession exist in perfect balance. It’s a haunting, beautifully crafted introduction to UNG0DLY H0UR and a compelling reminder that some of the most powerful songs emerge from life’s most uncertain moments.
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Review by: Naomi Joan