I Am Alicia

I Am Alicia, the debut LP from the former leader of Chicago-based art-rock outfit Oshwa, is a bold retelling of Walter's self-discovery that encourages the listener's own story to take root in its universal truths; a soundtrack to help you overcome life's hurdles when feeling like you are your only cheerleader. Embracing influences ranging from jazz and classic American standards to hip-hop and new wave to create her unique brand of eclectic-pop, Walter paves a path towards actualization, acceptance, and love that is fearless in its sound and lyrics. The accompanying arrangements utilize a kitchen sink approach to production, incorporating elements from electronic to orchestral, and everything in between (including talk box and tap dancing!). Renowned for her "near-cosmic voice" (WIRED) and "stratosphere of songwriting all her own" (Consequence of Sound), Walter invites you on a journey with I Am Alicia into the most dynamic iteration of her world as she knows it. Inspired by a life on the move and fueled by a restless passion for creation, I Am Alicia is part personal mythology, part call to "set yourself free" and join Walter on her odyssey. Developed during a time of intense change as she relocated from Chicago to New York City in 2016, where the only constant was the time spent with herself, the artist views this 10-track collection as "a hero's journey through the unconscious, driven by my desire to experience who it is