Description

Haylie Davis’ Wandering Star finds the Los Angeles singer-songwriter steeped in the early 70s spirit of Carole King and Joni Mitchell, reframed through a modern lens. The title track leads with piano and quiet longing, her distinctive vocal carrying both warmth and unease. Elsewhere, Horns of Time leans into cosmic country with a gentle ache, while Give Me a Rainbow drifts through lo-fi folk tones. On I Was Wrong, Davis balances self-examination with sweeping melody, blending alternative country and indie-pop into something assured and emotionally direct. Previously praised by Rolling Stone for her gently hued Laurel Canyon folk-pop songs, Davis broadens that palette here, pairing classic songwriting craft with sharp hooks and open-hearted storytelling. Part of a new wave of LA artists revisiting West Coast tradition, Wandering Star introduces a confident new voice shaped by American folk, country and indie sensibilities.