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Northern Star (EP)

by Ainslie Wills, James Knight

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1.
I wait for my Northern Star to show I wait for my Northern Star to show Since you made the choice to leave I’ve been trying to find my feet I didn’t get the chance to be more for you I coulda done more, more I wait for my Northern Star to show I wait for my Northern Star to show The thing that’s going round my head Is that I’ll never get that time again I wish I knew that then Oh-oh-oh I woulda done more, more I wait for my Northern Star to show I’ll wait for my Northern Star to show I’ll wait for my Northern Star I’ll wait for my Northern Star I’ll wait for my Northern Star I can’t wait for my Northern Star I can’t wait for my Northern Star to show
2.
Slow motion it’s out of line But there’s a symmetry in the changing of tides Now there’s a river running fly Unlock the gate to your mind You’re comfortable in your skin Dantien is flowing within Head, shoulders to your toes in time Unlock the gate to your mind Much to your surprise you found the animal inside Much to your surprise you turned the animal outside Much to your surprise you found the animal inside Much to your surprise you turned the animal out animal outside There’s a confidence a place to hide In the reverie of your ride You’re unaware like a child Of how beautiful you are, wild You’re unlocked within In your saline spin Oh, sever all ties tonight While you unlock the gate to your mind Much to your surprise you found the animal inside Much to your surprise you turned the animal outside Much to your surprise you found the animal inside Much to your surprise you turned the animal out animal outside
3.
Stacking the shelves Supermarket shift Fluorescent lights Making your fire die Still you persist but you barely get by While you wonder while you wonder what it all could be like If you just stepped outside this line What could your life be like… To walk out the door To speak your mind It’s what you want Walk out the door While they choke on your dust Don’t wait for a sign If it’s what you want It holds you close This so-called security Digging your hole Unnecessary apology Still you persist but you barely get by While you wonder while you wonder what it all could be like If you just stepped outside this line What could your life be like… To walk out the door To speak your mind It’s what you want Walk out the door While they choke on your dust Don’t wait for a sign If it’s what you want

about

Ainslie says:
Sometimes the will to create something can be burdened by intense pressure to ‘get it done’ or for it to fit into a preconceived idea of what you think will land with an audience. Whilst we’d like to not care what people think, there is always an element of that but this EP feels different to me. The project was born out of the sheer desire to bring something to life for the sake of bringing something to life. We didn’t really have an agenda other than that, we didn’t really think it would even be released! Collaborating with James was so fun! It didn’t feel like we really hit one obstacle during the whole process, it was green lit all the way and that felt f**king amazing.

James says:
Every now and again something comes along that reminds you why you do what you do and this was one of those projects. We didn’t have a time constraint, we were (for the most part) thousands of miles away which actually didn’t seem to matter, something I still can’t quite get my head around! Because there was no real talk of even releasing anything it was purely music for its own sake which can either fail horribly and never happen or be completely liberating. Luckily it was the later of those two options. This was so much fun to do, such a lovely experience.

credits

released October 1, 2021

Northern Star was recorded remotely in Victoria, Australia and at Knight Time Studios in London, United Kingdom.
Written by Ainslie Wills and James Knight.
Produced and mixed by James Knight.
Mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound, New York.
Upright Piano and Vocals by Ainslie Wills.
Jupiter 8, Mini Moog, Additional Synths, Saxophones, Programming by James Knight.

Exit Song was recorded at Knight Time Studios in London, United Kingdom.
Written by Ainslie Wills, James Knight and Lawrence Folvig.
Produced and mixed by James Knight.
Mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound, New York.
Vocals, Backing Vocals and Additional Electric Guitars by Ainslie Wills.
Bass, Electric and Acoustic Guitars by Lawrence Folvig.
Drums, Baritone Saxophone, Additional Electric Guitars, Programming by James Knight.

Primal Animal was recorded remotely in Victoria, Australia and at Knight Time Studios in London, United Kingdom.
Written by Ainslie Wills and James Knight.
Produced and mixed by James Knight.
Mastered by Randy Merrill at Sterling Sound, New York.
Vocals, Backing Vocals, Guitar, Fender Rhodes, Moog by Ainslie Wills.
Moog Bass and Programming by James Knight.
Additional Guitars by Brett Langsford.

Management: Charlotte Abroms at Hear Hear Group
Art Direction & Photography: Ty Johnson
Creative Direction: Ainslie Wills, Krystal Bick, Ty Johnson

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Ainslie Wills VIC, Australia

Ainslie Wills has earned an enviable reputation for writing songs that are musically powerful and earnestly delivered. Combining unfaltering vocals with profound lyricism and thought provoking melodies, Ainslie sets out to create music that is genre bending. Crafting honestly told stories, Ainslie is gathering an army of lifelong converts. ... more

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