willro is an independent producer, songwriter, and engineer based in Albany, New York, known for blurring the lines between indie pop, alternative electronic, and heartfelt singer-songwriter confessionals. Across prior releases, he has built a reputation for crisp production, melodic hooks, and emotionally direct writing that still leaves room for playfulness. On thank you for trying, he leans into honesty and craft, inviting friends along while keeping the focus on groove, texture, and candid lines that sit with you long after the first listen.
Track by Track
october
A slow bloom that sets the tone with warm synth pads, roomy drums, and a gentle vocal lift. It feels like a postcard from colder months, bittersweet and steady. The hook lands without force, carried by layered harmonies and a soft pulse that makes the melancholy feel oddly comforting.
you can be ness
Snappier percussion and a brighter topline pull this into indie-pop territory. The lyric plays with self-permission and identity, and the arrangement answers with little ear-candy details that sparkle around the vocal. It is concise and sticky, the kind of track that sneaks into your head and stays there.
i (feat. decheka)
A collaborative pivot where the groove digs deeper. decheka’s presence adds contrast to willro’s tone; the call-and-response phrasing gives the song momentum. Bass and drum programming sit tight while atmospheric keys widen the chorus. Intimate but still danceable.
lovesick
Short and potent. A vignette of infatuation that rolls by on an elastic rhythm and a minimal synth figure. The brevity is the point; it hits like a thought you are not ready to admit out loud.
signs
Earnest and forward-moving, with a pocket that makes your shoulders sway. The vocal sits a little closer to the mic, and subtle backing stacks give the chorus lift. It reads like a pep talk set in motion, hopeful without losing its cool.
howling at the sun
A moodier, cinematic turn. Reverb-washed textures and a slightly darker chord movement bring tension, then the drums kick with intent. The title fits; it sounds like letting go of something you have been holding too tightly.
walk the sea (feat. Brittballs)
A bright, buoyant collab that lightens the room. Brittballs adds tone, color, and chemistry, and the two voices ride a breezy beat that feels effortlessly summery. The hook glides; the production keeps it airy without losing groove.
over
Minimalist and reflective. A gentle synth arpeggio and restrained drums leave space for lines that feel like late-night journaling. The refrain lands with a sigh, not a shout, which makes it more believable.
unearthed
A closing lift that ties the set together. The rhythm is confident, the chords open up, and the last chorus feels like sunlight breaking through. It leaves you with that clean afterglow that makes you want to run the record back.
Final Thoughts
thank you for trying works because it is cohesive without sounding samey. The writing is vulnerable, the beats are tastefully modern, and the collaborations add dimension without distracting from the core voice. It feels like a snapshot of growth, the sound of someone refining their palette and trusting simple ideas delivered with care. Play it straight through; it rewards the full ride.
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