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Eddie Johnston, otherwise known as Lontalius, released his debut album “I’ll Forget 17” last month. Named after lyrics from the Frank Ocean song, “White,” this album is nothing less than stunning. The whole way through, these 10 tracks stay soft and mellow with lyrics that make your heart ache. For example, “All I have to offer is my love, it’s not enough,” a lyric from his single “All I Wanna Say,” shows how he expresses himself through his writing. The lyrics don’t follow the traditional format of song structure; Johnston takes more of a poetic route with songs that, at times, only consist of a chorus. This refreshing way of expressing feelings is what makes Lontalius such a compelling artist. The New Zealand native is only 19, but already has quite the spotlight on him. He got his start doing covers of mainstream music, which can be still found on his SoundCloud page. In fact, by doing these projects, Johnston got a lot of practice, not only with his vocals, but also with producing music. He never took music lessons as a child, and he learned what he knows through the Internet. Mix in passion and talent, and Lontalius is born.
Release Date: March 25, 2016
Favorite Tracks: “All I Wanna Say,” “Kick In The Head and “Selfless”
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“I’ll Forget 17” is available on both Spotify and Apple Music
