Aleksandra Picariello is back with “Is What It Is,” an epic new single which rides the raw highs and lows of human emotion. It’s a track born out of the kind of turbulence that arrives when one is triggered or caught in a trauma response, those moments when calm and chaos fraternise as part of some emotional tug-of-war. With her striking songwriting, Aleksandra captures the troubled tango of acceptance and distress and strength.
“Is What It Is” features the dramatic, deep style she is known for. The album teeters between haunting orchestral flourishes and earthy, bass-driven grooves that draw listeners into her world. Sweeping strings, layered textures and a theatrical edge are all reminiscent of Morissette’s most beloved work, but her approach to singing still sounds unmistakably human; it carries a unique vulnerability in one instance and strength in the next.
As Allie, Aleksandra has created her own sonic realm where beauty and weirdness intersect. Her music sounds like a conversation between genres; it’s as if David Bowie and Lady Gaga were exchanging stories while Twenty One Pilots jammed nearby. Each note feels alive and painted with the hues and heart of an artist unafraid to dive deep into her creativity.
Aleksandra soars above inner turmoil to create something beautiful and relatable. It’s a reminder that in the messiness of emotion there is rhythm to be found, also a return toward stability (which only art can fully articulate). This single is one of her most intimate and fearless releases yet, asking us to sit with the feelings it brings, breathe through the moment’s chaos, and endure the journey toward healing.