Alisa Xayalith has released a song called “What The Hell Do We Do Now?,” and the moment I heard it, I couldn’t help but grin. Even on the first listen, it brought me a lot of happiness. I hadn’t heard anything by Alisa before, but after this, I’ll definitely be exploring the rest of her discography.

This track stirs up a mix of emotions for me. One of the things that makes music so powerful is its ability to evoke multiple, sometimes even contradictory, feelings at the same time—all through sound. For me, “What The Hell Do We Do Now?” feels sad, nostalgic, and energetic all at once. It opens with a simple guitar riff that carries throughout most of the song, setting the tone immediately. Alisa’s vocals are whispery and calming, and her lyrics feel deeply sincere. The way she delivers them makes it sound like this song holds real meaning for her. I wouldn’t call myself an expert at detecting which artists truly love what they do, but if I had to guess, I’d say Alisa genuinely loves making music.

I’m not deeply familiar with this particular blend of punk, indie, and pop, but I’m sure an expert could trace “What The Hell Do We Do Now?” back to its influences. What I do know is that I really like what Alisa has put together. At times, the drops and breakdowns almost verge on being too dramatic, but they never cross the line—they stay sharp and effective.

I can already think of at least three people I want to share this song with because I know they’ll love it. I want Alisa to gain more recognition and for her music to reach a wider audience. It’s rare to find a song so perfectly suited for a road trip, and this one feels like it was made for the open road. With this track, it feels like I’m heading somewhere unknown—but I trust Alisa to take me there.

Go give “What The Hell Do We Do Now?” a listen!

Author: Peter Källman

Peter Källman is a writer from Sweden who loves playing in bands, writing reviews and going to live shows!