Advanced listen: “Into the Winds” — The stirring debut single from Ali J. Hassan.
Get ready for a powerful new voice in indie rock. Acclaimed musician, singer-songwriter, and seasoned engineer Ali J. Hassan steps into the spotlight with his debut single, “Into the Winds.” Blending the raw emotion of roots rock with the expansive soundscapes of indie rock, this track is both a personal affirmation and a universal message of hope.
At its heart, “Into the Winds” is a song about surrendering to the flow of life, especially when it feels uncertain. Hassan explains, “The line, ‘You’re where you’re supposed to be,’ is an affirmation that, for good or bad, you’re on the right path. It’s hard to see the bigger picture when life is throwing hard times, but those hard times can be lessons and opportunities if you let them.” With lyrics that feel like a lifeline and instrumentation that builds with quiet strength, the song offers listeners a sense of grounding clarity in the chaos.
While this is Hassan’s first release as a solo artist, his musical résumé is anything but beginner. He’s lent his talent behind the scenes to some of the biggest names in the industry, including Alicia Keys, John Legend, Sting, Elton John, and rising star Benson Boone. With “Into the Winds,” Hassan proves he’s not only an expert at shaping sound—but also at telling stories that linger long after the last note fades.
This is one debut you don’t want to miss.
Ali J. Hassan steps into the spotlight with debut solo single “Into the Winds.”
Ali J. Hassan’s musical journey has been as expansive and eclectic as the list of artists he’s worked with. A seasoned musician, Hassan spent years playing bass and rhythm guitar in bands like Anarchaos, Wildstreet, and Awaken The Shadow, performing on major stages and touring through festivals such as Vans Warped Tour, Rockstar Energy Uproar Festival, Rocklahoma, and Bud Light’s Rock Fest.
Beyond the stage, Hassan built a thriving career behind the scenes as a recording engineer. He’s collaborated with legendary producers like Eddie Kramer, Neil Dorfsman, Ted Hutt, Shep Goodman, and Aaron Accetta, and engineered for world-renowned artists including Alicia Keys, Sebastian Bach, John Legend, The Bouncing Souls, Escape The Fate, SilverTomb, and The Loved Ones.
In more recent years, Hassan’s focus has shifted toward live sound, where he’s brought his technical expertise to FOH, monitors, and tech roles for an impressive roster of artists such as Jon Batiste, Benson Boone, Motionless In White, Gemini Syndrome, Dave Hause, Valerie June, Social Distortion, Jon Bon Jovi, Sting, Elton John, Pharrell Williams, Bruno Mars, Paramore, and many others.
Now, after years of shaping the sound of others, Hassan turns the mic toward his own voice with the release of his debut solo single, “Into the Winds.” A cinematic blend of indie and roots rock, the track is rich with layered instrumentation and grounded in an emotional core.
“I wanted my first single as a solo artist to reflect the full range of my influences,” he shares. “But more importantly, I wanted it to carry a message of hope and trust in the universe. The line, ‘You’re where you’re supposed to be,’ is an affirmation that—whether you’re riding high or struggling—you’re on the right path. It’s hard to see the bigger picture in tough moments, but sometimes those hardships are actually lessons and opportunities in disguise.”
With “Into the Winds,” Ali J. Hassan invites listeners into his world—not just as a collaborator or technician, but as a storyteller with something deeply personal to say.
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