Lily Monaghan Steps into Bold New Territory with Captivating Single “Willing To Wait”

Edmonton-based singer/songwriter Lily Monaghan is back with her latest single, “Willing To Wait,” showcasing a bold expansion of her signature sound. Following her autumn 2024 hit “Mona Lisa”—featured across Canada on CBC, in the U.K. on Alternative Roots, and on American stations like KTAL in Las Cruces, New Mexico—Monaghan returns with a track that beautifully integrates a full-band arrangement for the first time.

Produced in collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Kurtis Schultz at Blue Willow Studios in Edmonton, Alberta, “Willing To Wait” elevates Monaghan’s emotive vocals, immersing listeners in a lush sonic landscape. This evolution signals a promising new chapter for the rising artist, hinting at more exciting developments on the horizon.

“‘Willing To Wait’ encapsulates that sense of stagnation many of us experience in our mid-twenties,” Monaghan shares. “I wrote it reflecting on how differently life unfolds for my friends and me, despite being the same age. Some have careers, homes, pets, or relationships, while others are still studying or figuring things out.”

The song is a heartfelt acknowledgment of life’s unpredictability and the emotional distances it can create within relationships. Monaghan describes it as “a love letter,” expressing her unwavering commitment to friendships and connections, no matter where life takes them.

Lily Monaghan has rapidly made a name for herself since debuting on the Edmonton music scene in 2022, quickly gaining attention with her debut EP, Introspection, praised by the Edmonton Journal for its fusion of folk, country, soul, and pop, and her expressive vocals reminiscent of Florence Welch.

With “Willing To Wait,” Monaghan provides an enticing glimpse into her forthcoming EP, promising fans that their patience will be rewarded when the project arrives in 2025. The single is available now on all digital platforms, setting the stage for an exciting year ahead for this talented Canadian artist.