alici’s performance at the independent sf published by daylon hicks

The feeling of comfort is always present in alici’s music, it lingers in the melodies, in the spaces between lyrics, and in the quiet confidence of her voice. When she stepped onto the stage at The Independent in San Francisco, opening for Hope Tala, that same warmth filled the sold-out venue almost instantly. Performing solo, just her and her guitar, she held the room with a quiet strength. Every note, every word, felt intentional, soft but powerful.

One of the most striking moments of the night came during her performance of “De Repente.” The song unfolded with a kind of stillness that drew the audience in completely. Even in a packed room, it felt intimate as if each person was being spoken to directly. Her voice carried both vulnerability and clarity, and the emotion behind every word made the air feel thick with feeling. People stood shoulder to shoulder, yet there was a hush, a reverence, like everyone instinctively knew they were witnessing something special.

She isn’t just a rising artist, she’s very much the present. She’s carving out a space that feels both timely and timeless, and her performance at The Independent was a clear reflection of that. With nothing but her voice and guitar, she delivered a set that felt deeply rooted in who she is as an artist right now: honest, intentional, and completely in tune with herself and her audience.

Her raw vocals stood front and center unfiltered and emotionally rich. There’s a kind of clarity in her voice that doesn’t just carry lyrics; it carries feeling. Her songs explore love in a way that feels inward-facing, thoughtful, and self-aware. Rather than leaning on familiar tropes, she digs deeper, describing love as something that begins from within how we nurture it, how we lose it, and how we can channel it into the world around us.