Toronto-based singer-songwriter Allyson Whitmell weaves a delicate, cinematic tribute to nostalgia with her latest single, Crack in My Window. Blending pop, jazz, and musical theatre influences, she creates an intimate soundscape that evokes the bittersweet emotions of leaving behind a cherished place.
Inspired by a small yet poignant memory—an old window that never quite closed properly—the song beautifully explores themes of grief, gratitude, and longing. With ethereal piano arrangements and stirring violin melodies, Crack in My Window feels both wistful and dreamlike. Producer Ben Pelchat enhances Allyson’s storytelling with subtle yet immersive production, while Jono Hill (Bridgerton) breathes life into the track’s expressive string work.
Allyson’s voice serves as the emotional core of the song, carrying the same heartfelt authenticity as artists like Sara Bareilles, Laufey, and Lizzy McAlpine. Her ability to distill vivid memories into music makes Crack in My Window deeply relatable—whether you’re saying goodbye to a place, a person, or a chapter of life.
A classically trained musician, Allyson holds a degree in Piano Performance and Composition from the University of Toronto and is an Associate of the Royal Conservatory of Music in both piano and voice. While pursuing her Master’s in Applied Music and Health, specializing in Neurologic Music Therapy, she continues to carve out a space for herself in the singer-songwriter world, bridging music and emotion with remarkable depth.
