Throughout the Day
Reviews
“…shades of everything from C86 twee to contemporary post-punk to the uncanny general MIDI showtunes of Hannah Diamond can be heard, but this record is its own thing entirely. A late contender for your year-end list.” Nina Staff Pick
“I’ve been reluctant to use this phrase too early in the year, but it has to be said. Throughout The Day is an album of the year contender for me.” York Calling
“‘Throughout The Day’ from Ottilie Wallace isn’t your typical listen. It’s not super polished or super standard but that’s what makes it a gem of an album.” Girl At The Rock Shows
“What makes this debut so striking is Wallace’s ability to balance contrasts. The album flows effortlessly between eruptive bursts of energy and hushed, tender moments, creating a dynamic listening experience that keeps you forever hooked. ” Return of Rock
Reviews
Reviews
“Rock the Pigeon believes it’s a must-hear. The record blends together many genres such as synth pop, classical, punk, and singer-songwriter. … we were shocked to learn that she is only 14 years old. This is an incredible debut record. She is talented far beyond her years.” Rock the Pigeon
“Throughout The Day” voices out the wonders and feelings of a teenager, ultimately becoming an accurate sound of what it means to be one in this day and age. The Gate Keeper Space
“These tracks suggest an artist already capable of translating complex musical ideas into accessible forms while maintaining distinctive personality. “Throughout The Day” captures a unique creative voice emerging with remarkable clarity.” B Side Guys
Releases
Throughout the Day – Album
Album
Toy
Single
Asylum
Sugar High At Midnight
Icy
Videos
I Am Free!
Toy
Piano Improvisation
Carducci Trust Young Composer’s Competiton
About
Bio
Ottilie asked for a violin for her 5th birthday, out of the blue. She has never looked back. As soon as she started playing it, she began to improvise. It wasn’t long before she started to write down her compositions. She has since won a number of regional and national composition competitions with her classical compositions, as well as reaching the final of the Song Academy Young Songwriter Competition 2023. Ottilie passed her grade 8 violin with distinction when she was 11 years old and was a member of the National Children’s Orchestra for a number of years. Ottilie also has grade 8 music theory. Ottilie also studies piano, singing, jazz improvisation, guitar and clarinet. She wishes to learn many more instruments.
Ottilie wrote her first song, I Am Free, when she was 10 years old and finished the last of the songs on the album shortly after her 14th birthday. When Ottilie wrote her first punk songs, Sugar High At Midnight and Toy, she had never heard any punk. Ottilie’s music is entirely self-written and self-produced, save for the wonderful instrumentals recorded by M Ross Perkins for Toy. Ottilie recorded “I Am Free” when she was 12 and immediately made and released a music video for it. Shortly afterwards, she started having singing lessons as she had no previous singing experience! Amalia Ulman, film director, approached Ottilie after her song “Toy” went viral and offered to make a music video for her. This incredible stop motion film was released on 14/11/2024.
Musical Competitions
- Winner of the Elgar Festival’s Young Composer Competion (Age 14-18) 2025.
- Highly commended for entry to the Sir David Willcocks Carol Competition 2023.
- Runner up Gloucestershire Music’s Young Composer’s competition in 2019.
- Finalist in Song Academy’s UK Under 13’s Young Songwriter Competition 2023.
- Winner of the Carducci Quartet’s Young Composers’ Competition 2023.
- Shortlisted Carducci Quartet’s Young Composers’ Competition 2024
- Winner of Westmorland Youth Orchestra’s Young Composer competition 2023.
- 2nd Runner up for PercWorks Young Percussion Composer of the Year.
Management/Representation
Ottilie is currently self managed and does not have representation.