Wasia Project is an English pop duo consisting of siblings Olivia Hardy (vocals, guitar) and William Gao (keyboards, piano, vocals). The group released their debut single, "Why Don't U Love Me," in 2019. This was followed by their debut extended play (EP) How Can I Pretend? in 2022. On stage, they are joined by drummer Luca Wade and bassist Tom Pacitti.
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| Origin | England |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
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| Website | wasiaproject |
History
editWilliam Gao and Olivia Hardy are siblings of mixed Asian-British background.[1] As a child, Hardy learned how to play the violin using the Suzuki method.[2] Gao is a classically trained pianist.[2] They formed a music duo called Wasia Project in 2019.[3] The duo produces a blend of alt-pop and jazz fusions.[1][2] In 2019, they uploaded their debut single, "Why Don't You Love Me" on SoundCloud.[2]
Their first EP How Can I Pretend? was released in May 2022.[4] The following year, they released the single, "Petals on the Moon" via LaoLao Records / AWAL.[5] Its visual was videographed by Grace Pickering.[6] The music video for "My Lover Is Sleeping" was illustrated and animated by Patrick Atkins.[6] In 2023, their song, "Ur So Pretty", was included on the soundtrack for the second season of Heartstopper.[7] They recently completed their first UK headline tour, followed by a European tour supporting Tom Odell. They also completed their first US tour supporting Laufey in April 2024.
In August 2024, they released their second EP titled “Isotope”.[8] They will soon embark on their own headline tour of North America, Europe and the UK.[9]
Band members
editPrincipal members
edit- Olivia Hardy - vocals, occasional guitar (2019-present)
- William Gao - keyboards, piano, vocals (2019-present)
Touring members
edit- Luca Wade - drums, percussion
- Tom Pacitti - bass
Discography
editExtended plays
edit| Title | Details |
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| How Can I Pretend? |
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| Isotope |
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Singles
edit| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Why Don't U Love Me" | 2019 | How Can I Pretend? |
| "Burning Eyes R Calling" | 2020 | Non-album singles |
| "U Deserve" | ||
| "Misfit Biscuit" | ||
| "My Vine" | 2022 | |
| "Petals on the Moon" | 2023 | |
| "My Lover Is Sleeping" | ||
| "Remember When" | ||
| "Is This What Love Is?" | 2024 | Isotope |
| "Takes Me Back Home" |
References
edit- ^ a b Williams, Sophie (2023-03-29). "The endless joy of Wasia Project's jazz-pop anthems". NME. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ a b c d Wilkes, Emma (2023-08-04). "Wasia Project: 'We're in a playground of sound and going crazy with it!'". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ Bhutani, Pankhuri (1 June 2022). "William Gao". Revamp. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ Dodson, Claire (22 April 2022). "Meet the Charming Cast of Netflix's "Heartstopper"". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Wasia Project Talk New Single "Petals on the Moon"". Wonderland. 2023-02-10. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ a b Magnocavallo, Fabio (2023-05-25). "Wasia Project - My Lover Is Sleeping". Euphoria Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
- ^ Craig, David (August 3, 2023). "Heartstopper star performs on emotional final song of season 2". Radio Times. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
- ^ Murray, Robin. "Wasia Project Share Evocative New 'Isotope' EP". Clash. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
- ^ "Wasia Project announce 'Isotope' UK tour dates". live4ever. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
