Wasia Project
Background information
OriginEngland
Genres
Years active2019–present
LabelsLAOLAO records / AWAL
MembersOlivia Hardy, William Gao
Websitewasiaproject.com

Wasia Project is an English pop duo consisting of siblings Olivia Hardy and William Gao. The group released their debut single, "why don't u love me," in 2019. This was followed by their debut EP How Can I Pretend? (2022).

History

William 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 u love me" on SoundCloud.[2]

The group released their debut single, "why don't u love me," in 2019, followed by their debut EP How Can I Pretend? (2022) and singles 'Petals On The Moon', 'My Lover Is Sleeping' and 'Remember When' in 2023.

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 of Heartstopper, season two.[7]

Discography

Extended plays

List of extended plays
Title Details
how can i pretend?
  • Released: May 10, 2022
  • Label: LAOLAO Records

Singles

List of singles
Title Year Album
"Why Don't U Love Me" 2019 Non-album singles
"Burning Eyes R Calling" 2020
"U Deserve"
"Misfit Biscuit"
"My Vine" 2022
"Petals on the Moon" 2023
"My Lover Is Sleeping"
"Remember When"

References

  1. ^ a b Williams, Sophie (2023-03-29). "The endless joy of Wasia Project's jazz-pop anthems". NME. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Bhutani, Pankhuri (1 June 2022). "William Gao". Revamp. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
  4. ^ Dodson, Claire (22 April 2022). "Meet the Charming Cast of Netflix's "Heartstopper"". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
  5. ^ "Wasia Project Talk New Single "Petals on the Moon"". Wonderland. 2023-02-10. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  6. ^ a b Magnocavallo, Fabio (2023-05-25). "Wasia Project - My Lover Is Sleeping". Euphoria Magazine. Retrieved 2023-08-13.
  7. ^ Craig, David (August 3, 2023). "Heartstopper star performs on emotional final song of season 2". Radio Times. Retrieved 2023-08-12.

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