Wasia Project

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).

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

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' and 'My Lover Is Sleeping' 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"

References
  1. Williams, Sophie (2023-03-29). "The endless joy of Wasia Project's jazz-pop anthems". NME. Retrieved 2023-08-12.
  2. 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. 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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