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Wasia Project

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Wasia Project
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Background information
OriginEngland
Genres
Years active2019–present
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Members
Websitewasiaproject.com

Wasia Project is an English indie pop band 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 extended play (EP) How Can I Pretend? in 2022. In August 2024, they released their second extended play (EP), Isotope. On stage, they are often joined by drummer Nate Wicks, bassist Tom Pacitti, saxophonist Safi Jazz, and trombonist Patrick Minton.

History

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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 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] In 2024, they completed their first UK headline tour[8], followed by a European tour supporting Tom Odell.[9] They also completed their first US tour supporting Laufey in April 2024.[10]

In August 2024, they released their second EP titled "Isotope."[11] They embarked on a headlining tour in support of the EP in North America and Europe, beginning on 18 September in Hamburg and concluding in Birmingham on 19 November.[12][13] The duo's debut album, Nocturne, is scheduled to release on 18 September 2026.[14] In July 2026, Heartstopper Forever was released and included "Whale Call" on the film's soundtrack. [15]

Band members

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  • Olivia Hardy – lead vocals, guitar
  • William Gao – keyboards, piano, backing vocals

Touring musicians

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  • Luca Wade – drums, percussion (2021–2025)
  • Tom Pacitti – bass guitar (2022–present)
  • Safi Jazz – saxophone (2022-2025)
  • Patrick Minton – trombone (2023–2025)
  • Nate Wicks (2026-present)

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums
Title Details
Nocturne
  • Released: 18 September 2026
  • Label: LaoLao Records

Extended plays

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List of extended plays
Title Details
How Can I Pretend?
  • Released: 10 May 2022
  • Label: LaoLao Records
Isotope
  • Released: 29 August 2024
  • Label: LaoLao Records

Singles

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List of singles
Title Year Album
"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"
"Letters from the Day" 2025 Non-album singles
"2515" 2026 Nocturne
"Bleeding Gold"
"Whale Call"

References

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  1. 1 2 Williams, Sophie (29 March 2023). "The endless joy of Wasia Project's jazz-pop anthems". NME. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Wilkes, Emma (4 August 2023). "Wasia Project: 'We're in a playground of sound and going crazy with it!'". Rolling Stone UK. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  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. 10 February 2023. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  6. 1 2 Magnocavallo, Fabio (25 May 2023). "Wasia Project - My Lover Is Sleeping". Euphoria Magazine. Retrieved 13 August 2023.
  7. ↑ Craig, David (3 August 2023). "Heartstopper star performs on emotional final song of season 2". Radio Times. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
  8. ↑ Duran, Anagricel (19 August 2024). "Wasia Project announce 'The Isotope' 2024 UK tour". NME. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
  9. ↑ "Tom Odell Is Going To A New Tour For Upcoming Album - FunkAndPlay". 5 June 2025. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
  10. ↑ "Wasia Project Botanique". Retrieved 19 March 2025.
  11. ↑ Murray, Robin. "Wasia Project Share Evocative New 'Isotope' EP". Clash. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  12. ↑ "Wasia Project announce 'Isotope' UK tour dates". live4ever. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  13. ↑ "Wasia Project announce tour dates". nme. Retrieved 4 January 2025.
  14. ↑ Murray, Robin (12 May 2026). "Wasia Project Announce Debut Album 'Nocturne' | News". Clash Magazine. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
  15. ↑ Magazine, Dork (19 July 2026). "Wasia Project soundtrack the Heartstopper Forever finale with their new single 'Whale Call'". readdork.com. Retrieved 25 July 2026.
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