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Wasia Project is an English pop band 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.
History
William Gao and Olivia Hardy are siblings of mixed Asian-British background. As a child, Hardy learned how to play the violin using the Suzuki method. Gao is a classically trained pianist. They formed a music duo called Wasia Project in 2019. The duo produces a blend of alt-pop and jazz fusions. In 2019, they uploaded their debut single, "Why Don't You Love Me" on SoundCloud.
Their first EP How Can I Pretend? was released in May 2022. The following year, they released the single, "Petals on the Moon" via LaoLao Records / AWAL. Its visual was videographed by Grace Pickering. The music video for "My Lover Is Sleeping" was illustrated and animated by Patrick Atkins. In 2023, their song, "Ur So Pretty", was included on the soundtrack for the second season of Heartstopper.
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”. They have embarked on their own headline tour of North America, Europe and the UK.
Band members
= Principal members
=Olivia Hardy - vocals, occasional guitar (2019-present)
William Gao - keyboards, piano, vocals (2019-present)
= Touring members
=Luca Wade - drums, percussion
Tom Pacitti - bass
Discography
= Extended plays
== Singles
=References
External links
Official website
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- William Gao
- Wasia Project
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- Olivia Hardy
- AWAL
- Heartstopper (TV series)
- Bewitched Tour
- All Things Go Music Festival
- 2003 in music
- List of NME covers
- Pukkelpop
