Nocturne

<b>Wasia Project</b>, aka sibling duo Olivia Hardy and William Gao, have carved out a distinctive lane for their cinematic indie-pop sound since their launch in 2019. Debut album <i>Nocturne</i> builds on the foundations laid over previous releases—2022’s <i>how can i pretend?</i> EP and the 2024 follow-up, <i>Isotope</i>—crystallising in an atmospheric and emotive full-length project. Striking an easy balance between the thrumming dance beats that anchor tracks like <b>“Vogue”</b> and <b>“Bleeding Gold”</b> and the sweeping melodrama that characterises the back half of the record (tied together cohesively by Hardy’s ethereal vocal), <i>Nocturne</i> finds the pair alchemising their coming-of-age experiences into polished catharsis. Produced alongside frequent collaborator St Francis Hotel, the record is a striking showcase of how far they have come creatively, while still leaving room to grow. <b>Our Favourite Song:</b> From suspenseful synth and elegant piano chords to atmospheric strings and momentous drum rolls, <b>“Strike Me Down from Heaven”</b> sports all the hallmarks of an excellent Bond theme.