Wasia Project
Asian-British music band
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
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.
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