The sibling duo Wasia Project, comprising Will Gao and Olivia Hardy, returns today with their striking new single “2515,” heralding a bold new era and a captivating soundscape that marries cinematic alt-pop with the pulsating energy of Berlin’s vibrant nightlife.
Collaboratively produced with their long-time ally, St. Francis Hotel, “2515” stands as a testament to Wasia Project’s evolution, showcasing a maturity and depth rarely seen in their previous works. The track artfully blends their orchestral roots with a rave-inspired heartbeat, taking listeners on a nocturnal journey that oscillates between introspection and dance-floor fervour.
Olivia’s ethereal vocals weave through dynamic layers of sound, guiding us into a wide, kinetic composition that reflects the disorienting rhythms of contemporary life. The opening line, “2515, been in your car”, envelops listeners in a mist of effects, reminiscent of a distant, distorted transmission, mirroring the mechanised movement that defines the track’s atmospheric landscape.
The resulting soundscape is rich with emotional resonance, capturing the interplay between stillness and confrontation, loneliness and connection. With a pulsing electronic foundation underlining their cinematic sound, Wasia Project delves into pressing themes of fragmented connections and strained relationships amid an overwhelming pace of life—particularly poignant in a post-COVID era, as the iGen and Gen-Z navigate this diffuse digital reality.
Reflecting on the single, Wasia Project shares: “2515 marks a new chapter in our songwriting – it’s colder and darker than anything we’ve done before. A song fuelled by anger, the sonic mirrors racing thoughts that come with the emotion. With this track, we officially start our journey through the night.”
As they venture into this new musical territory, Wasia Project invites all to join them on an exhilarating exploration that promises to resonate with the pulse of modern existence.
