Sept. 2, 2026

Wasia Project on Nocturne, Embracing Imperfection, and Making Music as Siblings

Hello everyone! My name is Chris, and welcome to another
episode of Once and Always a Fanboy.

Today's guests have carved out a sound that's uniquely their
own, blending classical influences with indie pop, jazz, and
cinematic storytelling. Their music feels honest and beautifully
unpredictable, and with the release of their upcoming debut
album Nocturne, they're entering an exciting new chapter as
artists. I'm looking forward to talking not just about the music
they make, but also the creative process, the sibling dynamics,
and the things they're fans of outside the studio.

Fangirls and fanboys, Will and Olivia of Wasia Project!

00:00 Preview
00:50 Intro
01:52 Their Childhood Performances
02:48 The Coffee Cup Argument
03:52 The Beauty of Imperfection
06:02 When Creative Differences Make Better Songs
08:32 The Musical Rules They Had to Unlearn
11:05 Making Nocturne
13:40 What They're Fanboying Over
15:30 Hearing the Music in Their Heads
17:27 Writing to Understand Feelings
18:51 Are They Braver Now?
22:13 The 3 AM Sibling Texts
23:29 The Wrong WhatsApp Message
24:22 What “Wasia” Really Means
25:57 Why They Never Wanted a Plan B
27:30 What They Don't Care About Anymore
28:56 Play It, Skip It, Workshop It
31:11 Final Words

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Wasia Project is a British sibling duo composed of William Gao and Olivia Hardy. Known for blending indie pop, jazz, and classical influences, the duo has earned a growing international following through their cinematic sound and deeply personal songwriting. They are set to release their debut album, Nocturne, marking a major milestone in their musical journey.