After over a year of silence, the duo Wasia Project has finally released a new single. The highly anticipated “Letters From The Day,” was released on Thursday, Nov. 13. Their last official release was their EP, “Isotope,” which came out on Aug. 29, 2024. The duo is composed of siblings Olivia Hardy and William Gao, better known for his role as Tao in the Netflix series “Heartstopper.”
“Letters From The Day” is nothing new for the band and is a pop track similar to other songs in their discography. While it doesn’t branch out from the band’s usual style, it adheres perfectly to their established sound—soulful lyrics that meet catchy melodies. Each song the band has released feels incredibly heartfelt and intentional, and this one is no exception.
The beginning of the track features well-mixed synthesized vocals, immediately setting the vibe. Listeners jump straight into the first verse with a beat that makes you feel like you’re in a jazz club, one of Wasia Project’s strengths lies in its ability to combine pop and jazzier tones.
The chorus is extremely catchy and feels like an emotional buildup. The lyrics “So, don’t go, my baby, don’t leave me behind, but don’t you know, my baby? I thought you were mine” hit emotional points in the song and describe what the track is all about.
The song itself is about longing for a past love. It paints a visual picture of a lover looking through old letters and hanging onto memories from a past relationship. The lover is spiraling and sounds melancholic, almost robotic, which is emphasized extremely well by the synthesized vocal backing.
At its core, the track emphasizes a fear of being forgotten; a fear that lovers who’ve left will forget you and never come back.
Wasia Project never fails with their singles, and this song is no exception. It beautifully combines the pop and soul sound that the band does so well.
Fans are hopeful that this new release may mean a new album or EP from the pair. Although the band has not announced a full album release, it is still encouraging to see that they are continuing to produce and compile music.
With a strong single release, it will be interesting to see where Wasia Project goes as they enjoy the love for their newest song.
