Wishing

Wishing sounds like the physical manifestation of a sigh. It is music built from the ground up in small rooms, characterized by a heavy reliance on tape saturation, muffled percussion, and vocals that rarely rise above a whisper. The sonic palette is intentionally limited, creating a sense of claustrophobic intimacy that makes the listener feel like they are eavesdropping on a private moment of reckoning.

What sets them apart is the collaborative chemistry between Mitch Welling and Christian Novelli. They eschew the polished sheen of modern pop in favor of a 'rare sads' aesthetic, where the imperfections, the hum of the room, and the slight detuning of a synth are the primary emotional drivers. It is slowcore for the internet age, blending the skeletal structures of folk with the rhythmic sensibilities of lo-fi hip hop.

Start with the album 'To Forget' to understand their foundational sound. It captures the project's essence: short, punchy, yet deeply melancholic tracks that linger long after the tape stops rolling. It is the perfect entry point for anyone who finds comfort in the colder, quieter corners of the indie world.