Today, breakout singer/songwriter Hope Waidley releases her debut EP, Wonder, a story-telling project that speaks to the soul. Throughout Wonder Hope Waidley gifts listeners with a collection of songs that feel personal and intimate, showcasing her signature raspy vocals that will leave listeners speechless.
The five track project, including Hope’s most recent singles “It Rains in Michigan” and “Born Again,” expresses the feeling of perspective and what it means to wonder through multi-faceted lyrics. The title track, “Wonder” sounds breezy and acoustic, illustrating Hope’s sense of wanderlust and her awe at the world’s vastness. The track brilliantly contrasts the following song, “Fade”, a raw power ballad where Hope flexes her robust vocals and tells story of watching someone close to you going down a dangerous path and being neither what destroys or saves them. “It Rains In Michigan” leads listeners through the timeless story of falling in love. Hope’s personality shines through on rhythmic tracks “Born Again” and “The Boy That Ran Away”, the kind of songs that can be constantly played on repeat. In its entirety, “Wonder” feels light and airy, with a soulful core.
“Wonder” is a flawless representation of Hope Waidley’s extraordinary talent and a fitting introduction to the 20-year-old singer-songwriter. Through this body of work, listeners will be able to feel Hope’s experience, look introspectively with her touching lyrics, and resonate with her comforting sound. This is certainly only the beginning for Hope, and “Wonder” will surely put her on everyone’s radar. To stream “Wonder” Click here
