Track by Track is a recurring feature series in which artists guide readers through every song on their latest release. Today, Wisp takes us through her new EP, Pandora.
Wisp has quickly risen within the contemporary shoegaze scene by penning satisfying, hazy songs with an expertise that extends far beyond her 19 years. She is already accomplished for such a young age, and her debut EP, Pandora, affirms what was already known — that she is one of the strongest members of the ongoing shoegaze revival (and for that, we’ve named her our March CoSign!). With heavy dream pop influence, her vocals flow through these atmospheric tracks, while the instrumentals remain grounded, rocking, and utterly drowned in sound.
The EP comes in gently, with the title track’s instrumental slowly seeping into listeners’ ears. The song swells into a massive, all-consuming instrumental that is impossible to ignore. It’s easy to see why this is the title track and the opener, as it sets the stage and states the thesis of not just Pandora, but of Wisp as an artist.
Following “Pandora” is the viral hit “Your face,” which first garnered the artist much-deserved attention. “‘Your face’ was the first song I’ve ever written and the one I owe for everything, including the existence of this EP,” Wisp tells Consequence. Its staying power is clear; this is a hit for a reason.
The rest of the songs carry the momentum established by the first two tracks, as well as Wisp’s influences, which, while clear, are repurposed to create something new and fresh. Pandora is something exciting, something to behold, and not merely a rehash of the past.
Listen to Wisp’s Pandora below, and read her Track by Track breakdown of the album.
Wisp is headed out on a US headlining tour later this month, and you can grab tickets here.