Wisp, whose real name is Natalie R. Lu, is a shoegaze and dream pop artist based in San Francisco, California. Born on August 6, 2004, Wisp is a young musician who has quickly made a name for herself in the music industry with her debut single 'Your Face,' released on April 4, 2023. The song has been described as shoegaze and alternative rock, featuring a 'banging guitar line and crashing waves of drums and vocals'.
Born | 2004-08-06 |
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Country | United States |
Age | 20 |
Knows languages | english |
Occupations | musical artist |
Real name | Natalie R. Lu |
Career
Wisp's music has been praised for exemplifying the winning properties of shoegaze, and her follow-up singles 'Tangled Dreams' and 'Once then we'll be free' indicate a promising future for the artist. Her debut single went viral online, amassing over 31 million streams on Spotify and peaking at number 8 on Billboard's Hot Hard Rock Songs chart.
At the age of 19, Wisp has already amassed a cult following, with at least 30 thousand followers on Instagram. Her music has resonated with listeners, and she has fostered a community of fans who are drawn to her enigmatic song-making and the genre of shoegaze. Wisp's music aims to create an immersive experience, with the artist expressing a desire for her music to sound like 'being underwater'.
Wisp, also known as whirrwhore, has kept her personal life private, including details about her family, education, and relationships. She has mentioned that she didn't get into music until around the age of seven, and she played the violin for about five years, which contributed to her growing music taste. The true meaning behind 'Your Face' is kept a secret by the artist, but she has shared that it was written about someone she enjoyed talking to.
Handling the new attention from her success, Wisp has expressed that it's super fun and that chatting with listeners gives her a lot of motivation to create better music. She enjoys the aspect of being able to create an aura/image that builds a fantasy world around her music while remaining true to herself.
Looking ahead, Wisp has plans to make more music, tour, meet as many people as she can, and improve her singing and guitar skills. Her life in San Francisco is described as mellow, and she values spending time with her parents and childhood friends.
Wisp's music is available on various platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube, where fans can follow her work and stay updated on her latest projects.
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