Wishing is a prominent collaborative project within the American bedroom pop and lo-fi indie scenes, formed in 2015 by Mitch Welling (known for Flatsound) and Christian Novelli (of Fox Academy). The duo's sound identity is defined by a commitment to lo-fi production values, utilizing tape hiss, unquantized drum machines, and whispered vocal delivery to create a 'home-recorded' intimacy.
Their career is marked by a unique release tradition, frequently debuting new material on Halloween, which aligns with their often haunting and somber thematic leanings. Culturally, they occupy a central node in the 'rare sads' internet subculture, a movement characterized by hyper-emotional, DIY aesthetics that flourished on platforms like Tumblr and Bandcamp in the mid-2010s. Their work is often categorized alongside artists like Salvia Palth and flatsound, sharing a lineage with 90s slowcore and early 2000s emo-folk. Critical consensus highlights their ability to evoke profound loneliness through minimalist arrangements, positioning them as influential figures in the evolution of the 'bedroom' as a legitimate studio space.
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