BY PANKHURI BHUTANI
PHOTO COURTESY OF HOPE WAIDLEY
This artist started to showcase her creativity and talent merely at the age of six. Hailing from Michigan, Hope Waidley’s voice is unique in every way. She spent the last year indulging in street performing, surfing and traveling around the US in an old ford station wagon.
Hope Waidley, released her debut EP Wonder with 300 Entertainment on May 8th, 2020. The EP includes phenomenal tracks like “The Boy that Ran Away”, “Born Again”, and '“Fade”. Hope was kind enough to take some of her time to talk to Unclear Magazine about her ambitions, inspiration, and her debut EP!
Hello! Thank you for joining us at Unclear Magazine. Kindly tell us something about yourself!
Hope: “Thank you for having me!! I am a 20-year-old singer/songwriter from Michigan. My favorite kind of flowers are daisies!”
How did you start your journey as a music artist?
H: “I started writing songs at six years old and have continued since. It was always a way for me to process and felt like a gift from God because of the way writing helped me and gave me a release. When I got older, I realized if these songs helped me so much, they can be used to help other people. At 17, I started recording and at 18, I put out my first project.”
If you could have a chance to collaborate with one artist/band of your liking who might it be?
H: “I really enjoy the Dixie Chicks, I’m super excited for their new album!! It would be amazing to work with them. I’ve always liked their writing and style.”
Who do you consider to be the biggest source of inspiration?
H: “Jesus inspires me. All the beautiful feelings, people, places, and experiences that God has put in my life. All the growing and learning that God does in my heart and soul. The light in other humans. Really just living in general.”
If you could choose one word to describe your music, what might it be?
H: “Raw.”
What can the fans expect from your music in the future?
H: “It will always be raw and genuine, personal and honest. I’m not sure what the future looks like with it all, but I can promise that!”
You just released your debut EP Wonder. Congratulations on that! What was the idea behind it?
H: “These songs are all very dear to my heart and I’m very excited about them being out. They’re all just written about different experiences I’ve had and different feelings. Each one really has a sense of wonder in it so it felt fitting to name the EP, Wonder. I am very grateful to share this music.”
Lastly, is there any special message you want to give to your fans?
H: “Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your patience, kindness, and support. It means the absolute world.”