I came across Wildberry’s music on a quiet evening, when a recommendation for her song “Polaroid” with Jimmy Brown appeared in my shuffle. From the very first note, her voice drew me in with the various genres of sound and ambience she created. I was instantly captivated;  her music had a way of making you pause, reflect, and most importantly, feel.

Musician and multi-instrumentalist Wildberry set out to make her latest album AGAPE feel deeply personal. This album features songs like “Castaway” and “Witness” that tell her story like a sonic diary. “Castaway” particularly resonated with me for its hauntingly beautiful explorations of feeling lost within waves, where the shores seem so far away.

Raised with a foundation in classical piano, Wildberry credits her time studying in New York as the catalyst that deepened her passion for blending styles such as electronic folk, alternative rock, and ambient pop. Her unique sound is influenced by diverse artists like Kehlani, Yuna, and Clairo, yet it remains distinctly her own, rooted in her personal narrative.

AGAPE explores new emotional ground while retaining familiar sounds, an approach that especially resonates with those who straddle multiple cultural identities. Her music reflects the complexities of living in different worlds, as she explains, “I want to make music that expresses the feelings of being connected to everything around me—nature, the universe, my own heritage—yet still feeling like an outsider at times.” For those people who are stuck in between balancing culture with modern expectations and aspirations, Wildberry’s fusion speaks into that sense of belonging, creating a safe, recognizable space.