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Oh Wonder are an English, London-based alt-pop duo consisting of Anthony Vander West (né West) and Josephine Vander West (née Vander Gucht). Since releasing their debut album, they have seen international success with their alt-pop singles. Oh Wonder recorded and released one song a month for a year, starting in September 2014.[2] All of the songs were released together as a self-titled debut album on 4 September 2015.[3] On 14 July 2017, the duo released their second album, Ultralife. On 12 February 2020, they released their third album, No One Else Can Wear Your Crown. On 8 October 2021, the now-married duo released their fourth studio album, 22 Break. All four albums were written, recorded, produced, and mixed by the duo and have seen cross-platform success.

Key Information

The band played sold-out shows in London, Paris, New York, and Los Angeles one week after their debut album release, which marked the beginning of their touring career. They have since played multiple headline shows and festivals in numerous countries.[4]

History

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Formation and early years

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Josephine Vander West performing as a solo artist in 2010

Before Oh Wonder was formed, Josephine was a solo artist, first going by her own name and later under the alias LAYLA. Anthony was originally part of the groups Tonight Is Goodbye, Futures, and We the Wild.[5] The two first met in High Wycombe on 21 March 2010, when Anthony was in the audience at one of Josephine's solo gigs. A year later, she attended one of his shows, talked with him, and they began writing songs and making music together.[citation needed]

The duo released their first two songs under the name Wonder Wonder but changed it to Oh Wonder when they learned of another band with a similar name.[6]

2014–2016: Oh Wonder

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Main article: Oh Wonder (album)

Oh Wonder had an unorthodox approach to releasing their eponymous debut album, Oh Wonder. Over the course of a year, the duo released one new single each month, beginning 1 September 2014,[7] having written, produced, and mixed each song in their home studio in London.[8] These monthly installations culminated in the 2015 release of that first album, which also included two previously unreleased songs. The record reached number 26 on the UK Albums Chart, number 16 on the Canadian Albums Chart,[9] and number 80 on the US Billboard 200.[10][11]

Oh Wonder gave their debut live performance for BBC Radio 1 at Maida Vale Studios, after receiving avid support from BBC Introducing and DJs Huw Stephens and Greg James.[12] The band's first TV performance was on Conan, which aired in the US on 20 January 2016. They performed their single "Lose It".[13]

Since their debut album release, Oh Wonder has toured internationally in the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, Germany, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, the Netherlands, Russia, Australia, Canada, and the United States. Their performance in Manila was their first show in Asia.[14] They also toured as the opening act on the final installment of the Badlands Tour with Halsey from 21 July to 12 August 2016.[15] Their 2016 debut festival appearances included Bonnaroo,[16] Firefly,[17] and Lollapalooza[18] music festivals in the United States, in addition to Live Out in Monterrey, WayHome Festival in Oro-Medonte, Canada, and Electric Picnic in Stradbally, Ireland.[19]

2016–2018: Ultralife

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Josephine Vander West on the Ultralife World Tour in 2018
Main article: Ultralife (album)

On 30 March 2017, Oh Wonder announced that they'd finished their second studio album, to be titled Ultralife. The record's lead track, "Ultralife", was released the day after. As with their previous album, the group released new singles every two weeks in the run-up to the album's publication.[citation needed]

The duo embarked on the Ultralife World Tour in 2017, which saw them play a long run of headline shows in 34 countries across Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South America. They also played three shows with Beck on his 2018 North America Tour.[20]

2019–2020: No One Else Can Wear Your Crown and Home Tapes

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Main article: No One Else Can Wear Your Crown

On 5 September 2019, Oh Wonder released "Hallelujah", the first single from their upcoming album, followed by "Better Now" on 25 October and "I Wish I Never Met You" on 14 November. The same day, they announced via Twitter that the album, titled No One Else Can Wear Your Crown,[21] would be released on 7 November. This was followed by the singles "This Christmas", "Happy", and "In and Out of Love". As part of the press coverage around their third album, Josephine and Anthony revealed they were in a relationship and had been for the past seven years.[22]

The pair were to embark on a tour to support No One Else Can Wear Your Crown throughout Europe and North America in March 2020; however, the latter part of the tour, including the entirety of the North American segment, was postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[23]

Whilst subject to the 2020 UK "stay at home" restrictions related to the novel coronavirus, Oh Wonder released a series of new tracks on an EP titled Home Tapes.[24][25][26]

2021–2022: 22 Break and 22 Make

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Oh Wonder performing in Kingston upon Thames in 2022

On 22 September 2021, Oh Wonder announced their fourth studio album, 22 Break, and released the title track. Described by the duo as "maybe the first break-up album in history written and recorded with the person you're breaking up with", the album documents their near-split in 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic and their time away from touring.[27] It was released on 8 October 2021, alongside a 40-minute black-and-white short film accompanying the record in full.[28][29]

On 7 October 2022, the band published a sequel album, 22 Make, as a celebration of their relationship.[30]

2024: That Woman

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In March 2024, Josephine announced that she had been working on a solo album under the stage name That Woman, with Anthony serving only as a producer. Her debut single, "Hymn for a Woman", which explores different aspects of womanhood, was released independently on 3 May 2024.[31]

Personal life

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Anthony and Josephine married in July 2021,[32] and both changed their surnames to Vander West.[33]

They run a complex of music recording studios, Highwater, located on the bank of the River Thames in Deptford, London,[34] as well as a coffee shop, NOLA Coffee, located in the London district of Peckham.[32] "NOLA is an embodiment of all their favourite experiences of cafes around the world distilled into one beautiful space".[35]

Discography

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Studio albums

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List of studio albums, with selected chart positions, details and certifications
Title Album details Peak chart positions Certifications
UK
[36] 		AUS
[37] 		BEL
(Fl)
[38] 		BEL
(Wa)
[39] 		CAN
[40] 		IRE
[41] 		NLD
[42] 		SWI
[43] 		US
[44]
Oh Wonder 26 — 55 135 19 54 50 87 80
Ultralife
  • Released: 14 July 2017[49]
  • Label: Island, Republic
  • Format: CD, digital download, vinyl
 8 37 28 115 17 38 48 62 76
No One Else Can Wear Your Crown
  • Released: 7 February 2020[50]
  • Label: Island
  • Format: CD, digital download, vinyl, streaming
 8 — 84 — — — 86 — —
22 Break
  • Released: 8 October 2021[51]
  • Label: Island
  • Format: CD, digital download, vinyl, streaming
 51 — — — — — — — —
22 Make
  • Released: 7 October 2022[52]
  • Label: Island
  • Format: CD, digital download, vinyl, streaming
 — — 123 — — — — — —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

EP

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  • Home Tapes (2020)

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as a lead artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
BEL
(Fl)
Tip
[38] 		US
Rock
[53]
"Body Gold" 2014 — — Oh Wonder
"Shark" — —
"Dazzle" — —
"All We Do" — —
"The Rain" — —
"Lose It" 2015 — 45
"Technicolour Beat" — —
"Midnight Moon" — —
"Livewire" — —
"White Blood" — —
"Landslide" 103 —
"Drive" 6 —
"Heart Hope" — —
"Without You" 34 —
"Plans" — —
"Ultralife" 2017 47 36 Ultralife
"Lifetimes" — 48
"My Friends" — —
"Heavy" — —
"High on Humans" — —
"Solo" — —
"All About You" — —
"Bigger Than Love" — —
"Heart Strings" — —
"Slip Away" — —
"Overgrown" — —
"Waste" — —
"Hallelujah"[56] 2019 42 — No One Else Can Wear Your Crown
"Better Now"[57] — —
"I Wish I Never Met You"[58] — —
"This Christmas"[59] — — Non-album single
"Happy"[60] 2020 46 — No One Else Can Wear Your Crown
"In and Out of Love" — —
"Lonely Star"[61] — — Home Tapes
"Keep on Dancing"[62] — —
"I Like It When You Love Me"[63] — —
"22 Break" 2021 — — 22 Break
"Don't Let the Neighbourhood Hear" — —
"Rollercoaster Baby" — —
"Magnificent" 2022 — — 22 Make[52]
"Fuck It I Love You" — —
"True Romance" — —
"Can We Always Be Friends?" — —
"—" denotes singles that did not chart or were not released in that territory.
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List of singles as a featured artist, with selected chart positions, showing year released and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album
UK
[64] 		AUS
[65] 		CAN
[66] 		NZ Heat.
[67] 		US
[68] 		US
Dance
[69] 		US R&B/HH
[70]
"The Way Life Goes"
(Lil Uzi Vert featuring Oh Wonder or also Nicki Minaj) 		2017 87 85 48 4 24 — 13 Luv Is Rage 2
"Superlove"[74]
(Whethan featuring Oh Wonder) 		2018 — — — — — 48 — Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Other charted songs

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Title Year Peak chart positions Album
US Dance[69]
"How Would I Know"
(with Kygo) 		2020 33 Golden Hour

Songwriting and production credits

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Title Year Artist Album Contributing member(s) Songwriter Producer
"Echoes" 2015 Lauren Aquilina
Non-album single
 Anthony Vander West checkY checkY
Josephine Vander West checkY
"Hello Hello" 2017 Lewis Watson Midnight Both checkY checkY
"Deep the Water" checkY checkY
"Forever" checkY checkY
"Give Me Life" checkY checkY
"Slumber" checkY checkY
"Fly" Meadowlark Postcards Anthony Vander West checkY
"Eyes Wide" checkY
"Slow Fade" 2019 Ruth B. Maybe I'll Find You Again Both checkY checkY
"Personal Best" Maisie Peters It's Your Bed Babe, It's Your Funeral checkY checkY
"Nothing Like You"
(with Droeloe featuring Hana) 		Gryffin Gravity checkY
"Another Song" 2020 Lewis Watson The Love That You Want checkY
"Dizzy"
(featuring Thomas Headon and Alfie Templeman) 		2021 Chloe Moriondo
Non-album single
 checkY
"I Wish I Wasn't Me" 2023 Eric Nam House on a Hill checkY checkY
"Never Ever Love a Liar" Bea and her Business Introverted Extrovert Anthony Vander West checkY checkY
Josephine Vander West checkY
"If I Was a God" Anthony Vander West checkY checkY
Josephine Vander West checkY
"Born to Be Alive" Anthony Vander West checkY checkY
Josephine Vander West checkY
"Good Things" 2024
Non-album single
 Anthony Vander West checkY checkY
Josephine Vander West checkY

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Oh Wonder is an English alt-pop duo based in , consisting of multi-instrumentalists and vocalists Anthony West and Josephine Vander West. Formed in 2014, the pair initially created music using minimal equipment—a single keyboard and microphone—in their South East London home studio. They gained international recognition through an innovative DIY project, releasing one original song per month exclusively on for a full year, starting with "Body Gold" on September 1, 2014; these tracks amassed millions of streams and topped charts, leading to their self-titled debut album in September 2015, which peaked at number 26 on the . The duo's sound blends airy electro-pop with lush harmonies, sparse electronic beats, and themes of love, loneliness, and introspection, drawing influences from acts like and James Blake. Their follow-up albums include Ultralife (2017), which reached number 8 on the , and No One Else Can Wear Your Crown (2020), also peaking at number 8; both expanded their catalog with more polished production while maintaining their signature ethereal style. Later releases feature 22 Break (2021), which charted at number 51 in the UK, and 22 Make (2022), alongside companion releases like Home Tapes (2020), a collection of stripped-down versions of their songs recorded during the . Oh Wonder has toured extensively worldwide, performing at major venues and festivals, and their music has been featured in films, TV shows, and reality series like Love Island. In 2024, marking the tenth anniversary of their debut project, West and Vander West began re-recording the original album's tracks using live instruments and a full studio setup, releasing them monthly; the complete reimagined version, Oh Wonder (10 Years On), was released on September 4, 2025. That year, Vander West also launched her solo project That Woman, produced by West. This milestone reflects their evolution from anonymous online experiment to established artists with over a decade of consistent output and a dedicated global fanbase.

History

Formation and early years

Multi-instrumentalists Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West met in in 2013 through mutual friends while Vander Gucht was developing her solo career as a classically trained and violinist. West, a and former member of the rock band Far From Saints, offered to collaborate on her material after encountering her at local gigs and through shared connections in the city's music scene. Initially intended as a to support their individual pursuits—Vander Gucht was preparing for a career in —their partnership quickly evolved into a creative outlet focused on songwriting for potential licensing to other artists, and they formed Oh Wonder in 2014. The duo's early work emphasized anonymity and experimentation, with them recording in a makeshift home studio using minimal equipment, including just one keyboard and one . In September 2014, they launched Oh Wonder by releasing their debut single "Body Gold" on without revealing their identities, committing to a unique challenge of uploading one new song per month for an entire year. This approach stemmed from a desire to prioritize the music itself over personal promotion, allowing tracks like "Drive" and "All We Do" to gain organic traction through streaming platforms and playlist placements. By mid-2015, the project's viral success—amassing millions of streams—prompted them to compile the 12 monthly releases into a self-titled debut , adding a 13th track to complete it, which was issued independently in September 2015. Their early years were marked by a DIY , blending with electronic elements, and they maintained anonymity until late 2015, when mounting fan demand led to their first live performances and a signing with . This period laid the foundation for their global breakthrough, as the songs' emotional depth and accessibility resonated widely in TV soundtracks and online communities.

2014–2016: Oh Wonder

Oh Wonder, the London-based alt-pop duo consisting of vocalist Josephine Vander Gucht and multi-instrumentalist Anthony West, formed in 2014 after the pair met the previous year and began a romantic relationship. To sustain their creative and personal connection amid busy schedules, they launched a self-imposed challenge: write, record, and release one original song on the first of every month for an entire year, starting with the track "Body Gold" on September 1, 2014, uploaded directly to without any promotional support. This strategy aimed to foster and document their evolving songwriting process in real time. The monthly releases continued steadily through August 2015, producing 12 intimate, synth-driven tracks that blended Vander Gucht's emotive vocals with West's layered production. These songs— including "Livewire," "Technicolour Beat," "Drive," "Landslide," and "All We Do"—were shared freely online, accumulating over 40 million streams by mid-2015 and building a dedicated global fanbase through word-of-mouth and social sharing. On September 4, 2015, the duo compiled the full set into their self-titled debut album, Oh Wonder, self-released via Caroline International as a digital download and later on physical formats. The record's lo-fi aesthetic and themes of love, vulnerability, and escapism resonated widely, earning praise for its polished yet unpretentious DIY ethos. Oh Wonder achieved swift commercial success, debuting at number 26 on the UK Albums Chart, number 16 on the Canadian Albums Chart, and number 80 on the US Billboard 200, marking a strong entry for the previously unknown act. Within a week of release, the duo sold out headline shows in key cities such as London, Paris, Los Angeles, Amsterdam, and New York, signaling the start of their live career with their debut performance on September 16, 2015, at London's Village Underground. Throughout 2016, Oh Wonder embarked on an intensive touring schedule, playing over 100 dates across North America and Europe, including major festivals like Bonnaroo, Sasquatch, and Outside Lands, as well as supporting slots for artists like Halsey at Madison Square Garden. This period solidified their reputation for captivating live sets, blending the album's electronic pop with live instrumentation and audience interaction.

2016–2018: Ultralife

Following the success of their self-titled debut album, Oh Wonder embarked on an extensive touring schedule in , performing over 100 shows worldwide to promote the record. This period marked their transition from online song releases to live performances, including headlining dates across in January and appearances at festivals such as and Voodoo Festival later that year. The duo's live energy, blending electronic elements with acoustic intimacy, helped solidify their fanbase amid the demands of constant travel. In early 2017, Oh Wonder shifted focus to their sophomore effort, self-producing Ultralife primarily at their home studio in , , with additional sessions at The Pool in . The album incorporated live instrumentation, including drums, bass, and analogue synths, contrasting the more bedroom-recorded debut while exploring broader sonic textures from solo piano to expansive productions. Written across New York and , the 11 tracks drew from the emotional toll of touring, delving into themes of human connection, loneliness, and resilience—such as in "Solo," which captures isolation, and "High On Humans," emphasizing communal joy. The lead single, "Ultralife," was released on March 31, 2017, via , introducing the album's vibrant alt-pop sound with its video directed by Daniel Uribe and shot in . Follow-up single "" arrived shortly after on April 7, highlighting the duo's harmonious vocals and uplifting melodies. Ultralife itself debuted on July 14, 2017, receiving positive reception for its emotional depth and production polish, though some critics noted challenges in surpassing the debut's novelty. The album peaked at number 8 on the and number 17 on the Canadian Albums Chart, underscoring their growing international appeal. To support Ultralife, Oh Wonder launched their Ultralife World Tour in 2017, playing over 100 shows in the first seven months alone, including North American legs with stops in , Oakland, and Phoenix. The tour extended into 2018, reaching with performances in and festivals like in , where the duo delivered sets blending new material with debut favorites. This phase reinforced their reputation for intimate yet anthemic live shows, amid continued exploration of touring's highs and lows.

2019–2020: No One Else Can Wear Your Crown and Home Tapes

In November 2019, Oh Wonder announced their third studio album, No One Else Can Wear Your Crown, set for release on February 7, 2020, via . The album was preceded by the singles "" and "" earlier that year, followed by "I Wish I Never Met You" on November 14, 2019. Recorded primarily in the duo's home studio, the 10-track album featured a pared-down production approach, limiting each song to around 10 sounds to emphasize intimacy and emotional directness, drawing from personal themes of growth, relationships, and self-reflection. The standard tracklist included "," "Happy," "," "," "In and Out of Love," "How It Goes," "," "Nothing but You," "I Wish I Never Met You," and "." Upon release, No One Else Can Wear Your Crown debuted at number 8 on the . It received mixed reviews from critics, with a score of 65 out of 100 based on four reviews. awarded it 5.7 out of 10, praising moments of nuanced imagery in tracks like "Happy" and "Better Now" but critiquing the album's overall monotony and occasional clichéd lyrics, noting its elegant production often felt like suitable background noise. Other outlets highlighted its celebration of personal and relational evolution, though some found the sparseness admirable yet underdelivering on dynamism. The album's launch coincided with the announcement of the Wear Your Crown World Tour, scheduled to begin in February 2020 across , , and . However, the escalating led to the postponement or cancellation of most dates, including shows in the , , and , starting in March 2020. In response to the lockdowns, Oh Wonder initiated the Home Tapes project in 2020, aiming to return to their origins of monthly home-recorded releases amid the pandemic's isolation. The series began with the single "Lonely Star" on 3, followed by subsequent tracks released over the next few months, all self-produced in their home. These culminated in the Home Tapes EP, released on June 26, 2020, via , comprising five songs totaling 18 minutes: "Lonely Star," "Keep on Dancing," "I Like It When You Love Me," "," and "Don't You Worry." The EP captured raw, piano-driven intimacy, with lyrics addressing loneliness and resilience during . Home Tapes was generally well-received for its comforting, stripped-back aesthetic suited to the era, earning user scores averaging around 70 out of 100 on Album of the Year based on 26 ratings. Reviewers appreciated tracks like "Lonely Star" for their gentle melodies and harmonious vocals, though some noted it as a charming but not standout extension of the duo's style. The project underscored Oh Wonder's adaptability, fostering fan connection through vulnerability in uncertain times.

2021–2022: 22 Break and 22 Make

In 2021, Oh Wonder released their fourth studio album, 22 Break, on October 8 via , marking a surprise drop without prior announcement. The album, consisting of 11 tracks, delved into the duo's personal struggles during the , including the breakdown of their romantic relationship, and represented a shift toward a more raw, introspective sound compared to their earlier polished . Recorded primarily in their home studio, the project captured themes of isolation, vulnerability, and emotional turmoil, with Vander Gucht and West drawing from their experiences of and relational strain. Key tracks included the "Down," released on September 17, which featured glitchy electronics and mournful to evoke heartbreak, followed by "Don't Let the Neighbourhood Hear" on October 1, blending frantic crescendos with glitchy production to convey suppressed grief. The album's title track, "22 Break," served as both opener and thematic anchor, with its crystalline keys, emotive strings, and pensive lyrics reflecting a pivotal moment of fracture after seven years together. Other standout songs like "Rollercoaster Baby" and "Kicking the Doors Down" explored cycles of dependency and defiance, while "Free" introduced a glimmer of release amid the gloom. Critics praised 22 Break for its emotional honesty and sonic evolution, noting how the duo's layered vocals and experimental elements—such as distorted synths and ambient textures—amplified the intimacy of their . The record received acclaim for transforming personal pain into universal resonance, with reviewers highlighting its role as a lockdown artifact that avoided . Accompanying the release was a directed by Vander Gucht, visualizing the album's narrative through fragmented, dreamlike sequences. Following the introspective darkness of 22 Break, Oh Wonder announced the companion album 22 Make in March 2022, initially slated for July 8 but delayed until its release on October 7, 2022, also via . This 11-track sequel completed a 22-song chronicling the duo's reconciliation, shifting from dissolution to renewal while maintaining the vulnerable core of its predecessor. Written and recorded in tandem with 22 Break but held back to reflect their healing process, 22 Make incorporated brighter production elements like soaring violins and upbeat rhythms, symbolizing hope and endurance. The "Magnificent," released on March 10, 2022, captured this uplift with its euphoric build and lyrics affirming rediscovered connection. Tracks such as "True Romance" and "Sweet Disaster" balanced tender introspection with playful energy, emphasizing small acts of recommitment, whereas the title track "22 Make" closed the project with an anthemic resolve, mirroring the opener of the first installment. "Can We Always Be Friends?" stood out for its stripped-back and harmonious vocals, underscoring platonic and romantic evolution. Reception for 22 Make was generally positive, with critics appreciating how it provided emotional closure to 's story, fostering a sense of warmth and maturity without overshadowing the rawness of 22 Break. Though the delay somewhat muted its initial buzz, the album was lauded for its cohesive narrative arc and sonic polish, reinforcing Oh Wonder's growth as songwriters. In support of the project, embarked on a 2022 and European tour, performing reimagined versions of the material with live strings and .

2024: That Woman

In 2024, Josephine Vander Gucht, one half of the duo Oh Wonder, launched her solo project under the moniker That Woman, marking a significant creative expansion beyond the band's collaborative sound. She announced the endeavor in , describing it as a return to songwriting roots predating Oh Wonder, with the project allowing her to explore personal narratives independently while co-producing with her husband and bandmate, Anthony West. That Woman's debut album, Find Joy, was released on August 9, 2024, through Highwater Recordings, the label co-founded by Vander Gucht and West. Comprising 13 tracks, the record delves into themes of womanhood, self-perception, intergenerational trauma, and the pursuit of amid societal expectations and personal healing, often framed as a "soundtrack to a lot of therapy sessions." Vander Gucht has noted that the album addresses unprocessed experiences from her early twenties, emphasizing and resilience as a woman navigating pressures and identity. The production intentionally diverges from Oh Wonder's polished alt-pop aesthetic, incorporating diverse sonic elements like intimate acoustics and bolder arrangements to reflect emotional vulnerability. Preceding the full release, That Woman issued several singles to build anticipation: "Hymn for a Woman" on May 3, which examines facets of ; "I Was Aching" in June, confronting inherited trauma; "Change" in early summer; "" on July 19, probing sources of happiness; and "Complete" shortly before the album launch. Standout tracks like "Space Time & Peace," "," and the title song "Find " highlight Vander Gucht's insightful lyricism and , blending with uplifting melodies. The album's tracklist is as follows:
No.Title
1Space Time & Peace
2I Was Aching
3
4Change
5
6Complete
7Enough
8Hymn for a Woman
9Body
10All Roads
11Beautiful
12Find
13
Find Joy received acclaim for its emotional depth and confident songcraft, with critics praising its refreshing blend of and as a solo debut. Publications highlighted the record's role in Vander Gucht's artistic growth, noting its compelling lyrics and production that stretches beyond Oh Wonder's established style without alienating fans. While it did not achieve major commercial chart success, the album underscored That Woman's potential as a distinct voice in . Amid this solo venture, Oh Wonder commemorated the 10th of their self-titled debut by independently releasing re-recorded versions of early singles, beginning with "Body Gold (10 Years On)" on September 1, 2024, and continuing monthly to echo the original's release strategy. The re-recordings culminated in the release of the full reimagined , Oh Wonder (10 Years On), on September 4, 2025. These updates preserved the duo's signature warmth while incorporating matured perspectives, bridging their past and present.

Personal life

Anthony West and Josephine Vander Gucht (now Vander West) began a romantic relationship in 2013, the year before they started collaborating musically as Oh Wonder. They publicly confirmed their engagement with the release of their , No One Else Can Wear Your Crown, in 2020. During the , the couple faced significant relationship challenges that nearly led to a break-up, but they reconciled and married in August 2021.

Discography

Studio albums

Oh Wonder's studio albums are characterized by their intimate, self-produced indie pop sound, with all releases written, recorded, produced, and mixed by duo members Josephine Vander Gucht and Anthony West in their London home studio. The band has issued six studio albums since 2015, primarily through Island Records, blending electronic elements with acoustic instrumentation and themes of love, vulnerability, and personal growth. Their self-titled debut album, Oh Wonder, was released on 4 September 2015 via their own imprint, compiling 12 tracks from their monthly SoundCloud singles plus two new songs, and it peaked at number 26 on the UK Albums Chart and number 80 on the US Billboard 200. The follow-up, Ultralife, arrived on 14 July 2017 under Island Records, featuring 11 tracks with a brighter, more expansive production, and reached number 8 on the UK Albums Chart. In 2020, No One Else Can Wear Your Crown was released on 7 February via , an 11-track effort exploring resilience amid global challenges like the , which also charted at number 8 in the . The duo's fourth album, 22 Break, came out on 8 October 2021 through as a companion piece reflecting on the difficulties of their twenties, peaking at number 51 on the . Its counterpart, 22 Make, followed on 7 October 2022, also on , shifting to themes of hope and creation with 11 songs, though it did not enter the top 100. Most recently, Oh Wonder (10 Years On), a re-recorded version of their debut using live instrumentation, was independently released on 4 September 2025 and charted at number 48 in the .

EP

Home Tapes is the by the English alt-pop duo Oh Wonder, released on June 26, 2020, through . The EP marks the band's return to a DIY release strategy reminiscent of their debut album, with all tracks written, recorded, produced, and mixed at home during the lockdown in the . Announced on April 3, 2020, as an ongoing series titled "Home Tapes," the project aimed to offer companionship and solace amid isolation, starting with the lead single "Lonely Star." Subsequent singles "Keep on Dancing," "I Like It When You Love Me," "," and "Don't You Worry" followed in the ensuing months before compilation into the five-track EP. The release captures the duo's introspective style, blending electronic elements with acoustic intimacy to explore themes of , resilience, and connection. Tracks like "Lonely Star" evoke emotional vulnerability through hushed vocals and sparse production, while "Keep on Dancing" introduces upbeat optimism. The EP's total runtime is 18 minutes, emphasizing brevity and immediacy in response to global uncertainty.
No.TitleLength
1"Lonely Star"3:57
2"Keep on Dancing"3:15
3"I Like It When You Love Me"3:46
4""3:43
5"Don't You Worry"3:39
Home Tapes received acclaim for its timely empathy and warm production, with critics noting its role in providing hope during . User reviews highlighted its " charm" and comforting , though some viewed it as less ambitious than the duo's full-length albums. The EP did not chart prominently but underscored Oh Wonder's adaptability in connecting with fans remotely.

Singles

Oh Wonder's approach to singles release was distinctive from the outset, with the duo committing to produce and share one new track every month for a year beginning in September 2014. These self-released songs, distributed via , were written, recorded, and mixed in their home studio, fostering a direct connection with listeners and amassing millions of streams organically. The 12 monthly singles—"Body Gold" (September 1, 2014), "Shark" (October 1, 2014), "Dazzle" (November 1, 2014), "All We Do" (December 1, 2014), "The Rain" (January 1, 2015), "Midnight Moon" (February 1, 2015), "Drive" (March 1, 2015), "Lose It" (April 1, 2015), "White Blood" (May 1, 2015), "" (June 1, 2015), "Heart Hope" (July 1, 2015), and "All About You" (August 1, 2015)—formed the core of their debut album Oh Wonder, supplemented by two new recordings. Tracks like "Body Gold" and "Drive" became fan favorites, exemplifying the duo's blend of melodies and electronic production. For their follow-up album Ultralife, Oh Wonder shifted to targeted promotional singles under . The title track "Ultralife" served as the , released on March 31, 2017, followed by "" on May 19, 2017, both highlighting themes of human connection and environmental awareness central to the album. The album No One Else Can Wear Your Crown was preceded by three singles: "" on September 5, 2019, "" on October 25, 2019, and "I Wish I Never Met You" on November 14, 2019, which explored personal vulnerability and resilience amid the duo's marital challenges. In support of 22 Break (2021), the was the title track "22 Break", released on September 22, 2021, reflecting themes of separation and drawn from the couple's temporary split. The companion album 22 Make (2022) featured "Magnificent" as its on September 9, 2022, emphasizing and growth. Marking the tenth of their debut, Oh Wonder launched the "10 Years On" series in 2024, re-recording and releasing updated versions of their original tracks as monthly singles. This began with "Body (10 Years On)" on September 1, 2024, followed by " (10 Years On)" (October 1, 2024), "Dazzle (10 Years On)" (November 1, 2024), and continued through the full album release on September 4, 2025, infusing the songs with matured perspectives and refined production. By November 2025, releases included "Heart Hope (10 Years On)" and others, celebrating their enduring catalog. As featured artists, Oh Wonder contributed vocals to Lil Uzi Vert's "The Way Life Goes" from the album (2017), which peaked at number 24 on the US and earned platinum certification, marking their most commercially successful collaboration.
As Lead Artist (Selected Promotional Singles)Release DateAlbum
UltralifeMarch 31, 2017Ultralife
LifetimesMay 19, 2017Ultralife
HallelujahSeptember 5, 2019No One Else Can Wear Your Crown
October 25, 2019No One Else Can Wear Your Crown
I Wish I Never Met YouNovember 14, 2019No One Else Can Wear Your Crown
22 BreakSeptember 22, 202122 Break
MagnificentSeptember 9, 202222 Make
Body Gold (10 Years On)September 1, 2024Oh Wonder (10 Years On)
As Featured ArtistRelease DateLead ArtistAlbum/Single
The Way Life GoesOctober 3, 2017

As lead artist

As featured artist

Other charted songs

Oh Wonder's discography features several album tracks that have garnered significant streaming and airplay success but have not achieved notable positions on major song charts such as the UK Singles Chart or the US Billboard Hot 100. For instance, tracks like "" and "Lose It" from their self-titled debut album have accumulated hundreds of millions of streams on platforms like , contributing to the album's overall commercial performance without individual chart entries. Similarly, songs from later releases such as "" from No One Else Can Wear Your Crown have received critical acclaim and playlist placements but did not register on traditional sales-based charts. This pattern reflects the duo's emphasis on cohesive album experiences over standalone single-driven chart success.

Songwriting and production credits

Oh Wonder's members, Josephine Vander Gucht (credited as Josephine Vander West) and Anthony West, have contributed songwriting credits to projects outside their own catalog, demonstrating their collaborative approach to composition. Their most notable external work occurred in 2023, when they co-wrote multiple tracks for British Bea and her Business's debut EP, Introverted Extrovert, released on November 3 via UK. This five-track project explores themes of youthful uncertainty and self-discovery through sharp, melodic storytelling, with the duo's input helping shape its blend of piano-driven ballads and upbeat anthems. Specific contributions include co-writing "Born to Be Alive," a vibrant opener that critiques performative , alongside Bea Wheeler (Bea and her Business) and producer Rick Boardman. They also received writing credits on "Never Ever Love a Liar," a cautionary track about romantic deception, shared with Wheeler, , Jacob Manson, Jonny Lattimer, Richard Boardman, and Tom Barnes. Additional co-writing involvement appears across the EP's other songs, such as "Smoking Lessons" and "All the Boys," where the Vander Guchts and West joined a team of established songwriters to refine Bea's raw lyricism into polished, radio-friendly structures. These credits underscore Oh Wonder's influence in nurturing emerging talent, building on their own history of monthly song releases that emphasized accessible, emotionally resonant pop. In 2024, Anthony West produced Josephine Vander Gucht's solo album Find Joy under the moniker That Woman, released August 9, 2024, via .

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