W.i.S.H.


WiSH is an Indian girl group. Managed by Bay Music House, the group is composed of four members: Ri, Sim, Zo and Suchi. They made their debut on 1 March 2024, with single "Lazeez". The single is a part of the band's debut eight-track album Sweetburn. The group incorporates a mix of English and Hindi lyrics, blending international pop music with elements of Indian musical traditions.

History

Name

W.i.S.H. is an acronym for the phrase "World Inka Stage Hai".

Pre-Debut activities

Two years before their official debut under Dreampop Entertainment, Bay Music House, and Sony Music India in March 2024, all the members were collaborating to form a girl group.
In 2024, music composer Mikey McCleary announced the formation of the all-girl I-pop group W.i.S.H. McCleary stated that the project was conceived to bridge the gap between mainstream Bollywood music and India's independent music scene.
Ri and Sim, who are sisters, previously performed together as the pop duo Simetri. Ri is the leader of W.i.S.H. Zo, was previously part of the musical duo Zoe & Urgen. She also appeared on the reality television series The Stage. Suchi, previously worked in a production-house desk role.
McCleary contacted the members individually over a period of time, beginning with Ri, followed by Sim, Suchi, and Zo. Some were approached through prior professional associations, while others were invited after their performances or online content were noted by the production team.

March 2024—December 2024: Debut with ''Lazeez, Galti, Therapy, Headrush, Boom Boom''

Music composer Mikey McCleary launched the all-girl I-pop group W.i.S.H. in collaboration with Sony Music India. McCleary aims to fill the gap between the mainstream Bollywood music and Indie music.
On March 1, 2024, W.i.S.H. debuted by performing and releasing their first single, "Lazeez".
On September 23, 2024, the International Cricket Council released the official theme song for the 2024 ICC Women's T20 World Cup. The tournament's theme song, "Whatever It Takes," was written by W.i.S.H.
A rendition of Boom Boom originally performed by Nazia Hassan in 1982, was published by W.i.S.H. on December 13, 2024 and was produced by Mikey McCleary and Parth Parekh.

2025—present: ''Bolo Bolo, Sweetburn, Desi Girl''

W.i.S.H. collaborated with rapper Panther from MTV Hustle for their track Bolo Bolo.
On August 10, 2025, W.i.S.H. released their first full album titled ''Sweetburn.''

Members

  • Ri
  • Sim
  • Zo
  • Suchi

    Influences

They draw musical influences from Indian musicians such as A. R. Rahman. Suchi has also mentioned admiration for Fifth Harmony. In an interview with India Today on 21 May 2025, South Korean singer, songwriter, rapper, composer, and dancer Kino, who was a member of the boy band Pentagon, stated that he would like to work with W.i.S.H.
Unable to follow the K-pop approach, the band is trying to create their own way.

Discography

Albums

  • "Sweetburn"

    Singles