It’s quite incredible that an artist as young as Meli Foster-Turner could make a song as powerful as “Wishful Thinking”. The self-written piece is such an earworm: a broody yet upbeat song that blends introspective lyricism with atmospheric, string-laden production.

“Wishful Thinking” is actually the 16-year-old’s third single ever. The first two singles from Foster-Turner (“Habit” and “Change”) laid bare the singer-songwriter’s honest approach to songwriting, her evocative vocals and melodic sensibilities also brought to the fore.

About the inspiration behind “Wishful Thinking”, Meli says: “I wrote this track during a time where I was battling self-sabotaging thoughts within a recent relationship, and it reflects that inner push and pull between hope and doubt. Compared to my previous two singles, this one leans more upbeat, but still holds onto that emotional honesty at its core.”

Hailing from Reading in the UK, the artist is one to keep tabs on. So, as you listen to “Wishful Thinking”, don’t forget follow Melo Foster-Turner on Instagram / TikTok for more.