Spooky season always brings the usual mix of horror soundtracks and jump-scare playlists, but sometimes the best vibe is something quieter that still sticks with you. Wishlyst’s Haunted fits that space perfectly as a bedroom lo-fi pop track that leans into the season without overdoing it. The song comes from a one-woman project where the artist handles the writing, production, and every instrument herself, and this particular cut features her own live cello and guitar playing. That combination gives the lo-fi production an organic edge that feels intentional rather than overly polished.
Wishlyst is the project of Emily Davidson, a classically trained cellist who later built her own path as a songwriter, producer, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist. Before launching Wishlyst she performed as a classical and baroque cellist, completing both a Bachelor’s and Master’s of Music in the instrument and working as a music historian. She also developed skills as a self-taught producer and rock guitarist, and those different backgrounds show up in how the music sits. Tracks tend toward R&B-flavored pop that pulls in influences from lo-fi to EDM, with expressive instrumental parts and a distinctive vocal approach. She also releases instrumental lo-fi under the name Wish on the Beat, where the focus stays on live instruments and chill soundscapes. Over the years she has collaborated as a songwriter with established acts including Gareth Emery, worked as a DJ blending pop, hip hop, and future bass, and put out videogame remixes on GameChops. Live performances have ranged from festivals and venues to classical stages.
Haunted itself landed in 2020 on Wish Records and later appeared on the 2024 album Single Life. Public descriptions from the artist note the live cello and acoustic guitar recorded for the track, with production handled in Ableton. In the broader lo-fi and bedroom pop landscape, that kind of hands-on approach is common among independent artists who prefer full creative control. Lo-fi production often thrives on warm textures, restrained energy, and personal touches, and bringing classical training into a modern pop setting adds a layer that stands out from purely sample-based work. Davidson has spoken in interviews about the realities of women producers in the industry and the value of doing the writing, production, mixing, and playing herself. That DIY model continues to grow as more artists release directly and build audiences without traditional gatekeepers.
The result on Haunted is a track that matches the season while staying true to the artist’s established sound. It is the kind of release that works well in playlists alongside other independent lo-fi and bedroom pop, where listeners look for atmosphere and authenticity over big production budgets. Wishlyst’s catalog already shows a consistent thread of original songs and covers that lean into chill, guitar-driven pop with occasional cello elements, and Haunted sits comfortably inside that.
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