Catching Magic in a Bottle: Sarah Julia’s New Single “Wishing Stone”

There’s a specific kind of intimacy that only siblings can conjure, and Dutch duo Sarah Julia have mastered it. Their latest single, “Wishing Stone” which dropped on July 3, 2026, feels like a quiet, honest conversation you’re lucky enough to be overhearing.

It’s the latest taste of what’s coming on their debut album, The Fear That This Is Real, and it’s a beautiful reminder of why they’ve been turning heads in the indie-folk scene.

The Sound of “Wishing Stone”

If you’ve heard their previous work, you know Sarah and Julia aren’t interested in over-producing their sound. They keep things grounded. Working again with producer Phil Weinrobe (the mastermind behind some of the most hauntingly beautiful work from Big Thief and Adrienne Lenker), they recorded this track in the woods of upstate New York.

You can hear that setting in the music. There’s a stillness to “Wishing Stone”—a blend of warm, woody acoustics and those signature harmonies that feel less like a performance and more like a shared breath. It’s the kind of track that stops you in your tracks during a commute or keeps you company late at night.

As we count down to their full-length debut, The Fear That This Is Real, hitting shelves and streamers on October 9, 2026, this single feels like a perfect bridge to what’s coming next.

See Them on Tour

Sarah Julia are hitting the road later this year for a run of shows across the UK and Europe. There’s something special about hearing these songs live—no filters, just the sisters and their instruments.