Remi Wolf
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Birth name | Remi Francis Wolf |
Born | Palo Alto, California, U.S. | February 2, 1996
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Years active | 2019–present |
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Website | remiwolf |
Remi Francis Wolf[1] (born February 2, 1996) is an American singer and recording artist from California.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8] As a senior at Palo Alto High School, she appeared as a contestant on American Idol in 2014.[9][10] After completing her studies at USC Thornton School of Music in 2018,[3][11] she made her solo debut with the self-released extended play, You're A Dog!, in October 2019.[12][13] Wolf subsequently released her second EP and major-label debut, I'm Allergic To Dogs!, under Island Records and Virgin EMI Records in June 2020.[14][15][16][17]
Early life[]
Wolf was born in Palo Alto, California,[17] on February 2, 1996.[18][19] At around the age of eight she became interested in competitive skiing, and represented the US in alpine skiing at the Youth Olympic Games for two consecutive years.[20] At age 17, she moved to Los Angeles where she attended the USC Thornton School of Music, graduating in 2018.[5][21] Wolf appeared as a contestant during the audition rounds on the thirteenth season of American Idol in 2014,[9] but without any formal dismissal, did not reappear later on in the show.[10]
Artistry[]
Musically, Wolf performs in what she describes as "funky soul pop" in terms of genre.[3][5][22]
Personal life[]
Wolf is openly bisexual,[12] and has been based in Los Angeles, California, since circa 2013.[2]
Discography[]
Studio albums[]
- Juno (2021)[23]
Extended plays[]
- You're a Dog! (2019)
- I'm Allergic to Dogs! (2020)
- We Love Dogs! (2021)[24]
Singles[]
As lead artist[]
Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Album(s) | |
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US Alt. Air. [25] |
US Alt. Dig. [26] | |||
"Guy"[27] | 2019 | — | — | You're a Dog! |
"Sauce"[28] | — | — | ||
"Shawty"[29] | — | — | ||
"Rufufus"[30] | — | — | ||
"Bad Behaviour"[31] | — | — | Non-album single | |
"Woo!"[32] | 2020 | — | — | I'm Allergic to Dogs! |
"Photo ID"[33] | — | — | ||
"Disco Man"[34] | — | — | ||
"Monte Carlo"[35] | — | — | Non-album Single | |
"Hello Hello Hello"[36] | 28 | 12 | I'm Allergic to Dogs! | |
"Liz"[37] | 2021 | — | — | Non-album single |
"Liquor Store"[38] | — | — | Juno |
As featured artist[]
Title | Year | Album(s) |
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"Cheesin'" (Cautious Clay featuring Still Woozy, Melanie Faye, Claud, Remi Wolf, HXNS and Sophie Meiers)[39] |
2020 | Non-album single |
Songwriting credits[]
Year | Artist(s) | Album | Song | Co-written with |
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2018 | Wallows | Spring - EP | "These Days"[40] | Braeden Lemasters, Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston, Julian McClanahan |
2020 | George Alice, Nasaya | TBA | "Stuck In A Bubble"[40] | George Alice, Théo Hoarau |
References[]
- ^ "BMI Repertoire: WOLF REMI FRANCIS". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Roberts, Randall (June 22, 2020). "All hail Remi Wolf's exuberant, neon-colored disco soul". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 2165-1736. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Dunn, Frankie (April 9, 2020). "10 things you need to know about LA's Remi Wolf, who makes ADHD love songs". i-D. ISSN 0894-5373. Archived from the original on November 27, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Ginsberg, Gab (June 15, 2020). "One To Watch: Remi Wolf on How Island Supports Her 'Drastic, Crazy' Ideas". Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b c Crag, Michael (July 4, 2020). "One to watch: Remi Wolf". The Guardian. ISSN 1756-3224. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Muir, Jamie (August 17, 2020). "Remi Wolf: "This is the vibe, fuck with it or don't!"". Dork. OCLC 1065354071. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Smyth, David (June 5, 2020). "Virtually famous: Remi Wolf". Evening Standard. ISSN 2041-4404. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Get To Know... Remi Wolf". DIY. April 8, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Nee, Mischa (February 18, 2014). "Senior Remi Wolf auditions for American Idol". The Campanile. OCLC 32865862. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Parker, Lyndsey (February 20, 2014). "American Idol Season 13 Contestants Who Inexplicably Disappeared". Rolling Stone. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Remi Wolf featured in LA Times". USC Thornton School of Music. June 30, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Paul, Ninoshkka (October 2, 2019). "Remi Wolf Writes Songs About Queer Casual Sex and Messy Love". Paper. ISSN 1073-9122. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Ahmed, Narzra (July 6, 2020). "Next Wave #971: Remi Wolf". Clash. ISSN 1743-0801. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Mandel, Leah (July 6, 2020). "Remi Wolf: I'm Allergic to Dogs! - EP". Pitchfork. ISSN 2574-2183. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Krol, Charlotte (June 22, 2020). "Remi Wolf – 'I'm Allergic To Dogs!' EP: a flamboyant collage of feel-good pop music". NME. ISSN 0028-6362. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ McHale, Maggie (July 13, 2020). "Review: Remi Wolf Is Whimsically Heartwarming in 'I'm Allergic to Dogs!' EP". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b Long, Jen (June 24, 2020). "On The Rise: Remi Wolf". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Remi Wolf on Instagram: "Happy Birthday myself"". Instagram. February 2, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
- ^ Wolf, Remi. "WOLF Remi - Athlete Information". International Ski Federation. Archived from the original on September 2, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ Newstead, Al (August 20, 2020). "Meet Remi Wolf, the former Olympic skier who now makes colourful funk pop". triple j. ISSN 2203-0905. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
- ^ "Remi Wolf releases two new singles to warm reviews". USC Thornton School of Music. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 4 October 2020.
- ^ Rudolph, Willa (July 10, 2020). "Rainbows and Funk with Remi Wolf". Office Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Snapes, Laura (August 7, 2021). "Funk-pop rulebreaker Remi Wolf: 'I thrive in the chaos'". The Guardian. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ Bloom, Madison (April 14, 2021). "Remi Wolf Announces New EP, Shares Sylvan Esso Remix of "Rufufus"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
- ^ "Alternative Airplay Chart: Week of February 13, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ "Alternative Digital Songs Sales Chart: Week of December 12, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- ^ "Guy - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Sauce - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Shawty - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Rufufus - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Bad Behaviour - Single by Austin Millz & Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Woo! - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Photo ID - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Disco Man - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Monte Carlo - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ "Hello Hello Hello - Single by Remi Wolf". Spotify. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
- ^ "Liz - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ "Liquor Store - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
- ^ Smith, Emily (April 22, 2020). "Cautious Clay, Still Woozy, Melanie Faye, and More Link on "Cheesin'," a Song in Support of MuisCares". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Credits for Remi Wolf". Tidal. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
- 1996 births
- Living people
- Musicians from Palo Alto, California
- 21st-century American women singers
- American women pop singers
- American women singer-songwriters
- American women in electronic music
- American funk singers
- Bedroom pop musicians
- Island Records artists
- Palo Alto High School alumni
- Thornton School of Music alumni
- American Idol participants
- Bisexual musicians
- LGBT people from the San Francisco Bay Area
- LGBT singers from the United States
- 21st-century American singers
- American singer-songwriters
- American pop singer stubs