Wilderado
Wilderado | |
|---|---|
 From left to right: Max Rainer (guitar/vocals), Justin Kila (drums), Tyler Wimpee (guitar) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Genres | Indie folk, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Labels | Bright Antenna Records |
| Website | wilderado |
| Members | Max Rainer, Tyler Wimpee, Justin Kila, Colton Dearing |
| Past members | Colton Dearing (bass) |
Wilderado is an American indie folk band originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States, and based in Los Angeles California.[1] The band was first signed to Iamsound Records, but is now signed to Bright Antenna Records.[2][3]
Wilderado's Max Rainer and Tyler Wimpee met through mutual friends in college and started writing songs together in their fifth year after most of their friends had left.[1]
In 2016, the band released their first EP, Misty Shrub.[4] On July 22, 2016, the band released their second EP titled Latigo which amassed over 18 million streams on Spotify.[5] On the back of Latigo, Wilderado spent the next year touring with acts such as Band of Horses, Rainbow Kitten Surprise, Lindsey Buckingham, and Judah & The Lion.[6]
In 2018, Wilderado released their third EP titled Favors to warm critical and fan acclaim.[3]
In July 2019, Wilderado released the single Surefire. The song was inspired by the poem “A Gradual Canticle for Augustine” by Tabitha King.[7] Surefire was named one of the "5 Songs You Need to Hear Right Now" by Sirius XM's Spectrum.
In 2020, the band released 3 singles, CFS, Revenant, and Take Some Time, remixed by RJD2, Emancipator, Kyle McEvoy, & by Gus of Alt-J.
In 2021, the band released their newest single, Head Right.
In October, 2021, the band released their debut album self-titled Wilderado.[8]
Band name[]
The current name is an altered version of the name of a town in Texas called Wildorado, which the band came across while driving late at night.[9]
Discography[]
- Misty Shrub EP (2016)
- Latigo EP (2016)
- Favors EP (2018)
- Favors EP (acoustic) (2018)
- "Surefire" (single) (2019)
- "CFS" (single) (2020)
- "Revenant" (single) (2020)
- "Take Some Time" (single) (2020)
- "Head Right" (single) (2021)
- "Mr. Major" (single) (2021)
- "Wilderado" (album) (2021)
References[]
- ^ a b "EP6 Cocktails with Bright Antenna - Wilderado". YouTube. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
- ^ Olivier, Bobby. "The Band You Don't Know That You Need to See at Each of the Big Summer Festivals". Billboard. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ a b "Wilderado Releases New EP Favors + New Tour Dates". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ "Ones To Watch Presents: Wilderado". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ Havens, Lyndsey. "Wilderado premiere glorious new track "Morning Light" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
- ^ BWW News Desk. "Wilderado Premieres New Single SUREFIRE With Consequence of Sound". BroadwayWorld.com.
- ^ "Wilderado take a shot at the Origins of their new song, "Surefire": Stream". Consequenceofsound.net. July 18, 2019.
- ^ Major, Michael (24 September 2021). "Wilderado Releases 'Mr. Major' Single From Debut Album". Broadway World. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ^ Bedian, Knar Bedian (1 June 2017). "Interview: Wilderado". Sound of Boston. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
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