Wilderado is an American indie folk band from Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States.[5] The band was first signed to Iamsound Records, but is now signed to Bright Antenna Records.[6][7]
Wilderado | |
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| Origin | Tulsa, Oklahoma |
| Genres | Urban folk, alternative rock |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Bright Antenna Records |
| Members | Max Rainer (lead singer, guitarist), Tyler Wimpee (guitarist, vocals), Justin Kila (drums) [1][2] |
| Past members | Colton Dearing (bass), David Arthur Stimson (bass), Jack Malonis (multi-instrumentalist)[1][2][3][4] |
| Website | wilderado |
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. They went on a thirty concert tour with Flipturn in 2022, and expanded the tour to include bands Toledo and Michigander.
In 2016, the band released their first EP, Misty Shrub.[8] On July 22, 2016, the band released their second EP titled Latigo which amassed over 18 million streams on Spotify.[9] 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.[10]
In 2018, Wilderado released their third EP titled Favors to warm critical and fan acclaim.[7] In July 2019, Wilderado released the single Surefire. The song was inspired by the poem “A Gradual Canticle for Augustine” by Tabitha King.[11] 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 of the same year, the band released their debut album self-titled Wilderado.[12]
In March, 2022, the band appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live, for their television debut. On September 24, of that same year, they performed on CBS Saturday Morning, 'Saturday Sessions' for their AM TV Debut where they performed "Surefire," "Take Some Time," and "Outside My Head."
In 2024 they released their new EP, titled "Talker." They were also featured on the sound track for the Twisters movie. The song "Wall of Death" featured Ken Pomeroy and James McAlister.
Band name
editThe 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.[13] Originally the band was named "Bird Dog" until they learned that another band had been using the name prior to them, which prompted the change to the current name.[3]
Discography
edit- Misty Shrub EP (2016)
- Singles EP (2017)
- Latigo EP (2017)
- Favors EP (2018)
- Favors EP (acoustic) (2018)
- "Surefire" (single) (2019) - No. 11 Alternative Airplay[14]
- "CFS" (single) (2020)
- "Revenant" (single) (2020)
- "Take Some Time" (single) (2020)
- "Head Right" (single) (2021)
- "Mr. Major" (single) (2021)
- "Wilderado" (album) (2021)[15]
- "Talker" (album) (2024)[16]
References
edit- ^ a b Vock, Casey (March 16, 2022). "Live Review: Wilderado @ Union Stage — 3/10/22". Parklife DC. Parklife Productions.
- ^ a b Stewart, Jed; Hrycyszyn, Sofia (May 10, 2022). "Good Music, Better Company: Wilderado Plays Chicago". Chicago Maroon. University of Chicago. Retrieved July 31, 2022.
- ^ a b Danlag, Nick (4 August 2022). "Q&A with Wilderado". Boise Weekly. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ Lawrence, Heather. "Indie rock bands Mt. Joy and Wilderado play to loyal crowd at Sandy Amphitheater". The City Journals. Retrieved 10 April 2023.
- ^ "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". Consequence.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.
- ^ "Alternative Airplay - Week of February 18, 2023". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
- ^ Zimmerman, Lee (2021-10-15). "Review: With Self-Titled debut, Wilderado Further Their Long-term Prospects". American Songwriter. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
- ^ News, A. B. C. (2024-05-14). "Wilderado announces new album, 'Talker'". 105.7 The Point. Retrieved 2024-09-19.
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