Wilderado

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
From left to right: Max Rainer (guitar/vocals), Justin Kila (drums), Tyler Wimpee (guitar)
Background information
OriginTulsa, Oklahoma
GenresIndie folk, alternative rock
Years active2015-present
LabelsBright Antenna Records
Websitewilderado.co
MembersMax Rainer, Tyler Wimpee, Justin Kila, Colton Dearing
Past membersColton Dearing (bass)

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
  1. "EP6 Cocktails with Bright Antenna - Wilderado". YouTube. 2019-06-10. Retrieved 2019-07-22.
  2. 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.
  3. "Wilderado Releases New EP Favors + New Tour Dates". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  4. "Ones To Watch Presents: Wilderado". Ones to Watch. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  5. Havens, Lyndsey. "Wilderado premiere glorious new track "Morning Light" — listen". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 7 June 2019.
  6. BWW News Desk. "Wilderado Premieres New Single SUREFIRE With Consequence of Sound". BroadwayWorld.com.
  7. "Wilderado take a shot at the Origins of their new song, "Surefire": Stream". Consequenceofsound.net. July 18, 2019.
  8. Major, Michael (24 September 2021). "Wilderado Releases 'Mr. Major' Single From Debut Album". Broadway World. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
  9. Bedian, Knar Bedian (1 June 2017). "Interview: Wilderado". Sound of Boston. Retrieved 1 March 2021.


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