Wild Pink is an American indie rock band from the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City.
Wild Pink | |
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| Origin | New York City |
| Genres | Heartland rock, Indie rock |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Labels | Royal Mountain Records (2020-present), Tiny Engines (2016-2019) |
| Members |
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History
editWild Pink began in 2015, releasing an EP titled 2 Songs.[1][2] In May 2015, Wild Pink joined Texas Is Funny Records and released a new single, as well as announcing a second EP, Good Life,[3] which was released on June 30, 2015.[4][5] In 2016, the band announced their self-titled debut full-length album, which was released on the Tiny Engines label in February 2017.[6][7] The band's second album, Yolk in the Fur, was released on July 20, 2018.[8][9] The band's third album, A Billion Little Lights, was released on February 19, 2021, with Royal Mountain Records. Two months later, in April 2021, the band released the EP 6 Cover Songs, which includes covers of songs by Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, and a cover of the Jeopardy! theme tune.[10] The band released their fourth studio album ILYSM in 2022.[11] On October 4, 2024 the band released its fifth studio album Dulling the Horns on Fire Talk Records.
Band members
editCurrent
edit- John Ross (vocals, guitar)
- Arden Yonkers (bass)
- Dan Keegan (drums)
- Mike Brenner (steel guitar)
Former
edit- T.C. Brownell
Discography
editEPs
edit- 2 Songs (2015, self-released)
- Good Life (2015, Texas Is Funny)
- 4 Songs (2016, Tiny Engines)
- 5 Songs (2019, Tiny Engines)
- 6 Cover Songs (2021, Royal Mountain Records)
Studio albums
edit| Year | Album | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Wild Pink | Tiny Engines | |
| 2018 | Yolk in the Fur | Tiny Engines | |
| 2021 | A Billion Little Lights | Royal Mountain Records | |
| 2022 | ILYSM | Royal Mountain Records | |
| 2024 | Dulling the Horns | Fire Talk |
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Album | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | "The Shining but Tropical" | A Billion Little Lights | Justin Singer | Starring Annie Murphy |
| 2020 | "You Can Have It Back" | A Billion Little Lights | Ottica Productions |
References
edit- ^ "Brooklyn's Wild Pink reveal debut EP, "2 Songs" + lands Pianos residency". The Deli Magazine. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ Anderl, Timothy (15 January 2015). "Wild Pink Release 2 Songs EP". Ghettoblaster Magazine. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ Shrum, Tony. "Wild Pink Join Texas Is Funny, Release New Single". New Noise Magazine. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ Rettig, James (23 June 2015). "Stream Wild Pink Good Life EP (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ Cassar, James. "EXCLUSIVE SPIN: WILD PINK — GOOD LIFE". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved 1 April 2016.
- ^ DeVille, Chris (21 December 2016). "Wild Pink – "Wizards Of Loneliness"". Stereogum. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ Anthony, David (30 November 2016). "Wild Pink lets loose on the dreamy "Great Apes"". The A.V. Club. Retrieved 23 January 2017.
- ^ "Wild Pink – "Lake Erie"". Stereogum. 2018-05-02. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
- ^ "Wild Pink's 'Lake Erie' Details The Movement Of Life". NPR.org. Retrieved 2018-05-03.
- ^ Bloom, Madison. "Wild Pink Cover Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Carly Rae Jepsen, and More on New EP: Listen". Pitchfork. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
- ^ Cohen, Ian. "Album Of The Week: Wild Pink ILYSM". Stereogum. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
