Southern California indie-rock duo Wilder. has just dropped their highly anticipated new single, “Better Days”, taken from their debut album, “Better Days” due out οn May 2nd, 2024, Rude Records.
This new release follows their previous single, “Never Gonna Change”, offering another exciting preview of the forthcoming album.
Reflecting on the new album, Wilder. shared: “These are some of the most intimate songs we have ever written. This record is about learning from past hurts and mistakes and channeling that towards better days. It’s about having hope that things will get better, always growing and always learning.These songs are like journal entries covering all of the emotions one may feel during their darkest moments, all while still finding hope and climbing out of the depths”.
“Better Days” follows the success of the band’s debut EP “Bad Bad Luck” (2021), a high-energy and introspective collection of indie-punk tracks that resonated with fans and critics alike. The EP delved deeply into the band members’ experiences as young adults navigating their faith and the challenges of starting fresh. Building on these themes, “Better Days” promises to deliver even more raw, heartfelt lyrics, and catchy melodies that have come to define Wilder.’s sound.
Wilder. is the brand new project of Long Beach, CA musicians Stephen Ramos and Nick Sturz. Over the past decade, the two musicians have cut their teeth on the road and in the studio, performing dozens of tours across the states, recording albums and paying their dues. Having learned valuable lessons by means of failure, success and perseverance, the duo have formed Wilder., what they feel to be the most accurate representation of who they are as artists.
Their music as Wilder. is upbeat, infectiously melodic, and resemblant of the Southern California aesthetic from which it was created. Their aim is simple, and is even written onto Ramos’ Fender Telecaster – the band is now here, and things are about to get wild. But behind their vibrant imagery, their songs have underlying lyrical content full of honesty and angst, with a tongue-in-cheek attitude that leaves the listener wanting to know more of the story.
“Better Days” will also be available as a limited edition vinyl LP, exclusively through the Rude Records store. Fans are encouraged to register early to secure their copy here.
Pre-order & pre-save “Better Days” here.
Tracklist:
1. Young
2. Better Days
3. Burnover
4. Never Gonna Change
5. Feeling Fine
6. Dial Tone
7. Vital Signs
8. Drifting
9. Best Wishes
10. Rinse, Repeat
