JJ Wilde | |
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Background information | |
Origin | Kitchener, Ontario |
Labels | Black Box |
Jillian Dowding (born July 3, 1992), known professionally as JJ Wilde is a Canadian rock singer from Kitchener, Ontario. [1] A graduate of Sheridan College, she released her debut EP, Wilde Eyes, Steady Hands, in 2019. [2] Her debut single "The Rush" simultaneously reached #1 on Canada's modern rock, active rock and mainstream rock charts in May 2020, only one of eleven songs to accomplish the feat. [3] She followed up with her debut album Ruthless in 2020. [4] The album won Rock Album of the Year at the 2021 Juno Awards, [5] making Wilde the first woman to win the award in 25 years, since Alanis Morissette won in 1996. [6] She also released an EP Wilde in 2021. [7]
In fall 2020 she was selected alongside SonReal, The OBGMs and Northcote as one of four musical acts to be promoted by Collective Arts Brewing's Audio/Visual Lager, which publicizes independent musicians with special limited edition band-themed cans. [8]