Wild Pink (band)

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Wild Pink
OriginNew York City
Genres Heartland rock, Indie rock
Years active2015 (2015)-present
Labels Royal Mountain Records (2020-present), Tiny Engines (2016-2019)
Members
  • John Ross

Wild Pink is an American indie rock band from the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens in New York City.

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History

Wild 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]

In January 2020, Wild Pink contributed to a benefit compilation in support of Bernie Sanders's 2020 presidential run. Organized by indie rock band Strange Ranger, the compilation was titled "Bernie Speaks With the Community." [10]

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. [11] The band released their fourth studio album ILYSM in 2022. [12] On October 4, 2024 the band released its fifth studio album Dulling the Horns on Fire Talk Records.

Band members

Current

Former

Discography

EPs

Studio albums

YearAlbumLabel
2017Wild 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

YearTitleAlbumDirectorNotes
2020"The Shining but Tropical"A Billion Little LightsJustin SingerStarring Annie Murphy
2020"You Can Have It Back"A Billion Little LightsOttica Productions

References

  1. ↑ "Brooklyn's Wild Pink reveal debut EP, "2 Songs" + lands Pianos residency". The Deli Magazine . Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  2. ↑ Anderl, Timothy (January 15, 2015). "Wild Pink Release 2 Songs EP". Ghettoblaster Magazine. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  3. ↑ Shrum, Tony. "Wild Pink Join Texas Is Funny, Release New Single". New Noise Magazine . Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  4. ↑ Rettig, James (June 23, 2015). "Stream Wild Pink Good Life EP (Stereogum Premiere)". Stereogum . Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  5. ↑ Cassar, James. "EXCLUSIVE SPIN: WILD PINK — GOOD LIFE". Modern Vinyl. Retrieved April 1, 2016.
  6. ↑ DeVille, Chris (December 21, 2016). "Wild Pink – "Wizards Of Loneliness"". Stereogum . Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  7. ↑ Anthony, David (November 30, 2016). "Wild Pink lets loose on the dreamy "Great Apes"". The A.V. Club . Retrieved January 23, 2017.
  8. ↑ "Wild Pink – "Lake Erie"". Stereogum. May 2, 2018. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Wild Pink's 'Lake Erie' Details The Movement Of Life". NPR.org. Retrieved May 3, 2018.
  10. ↑ Hussey, Allison (January 15, 2020). "Strange Ranger, Jay Som, Shamir, and More Contribute to Bernie Sanders Benefit Comp". Pitchfork. Retrieved September 24, 2025.
  11. ↑ Bloom, Madison. "Wild Pink Cover Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, Carly Rae Jepsen, and More on New EP: Listen". Pitchfork . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  12. ↑ Cohen, Ian. "Album Of The Week: Wild Pink ILYSM". Stereogum . Retrieved April 20, 2024.
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