Wild Rivers (band)
Wild Rivers | |
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| Origin | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Labels | Nettwerk |
| Members | Devan Glover Khalid Yassein Andrew Oliver |
| Website | wildriversmusic |
Wild Rivers is a Canadian folk band from Toronto, Ontario. It consists of Devan Glover (vocals), Khalid Yassein (vocals and guitar), and Andrew Oliver (guitar and synths). The band released their self-titled debut album in 2016. Their second studio album, Sidelines, was released on February 4, 2022.[1]
History[edit]
Wild Rivers was formed at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, originally as a two piece with Devan Glover and Khalid Yassein.[2]
In April 2016, the band released their self-titled debut album.[3][4] In 2018, the group opened for Australian band The Paper Kites on the North American leg of their tour and released an EP titled Eighty-Eight.[2]
In 2019, Wild Rivers released the song "I Do". The following year the band released their second EP, Songs To Break Up To, through Nettwerk Music Group.[5] Later in 2020, Wild Rivers released the single "Pink Shades".[6] The group released another single in January 2021 titled "Love Gone Wrong".[7] In June, Wild Rivers released the single "Amsterdam".[8] Their second studio album, Sidelines, was released on February 4, 2022.[1] In March 2022, their single "Thinking 'Bout Love" was certified Gold in Canada.[9] It was certified Platinum in Australia in March 2024.3× Platinum[10]
They received a Juno Award nomination for Breakthrough Group of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2023.[11]
In 2023, they participated in an all-star recording of Serena Ryder's single "What I Wouldn't Do", which was released as a charity single to benefit Kids Help Phone's Feel Out Loud campaign for youth mental health.[12]
They will open up for American country music trio The Chicks for select dates on their upcoming World Tour in summer 2023.[13]
Discography[edit]
Singles[edit]
- Don't (2023, Nettwerk)[14]
- Cave (2024, Nettwerk)
Studio albums[edit]
- Wild Rivers (2016, self-released)
- Sidelines (2022, Nettwerk)
EPs[edit]
- Eighty-Eight (Factor, 2018)
- Songs To Break Up To (2020, Nettwerk)
Tours[edit]
- Supporting
- The Chicks World Tour 2023 (2023) (with The Chicks)
- Noah Kahan The Stick Season (We’ll All Be Here Forever) Tour (2024)
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Wild Rivers Release New Track And Announce Highly Anticipated New Album SIDELINES Out February 4th | Nettwerk". nettwerk.com. Retrieved 2021-09-10.
- ^ a b Cohen, Reut (19 November 2018). "In conversation with Wild Rivers". The Varsity. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Bringin' It Backwards: Interview with Wild Rivers". American Songwriter. 21 December 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ Murphy, Sarah. "Wild Rivers 'Wild Rivers' (album stream)". Exclaim!. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ Crone, Madeline (24 February 2020). "Wild Rivers Releases "Kinda Feels Alright," Announces 2020 Tour Dates". American Songwriter. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Wild Rivers Releases New Song, "Pink Shades"". American Songwriter. 20 September 2020. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Wild Rivers Share Soul-Stirring New Song "Love Gone Wrong"". American Songwriter. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ Subic, Meg (21 June 2021). "Listen: Toronto indie-trio Wild Rivers share new single 'Amsterdam'". CIND-FM. Retrieved 21 June 2021.
- ^ "Gold/Platinum". Music Canada. 24 March 2022.
- ^ "Singles Accreditations Report - March 2024" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved 18 April 2024.
- ^ "Here are all the 2023 Juno nominees". CBC Music, January 31, 2023.
- ^ Brent Furdyk, "Feel Out Loud: Alessia Cara, Serena Ryder & More Canadian Artists Collaborate On New Single Promoting Youth Mental Health Initiative". Entertainment Tonight Canada, March 2, 2023.
- ^ Hussey, Allison (February 14, 2023). "The Chicks Announce 2023 Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved February 14, 2023.
- ^ Campbell, Caleb (January 26, 2023). "Premiere: Wild Rivers Share New Single "Don't"". Under the Radar.