Wilder Release Highly Anticipated Debut Album "Better Days" Out Now Via Rude Records – The Band Unveils Its Final Track “Rinse, Repeat”

Southern California indie-rock duo Wilder. proudly release their debut full-length album Better Days today, May 2nd, via Rude Records—an electrifying and deeply personal collection of songs chronicling growth, resilience, and hope.

Alongside the album release, the band unveils its final track “Rinse, Repeat,” a cathartic and dynamic closer that captures the essence of the album’s central message. Fueled by driving rhythms and candid lyricism, “Rinse, Repeat” reflects on the cyclical nature of struggle and renewal—acknowledging life’s challenges while pushing forward toward brighter days.

Following a string of celebrated singles—including fan favorites “Dial Tones,” “Young,” “Never Gonna Change,” “Better Days,” “Burnover,” “Best Wishes,” “Vital Signs,” and most recently, the soaring introspective track “Drifting”—Better Days delivers a powerful blend of heartfelt storytelling and infectious alt-rock energy that has solidified Wilder.’s rising status in the indie scene.

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.