Wilder. Share New Single “Young” – Debut Album "Better Days" Out May 2nd Via Rude Records

Southern California indie-rock duo Wilder. is back with their new single, “Young.” The track serves as another electrifying preview of their highly anticipated debut LP, Better Days, slated for release on May 2nd via Rude Records.

Band shares the story behind the song: "This song is about missing home while being out on the road. Some people see touring as a vacation but when you’ve built a foundation at home it can be depressing out there sometimes. While you are out there driving multiple hours each day and playing a show every night you are also missing out on all of the life that’s going on at home."

“Young” follows Wilder.’s previous singles “Never Gonna Change,” “Better Days,” "Burnover", "Best Wishes", “Vital Signs” and “Feeling Fine” all of which have earned critical acclaim for their introspective lyricism and explosive sound. Together, these tracks lay the foundation for Better Days, a record that chronicles growth, resilience, and the hope for brighter tomorrows.

Wilder. describes the album as their most personal work yet: "These are some of the most intimate songs we have written. Diving back into raw and honest lyrics and driving it home with high energy through our music. The theme behind this record is Better Days. Learning from past hurt and mistakes and channeling that towards better days. 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 rough times. Still finding hope and climbing out of the depths."

With their unrelenting energy and heartfelt storytelling, Wilder. is quickly establishing themselves as a must-watch act in the indie-rock 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.

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 by visiting: https://www.ruderecords.com/products/better-days-vinyl-lp

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.