Wild Pink
Glowing heartland indie rock with War on Drugs warmth at bedroom scale, songs that expand like a slow sunrise.
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About Wild Pink
Wild Pink is a heartland indie band from New York, NY, formed in 2015.
Wild Pink began in Brooklyn and Queens in 2015, releasing the EP 2 Songs before joining Texas Is Funny Records for a second EP, Good Life, later that year. The band's self-titled debut album followed in 2017 on Tiny Engines, introducing John Ross's songwriting alongside the group's early, spare guitar sound.
The band's second album, Yolk in the Fur, released in 2018, marked the shift from that early, wiry sound toward something broader, with layered guitars, keyboards and longer build-ups. Ross sings quietly, often close to a murmur, over arrangements that draw on American heartland rock without the bombast, and his lyrics tend toward accumulated small details and plainly stated observations.
A Billion Little Lights, released in 2021 on Royal Mountain Records, pushed the sound further outward. The same year brought 6 Cover Songs, an EP of covers spanning Taylor Swift, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen and the Jeopardy! theme tune. A fourth album, ILYSM, followed in 2022, and a fifth, Dulling the Horns, arrived in 2024 on Fire Talk Records.
The band's lineup around Ross includes bassist Arden Yonkers, drummer Dan Keegan and steel guitarist Mike Brenner. In 2020 Wild Pink contributed to a compilation supporting Bernie Sanders's presidential campaign, organized by the band Strange Ranger.
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Questions about Wild Pink
What festivals is Wild Pink playing in 2027?
Wild Pink is booked at 1 festival we cover: Treefort 2027.
Is Wild Pink on tour?
Yes. Wild Pink has 8 shows listed, from Montreal, QC on Dec 3, 2026 to Chicago, IL on Apr 9, 2027, plus 1 festival on the page above.
Is Wild Pink playing Treefort 2027?
Yes, Wild Pink is on the Treefort 2027 lineup, March 31 – April 4, 2027 at Boise, ID.
Where is Wild Pink from?
Wild Pink is from New York, NY.
Who is in Wild Pink?
Wild Pink is John Ross (lead vocals, guitar) and Dan Keegan (drums). Former members include T.C. Brownell.
When did Wild Pink form?
Wild Pink formed in 2015.
What was Wild Pink's first album?
Wild Pink's first album was Wild Pink (2017). The latest is Still Coming Down (2026).
What kind of music does Wild Pink play?
Wild Pink plays heartland indie.
What festivals has Wild Pink played before?
Wild Pink has played End of the Road 2026.