The Wilderness

So, here is the part where I usually wrap up the review, yet I am struggling to find words meaningful enough to pay justice to what might be the best band I’ve stumbled upon in a very long time. There is a saying that "when words fail, music speaks" and The Wilderness embody this quote. To put it another way, I’m speechless - they are that good. The Wilderness has everything it takes to make it very big – follow this band, not for the fame and glory, but for the amazing music that will remind you of why we listen to music in the first place. Record labels take note - The Wilderness has that "certain something" that gets under you skin in the best way. - Please Pass the Indie

For the past three months, the only sounds coming from The Brooklyn on a Friday night were The Wilderness and their rowdy crowd. [...]

Whether they’re shoving each other on stage, or challenging drummer Liam Neale to do solos on beer kegs in the middle of the audience, the show is fresh and unexpected each week during their Brooklyn residency. - Queen's University Journal

The group has just released their Dancing in the Dive Bars and it’s a mighty tune! - That Eric Alper

[...] Kingston sextet’s massive, mighty sound — a propulsive, potent fusion of indie-rock and heartland punk that powers this preview of their brand-spanking EP Seminary Road. - Tinnitist

Fast forward a few years and the band has amassed a slew of shows covering virtually all points of Canada and the U.S. Now, they’re celebrating the release of their latest EP, Seminary Road, a hard-hitting yet mature effort that is as earnest as it is honest, offering a reflection of their collective past as they head toward an obviously bright future. - Canadian Musician

[...] Guitars panned right, sax panned left, layers of keys soak up the remaining space. It’s always refreshing to listen to quality pop, made with real hands, using real instruments. We look forward to their follow-up. [...] - The Ark of Music

On the road for the last several years performing over 400 shows all over North America, Kingston, Ontario based rockers The Wilderness are, in my humble opinion, on a trajectory to become one of the next biggest bands you haven’t heard yet.

Their new single Fall (Despite What You Do) is an emotionally powerful, rock single that contains all the proper elements to blast off into the mainstream as a rock radio, chart topping hit. I rarely make commentary such as this about indie music, however, The Wilderness are undeniably larger than life; with their sound, their work ethic, and everything in between.

As soon you as click play on Fall (Despite What You Do), your sensory system will be overwhelmed with an attention grabbing, highly infectious, emotionally potent, larger than life energy that will lead you to sharing this band with friends, adding them to your playlist, and checking their tour dates to see if they are coming to a location near you. - IMD (Indie Music Discovery)

“Fall (Despite What You Do)” is a beautifully delivered look at the real emotions swirling through a touring band’s soul. Entrancing in its nature, the buzz of a saxophone captures your attention while warm vocals carry you through the song with a firm embrace. [...]

[...] The band has no signs of slowing down now with a breakout seemingly on the short horizon. Passionate and perseverant, The Wilderness have been taking North America by storm with their dedication to their band. As a band built on live performance, The Wilderness has mastered the art of grabbing attention. Their live energy is infectious and demands even the casual listener to perk up and get drawn into the excitement happening on stage. - Rick Eberle

In their newly released music video “Fall (Despite What You Do)” The Wilderness have created a captivating video portraying the way that while our lives sometimes feel they’re spiraling out of control, when we’re able to let go, watch it transpire, and simply find beauty within the process, we can learn so much more. - Infectious Magazine

With a steady stream of concerts and contests of their own, The Wilderness are showing they can’t be tamed. A fun E Street Band-esque jam complete with a glorious saxophone, and full of enough witticisms and whimsy to pack any Dive Bar in the world. Solidly produced and one of our top bands to watch! - For the Love of Bands