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JJ Wilde

Summary

Jillian Dowding (born July 3, 1992), known professionally as JJ Wilde is a Canadian rock singer from Kitchener, Ontario.[1] A graduate of Sheridan College, she released her debut EP, Wilde Eyes, Steady Hands, in 2019.[2] Her debut single "The Rush" simultaneously reached #1 on Canada's modern rock, active rock and mainstream rock charts in May 2020, only one of eleven songs to accomplish the feat.[3] She followed up with her debut album Ruthless in 2020.[4] The album won Rock Album of the Year at the 2021 Juno Awards,[5] making Wilde the first woman to win the award in 25 years, since Alanis Morissette won in 1996.[6] She also released an EP Wilde in 2021.[7]

JJ Wilde
Background information
OriginKitchener, Ontario
LabelsBlack Box

In fall 2020 she was selected alongside SonReal, The OBGMs and Northcote as one of four musical acts to be promoted by Collective Arts Brewing's Audio/Visual Lager, which publicizes independent musicians with special limited edition band-themed cans.[8]

Discography edit

Studio albums edit

  • Ruthless (2020)

EPs edit

  • Wilde Eyes, Steady Hands (2019)
  • Wilde (2021)

References edit

  1. ^ Joe Vitagliano, "Daily Discovery: Canadian Alt-Rocker JJ Wilde Delivers On 'Funeral For A Lover'". American Songwriter, January 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "JJ Wilde Delivers A Double Shot Of Rock With Two New Tracks". American Songwriter, November 24, 2019.
  3. ^ Andria Case, "'It's pretty surreal': Kitchener musician celebrates record-breaking single". CTV News Kitchener, May 28, 2020.
  4. ^ Mitch Mosk, "Feature: JJ Wilde’s Debut Album Is a ‘Ruthless’, Spirited, & Energizing Rock Affair". Atwood Magazine, June 24, 2020.
  5. ^ Holly Gordon and Andrea Warner, "Here are the 2021 Juno Award winners". CBC Music, June 4, 2021.
  6. ^ "Kitchener's JJ Wilde 1st woman to win rock album Juno since 1996". CBC News. June 6, 2021.
  7. ^ ""Honest, Expressive, & Personal": JJ Wilde Ignites on Radiant & Feverish 'Wilde' EP". Atwood Magazine. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
  8. ^ "Collective Arts Brewing Releases Black Box Music Edition of Audio/Visual Lager". Canadian Beer News, October 13, 2020.