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