Wild Child – Fools
When the moment is right, it can foster the perfect circumstances for a connection to grow; the right place and time make all the difference. While on tour supporting indie act The Migrant, Kelsey Wilson and Alexander Beggins were killing time in the tour van, writing songs in the backseat. With only their voices, thoughts, and a ukulele, the right place had been established, and as both were going through breakups during the tour, the right time showed itself. They connected through song writing, realizing they proved to be a powerful duo. Upon returning to their hometown of Austin, Texas, Wilson and Beggins lassoed the help of their musical friends and Wild Child was formed.
That was 2010.
Now onto their third album Fools, the septet have won over the hearts of indie music lovers around the world with their genuine storytelling, passing off their heartfelt secrets as songs and kitchen parties as concerts. The same way Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros create free-spirited energy, and Ingrid Michaelson composes an emotive experience, Wild Child builds an intoxicating connection between band and audience.
Instantly heart-warming, the title track “Fools” opens with one of the most captivating hooks and melodies of 2015. Having such a large group pays off with the song’s explosive, lush textures ranging from throbbing bass lines to twinkling piano harmonies – not to mention Wilson’s voice sounding like open arms. “Bullets” shares a similar full-band-domination, with an equally addictive chorus. Strings, horns, vocal harmonies – Fools is brimming with musicality and genuine musicianship. Wilson and Beggins take front stage with their synchronic vocal parts on a number of tracks, namely the Colbie Caillat-esuqe “Stones”, ukulele single “Saving Face”, and the swinging pop track “Bad Girl”.
During the song writing stages of the album, Wilson had ended things with her fiancé of five years while her parents’ marriage crumbled alongside. At face value, Fools is upbeat and vibrant, but it is at heart a break-up album; however, choosing to shine a light on an upsetting experience. “Fools” is about getting the short end of a break up, “Bullets” talks about wanting to move on from a relationship. Contrasting music with open lyrics is what makes the album so relatable and engaging. But most of all, Fools proves that at the end of it all, everything will work out.
Stream the full album through Noisey, and visit their website to buy the record. Plus, the band is hitting the road featuring stops with Shakey Graves, Royal Canoe, Max Frost, and Eliot Moss.
Tour dates:
Tue Sep 29 One-2-One Bar Austin, TX
Thu Oct 1 Josey Records & Music Dallas, TX
Wed Oct 7 The Irenic San Diego, CA with Max Frost
Thu Oct 8 El Rey Theatre Los Angeles, CA with Max Frost & Flower Punks
Fri Oct 9 SOhO Restaurant and Music Club Santa Barbara, CA with Max Frost
Sat Oct 10 The Independent San Francisco, CA with Max Frost
Tue Oct 13 The Catalyst Santa Cruz, CA with Max Frost
Thu Oct 15 WOW Hall Eugene, OR with Max Frost
Fri Oct 16 Revolution Hall Portland, OR with Max Frost
Sat Oct 17 The Crocodile Seattle, WA with Max Frost
Sun Oct 18 The Media Club Vancouver, BC with Max Frost
Tue Oct 20 Top Hat Lounge Missoula, MT with Max Frost
Wed Oct 21 Neurolux Lounge Boise, ID with Max Frost
Sat Oct 24 Gothic Theatre Englewood, CO with Max Frost
Mon Oct 26 The Record Bar Kansas City, MO with Max Frost
Tue Oct 27 Firebird St. Louis, MO with Max Frost
Wed Oct 28 Majestic Theatre Madison, WI with Elliot Moss
Thu Oct 29 Triple Rock Minneapolis, MN with Elliot Moss
Fri Oct 30 Thalia Hall Chicago, IL with Elliot Moss
Sat Oct 31 The Ark Ann Arbor, MI with Elliot Moss
Sun Nov 1 A&R Music Bar Columbus, OH with Elliot Moss
Tue Nov 3 Lee’s Palace Toronto, ON with Elliot Moss
Wed Nov 4 La Sala Rossa Montreal, QC with Elliot Moss
Thu Nov 5 Higher Ground Ballroom South Burlington, VT with Royal Canoe
Fri Nov 6 Port City Music Hall Portland, ME with Royal Canoe
Sat Nov 7 Royale Boston, MA with Royal Canoe
Sun Nov 8 Pearl Street Nightclub Northampton, MA with Royal Canoe
Wed Nov 11 Bowery Ballroom New York, NY with Royal Canoe
Thu Nov 12 Music Hall of Williamsburg Brooklyn, NY with Royal Canoe
Fri Nov 13 9:30 Club Washington, DC with Royal Canoe
Sat Nov 14 Union Transfer Philadelphia, PA with Royal Canoe
Wed Nov 18 Jefferson Theater Charlottesville, VA with Shakey Graves
Thu Nov 19 Cannery Ballroom Nashville, TN with Shakey Graves
Fri Nov 20 Bijou Theatre Knoxville, TN with Shakey Graves
Sat Nov 21 The Orange Peel Asheville, NC with Shakey Graves
Sun Nov 22 Variety Playhouse Atlanta, GA with Shakey Graves
Mon Nov 23 Workplay Theatre Birmingham, AL with Shakey Graves
Tue Nov 24 The Civic Theatre New Orleans, LA with Shakey Graves
Sat Nov 28 Stubb’s Austin, TX
Thu Dec 10 Fitzgerald’s Houston – Upstairs Houston, TX
Fri Dec 11 Trees Dallas, TX
Sat Dec 12 Paper Tiger San Antonio, TX
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