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Remi Wolf
Remi Wolf in 2022
Remi Wolf in 2022
Background information
Birth nameRemi Francis Wolf
Born (1996-02-02) February 2, 1996 (age 28)
Palo Alto, California, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
Years active2019–present
Labels
Websiteremiwolf.com

Remi Francis Wolf[1] (born February 2, 1996) is an American singer and songwriter from California.[2][3][4][5] As a senior at Palo Alto High School, she appeared as a contestant on American Idol in 2014.[6][7] After completing her studies at USC Thornton School of Music in 2018,[8][9] she made her solo debut with the self-released extended play You're A Dog! in October 2019.[10][11] Wolf subsequently released her second EP and major-label debut, I'm Allergic To Dogs!, on Island Records and Virgin EMI Records in June 2020,[12][13][14][15] followed by her debut studio album, Juno, in October 2021.[16]

Early life

Wolf was born in Palo Alto, California[15] on February 2, 1996,[17][18] to a Sicilian mother and a Russian-Persian father.[19] At around the age of eight she became interested in competitive skiing, and represented the US in alpine skiing at the Youth Olympic Games for two consecutive years.[20] At age 17, she moved to Los Angeles, where she attended the USC Thornton School of Music, graduating in 2018.[21][22] Wolf appeared as a contestant during the audition rounds on the thirteenth season of American Idol in 2014,[6] but without any formal dismissal, did not reappear later on in the show.[7]

Career

Wolf formed her first band as a teenager with a friend and committed herself to music full-time at 16. She originally wanted to make a career as a songwriter.

She met producer Jared Soloman while in college. Their first track, entitled "Guy," landed Wolf a spot opening for Still Woozy and eventually led to a partnership with Apple to create a soundtrack for an iPhone commercial, which in turn led to partnerships with Dominic Fike and Cautious Clay.[23][24]

She released her first EP after graduating from college.

Wolf entered rehab for alcohol in 2020, saying the move would help her career.[23]

Wolf released her debut album, Juno, in October 2021.[25]

In November of 2021, a single from Juno, "Grumpy Old Man", was featured in a commercial for Kraft Dinner.

In October of 2022, Wolf applied for consideration of best new artist at the Grammys.

Artistry

Musically, Wolf performs in what she describes as a "funky soul pop" genre.[8][21][26] In a 2021 interview, she stated she wants to "constantly try to innovate the sound of pop music" and "erase the rules of pop".[27] The New York Times wrote that she turns the genre bedroom pop into "hypercolored explosions".[28] She cites Still Woozy, SZA, and John Mayer as musical influences.[29]

Personal life

Wolf is bisexual.[10] She has been based in Los Angeles, California, since circa 2014.[30] In June 2020, she was checked into rehab for alcoholism issues.[31] She claims to have been sober ever since,[32] and that in past instances she frequently drank to the point of blacking out, and although she could easily function in daily life, she had started fighting with family, friends and collaborators.[28]

Discography

Studio albums

Title Details
Juno

Extended plays

Title Details
You're a Dog!
  • Released: September 20, 2019
  • Label: Island Records
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
I'm Allergic to Dogs!
  • Released: June 24, 2020
  • Label: Island Records
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
We Love Dogs!
  • Released: May 5, 2021[33]
  • Label: Island Records
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming, vinyl

Singles

As lead artist

List of singles as lead artist, with showing year released, peak chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album(s)
US
Alt.
Air.
[34] 		US
Alt.
Dig.
[35]
"Guy"[36] 2019 — — You're a Dog!
"Sauce"[37] — —
"Shawty"[38] — —
"Rufufus"[39] — —
"Bad Behaviour"[40] — — Non-album single
"Woo!"[41] 2020 — — I'm Allergic to Dogs!
"Photo ID"
(solo or remix featuring Dominic Fike)[42] 		— —
"Disco Man"[43] — —
"Monte Carlo"[44] — — Non-album Single
"Hello Hello Hello"[45] 28 12 I'm Allergic to Dogs!
"Liz"[46] 2021 — — Juno (Deluxe)
"Liquor Store"[47] — — Juno
"Pool"
(with Still Woozy) 		2022 — — TBA
"Michael" — — Juno (Deluxe)
Title Year Album(s)
"Cheesin'"
(Cautious Clay featuring Still Woozy,
Melanie Faye, Claud, Remi Wolf, HXNS and Sophie Meiers)[48] 		2020 Non-album single
"OK"
(Wallows featuring Remi Wolf and Solomonophonic) 		2021 Remote (Deluxe)

Songwriting credits

Year Artist(s) Album Song Co-written with
2018 Wallows Spring "These Days"[49] Braeden Lemasters, Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston, Julian McClanahan
2020 George Alice, Nasaya Growing Pains "Stuck In A Bubble"[49] George Alice, Théo Hoarau

References

  1. ^ "BMI Repertoire: WOLF REMI FRANCIS". Broadcast Music, Inc. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  2. ^ Ginsberg, Gab (June 15, 2020). "One To Watch: Remi Wolf on How Island Supports Her 'Drastic, Crazy' Ideas". Billboard. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  3. ^ Muir, Jamie (August 17, 2020). "Remi Wolf: "This is the vibe, fuck with it or don't!"". Dork. OCLC 1065354071. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  4. ^ Smyth, David (June 5, 2020). "Virtually famous: Remi Wolf". Evening Standard. ISSN 2041-4404. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  5. ^ "Get To Know... Remi Wolf". DIY. April 8, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  6. ^ a b Nee, Mischa (February 18, 2014). "Senior Remi Wolf auditions for American Idol". The Campanile. OCLC 32865862. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  7. ^ a b Parker, Lyndsey (February 20, 2014). "American Idol Season 13 Contestants Who Inexplicably Disappeared". Rolling Stone. ISSN 0035-791X. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  8. ^ a b Dunn, Frankie (April 9, 2020). "10 things you need to know about LA's Remi Wolf, who makes ADHD love songs". i-D. ISSN 0894-5373. Archived from the original on November 27, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  9. ^ "Remi Wolf featured in LA Times". USC Thornton School of Music. June 30, 2020. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
  10. ^ a b Paul, Ninoshkka (October 2, 2019). "Remi Wolf Writes Songs About Queer Casual Sex and Messy Love". Paper. ISSN 1073-9122. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  11. ^ Ahmed, Narzra (July 6, 2020). "Next Wave #971: Remi Wolf". Clash. ISSN 1743-0801. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  12. ^ Mandel, Leah (July 6, 2020). "Remi Wolf: I'm Allergic to Dogs! - EP". Pitchfork. ISSN 2574-2183. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  13. ^ Krol, Charlotte (June 22, 2020). "Remi Wolf – 'I'm Allergic To Dogs!' EP: a flamboyant collage of feel-good pop music". NME. ISSN 0028-6362. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  14. ^ McHale, Maggie (July 13, 2020). "Review: Remi Wolf Is Whimsically Heartwarming in 'I'm Allergic to Dogs!' EP". Atwood Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  15. ^ a b Long, Jen (June 24, 2020). "On The Rise: Remi Wolf". The Line of Best Fit. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  16. ^ "Remi Wolf Announces Debut Album Juno, Shares 2 New Songs". Pitchfork. August 18, 2021. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  17. ^ "Remi Wolf on Instagram: "Happy Birthday myself"". Instagram. February 2, 2020. Archived from the original on December 24, 2021. Retrieved September 4, 2020.
  18. ^ Wolf, Remi. "WOLF Remi - Athlete Information". International Ski Federation. Archived from the original on September 2, 2020. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  19. ^ "Funk-pop rulebreaker Remi Wolf: 'I thrive in the chaos'". The Guardian. August 7, 2021. Retrieved December 5, 2021.
  20. ^ Newstead, Al (August 20, 2020). "Meet Remi Wolf, the former Olympic skier who now makes colourful funk pop". triple j. ISSN 2203-0905. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  21. ^ a b Crag, Michael (July 4, 2020). "One to watch: Remi Wolf". The Guardian. ISSN 1756-3224. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  22. ^ "Remi Wolf releases two new singles to warm reviews". USC Thornton School of Music. May 7, 2020. Retrieved October 4, 2020.
  23. ^ a b Ducker, Eric (October 14, 2021). "Remi Wolf Turns Bedroom Pop into Hypercolored Explosions". The New York Times.
  24. ^ "Remi Wolf | the Orange Peel".
  25. ^ Harris, Latesha (October 14, 2021). "Remi Wolf's rule-breaking pop pushes her closer to superstar status". NPR.
  26. ^ Rudolph, Willa (July 10, 2020). "Rainbows and Funk with Remi Wolf". Office Magazine. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  27. ^ Gonzales, Erica (July 21, 2021). "Remi Wolf Is Going to Rewrite the Rules of Pop Music". Harper's Bazaar. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  28. ^ a b Ducker, Eric (October 14, 2021). "Remi Wolf Turns Bedroom Pop Into Hypercolored Explosions". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  29. ^ "Get To Know... Remi Wolf". DIY. Retrieved September 27, 2021.
  30. ^ Roberts, Randall (June 22, 2020). "All hail Remi Wolf's exuberant, neon-colored disco soul". Los Angeles Times. ISSN 2165-1736. Archived from the original on August 17, 2020. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  31. ^ Langford, Jackson (September 28, 2021). "Remi Wolf on musicians' mental health: "Artists signed to labels should be given the resources to find therapists"". NME. Retrieved October 16, 2021.
  32. ^ Snapes, Laura (August 7, 2021). "Funk-pop rulebreaker Remi Wolf: 'I thrive in the chaos'". The Guardian. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  33. ^ Bloom, Madison (April 14, 2021). "Remi Wolf Announces New EP, Shares Sylvan Esso Remix of "Rufufus"". Pitchfork. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  34. ^ "Alternative Airplay Chart: Week of February 13, 2021". Billboard. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
  35. ^ "Alternative Digital Songs Sales Chart: Week of December 12, 2020". Billboard. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  36. ^ "Guy - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  37. ^ "Sauce - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  38. ^ "Shawty - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  39. ^ "Rufufus - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  40. ^ "Bad Behaviour - Single by Austin Millz & Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  41. ^ "Woo! - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  42. ^ "Photo ID - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  43. ^ "Disco Man - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  44. ^ "Monte Carlo - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  45. ^ "Hello Hello Hello - Single by Remi Wolf". Spotify. November 6, 2020. Retrieved December 16, 2020.
  46. ^ "Liz - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  47. ^ "Liquor Store - Single by Remi Wolf". Apple Music. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
  48. ^ Smith, Emily (April 22, 2020). "Cautious Clay, Still Woozy, Melanie Faye, and More Link on "Cheesin'," a Song in Support of MuisCares". Ones to Watch. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
  49. ^ a b "Credits for Remi Wolf". Tidal. Retrieved August 17, 2020.
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