(Artist Report)

Written by: Ginny Gaines  

If you picture a group of musicians coming together in a big, creative city like Los Angeles, all chasing something meaningful, not fame, but a feeling, you’re already getting close to what The Lonely Wild is all about. The story really begins with a guy named Andrew Carroll. He grew up in Northern California and eventually moved to Los Angeles to study writing, music, and film. But more than anything, he wanted to create something honest; music that actually meant something.

Not long after arriving, he reconnected with his friend Ryan Ross. The two had played together before, and there was already a spark between them. They started writing again, building songs piece by piece, quiet at first, then bigger, fuller, more alive. Soon, others joined in: Andrew Schneider on guitar, Jessi Williams bringing in powerful vocals and trumpet, and Dave Farina on drums. What made them different wasn’t just the instruments, it was how they blended together. Instead of one voice leading everything, they built songs like a group conversation. Multiple voices, layered on top of each other, rising and falling like waves.

At first, they weren’t widely known. They put out a small EP called Dead End in 2011. It didn’t explode overnight, but it gave people a glimpse of what they were doing; soft, emotional songs that could suddenly grow into something huge and powerful. They kept going, playing shows, refining their sound, and learning how to work as a true unit.

In 2013, they released their first full album, The Sun As It Comes. This was the moment where everything clicked. The music felt big, but still personal. Emotional, but not overwhelming, Carefully built, yet natural. People started to notice. Critics liked it, fans connected with it, and suddenly this little band from Los Angeles was opening for bigger artists and playing festivals. They weren’t chasing trends; they were creating something that felt timeless.

As they toured, they shared stages with artists like: Damien Rice, Laura Marling, and Lord Huron. Night after night, they built a reputation, not for flashy performances, but for shows that felt real. When they sang together, it wasn’t just music; it felt like a shared experience between the band and the audience.

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