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==Career==
==Career==
Tiring of life in [[New York]], DeWitt declined a promotion, resigned{{when}} his job{{clarify}}<!--doing what???--><ref name="allmusic"/> and moved to [[Nashville]]. For a number of years he wrote film and documentary scores, one of which, [[Dance Party USA]]{{nbsp}}- a collaboration with [[Aaron Katz (filmmaker)|Aaron Katz]]{{nbsp}}- was named one of the best films of 2006 by [[The New York Times]].<ref name="keegan">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/keegan-dewitt-mn0001762736|title=Keegan DeWitt|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=Friday, 30 August 2013}}</ref>
Tiring of life in [[New York]], DeWitt declined a promotion, resigned{{when|date=October 2013}} his job{{clarify|date=October 2013}}<!--doing what???--><ref name="allmusic"/> and moved to [[Nashville]]. For a number of years he wrote film and documentary scores, one of which, [[Dance Party USA]]{{nbsp}}- a collaboration with [[Aaron Katz (filmmaker)|Aaron Katz]]{{nbsp}}- was named one of the best films of 2006 by [[The New York Times]].<ref name="keegan">{{cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/keegan-dewitt-mn0001762736|title=Keegan DeWitt|publisher=[[AllMusic]]|accessdate=Friday, 30 August 2013}}</ref>
There he and Bullock, Morris, West, and Wilson formed the group.{{when}}
There he and Bullock, Morris, West, and Wilson formed the group.{{when|date=October 2013}}


''Youth'', the group's thirteen-song debut LP, was released in August 2013 (January UK release).{{huh}} Recorded in founding Bullock's home,<ref name="allmusic"/> it was well-received in the UK and the US; [[Scott Kerr]] of [[AllMusic]] called it "jubilant, '80s-inspired synth pop and infectious".<ref name="allmusic"/> The title track, "[[Thunder Clatter]]", received high praise{{cn}} but did not chart until August 2013, after it was used in a [[Bose Corporation|Bose]] commercial;<ref name="allmusic"/> it eventually reached #59 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="officialcharts"/>
''Youth'', the group's thirteen-song debut LP, was released in August 2013 (January UK release).{{huh|date=October 2013}} Recorded in founding Bullock's home,<ref name="allmusic"/> it was well-received in the UK and the US; [[Scott Kerr]] of [[AllMusic]] called it "jubilant, '80s-inspired synth pop and infectious".<ref name="allmusic"/> The title track, "[[Thunder Clatter]]", received high praise{{cn|date=October 2013}} but did not chart until August 2013, after it was used in a [[Bose Corporation|Bose]] commercial;<ref name="allmusic"/> it eventually reached #59 on the [[UK Singles Chart]].<ref name="officialcharts"/>


Wild Cub has been part of SXSW, Bonnaroo, CMJ{{clarify}}<!--or link--> and other prominent festivals and has received coverage from PASTE,{{clarify}}<ref name="paste">{{cite web|url=http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/1000words/2012/10/cmj-day-three---photos-and-recap.html|title=CMJ Day Three - Photos and Recap :: Blogs :: 1000 Words|publisher=[[PASTE]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> MTVHive.com,<ref name="mtv">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvhive.com/2012/08/06/wild-cub-youth-album-stream/|title=Wild Cub's 'Youth' Is for Your Late-Night Drive Home|publisher=[[MTV]]Hive.com|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> Wall Street Journal,<ref name="wsj">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/10/16/cmj-music-marathon-12-acts-to-watch/|title=CMJ Music Marathon: 12 Acts to Watch - Speakeasy|publisher=[[WSJ]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> SPIN,<ref name="spin">{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/articles/wild-cub-embark-on-moonlit-adventure-in-drive-video?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter|title=Wild Cub Embark On Moonlit Adventure In 'Drive' Video|publisher=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> IFC.com,<ref name="ifc">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifc.com/fix/2012/08/premiere-wild-cub|title=Exclusive premiere: Wild Cub "Jonti"|publisher=[[IFC.com]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> RCRDLBL,<ref name="rcrdlbl">{{cite web|url=http://rcrdlbl.com/2012/07/26/premiere_wild_cub_straight_no_turns|title=PREMIERE: Wild Cub - Straight No Turns|publisher=RCRD LBL|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> The Line of Best Fit(UK),<ref name="tlobf">{{cite web|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/wild-cub-x-kisses-straight-no-turns-best-fit-premiere-113203|title=Wild Cub x Kisses - Straight No Turns [Best Fit Premiere]|publisher=[[The Line of Best Fit (UK)]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> Clash Music (UK)<ref name="clashmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/videos/wild-cub-running|title=Wild Cub - Running {{!}} Videos|publisher=[[Clash Music (UK)]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> and more.
Wild Cub has been part of SXSW, Bonnaroo, CMJ{{clarify|date=October 2013}}<!--or link--> and other prominent festivals and has received coverage from PASTE,{{clarify|date=October 2013}}<ref name="paste">{{cite web|url=http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/1000words/2012/10/cmj-day-three---photos-and-recap.html|title=CMJ Day Three - Photos and Recap :: Blogs :: 1000 Words|publisher=[[PASTE]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> MTVHive.com,<ref name="mtv">{{cite web|url=http://www.mtvhive.com/2012/08/06/wild-cub-youth-album-stream/|title=Wild Cub's 'Youth' Is for Your Late-Night Drive Home|publisher=[[MTV]]Hive.com|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> Wall Street Journal,<ref name="wsj">{{cite web|url=http://blogs.wsj.com/speakeasy/2012/10/16/cmj-music-marathon-12-acts-to-watch/|title=CMJ Music Marathon: 12 Acts to Watch - Speakeasy|publisher=[[WSJ]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> SPIN,<ref name="spin">{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/articles/wild-cub-embark-on-moonlit-adventure-in-drive-video?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter|title=Wild Cub Embark On Moonlit Adventure In 'Drive' Video|publisher=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> IFC.com,<ref name="ifc">{{cite web|url=http://www.ifc.com/fix/2012/08/premiere-wild-cub|title=Exclusive premiere: Wild Cub "Jonti"|publisher=[[IFC.com]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> RCRDLBL,<ref name="rcrdlbl">{{cite web|url=http://rcrdlbl.com/2012/07/26/premiere_wild_cub_straight_no_turns|title=PREMIERE: Wild Cub - Straight No Turns|publisher=RCRD LBL|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> The Line of Best Fit(UK),<ref name="tlobf">{{cite web|url=http://www.thelineofbestfit.com/new-music/song-of-the-day/wild-cub-x-kisses-straight-no-turns-best-fit-premiere-113203|title=Wild Cub x Kisses - Straight No Turns [Best Fit Premiere]|publisher=[[The Line of Best Fit (UK)]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> Clash Music (UK)<ref name="clashmusic">{{cite web|url=http://www.clashmusic.com/videos/wild-cub-running|title=Wild Cub - Running {{!}} Videos|publisher=[[Clash Music (UK)]]|accessdate=Tuesday, 27 August 2013}}</ref> and more.


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 02:32, 3 October 2013

Wild Cub
OriginNashville[1]
Years active2010s[2]
LabelsBig Light Records[3]
Mom + Pop Music[4]
MembersKeegan DeWitt
Jeremy Bullock[1]
Dabney Morris
Harry West
Eric Wilson[2]

Wild Cub is a Nashville-based[1] quintet[2] led by songwriter-composer Keegan DeWitt and multi-instrumentalist Jeremy Bullock;[1] its supporting members are drummer Dabney Morris, bassist Harry West, and keyboardist and synthetist Eric Wilson.[2] Their "Thunder Clatter" was a UK #59 hit In August 2013[3]

Career

Tiring of life in New York, DeWitt declined a promotion, resigned[when?] his job[clarification needed][2] and moved to Nashville. For a number of years he wrote film and documentary scores, one of which, Dance Party USA - a collaboration with Aaron Katz - was named one of the best films of 2006 by The New York Times.[5] There he and Bullock, Morris, West, and Wilson formed the group.[when?]

Youth, the group's thirteen-song debut LP, was released in August 2013 (January UK release).[clarification needed] Recorded in founding Bullock's home,[2] it was well-received in the UK and the US; Scott Kerr of AllMusic called it "jubilant, '80s-inspired synth pop and infectious".[2] The title track, "Thunder Clatter", received high praise[citation needed] but did not chart until August 2013, after it was used in a Bose commercial;[2] it eventually reached #59 on the UK Singles Chart.[3]

Wild Cub has been part of SXSW, Bonnaroo, CMJ[clarification needed] and other prominent festivals and has received coverage from PASTE,[clarification needed][6] MTVHive.com,[7] Wall Street Journal,[8] SPIN,[9] IFC.com,[10] RCRDLBL,[11] The Line of Best Fit(UK),[12] Clash Music (UK)[13] and more.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "New music: Wild Cub - Thunder Clatter". theguardian.com. Retrieved Thursday, 29 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h "Wild Cub | Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved Friday, 30 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  3. ^ a b c "WILD CUB". The Official Charts Company. Retrieved Tuesday, 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  4. ^ "Wild Cub sign to Mom+Pop". Mom+Pop Website.
  5. ^ "Keegan DeWitt". AllMusic. Retrieved Friday, 30 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ "CMJ Day Three - Photos and Recap :: Blogs :: 1000 Words". PASTE. Retrieved Tuesday, 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  7. ^ "Wild Cub's 'Youth' Is for Your Late-Night Drive Home". MTVHive.com. Retrieved Tuesday, 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  8. ^ "CMJ Music Marathon: 12 Acts to Watch - Speakeasy". WSJ. Retrieved Tuesday, 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  9. ^ "Wild Cub Embark On Moonlit Adventure In 'Drive' Video". Spin. Retrieved Tuesday, 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  10. ^ "Exclusive premiere: Wild Cub "Jonti"". IFC.com. Retrieved Tuesday, 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  11. ^ "PREMIERE: Wild Cub - Straight No Turns". RCRD LBL. Retrieved Tuesday, 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  12. ^ "Wild Cub x Kisses - Straight No Turns [Best Fit Premiere]". The Line of Best Fit (UK). Retrieved Tuesday, 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  13. ^ "Wild Cub - Running | Videos". Clash Music (UK). Retrieved Tuesday, 27 August 2013. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
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