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==History==
==History==


The idea to form a band began with friends Nick Anderson and Aaron Kelley<ref>{{cite web |title=An Interview With The Indie-Rock Band THE WRECKS On Touring So Far, Favorite Musicians And Much More! |url=https://music.allaccess.com/an-interview-with-the-indie-rock-band-the-wrecks-on-touring-so-far-favorite-musicians-and-much-more/ |website=All Access Music}}</ref>, whose attempts were initially unsuccessful<ref>{{cite web |title=The Triangle interviews The Wrecks, talks recent debut |url=https://www.thetriangle.org/entertainment/triangle-interviews-wrecks-talks-recent-debut/ |website=The Triangle}}</ref> until inviting Nick Schmidt and Billy Nally to the project, the latter two having attended school together in [[New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ingraffia |first1=Nicole |title=Sitting Down With Billy Nally, Drummer of Upcoming Alternative Band, the Wrecks |url=https://outlook.monmouth.edu/entertainment/122-volume-90-fall-2017-spring-2018/4979-can-he-get-a-drum-roll-please |website=The Outlook}}</ref> The four had already been acquainted, their prior musical projects being managed by [[Richard Reines]], and Anderson having written for the others for their past projects.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://first-avenue.com/performer/the-wrecks/ |website=First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry}}</ref> Schmidt and Nally immediately met with Anderson and Kelley to record an album. All of the band members were in their early twenties; all hail from the east coast, including Anderson, who is a native of [[Upstate New York]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Indie Spotlight: The Wrecks |url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/indie-spotlight-the-wrecks |website=BMI}}</ref> In regards to their band name, Anderson has stated, "Someone just said it one day. Coming up with a band name sucks."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nunn |first1=Jeremy |title=Nick Anderson The Wrecks talk about the band, return to Chicago |url=https://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/I1252084#:~:text=The%20group%20is%20composed%20of,Westen%20Weiss%20and%20Billy%20Nally. |website=Chicago: Go Proud}}</ref> The project had formally begun in [[Thousand Oaks, California]], in mid-November 2015.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://first-avenue.com/performer/the-wrecks/ |website=First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry}}</ref>
The idea to form a band began with friends Nick Anderson and Aaron Kelley<ref>{{cite web |title=An Interview With The Indie-Rock Band THE WRECKS On Touring So Far, Favorite Musicians And Much More! |url=https://music.allaccess.com/an-interview-with-the-indie-rock-band-the-wrecks-on-touring-so-far-favorite-musicians-and-much-more/ |website=All Access Music}}</ref>, whose attempts were initially unsuccessful<ref>{{cite web |title=The Triangle interviews The Wrecks, talks recent debut |url=https://www.thetriangle.org/entertainment/triangle-interviews-wrecks-talks-recent-debut/ |website=The Triangle}}</ref> until inviting Nick Schmidt and Billy Nally to the project, the latter two having attended school together in [[New Jersey]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Ingraffia |first1=Nicole |title=Sitting Down With Billy Nally, Drummer of Upcoming Alternative Band, the Wrecks |url=https://outlook.monmouth.edu/entertainment/122-volume-90-fall-2017-spring-2018/4979-can-he-get-a-drum-roll-please |website=The Outlook}}</ref> The four had already been acquainted, their prior musical projects being managed by [[Richard Reines]], and Anderson having written for the others for their past projects.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://first-avenue.com/performer/the-wrecks/ |website=First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry}}</ref> Schmidt and Nally immediately met with Anderson and Kelley to record an album. All of the band members were in their early twenties; all hail from the east coast, including Anderson, who is a native of [[Upstate New York]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Indie Spotlight: The Wrecks |url=https://www.bmi.com/news/entry/indie-spotlight-the-wrecks |website=BMI}}</ref>


Through a friend's housekeeping engagement, Anderson gained access to a professional [[Home recording|home studio]], albeit without the owner's permission, and the group self-recorded their debut EP, ''We Are The Wrecks'', in just three days, with [[audio engineer|sound engineer]] Andrew D'Angelo serving as co-producer.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=http://www.masqueradeatlanta.com/attraction/the-wrecks/ |website=The Masquerade}}</ref> The band performed at a series of small venues before releasing their debut EP, ''We Are The Wrecks'', in April 2016. In December 2016, the line-up signed with [[Another Century Records]]. Soon after, their debut single "Favorite Liar" received significant [[Sirius XM|airplay]] and charted in the top forty on [[Alternative Airplay|alternative radio]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/artist/the-wrecks/ |website=BottleRock Napa Valley}}</ref> The single obtained five million [[Spotify|Spotify streams]] within a year of its release<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks Join All Time Low Tour 'Favorite Liar' Has Over 5.5 Million Listens On Spotify |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/The-Wrecks-Join-All-Time-Low-Tour-Favorite-Liar-Has-Over-55-Million-Listens-On-Spotify-20170626 |website=Broadway World}}</ref>; as of December 2020, it has over twenty-five million streams. Harrison Nussbaum played guitar in the original line-up from late 2015 to late 2016<ref>{{cite web |last1=Coveleskie |first1=Kristen |title=The Wrecks |url=http://iamhighvoltage.com/2016/02/13/the-wrecks/ |website=High Voltage}}</ref> until leaving the band and being subsequently replaced by [[Pittsburgh]] native Westen Weiss in early 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weiss |first1=Westen |title=Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/WeAreTheWrecks/status/840943943034556420 |website=Twitter}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Westen |first1=Weiss |title=Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/westenweiss/status/858801556417892353 |website=Twitter}}</ref>
The project had formally begun in [[Thousand Oaks, California]], in mid-November 2015.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://first-avenue.com/performer/the-wrecks/ |website=First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry}}</ref> Through a friend's housekeeping engagement, Anderson gained access to a professional [[Home recording|home studio]], albeit without the owner's permission, and the group self-recorded their debut EP, ''We Are The Wrecks'', in just three days, with [[audio engineer|sound engineer]] Andrew D'Angelo serving as co-producer.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=http://www.masqueradeatlanta.com/attraction/the-wrecks/ |website=The Masquerade}}</ref> The band performed at a series of small venues before releasing their debut EP, ''We Are The Wrecks'', in April 2016. In December 2016, the line-up signed with [[Another Century Records]]. Soon after, their debut single "Favorite Liar" received significant [[Sirius XM|airplay]] and charted in the top forty on [[Alternative Airplay|alternative radio]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/artist/the-wrecks/ |website=BottleRock Napa Valley}}</ref> The single obtained five million [[Spotify|Spotify streams]] within a year of its release<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks Join All Time Low Tour 'Favorite Liar' Has Over 5.5 Million Listens On Spotify |url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/The-Wrecks-Join-All-Time-Low-Tour-Favorite-Liar-Has-Over-55-Million-Listens-On-Spotify-20170626 |website=Broadway World}}</ref>; as of December 2020, it has over twenty-five million streams. Harrison Nussbaum played guitar in the original line-up from late 2015 to late 2016<ref>{{cite web |last1=Coveleskie |first1=Kristen |title=The Wrecks |url=http://iamhighvoltage.com/2016/02/13/the-wrecks/ |website=High Voltage}}</ref> until leaving the band and being subsequently replaced by [[Pittsburgh]] native Westen Weiss in early 2017.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weiss |first1=Westen |title=Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/WeAreTheWrecks/status/840943943034556420 |website=Twitter}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Westen |first1=Weiss |title=Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/westenweiss/status/858801556417892353 |website=Twitter}}</ref>


After their record deal, the Wrecks attempted to record their sophomore EP in [[Los Angeles]]<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=http://www.masqueradeatlanta.com/attraction/the-wrecks/ |website=The Masquerade}}</ref>; however, discontent with its sound, the band abandoned the project to start from scratch. Having depleted their budget, they continued to fund their endeavors by participating in [[clinical trials|medical studies]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=London |first1=Larry |title=Border Crossings: The Wrecks |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehLqkO0n4f4&t=804s |website=YouTube |publisher=VOA Music}}</ref> and working [[Minimum wage|minimum wage jobs]].<ref>{{cite web |title=THE WRECKS SHARE PRODUCTION ESCAPADES: 'I SWEAR IT WAS LIKE A BLACK OPS MISSION' |url=http://pancakesandwhiskey.com/2017/08/09/the-wrecks-share-production-escapades-i-swear-it-was-like-a-black-ops-mission/ |website=Pancakes and Whiskey}}</ref> The band temporarily moved into Anderson's grandmother's home in [[Wellsville, New York]] and finished their next EP, ''Panic Vertigo'', at the barn studio of friend Patrick Barry. Throughout the process, D'Angelo remained the band's sound engineer and co-producer.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks record an EP... in a barn. |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4NsODaLUSY&t=6s |website=YouTube |publisher=The Wrecks}}</ref> The recording process took one and a half years<ref>{{cite web |title=B-Sides On-Air: Interview - The Wrecks Talk Formation, 'Panic Vertigo" |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxqYqR6X8V8 |website=YouTube |publisher=B-Sides On-Air}}</ref>, and ''Panic Vertigo'' was released on February 16, 2018. Weiss left the band in 2019 to pursue a career in producing, making the Wrecks a four-piece ensemble.
After their record deal, the Wrecks attempted to record their sophomore EP in [[Los Angeles]]<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=http://www.masqueradeatlanta.com/attraction/the-wrecks/ |website=The Masquerade}}</ref>; however, discontent with its sound, the band abandoned the project to start from scratch. Having depleted their budget, they continued to fund their endeavors by participating in [[clinical trials|medical studies]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=London |first1=Larry |title=Border Crossings: The Wrecks |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehLqkO0n4f4&t=804s |website=YouTube |publisher=VOA Music}}</ref> and working [[Minimum wage|minimum wage jobs]].<ref>{{cite web |title=THE WRECKS SHARE PRODUCTION ESCAPADES: 'I SWEAR IT WAS LIKE A BLACK OPS MISSION' |url=http://pancakesandwhiskey.com/2017/08/09/the-wrecks-share-production-escapades-i-swear-it-was-like-a-black-ops-mission/ |website=Pancakes and Whiskey}}</ref> The band temporarily moved into Anderson's grandmother's home in [[Wellsville, New York]] and finished their next EP, ''Panic Vertigo'', at the barn studio of friend Patrick Barry. Throughout the process, D'Angelo remained the band's sound engineer and co-producer.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks record an EP... in a barn. |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4NsODaLUSY&t=6s |website=YouTube |publisher=The Wrecks}}</ref> The recording process took one and a half years<ref>{{cite web |title=B-Sides On-Air: Interview - The Wrecks Talk Formation, 'Panic Vertigo" |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxqYqR6X8V8 |website=YouTube |publisher=B-Sides On-Air}}</ref>, and ''Panic Vertigo'' was released on February 16, 2018. Weiss left the band in 2019 to pursue a career in producing, making the Wrecks a four-piece ensemble.
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The Wrecks have toured with bands such as [[All Time Low]], [[SWMRS]], [[Waterparks (band)|Waterparks]], and [[the Struts]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenewfury.com/meet-wrecks-band-didnt-know-needed-hear/|title=Meet The Wrecks: The Band You Didn't Know You Needed To Hear|date=March 14, 2017|accessdate=December 11, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Struts Announce Headlining North American Tour |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-struts-announce-headlining-north-american-tour-700853/ |website=Rolling Stone}}</ref> Much of their participation with these bands fell under the Advanced Placement Tour in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Triangle interviews The Wrecks, talks recent debut |url=https://www.thetriangle.org/entertainment/triangle-interviews-wrecks-talks-recent-debut/ |website=The Triangle}}</ref> Additionally, the Wrecks have opened for [[Nothing But Thieves]], [[New Politics (band)|New Politics]], and [[Paramore]] on nationwide tours.<ref>{{cite web |title=THE WRECKS RELEASE NEW EP STATIC |url=https://volatileweekly.com/2020/12/the-wrecks-release-new-ep-static/ |website=Volatile Weekly}}</ref>
The Wrecks have toured with bands such as [[All Time Low]], [[SWMRS]], [[Waterparks (band)|Waterparks]], and [[the Struts]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenewfury.com/meet-wrecks-band-didnt-know-needed-hear/|title=Meet The Wrecks: The Band You Didn't Know You Needed To Hear|date=March 14, 2017|accessdate=December 11, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Struts Announce Headlining North American Tour |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-struts-announce-headlining-north-american-tour-700853/ |website=Rolling Stone}}</ref> Much of their participation with these bands fell under the Advanced Placement Tour in 2017.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Triangle interviews The Wrecks, talks recent debut |url=https://www.thetriangle.org/entertainment/triangle-interviews-wrecks-talks-recent-debut/ |website=The Triangle}}</ref> Additionally, the Wrecks have opened for [[Nothing But Thieves]], [[New Politics (band)|New Politics]], and [[Paramore]] on nationwide tours.<ref>{{cite web |title=THE WRECKS RELEASE NEW EP STATIC |url=https://volatileweekly.com/2020/12/the-wrecks-release-new-ep-static/ |website=Volatile Weekly}}</ref>


The Wrecks have also performed at music festivals like the [[Bunbury Music Festival]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks - Live from the 2018 Bunbury Music Festival |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9b-szvjMEE |website=YouTube |publisher=PromoWest TV}}</ref> After performing as an opening band for All Time Low's "The Young Renegades Tour", the Wrecks embarked on their first headlining tour, the Robot Army Tour, in November 2017, alongside [[Mainland (band)|Mainland]] amongst other bands.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Robot Army Tour Announcement |url=https://twitter.com/westenweiss/status/914182497398751232 |website=Twitter}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=THE WRECKS ANNOUNCE "ROBOT ARMY TOUR" FT. MAINLAND & VESPERTEEN |url=http://www.thedailyshuffle.com/the-wrecks-announce-headlining-tour-see-the-robot-army-tour-dates-here/ |website=The Daily Shuffle}}</ref> In 2018, the band headlined their second tour, the Panic Vertigo Tour, in November 2018.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Moster |first1=Jim |title=Review: The Wrecks tear it up on 'Panic Vertigo' tour |url=https://ndsmcobserver.com/2018/11/the-wrecks-tour-review/ |website=The Observer}}</ref>
The Wrecks have also performed at music festivals like the [[Bunbury Music Festival]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks - Live from the 2018 Bunbury Music Festival |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9b-szvjMEE |website=YouTube |publisher=PromoWest TV}}</ref> After performing as an opening band for All Time Low's "The Young Renegades Tour", the Wrecks embarked on their first headlining tour, the Robot Army Tour, in November 2017, alongside [[Mainland (band)|Mainland]] amongst other bands.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Robot Army Tour Announcement |url=https://twitter.com/westenweiss/status/914182497398751232 |website=Twitter}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=THE WRECKS ANNOUNCE "ROBOT ARMY TOUR" FT. MAINLAND & VESPERTEEN |url=http://www.thedailyshuffle.com/the-wrecks-announce-headlining-tour-see-the-robot-army-tour-dates-here/ |website=The Daily Shuffle}}</ref> In November 2018, the band headlined their second tour, the Panic Vertigo Tour, alongside [[Badflower]] and [[Deal Casino]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Moster |first1=Jim |title=Review: The Wrecks tear it up on 'Panic Vertigo' tour |url=https://ndsmcobserver.com/2018/11/the-wrecks-tour-review/ |website=The Observer}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Deal Casino + Badflower + The Wrecks |url=https://splice-mediagroup.com/concerts/deal-casino-badflower-and-the-wrecks/2018 |website=Splice Media Group}}</ref>


On account of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the band had to abstain from in person performances, instead streaming live concerts throughout late 2020. This included their "Live at the Shag Chateau" concerts in August<ref>{{cite web |title=THE WRECKS PRESENT “LIVE AT THE SHAG CHATEAU” – AUGUST 15TH LIVE PERFORMANCE |url=https://rocknloadmag.com/news/the-wrecks-present-live-at-the-shag-chateau-august-15th-live-performance/ |website=Rock N Load Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks: live at shag chateau |url=https://ldnmagazine.com/2020/08/17/the-wrecks-live-at-shag-chateau/ |website=LDN Magazine}}</ref>, and their "The Nightmare Before Wrecksmas" Halloween concerts in October<ref>{{cite web |title=Live Review: The Nightmare Before Wrecksmas |url=https://ldnmagazine.com/2020/10/27/live-review-the-nightmare-before-wrecksmas/ |website=LDN Magazine}}</ref>, both featuring Spencer Fort as an official touring member.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Nightmare Before Wrecksmas Announcement |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQSKkIp9Z2/ |website=Instagram}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks Live At The Shag Chateau After Party Announcement |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmoG-TpyBi/ |website=Instagram}}</ref>
On account of the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], the band had to abstain from in person performances, instead streaming live concerts throughout late 2020. This included their "Live at the Shag Chateau" concerts in August<ref>{{cite web |title=THE WRECKS PRESENT “LIVE AT THE SHAG CHATEAU” – AUGUST 15TH LIVE PERFORMANCE |url=https://rocknloadmag.com/news/the-wrecks-present-live-at-the-shag-chateau-august-15th-live-performance/ |website=Rock N Load Magazine}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks: live at shag chateau |url=https://ldnmagazine.com/2020/08/17/the-wrecks-live-at-shag-chateau/ |website=LDN Magazine}}</ref>, and their "The Nightmare Before Wrecksmas" Halloween concerts in October<ref>{{cite web |title=Live Review: The Nightmare Before Wrecksmas |url=https://ldnmagazine.com/2020/10/27/live-review-the-nightmare-before-wrecksmas/ |website=LDN Magazine}}</ref>, both featuring Spencer Fort as an official touring member.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Nightmare Before Wrecksmas Announcement |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CGQSKkIp9Z2/ |website=Instagram}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks Live At The Shag Chateau After Party Announcement |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CDmoG-TpyBi/ |website=Instagram}}</ref>


==Artistry==
==Artistry==
The Wrecks draw influence from the likes of the [[Pixies (band)|Pixies]], [[The Strokes|the Strokes]], [[Weezer]], and [[Vampire Weekend]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/artist/the-wrecks/ |website=BottleRock Napa Valley}}</ref> [[The Killers]] and [[Cage the Elephant]] have also been cited.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://first-avenue.com/performer/the-wrecks/ |website=First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry}}</ref> Their music has also been described as "energetic", "eccentric"<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://first-avenue.com/performer/the-wrecks/ |website=First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry}}</ref>, and "[[pop-punk]]".<ref>{{cite web |last1=LaPlante |first1=Brad |title=The Wrecks: 'Infinitely Ordinary' Album Review - The Alt Block |url=https://thealtblock.com/reviews/albums/the-wrecks-infinitely-ordinary/ |website=Alt Block}}</ref> It has been noted that the band engages and interacts with the audience during live performances.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Moster |first1=Jim |title=Review: The Wrecks tear it up on 'Panic Vertigo' tour |url=https://ndsmcobserver.com/2018/11/the-wrecks-tour-review/ |website=The Observer}}</ref>
In regards to their band name, Anderson has stated, "Someone just said it one day. Coming up with a band name sucks."<ref>{{cite web |last1=Nunn |first1=Jeremy |title=Nick Anderson The Wrecks talk about the band, return to Chicago |url=https://chicago.gopride.com/news/article.cfm/articleid/I1252084#:~:text=The%20group%20is%20composed%20of,Westen%20Weiss%20and%20Billy%20Nally. |website=Chicago: Go Proud}}</ref> In regards to the robot that appears on promotional imagery and merchandise, Anderson has said, "The ''We Are The Wrecks'' EP cover features a robot. His name is Otis. He's basically become the band mascot."<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://twitter.com/WeAreTheWrecks/status/843280763365867522 |website=Twitter}}</ref> "The identity of the robot is currently a secret," he says.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Coveleskie |first1=Kristen |title=The Wrecks |url=http://iamhighvoltage.com/2016/02/13/the-wrecks/ |website=High Voltage}}</ref>

The Wrecks draw influence from the likes of the [[Pixies (band)|Pixies]], [[The Strokes|the Strokes]], [[Weezer]], and [[Vampire Weekend]].<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://www.bottlerocknapavalley.com/artist/the-wrecks/ |website=BottleRock Napa Valley}}</ref> [[The Killers]] and [[Cage the Elephant]] have also been cited.<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://first-avenue.com/performer/the-wrecks/ |website=First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry}}</ref> Their music has also been described as "energetic" and "eccentric"<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://first-avenue.com/performer/the-wrecks/ |website=First Avenue & Seventh Street Entry}}</ref>, as well as "[[alternative rock]]"<ref>{{cite web |title=The Wrecks |url=https://warmaudio.com/artist-the-wrecks/ |website=Warm Audio}}</ref> and "[[pop-punk]]".<ref>{{cite web |last1=LaPlante |first1=Brad |title=The Wrecks: 'Infinitely Ordinary' Album Review - The Alt Block |url=https://thealtblock.com/reviews/albums/the-wrecks-infinitely-ordinary/ |website=Alt Block}}</ref> It has been noted that the band engages and interacts with the audience during live performances.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Moster |first1=Jim |title=Review: The Wrecks tear it up on 'Panic Vertigo' tour |url=https://ndsmcobserver.com/2018/11/the-wrecks-tour-review/ |website=The Observer}}</ref>


==Band members==
==Band members==

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Not to be confused with Wreck, an indie rock band from Wisconsin, or the Wreckers, an American country duo.
The Wrecks
OriginThousand Oaks, California
GenresAlternative rock, pop-punk
Years active2015–present
LabelsAnother Century, Big Noise Music Group
MembersNick Anderson
Nick Schmidt
Aaron Kelley
Billy Nally
Past membersHarrison Nussbaum
Westen Weiss
Websitewearethewrecks.com

The Wrecks are an American alternative rock band from Thousand Oaks, California. The band is currently made up of Nick Anderson, Nick "Schmizz" Schmidt, Aaron Kelley, and Billy Nally.[1]

History

The idea to form a band began with friends Nick Anderson and Aaron Kelley[2], whose attempts were initially unsuccessful[3] until inviting Nick Schmidt and Billy Nally to the project, the latter two having attended school together in New Jersey.[4] The four had already been acquainted, their prior musical projects being managed by Richard Reines, and Anderson having written for the others for their past projects.[5] Schmidt and Nally immediately met with Anderson and Kelley to record an album. All of the band members were in their early twenties; all hail from the east coast, including Anderson, who is a native of Upstate New York.[6]

The project had formally begun in Thousand Oaks, California, in mid-November 2015.[7] Through a friend's housekeeping engagement, Anderson gained access to a professional home studio, albeit without the owner's permission, and the group self-recorded their debut EP, We Are The Wrecks, in just three days, with sound engineer Andrew D'Angelo serving as co-producer.[8] The band performed at a series of small venues before releasing their debut EP, We Are The Wrecks, in April 2016. In December 2016, the line-up signed with Another Century Records. Soon after, their debut single "Favorite Liar" received significant airplay and charted in the top forty on alternative radio.[9] The single obtained five million Spotify streams within a year of its release[10]; as of December 2020, it has over twenty-five million streams. Harrison Nussbaum played guitar in the original line-up from late 2015 to late 2016[11] until leaving the band and being subsequently replaced by Pittsburgh native Westen Weiss in early 2017.[12][13]

After their record deal, the Wrecks attempted to record their sophomore EP in Los Angeles[14]; however, discontent with its sound, the band abandoned the project to start from scratch. Having depleted their budget, they continued to fund their endeavors by participating in medical studies[15] and working minimum wage jobs.[16] The band temporarily moved into Anderson's grandmother's home in Wellsville, New York and finished their next EP, Panic Vertigo, at the barn studio of friend Patrick Barry. Throughout the process, D'Angelo remained the band's sound engineer and co-producer.[17] The recording process took one and a half years[18], and Panic Vertigo was released on February 16, 2018. Weiss left the band in 2019 to pursue a career in producing, making the Wrecks a four-piece ensemble.

The Wrecks released their debut album, Infinitely Ordinary, on May 1, 2020 via Big Noise Music Group.[19] On December 18, 2020, the Wrecks released their third EP, Static.[20] In November 2020, the band revealed on their Twitter account that another EP would be released in 2021.[21][22]

Touring

The Wrecks have toured with bands such as All Time Low, SWMRS, Waterparks, and the Struts.[23][24] Much of their participation with these bands fell under the Advanced Placement Tour in 2017.[25] Additionally, the Wrecks have opened for Nothing But Thieves, New Politics, and Paramore on nationwide tours.[26]

The Wrecks have also performed at music festivals like the Bunbury Music Festival.[27] After performing as an opening band for All Time Low's "The Young Renegades Tour", the Wrecks embarked on their first headlining tour, the Robot Army Tour, in November 2017, alongside Mainland amongst other bands.[28][29] In November 2018, the band headlined their second tour, the Panic Vertigo Tour, alongside Badflower and Deal Casino.[30][31]

On account of the COVID-19 pandemic, the band had to abstain from in person performances, instead streaming live concerts throughout late 2020. This included their "Live at the Shag Chateau" concerts in August[32][33], and their "The Nightmare Before Wrecksmas" Halloween concerts in October[34], both featuring Spencer Fort as an official touring member.[35][36]

Artistry

In regards to their band name, Anderson has stated, "Someone just said it one day. Coming up with a band name sucks."[37] In regards to the robot that appears on promotional imagery and merchandise, Anderson has said, "The We Are The Wrecks EP cover features a robot. His name is Otis. He's basically become the band mascot."[38] "The identity of the robot is currently a secret," he says.[39]

The Wrecks draw influence from the likes of the Pixies, the Strokes, Weezer, and Vampire Weekend.[40] The Killers and Cage the Elephant have also been cited.[41] Their music has also been described as "energetic" and "eccentric"[42], as well as "alternative rock"[43] and "pop-punk".[44] It has been noted that the band engages and interacts with the audience during live performances.[45]

Band members

Current members

  • Nick Anderson – lead vocals, guitar, keyboard, producing (2015-present)[46]
  • Nick Schmidt – lead guitar (2015-present)[47]
  • Aaron Kelley – bass guitar (2015-present)
  • Billy Nally – drums (2015-present)[48]

Past members

  • Harrison Nussbaum – guitar (2015-2016)[49][50]
  • Westen Weiss – guitar, keyboard (2017-2019)[51][52]

Touring members

Discography

Albums

List of albums
Title Album details
Infinitely Ordinary
  • Released: May 1, 2020
  • Label: Big Noise Music Group
  • Format: Digital download, CD, vinyl

Extended plays

List of extended plays
Title EP details
We Are The Wrecks
Panic Vertigo
  • Released: February 16, 2018
  • Label: Another Century Records
  • Formats: Digital download, CD, vinyl[55]
Static
  • Released: December 18, 2020
  • Label: Big Noise Music Group
  • Formats: Digital download

Live albums

List of live albums
Title Album details
Jam in the Van - The Wrecks (Live Session, Los Angeles, CA, 2016
  • Released: September 16, 2016
  • Label: Another Century Records
  • Formats: Digital download[56]

Singles

Song title Release date Album
"Favorite Liar" March 23, 2016 We Are The Wrecks
"Freaking Out"

"Freaking Out (Acoustic)"

June 21, 2019 Infinitely Ordinary

non-album B-side

"Fvck Somebody" December 6, 2019 Infinitely Ordinary
"Out Of Style" March 20, 2020
"Psycho Killer"
(Talking Heads cover) 		October 30, 2020 non-album single

Music videos

List of music videos, showing year released and directors
Title Year Director(s) Ref.
"Favorite Liar (Official Killer Robot Edition)" 2017 Caleb Spillyards [57]
"Favorite Liar" [58]
"James Dean" 2018 Hunter Garrett [59]
"Fvck Somebody" 2020 [60]
"Out of Style" Chris Grieder [61]

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