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Not to be confused with Wreck, an indie rock band from Wisconsin.
The Wrecks
OriginThousand Oaks, California
GenresAlternative rock, pop-punk
Years active2016–present
LabelsBig Noise, Another Century
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 Wrecks were initially formed by friends Nick Anderson and Aaron Kelley.[2] A mutual friend introduced them to Nick Schmidt and Billy Nally, who attended school together in New Jersey.[3] Schmidt and Nally, interested in the opportunity, met with Anderson and Kelley to record an album. All of the band members were in their early twenties; Anderson is the only member native to California, the majority hailing from the east coast. In regards to their band name, Anderson has stated, "Someone just said it one day. Coming up with a band name sucks."[4]

In 2016, Anderson gained access to a professional studio, albeit without 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.[5] 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.[6] The single obtained five million Spotify streams within a year of its release[7]; as of December 2020, it has over twenty-five million streams.

After their record deal, the Wrecks attempted to record their sophomore EP in Los Angeles[8]; 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[9] and working minimum wage jobs.[10] 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.[11] The recording process took one and a half years[12], and Panic Vertigo was released on February 16, 2018.

At some point during 2017, Westen Weiss joined the band but subsequently left in 2019 to pursue a career in producing, once again making the Wrecks a four-piece ensemble.

The Wrecks released their debut album, Infinitely Ordinary, on May 1, 2020 via Big Noise Music Group.[13] On December 18, 2020, the Wrecks released their third EP, Static.[14]

Touring

The Wrecks have toured with bands such as All Time Low, SWMRS, Waterparks, and the Struts.[15][16] Additionally, the Wrecks have opened for Nothing But Thieves, New Politics, and Paramore on nationwide tours.[17]

The Wrecks have also performed at music festivals like the Bunbury Music Festival.[18] 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.[19] In 2018, the band headlined their second tour, the Panic Vertigo Tour.[20]

Artistry

The Wrecks draw influence from the likes of the Pixies, the Strokes, Weezer, and Vampire Weekend.[21] Their music has also been described as "energetic" and "pop-punk".[22] It has been noted that the band engages and interacts with the audience during live performances.[23]

Band members

Current members

  • Nick Anderson – lead vocals, guitar, keyboard[24]
  • Nick Schmidt – lead guitar[25]
  • Aaron Kelley – bass guitar
  • Billy Nally – drums[26]

Past members

  • Harrison Nussbaum – guitar[27]
  • Westen Weiss – guitar, keyboard[28][29]

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[30]
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[31]

Singles

Song title Release date Album
"Favorite Liar" February 10, 2017 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 [32]
"Favorite Liar" [33]
"James Dean" 2018 Hunter Garrett [34]
"Fvck Somebody" 2020 [35]
"Out of Style" Chris Grieder [36]

References

  1. ^ "The Wrecks Announce New EP STATIC". Broadway World.
  2. ^ "An Interview With The Indie-Rock Band THE WRECKS On Touring So Far, Favorite Musicians And Much More!". All Access Music.
  3. ^ Ingraffia, Nicole. "Sitting Down With Billy Nally, Drummer of Upcoming Alternative Band, the Wrecks". The Outlook.
  4. ^ Nunn, Jeremy. "Nick Anderson The Wrecks talk about the band, return to Chicago". Chicago: Go Proud.
  5. ^ "The Wrecks". The Masquerade.
  6. ^ "The Wrecks". BottleRock Napa Valley.
  7. ^ "The Wrecks Join All Time Low Tour 'Favorite Liar' Has Over 5.5 Million Listens On Spotify". Broadway World.
  8. ^ "The Wrecks". The Masquerade.
  9. ^ London, Larry. "Border Crossings: The Wrecks". YouTube. VOA Music.
  10. ^ "THE WRECKS SHARE PRODUCTION ESCAPADES: 'I SWEAR IT WAS LIKE A BLACK OPS MISSION'". Pancakes and Whiskey.
  11. ^ "The Wrecks record an EP... in a barn". YouTube. The Wrecks.
  12. ^ "B-Sides On-Air: Interview - The Wrecks Talk Formation, 'Panic Vertigo"". YouTube. B-Sides On-Air.
  13. ^ "The Wrecks Break Down Their Electric Debut Album 'Infinitely Ordinary': Exclusive". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  14. ^ "THE WRECKS RELEASE NEW EP STATIC". Volatile Weekly.
  15. ^ "Meet The Wrecks: The Band You Didn't Know You Needed To Hear". March 14, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  16. ^ "The Struts Announce Headlining North American Tour". Rolling Stone.
  17. ^ "THE WRECKS RELEASE NEW EP STATIC". Volatile Weekly.
  18. ^ "The Wrecks - Live from the 2018 Bunbury Music Festival". YouTube. PromoWest TV.
  19. ^ "THE WRECKS ANNOUNCE "ROBOT ARMY TOUR" FT. MAINLAND & VESPERTEEN". The Daily Shuffle.
  20. ^ Moster, Jim. "Review: The Wrecks tear it up on 'Panic Vertigo' tour". The Observer.
  21. ^ "The Wrecks". BottleRock Napa Valley.
  22. ^ LaPlante, Brad. "The Wrecks: 'Infinitely Ordinary' Album Review - The Alt Block". Alt Block.
  23. ^ Moster, Jim. "Review: The Wrecks tear it up on 'Panic Vertigo' tour". The Observer.
  24. ^ "I CAN'T TELL IF THIS IS HELL OR IF I'M JUST BORED A CONVERSATION WITH NICK ANDERSON OF THE WRECKS". Spill Magazine.
  25. ^ "Schmizz". Big Noise.
  26. ^ Ingraffia, Nicole. "Sitting Down With Billy Nally, Drummer of Upcoming Alternative Band, the Wrecks". The Outlook.
  27. ^ "Meet The Wrecks: The Band You Didn't Know You Needed To Hear". March 14, 2017. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  28. ^ "THE WRECKS MOCUMENTARY". YouTube.
  29. ^ "The Wrecks". BottleRock Napa Valley.
  30. ^ "The Wrecks". Billboard. Retrieved December 11, 2020.
  31. ^ "The Wrecks - Jam in the Van". Jam in the Van.
  32. ^ "THE WRECKS - Favorite Liar (Official Killer Robot Edition)". YouTube.
  33. ^ "The Wrecks - Favorite Liar (Official Video)". YouTube. The Wrecks.
  34. ^ "The Wrecks - James Dean". YouTube.
  35. ^ "The Wrecks - Fvck Somebody (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  36. ^ "The Wrecks - Out Of Style (Official Video)". YouTube.


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