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Jillian Dowding (born July 3, 1992), known professionally as JJ Wilde is a Canadian rock singer from Kitchener, Ontario.^[1] A graduate of Sheridan College, she released her debut EP, Wilde Eyes, Steady Hands, in 2019.^[2] Her debut single "The Rush" simultaneously reached #1 on Canada's modern rock, active rock and mainstream rock charts in May 2020, only one of eleven songs to accomplish the feat.^[3] She followed up with her debut album Ruthless in 2020.^[4] The album won Rock Album of the Year at the 2021 Juno Awards,^[5] making Wilde the first woman to win the award in 25 years, since Alanis Morissette won in 1996.^[6] She also released an EP Wilde in 2021.^[7]

In fall 2020 she was selected alongside SonReal, The OBGMs and Northcote as one of four musical acts to be promoted by Collective Arts Brewing's Audio/Visual Lager, which publicizes independent musicians with special limited edition band-themed cans.^[8]

Discography

Studio albums

Ruthless (2020)

EPs

Wilde Eyes, Steady Hands (2019)
Wilde (2021)

References

^ Joe Vitagliano, "Daily Discovery: Canadian Alt-Rocker JJ Wilde Delivers On 'Funeral For A Lover'". American Songwriter, January 17, 2020.
^ "JJ Wilde Delivers A Double Shot Of Rock With Two New Tracks". American Songwriter, November 24, 2019.
^ Andria Case, "'It's pretty surreal': Kitchener musician celebrates record-breaking single". CTV News Kitchener, May 28, 2020.
^ Mitch Mosk, "Feature: JJ Wilde’s Debut Album Is a ‘Ruthless’, Spirited, & Energizing Rock Affair". Atwood Magazine, June 24, 2020.
^ Holly Gordon and Andrea Warner, "Here are the 2021 Juno Award winners". CBC Music, June 4, 2021.
^ "Kitchener's JJ Wilde 1st woman to win rock album Juno since 1996". CBC News. June 6, 2021.
^ ""Honest, Expressive, & Personal": JJ Wilde Ignites on Radiant & Feverish 'Wilde' EP". Atwood Magazine. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-06-06.
^ "Collective Arts Brewing Releases Black Box Music Edition of Audio/Visual Lager". Canadian Beer News, October 13, 2020.

[1] Joe Vitagliano, "Daily Discovery: Canadian Alt-Rocker JJ Wilde Delivers On 'Funeral For A Lover'". American Songwriter, January 17, 2020.

[2] "JJ Wilde Delivers A Double Shot Of Rock With Two New Tracks". American Songwriter, November 24, 2019.

[3] Andria Case, "'It's pretty surreal': Kitchener musician celebrates record-breaking single". CTV News Kitchener, May 28, 2020.

[4] Mitch Mosk, "Feature: JJ Wilde’s Debut Album Is a ‘Ruthless’, Spirited, & Energizing Rock Affair". Atwood Magazine, June 24, 2020.

[5] Holly Gordon and Andrea Warner, "Here are the 2021 Juno Award winners". CBC Music, June 4, 2021.

[6] "Kitchener's JJ Wilde 1st woman to win rock album Juno since 1996". CBC News. June 6, 2021.

[7] ""Honest, Expressive, & Personal": JJ Wilde Ignites on Radiant & Feverish 'Wilde' EP". Atwood Magazine. 2021-05-26. Retrieved 2021-06-06.

[8] "Collective Arts Brewing Releases Black Box Music Edition of Audio/Visual Lager". Canadian Beer News, October 13, 2020.

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