Wilde Green led by songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Kevin Terrell, Charotte-based Wilde Green are an ambitious quartet whose resounding array of influences bring to mind a melding of melodic craftsmanship to the tune of British sound lore and the restless ambitions of those who took that inspiration to new heights. Their collectively sourced inspiration is a kindling of genres from the 60’s on through the 90’s. From The Beatles, The Kinks, The Who and The Rolling Stones, there in also emerges a notable pop and psychedelic sensibility that channels the 60’s garage bands of obscure fame likening to The Creation and The Smoke. With hints of 70’s glam of Bowie and Bolan and playful power pop of 70’s punk bands like Flamin’ Groovies, all nestled among the melancholic 80’s sounds of The Smiths’ (more Marr than Morrissey), the beat driven pop of The Stone Roses, Oasis, Ocean Colour Scene and a touch of that shoegaze dreaminess of Ride and Spacemen 3, their sound is an entanglement of intrigue.
The group formed in 2024 through the inspirational songs and sounds heard on Kevin Terrell’s most recent solo album entitled “Idyll Mind.” Terrell wrote, performed, recorded and produced the album in just a few short weeks, and in August of 2022 it was released. After performing songs from “Idyll Mind” along with a steady stream of new material as a solo act, Terrell brought together a talented, like-minded and passionate group of musicians to bring to fruition the visionary essence of his songwriting. With Shawn Lynch on lead guitar, Adam Roth on bass and Pete Oram on drums, Wilde Green are an imaginatively influenced and influential presence whose distinctive sound and sonically driven style bring to life the lyrical and idyllic visions of Kevin Terrell.