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  WILDCARD: A RISING STAR!

The Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter has gained recognition for her exceptional talent in songwriting and her remarkable music versatility, earning her praise from audiences around the globe.

 Her unique ability to craft compelling lyrics and her diverse musical range have established her as a true standout in the music industry.

Still relatively new to the music industry, but armed with a confident mindset and a rebellious attitude, Wildcard is fiercely embracing the power of reinvention with a self-awareness, a humility and an energy that are charming and contagious. 

Honest enough to admit she is constantly learning and improving her game, she has proved herself as a talented and prolific artist whose critically acclaimed work has been topping indie charts across the globe and earning her Awards.

Endorsements

“The most exciting voice out there!” – Turfup Radio (USA)

“Off to a stellar star! Wildcard captures the attention of the music world.” - Citywide Blackout Radio (USA)

“Magnificent! Impressive!” – Banks Radio (Australia)

“Powerfully honest lyrics and heartfelt vocals.” -  Cambridge Independent (UK)

“An inspiring and promising young artist.” – Women Making Waves – Cambridge 105 Radio (UK)

“A talented musician! An uplifting and inspiring story” – BBC Cambridgeshire (UK)

“Wonderful, heartfelt music! – Mixposure (Canada)

“A truly gifted artist!” – Twisted Road Radio (USA)

“Excellent music!” –  Valley FM 89.9 (Australia)

“A talented, smart and witty artist, who works diligently while exuding a rebellious and relaxed coolness, delivering outstanding music that disarms with its honesty and unapologetic nature, leaving a lasting impact on the music scene.”– Our Mind on Music (China)

Artist bio

Lorenza Wildcard discovered her talent during lockdown. Following the sudden and intense rupture of her relationship, she decided to put her feelings on paper as a way to process her emotional turmoil. Just 24 hours after writing her first song, recording her vocals accompanied by guitar on her mobile phone and sharing it with just four friends, she was approached by music producer Ettore della Campa and weeks later flown to a recording studio where her debut single “You & I” was produced.

Following the unexpected international success of her debut single, Wildcard decided to fully embrace her singing-songwriting career. With no musical education but with great intuition and an innate ability to create catchy melodies, she put together a support band and started gigging.

In 2023, Wildcard took residency at Headline Music Studios (UK), and started working with producer Piers Mortimer, who has collaborated with a wide range of musicians including established legends like Deep Purple and the Jamiroquai band as well as emerging unsigned artists, and with whom she felt she had the right professional chemistry. Wildcard is set to release more singles thought 2024.

Live Performances

After dropping four singles and a Remix in 2023, Lorenza Wildcard is set to release more singles in 2024 while continuing to do live shows with her support band delivering catchy melodies with outstanding and memorable performances. This is an exciting and promising artist to keep an eye on!

Social media handles & Contact details

// Facebook // Instagram // Twitter // YouTube // Tik Tok // SoundCloud //

Pls email lorenzawildcard@gmail.com for interviews and further info.

The story behind the music

Lorenza Wildcard is a strong and prolific artist who again and again delivers great music in a way that is disarmingly honest and sincere as well as unapologetic.

Outspoken about her own life’s struggles and passions, and armed with courage, Wildcard has found an outlet for her vulnerability thru her intimate song-writing. While promoting empowering messages wrapped in catchy melodies, Wildcard is fast acquiring a devoted fan base called “Wildcards” and becoming an advocate for standing up for yourself, taking back control of life and a voice for changing cultural views over narratives that have been overlooked or misunderstood.

With a confident mindset and rebellious attitude, Wildcard is embracing her contradictions, vulnerabilities, talent and dreams with the power of reinvention showing us that she is not one to conforms nor comply. From raw, deep and uplifting to fierce, rebellious and energetic; with each of her releases we are witnessing a growth and an evolution at both a personal and artistic level.

Wildcard’s latest single “ Love & Cuss ” is about strong, fierce and independent women who are turning tables, changing narratives and rebelling against biases, misogyny  and " slut-shaming ".

Musical style

In a relatively short span of time, Lorenza Wildcard has become one of most exciting voices on the music market and in the last year we have seen a whole new side of her.

With multi genre single releases thru 2023, Wildcard is proving to be not just talented but also a hard-working artist who is fearless, keen and capable of regenerating, evolving and venturing into various music genres. Uninterested in genre labelling, conforming or complying, she is keen to let her artistry lead the way,

Ambitious in the genres she navigates, her music encompasses everything from pop, dance, americana, rock with blues elements and alternative rock with a reminiscent of punk, while never losing her trademark voice.

With a gritty but versatile timbre her signature vocals play with expressive cadences prioritizing the deliverance of a message by using passionate and heartfelt climaxes over showcasing power, nuance or vocal embellishments.

From pop ballads that touch the soul with strong emotional undertones and deep introspective lyrics delivered with soft soothing vocals, to fast paced, energetic catchy melodies married with witty lines and a sultry gritty voice oozing with seductiveness that ripples with playfulness and confidence.

Her music is a bold declaration of moving forward and embracing the freedom that comes from breaking away anything toxic with an upbeat tempo and defiant tones that amplify the empowerment.

Wildcard’s music draws largely from determination, honesty and authenticity to propel her musical direction and signature sound. Her lyrics are infused with gritty heartfelt vocals laced with hard-hitting drums, gripping electric guitar riffs, funky bass beats and quirky violins that bring in folk and blues hints even amidst her more punk-rock tracks.

Wildcard’s latest single “ Love & Cuss ” is a high-energy rock song with punk attitude. Fast paced, hard-hitting drums and captivating guitar riffs deliver a fun and energetic melody that together with the powerful, high pitched, gritty vocals and the superb guitar and violin solos, makes this a truly unique and bad-ass track.

Lorenza Wildcard’s quotes

“Dream so big normal people think you are fucking crazy! Then execute it. Shock everyone!”

“Never lose your spirit! Keep moving, keep evolving!”

“The magic you are looking for is in the hard work and in daring to be yourself.”

“Don’t tell me what I can or can’t achieve. You are not the gatekeeper of my dreams! I am!”

“When this musical journey begun, because it happened all of a sudden and so unexpectedly, at times I felt I was not taken seriously as a musician. People who knew me wondered if this was a phase and musicians were wary of me as an artist. But I found something I deeply love. I feel I truly belong here. So, I kept my head down and tried to focus on my goals. All the rest is noise. Obviously, there were moments, and still there are, when I feel like I am not going anywhere, that I am delusional and this can leave me feeling so swallowed up by it all. It’s funny though how you can feel all of those insecurities, yet become so incredibly determined to pull thru with a somewhat defiant attitude that turns into confidence.”

“I’m going to bet on myself. I don’t want to just go thru my life worried about making mistakes, failing or being judged. I’m shedding things that are not me and I’m going for it. I’m not gonna be pulled anymore away from my dreams.”

Discography

Wildcard’s critically acclaimed and fast dropped singles have earnt her international air time and a strong fan-base popularity, while climbing indie charts and winning Awards.

You & I – May 2021 (Pop ballad)

My Army – June 2023 (Pop, Rock, Americana)

Call the Devil – September 2023 (Rock with folk and blues hints)

Tequila (all I wanna do is dance) – September 2023 (Dance)

Wasting my time – November 2023 (Pop-Rock)

Love & Cuss – January 2024 (Alternative Rock-Punk)

Awards

• Critically acclaimed Newcomer with ‘You & I’ - BBC Upload (UK), June 2021
• “Song of the month” with ‘You & I’ - Mixposure (Canada), February 2023
• “Artist of the month” - Lava Lounge radio (Australia), July 2023
• “Artist of the month” - It Is Now Radio (UK), July 2023
• “Song of the month” with ‘Tequlia (all I wannna do is dance)’ by Mixposure (Canada), October 2023
• “Artist of the month” - My Indie radio (France), October 2023
• “Artist of the month” - LGBTQ Music Chart (UK), October 2023
• Awarded by KB’s Year End top 50 (Canada) with “You & I” at #26, December 2023
• Awarded by KB’s Year End top 50 (Canada) with “My Army” at #46, December 2023
• Awarded 3rd Best Indie Pop Act - Radio Wigwam’s Annual Awards (UK), London, January 2024  

Charting history

All of Wildcard’s tracks have been riding the indie charts for several weeks in USA, Canada, UK, Germany, France, Australia and New Zealand. The below is only intended as a record of the songs that gained her top 3 positions.

“You & I”

• In Jun 2021 it entered Cambridge 105 Unsigned Chart (UK) for 20 weeks of which 18 at #1
• In Jan 2023 it reached #1 on “The Sweet Sunday Sounds” chart on Valley FM & Banks Radio (Australia).
• In Mar 2023 it entered KB Radio’s Top 40 chart (Canada) for 11 weeks reaching #1.
• In May 2023 it reached #1 on Blackdog’s Indie Country Radio’s Top 20 (USA)
• In May 2023 it entered Mehr’s Davon Radio’s Newcomer Top 20 (Germany) for 12 weeks reaching #3
• In Jul 2023 it entered It Is Now radio (UK) for 2 weeks reaching #1

“My Army”

• In Jul 2023 it entered It Is Now Radio Top 20 (UK) for 9 weeks reaching #1
• In July 2023 it entered KB Radio Top 40 (Canada) for 6 weeks reaching #1
• In Aug 2023My Army (Remix) reached #3 on “The Sweet Sunday Sounds” chart on Valley FM & Banks Radio (Australia).
• In Nov 2023 it entered Mehr’s Davon Radio’s Newcomer Top 20 (Germany) for 11 weeks as of 22 Jan 2024

“Tequila (all I wanna do is dance)”

• In Oct 2023 it reached #2 on Daily Top 10 on Banks Radio Australia & Valley FM (Australia)
• In Oct 2023 it entered It Is Now Radio Top 20 (UK) for 3 weeks reaching #3
• In Oct 2023 it entered the official LGBTQ Music Chart for 13 weeks and reaching #1

“Call the Devil”

• In Oct 2023 it reached #2 on Daily Top 10 on Banks Radio Australia & Valley FM (Australia)
• In Oct 2023 it reached number #3 on Blackdog’s Indie Country Radio’s Top 20 (USA)
• In Oct 2023 it entered It Is Now Radio Top 20 (UK) for 6 weeks reaching #3
• In Oct 2023 it entered KB Radio Top 40 (Canada) for 12 weeks reaching #2
• In Jan 2024 it entered Alternative Queer Radio’s Top 20 (USA) for 4 weeks

“Wasting my time”

• In Nov 2023 it entered It Is Now Radio Top 30 (UK) for 9 weeks reaching #1
• In Dec 2023 it entered the official LGBTQ Music Chart for 7 weeks as of 22 Jan 2024 and reaching #3