Biography

Time and time again, bands get carried away trying to build themselves up as something bigger than their predecessors. When it comes to Arlo Wells however, their message is as plain as day: no gimmicks, no bullshit, just great songs and the drive necessary to build a career in music. Arlo Wells was formed by William Langlais, Austin Smith-Greaves and Alex Chapman in 2017, after parting ways with their former projects Air Combat and After Our Juliet. Understanding their place in the scene, Arlo Wells' approach has been to write songs they connect with, with little concern for trying to reinvent the wheel. If it speaks to them, that's where they take it. The band played their first show in late 2018. The positive feedback they received was the push that propelled them to take their show on the road. After a few more local shows and their first tour, Arlo Wells hit the studio in 2019 to track their debut EP "Rosewood". Teaming up with producers Tim Creviston (Misery Signals, Spiritbox) and Jordan Chase (Secret & Whisper, Stutterfly), the band spared no expense in building an unforgettable first impression. Remniscent of nostalgic post-hardcore, with hints of their external influences poking through their arrangements, Arlo Wells paints a picture of heavy alternative music, while keeping it new and exciting. It's all about taking your craft seriously, and Arlo Wells are no exception.