Biography

OLLIE WRIDE, is an English singer/songwriter fusing innovative elements of modern alternative pop with the nostalgic hallmarks of synth-pop. The artist found a platform to hone his unique blend of songwriting and showmanship working with San Francisco based producer FM-84, penning some of synth-wave’s most popular tracks including "Running in The Night", leading to 2 North American sold out tours in 2018 / 2019. Following this popular collaboration, provided opportunity for Wride to explore a more personal approach utilising his melodic sensibilities and character driven lyrics, quickly attracting a new audience with the release of his debut solo album, "Thanks in Advance” on NRW Records. Widely praised by fans, the album became their fastest selling debut record to date, charting on Billboards Top 10 Electronic charts as well as No. 1 on iTunes' Electronic charts. Followed by sold out headline shows at London's Camden Assembly and Lafayette. 2020 saw the release of the deluxe repress, featuring the cult hit “Stranger Love”, featured on Channel 4's Made in Chelsea. In 2021 during the pandemic, catalysed Wride’s creative output, producing a one-off live stream concert, Directed by concert cinematographer Steve Price (Queen) culminated in the vinyl pressing “Once In A Lifetime” featuring the latest single “A Matter of Time”. Wride is now working on his highly anticipated second album with renowned producers: Chris Zane (St. Lucia) Arcades (BTS) James F. Reynolds (Sigrid)