The Wldlfe

Indianapolis alternative band The Wldlfe (vocalist Jansen Hogan, guitarist / vocalist Carson Hogan, and bassist Jack Crane) note a broad swath of influences; from classic ’80s rock to top 40 pop to alternative and indie. Their eclecticism and instinctive, unforced approach to songwriting come together in a sound equally defined by buoyant hooks and emotional directness.

A series of well-received EPs and a dynamic live performance aligned as the band built something increasingly rare: a fanbase grown show by show, city by city. By the release of the Heaven Is a Place (2024) LP, that slow-build momentum had become undeniable. Sold-out shows across North America (including dates with The Band Camino, Flor, Knox, Nightly, and COIN) and more than 90 million global streams painted a picture of a band that truly arrived.

Yet, a band doing it all on their own gets pulled in a million directions. Some much-needed stability came in the form of a deal with Nashville’s Riser House Records. For the first time in their career, The Wldlfe allowed themselves distance between release cycles. “Before, it was a consistent; write, record, tour, repeat. Now there’s space” says Jansen. Even as they refine their recorded output, the band remains clear-eyed about where their most immediate connection happens; on stage.

The idea that connection is something earned in real time, in shared physical space, offers a quiet counterpoint to an industry increasingly shaped by metrics. For The Wldlfe, the core of their success remains refreshingly analog: showing up, playing songs, and meeting people where they are.