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Remi Francis Wolf[1] (born February 2, 1996), is an American singer and songwriter from Palo Alto, California.[2][3][4] As a senior in high school, she appeared as a contestant on American Idol in 2014.[5][6] After completing her undergraduate music studies in 2018,[7][8] she made her solo debut with the self-released extended play You're a Dog! in October 2019.[9][10] Wolf subsequently released her second EP and major-label debut, I'm Allergic to Dogs!, on Island Records and Virgin EMI Records in June 2020,[11][12][13][14] followed by her debut studio album, Juno, in October 2021.[15] She released her second album, Big Ideas, on July 12, 2024.[16]

Early life and education

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Wolf was born in Palo Alto, California,[14] on February 2, 1996,[17][18] to a Sicilian mother and a Russian-Persian father.[19] At around the age of eight she became interested in competitive skiing, and competed during her youth.[20]

When she was 14, Wolf formed her first band with a friend. They called it Remi and Chloe (later, Remi, Chloe, & The Extracts).[21] As a senior at Palo Alto High School, Wolf appeared as a contestant during the audition rounds on the thirteenth season of American Idol in 2014,[5] being cut in Hollywood week without being aired there.[6] At age 17, she moved to Los Angeles, where she attended the USC Thornton School of Music, graduating in 2018 at the age of 22.[22][23]

Career

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Wolf met producer Jared Solomon, known as Solomonophonic, while in high school and began collaborating with him thereafter. Her first single, "Guy", was produced by Solomon and was released in 2019. Off the success of that song, Wolf opened for Still Woozy on his tour in April of that year.[9][24] She also toured with Cautious Clay[25] and performed at both the Los Angeles Times Festival of Books and Viva Pomona! later in 2019.[26] She released her first EP, You're a Dog!, in September 2019.[9] She was later signed to Island Records, a division of the Universal Music Group.[26]

Her first single as an Island signee, "Woo!", was released in April 2020.[27] That was followed by the singles "Photo ID"[28] and "Disco Man".[29] Those tracks would go on to appear on Wolf's second EP, I'm Allergic to Dogs!, released in June 2020 via Island.[26] "Photo ID" accrued numerous streams and shares on TikTok throughout 2020.[21] In November 2020, her single "Hello Hello Hello" was featured in an ad for the iPhone 12.[30] The track 'Photo ID' placed 75 on Australian radio station Triple J's Hottest 100 for 2020. In May 2021, she released We Love Dogs!, a remix EP with guest appearances from acts like Sylvan Esso, Beck, Dominic Fike, Hot Chip, and others.[31]

Later in 2021, Wolf began releasing new singles, including "Liquor Store", "Grumpy Old Man", and "Quiet on Set". These would appear on her major label debut studio album, Juno, released via Island in October 2021.[21][32] In March 2022, she released the single "Pool" with Still Woozy.[33] Later that year, Wolf opened for Lorde on the North American leg of her "Solar Power" tour.[34] In June 2022, Wolf released a "deluxe" version of Juno with four additional tracks.[35] That month, she toured throughout Europe,[36] including a stop at the Firenze Rocks festival in Florence, Italy where she performed with the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Nas.[37] Those dates constituted the first leg of Wolf's "Gwingle Gwongle" tour, which had stops across North America later in the fall of 2022.[33] In August 2022 in collaboration with Spotify, Wolf released the Live at Electric Lady EP, a collection of six live songs, including a cover of Frank Ocean's "Pink + White".[38] In November 2022, Wolf announced her first tour of Australia and New Zealand during which she was scheduled to play multiple festivals and a handful of headlining shows in December 2022 and January 2023.[39] Wolf performed at the 22nd Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival in April 2023.[40] Her hit song "Monte Carlo" was featured in the Netflix movie You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah in August 2023.[41] Before the release of her second album, she appeared as the supporting act on some of the European concerts of Olivia Rodrigo's Guts World Tour.

Throughout March and July, singles "Cinderella", "Toro", "Alone in Miami", "Motorcycle", "Soup" and "Pitiful" were put out to promote Wolf's second album, Big Ideas, which was announced to release in July 2024.[16] "Soup" was dubbed a "funk-flecked synth-pop cut" by NME's Hannah Mylrea.[42] Pitchfork's Boutayna Chokrane regarded "Cinderella" as a "Soul Train-inspired disco-funk number about [Wolf]'s everyday mood swings".[43] Big Ideas charted at 15 and 27 on the UK Sales Chart and Scottish Album Charts, respectively, and received critical acclaim, massing an 80/100 score from music aggravator Metacritic.[44] In December 2023, Wolf covered Amy Winehouse's cover of The Zutons' song 'Valerie' for radio station Triple J's weekly program, Like A Version.[45]

Artistry

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Musically, Wolf performs in what she describes as a "funky soul pop" genre.[7][22][46] In a 2021 interview, she stated she wants to "constantly try to innovate the sound of pop music" and "erase the rules of pop".[47] The New York Times wrote that she turns the bedroom pop genre into "hypercolored explosions".[48] Wolf cites Still Woozy, SZA, and John Mayer as musical influences.[49]

Personal life

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Wolf is bisexual.[9] She has been based in Los Angeles, California, since circa 2014.[26] In June 2020, she was checked into rehab for alcohol use disorder.[50] She has stated she has been sober ever since,[51] and that in past instances she frequently drank to the point of blacking out; although she could easily function in daily life, she had started fighting with family, friends and collaborators.[48] She has ADHD.[21]

Discography

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Studio albums

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Title Details Peak chart positions
US
[52]
SCO
[53]
UK
Sales

[53]
Juno
Big Ideas
  • Released: July 12, 2024[16]
  • Label: Island
95 27 15
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Extended plays

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Title Details
You're a Dog!
  • Released: September 20, 2019
  • Label: Island
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
I'm Allergic to Dogs!
  • Released: June 24, 2020
  • Label: Island
  • Formats: digital download, streaming
We Love Dogs!
  • Released: May 5, 2021[31]
  • Label: Island
  • Formats: CD, digital download, streaming, vinyl

Live collections

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Title Details
Live at Electric Lady EP
  • Released: August 4, 2022
  • Label: Island
  • Formats: digital download, streaming

Singles

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As lead artist

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List of singles as lead artist, showing year released, peak chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Certifications Album(s)
US
Alt.
Air.

[54]
US
Alt.
Dig.

[55]
US
Rock

[56]
JPN
Over.

[57]
UK
Sales

[53]
"Guy"[58] 2019 You're a Dog!
"Sauce"[59]
"Shawty"[60]
"Rufufus"[61]
"Bad Behavior"[62]
(with Austin Millz)
Non-album single
"Woo!"[63] 2020 I'm Allergic to Dogs!
"Photo ID"
(solo or remix featuring Dominic Fike)[64]
"Disco Man"[67]
"Monte Carlo"[68] Non-album single
"Hello Hello Hello"[69] 28 12 I'm Allergic to Dogs!
"Liz"[70] 2021 Juno (Deluxe)
"Liquor Store"[71] Juno
"Quiet On Set"
"Grumpy Old Man"
"Guerrilla"
"Sexy Villain"
"Anthony Kiedis"
"Front Tooth"
"Pool"
(with Still Woozy)
2022 Non-album single
"Michael" Juno (Deluxe)
"Prescription"[72] 2023 Non-album single
"Cinderella" 2024 48 6 Big Ideas
"Toro" 33
"Alone in Miami"
"Motorcycle" 9
"Soup"
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.
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List of singles as featured artist, showing year released, peak chart positions and album name
Title Year Peak chart positions Album(s)
POL
Air.

[73]
"Cheesin'"
(Cautious Clay featuring Still Woozy, Melanie Faye, Claud, Remi Wolf, HXNS, and Sophie Meiers)[74]
2020 Non-album single
"OK"
(Wallows featuring Remi Wolf and Solomonophonic)
2021 Remote (Deluxe)
"Pyjamas"
(Benny Sings featuring Remi Wolf)
2023 Young Hearts
"Hospital (One Man Down)"[75]
(Madison Cunningham featuring Remi Wolf)
Revealer (Deluxe Edition)
"You First (Re: Remi Wolf)"[76]
(Paramore featuring Remi Wolf)
104 Re: This Is Why
"Lucky"
(Zedd featuring Remi Wolf)
2024 Telos
"Children of the Baked Potato"
(Thundercat featuring Remi Wolf)
2025 Non-album single
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Songwriting credits

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Year Artist(s) Album Song Co-written with
2018 Wallows Spring "These Days"[77] Braeden Lemasters, Dylan Minnette, Cole Preston, Julian McClanahan
2020 George Alice, Nasaya Growing Pains "Stuck In A Bubble"[77] George Alice, Théo Hoarau
2023 Jacob Collier Djesse Vol. 4 "WELLLL" Jacob Collier

Tours

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Headlining

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  • Gwingle Gwongle Tour (2022)
  • Big Ideas Tour (2024)[78]

Supporting act

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References

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from Grokipedia
Remi Francis Wolf (born February 2, 1996) is an American and recognized for her eclectic, genre-blending music that fuses pop, , , indie, and R&B elements into vibrant, emotionally raw compositions. Born in , to a Sicilian mother and a Russian-Persian father, Wolf grew up in a household influenced by her parents' backgrounds as retired athletes, which initially steered her toward competitive sports rather than music. Her early exposure to performance came through forming a pre-teen called Citrus with friends in , where she honed her vocal skills in a barbershop-style trio. From a young age, Wolf excelled in downhill skiing, beginning training at around seven or eight years old and eventually representing the at the Junior Olympics. Despite this athletic path, her interest in music deepened during high school, where she participated in an afterschool music program and auditioned for the 13th season of as a senior in 2014, though she did not advance far in the competition. After high school, she pursued formal music education at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, earning a in in 2018. During her college years, Wolf began experimenting with songwriting and production, laying the groundwork for her professional career. Wolf launched her music career with the self-released EP You're a Dog! in 2019, followed by the viral breakout EP I'm Allergic to Dogs! in 2019, which featured the hit single "Photo ID" and garnered attention for its playful yet introspective lyrics. She released the companion EP We Love Dogs! in 2021 and achieved wider acclaim with her debut studio album Juno that same year on Island Records, an eclectic collection praised for its boundary-pushing sound and themes of vulnerability, sobriety, and self-discovery. Her sophomore album, Big Ideas, arrived in July 2024, earning critical praise for its bold exploration of joy, relationships, and personal growth, and has contributed to over two billion global streams across her catalog. Wolf has performed at major festivals including Coachella and Lollapalooza, sold out international headline tours, and received nominations such as Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards and PUSH Performance of the Year at the 2022 MTV Video Music Awards.

Early life and education

Remi Francis Wolf was born on February 2, 1996, in , to a Sicilian mother and a Russian-Persian father, both retired athletes. She is the oldest of four siblings and grew up in a household influenced by her parents' athletic backgrounds. From a young age, Wolf excelled in downhill skiing, beginning competitive training at age seven and representing the for ten years, including at the and two appearances at the Junior Olympics. She quit skiing at age 17 to focus on music. Wolf's early exposure to music came in , where she formed a pre-teen called Citrus with friends, performing in a barbershop-style trio. During high school at , she joined an afterschool music program, started a band called Remi & Chloe with friend Chloe Zilliac (later Remi, Chloe & The Extracts), and released an EP titled Lookout featuring original songs. She also auditioned unsuccessfully for NBC's The Voice three times. As a senior in 2014, Wolf auditioned for the 14th season of American Idol, singing "Let's Get It On" by ; she advanced to Hollywood Week but was eliminated during Group Night. At age 17, Wolf moved to and enrolled at the 's Thornton School of Music. She was also accepted to but chose USC, where she earned a in in 2018. During college, she began experimenting with songwriting and production.

Career

After graduating from the in 2018, Wolf began her solo music career by self-releasing tracks and building an online presence. Her debut EP, You're a Dog!, was released on September 20, 2019, marking her entry into the scene with its eclectic blend of and influences. The following year, on June 24, 2020, she released her second EP, I'm Allergic to Dogs!, on after signing with the label, which gained viral traction on , particularly with the single "Photo ID," helping her amass millions of streams and a growing fanbase. In 2021, Wolf expanded her catalog with the remix EP We Love Dogs!, featuring collaborations with artists such as , , , and , showcasing her ability to blend genres through reinterpretations of her earlier work. Her debut studio album, Juno, followed on October 15, 2021, earning critical acclaim for its raw exploration of personal struggles including and relationships, and solidifying her reputation as a boundary-pushing artist. Wolf's sophomore album, Big Ideas, released on July 12, 2024, further explored themes of joy and introspection, receiving praise from outlets like and , and contributing to her catalog surpassing two billion global streams as of late 2024. Throughout her career, Wolf has collaborated with artists including and , and performed at prominent festivals such as and 2024) and (2023). She has received nominations including PUSH Performance of the Year at the and Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards. By November 2025, Wolf continues to headline international tours, including the ongoing Big Ideas Tour, which features sold-out shows at venues like the Greek Theatre in .

Personal life

Wolf adopted a named Juno at the start of the in early 2020, despite being allergic to dogs; her 2021 debut is named after him. During the pandemic, Wolf entered rehab for four months in 2020 to address a drinking problem and achieved , which influenced her on the album Juno. As of 2024, she has described her approach to sobriety as experimental, having dabbled in both drinking and periods of sobriety without committing to an all-or-nothing stance. Wolf has spoken openly about her fluid sexuality, referencing relationships with both men and women in her music since 2019, and embraces a nonchalant attitude toward queerness. She has discussed struggles with anxiety and depression, attending twice a week and taking a retreat in late 2020.

Discography

Studio albums

Remi Wolf has released two studio albums as of 2024, both under , showcasing her eclectic blend of , pop, R&B, and indie influences. Her debut album marked her transition from EPs to full-length projects, while her sophomore effort expanded on themes of personal growth and emotional . Juno, released on October 15, 2021, serves as Wolf's debut studio album and her first full-length project following a series of EPs. Produced in collaboration with artists like and Ethan Gruska, the 13-track record draws from , pop, and R&B genres, exploring themes of self-discovery, relationships, and vulnerability through upbeat yet introspective songwriting. Critics praised its vibrant energy and genre-blending production, with highlighting it as "funk-pop at its brightest and boldest," emphasizing tracks like "Hello Hello Hello" and "Sexy Villain" for their infectious grooves and lyrical wit. The album established Wolf's reputation for innovative, feel-good pop. Big Ideas, her second studio album, arrived on July 12, 2024, building on the foundation of Juno with a more mature exploration of fame, heartbreak, and resilience. Featuring 13 tracks co-produced by Wolf alongside collaborators such as and , it incorporates elements of , , and synth funk, with standout songs like "" and "Alone in Miami" addressing emotional turmoil through dynamic instrumentation and soaring vocals. commended its "funk-fuelled catharsis," noting how the album captures Wolf's evolution as an artist amid relentless touring and personal challenges. Upon release, Big Ideas peaked at number 95 on the , reflecting sustained commercial interest in her work.

Extended plays

Remi Wolf's extended plays consist of three releases that established her early career, blending funky pop, soul, and eclectic production before her full-length albums. Her debut EP, You're a !, was self-released on September 20, 2019, and features six tracks including "Sauce," "Rufufus," and "Thicc." Recorded in various bedrooms across , the project highlights Wolf's raw, bedroom pop influences and playful lyricism. Following her signing to , Wolf issued her second EP, I'm Allergic to Dogs!, on June 24, 2020, as her major-label debut. The five-track release, co-produced with Solomonophonic and others, continues the canine-themed nomenclature with songs like "Down the Line," "Woo!," "Hello Hello Hello," "Photo ID," and "Disco Man," expanding on her genre-blending sound with more polished elements. In anticipation of her debut studio album, Wolf released the remix EP We Love Dogs! on May 5, 2021, via . Spanning 15 tracks, it reimagines selections from her prior EPs through collaborations with artists such as (remixing "Photo ID"), , , , and , emphasizing her growing network in the indie and pop scenes.

Live collections

Remi Wolf released her first live collection, the EP Live at Electric Lady, on August 4, 2022, in collaboration with and recorded at the iconic in . The six-track project captures Wolf performing in a stripped-down, intimate setting, blending selections from her existing and a cover. Produced by Wolf herself, the EP was engineered and mixed by John Rooney at . The tracklist features live renditions of "wyd" and "Liz" from her 2021 album Juno, alongside "Grumpy Old Man" from her 2020 EP I'm Allergic to Dogs!, "Woo!" from the same EP, and "Sauce" from her 2019 EP You're a Dog!. It also includes a soulful cover of Frank Ocean's "" from his 2016 album Blonde. These performances highlight Wolf's vocal versatility and band dynamics in a live context, emphasizing raw energy over studio polish. Initially released as a digital EP exclusive to under , Live at Electric Lady later received a limited-edition vinyl pressing on orange crush-colored vinyl for on April 20, 2024. The vinyl edition mirrors the original tracklist and credits, with songwriting attributions including collaborations with producers like Jared Solomon for select tracks. This release underscores the EP's role in bridging Wolf's studio work with live performance documentation.

Singles

As lead artist

Remi Wolf has released several singles as a lead artist, often preceding her albums and extended plays. Her early singles, such as "Woo!" in April 2020, marked her signing with and appeared on the EP I'm Allergic to Dogs!. This was followed by "Disco Man" and "Monte Carlo" in 2020, also from the same EP. In 2021, the remix of "Photo ID" featuring was released in March and included on the remix EP We Love Dogs!. For her debut album Juno, the "Liquor Store" was released on July 10, 2021, followed by "Grumpy Old Man" and "Quiet on Set" later that year. Additional 2021 singles included "Liz", "Guerrilla", and "Sexy Villain". The deluxe edition of Juno featured the single "Michael" in 2022. For her second album Big Ideas in 2024, Wolf released "" as the lead single, followed by "Toro", "Alone in ", and "". Other singles include "Prescription" in 2023 and a cover of "" in 2024, both as non-album singles.
TitleYearAlbum/EP
Woo!2020I'm Allergic to Dogs!
Disco Man2020I'm Allergic to Dogs!
2020I'm Allergic to Dogs!
Photo ID (with ) [remix]2021I'm Allergic to Dogs!
2021Juno
2021Juno
Grumpy Old Man2021Juno
Quiet on Set2021Juno
Guerrilla2021Juno
Sexy Villain2021Juno
Michael2022Juno (Deluxe)
Prescription2023Non-album single
2024Big Ideas
Toro2024Big Ideas
Alone in 2024Big Ideas
2024Big Ideas
2024Non-album single
Wolf has collaborated on several singles as a featured artist, showcasing her versatility across genres. In 2024, she featured on 's "Lucky", which debuted at No. 27 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart. Other features include Thundercat's "Children of " in 2025.
TitleYearArtistAlbum
Lucky2024ZeddNon-album single
Children of the Baked Potato2025ThundercatNon-album single

Songwriting credits

Remi Wolf has contributed songwriting to select tracks by other artists, often through collaborations that blend her eclectic pop sensibilities with diverse genres. Her credits outside her own discography include co-writing the nostalgic track "These Days" for ' debut EP Spring in 2018, a song reflecting on fleeting youth that she developed during her time living with band members in . In 2020, Wolf co-composed "Stuck In A Bubble," a dreamy indie pop single by George Alice and Nasaya from the EP Growing Pains, capturing themes of isolation amid the early COVID-19 pandemic. More recently, in 2023, she co-wrote "WELLLL" for Jacob Collier's album Djesse Vol. 4, infusing the high-energy rock-pop track with punk-inflected urgency and providing backing vocals; the song explores intuitive emotional release.
YearArtist(s)ReleaseSongRoleCitation
2018Spring (EP)"These Days"Co-writer
2020George Alice, NasayaGrowing Pains (EP)"Stuck In A Bubble"Co-composer
2023"WELLLL"Co-writer

Tours

Headlining

Remi Wolf's first major headlining tour supported her debut studio album Juno, commencing in January 2022 with a 12-date North American run. The tour kicked off on January 24 at The Regency Ballroom in , , and included stops in , Portland, , , , New York, , Washington, D.C., and , wrapping up on February 16 at Union Transfer in , Pennsylvania. Later that year, Wolf embarked on the "Gwingle Gwongle Tour," a 20-date North American outing announced in March 2022 to promote her EPs and growing catalog. Starting September 12 at in , the tour traversed the U.S. and , featuring support from artists like Jordana, , and Hether, and concluded with two nights on October 15–16 at in , . In early 2023, Wolf undertook her debut international headlining tour in and , consisting of four shows across January. The run began on January 5 at The Forum in , , followed by January 6 at in , January 10 at Powerstation in , and January 11 at in Wellington, , emphasizing her rising global appeal post-Juno. Wolf's most extensive headlining effort to date, the "Big Ideas Tour," supported her second studio album Big Ideas and spanned two legs across 2024 and 2025. The initial North American fall leg, announced in May 2024, comprised 20 dates starting September 10 at the in , and ending October 16 at the Greek Theatre in , with opening acts including and others. An international extension included a six-date and run in November 2024, culminating at O2 Academy Brixton in . The tour's second leg, announced in October 2024, brought 21 North American shows from April to May 2025, supported by Dana and Alden. Highlights included an April 10 performance at in , and the finale on May 10 at The Sound in , , showcasing upgraded production elements like custom stage designs. In February 2025, Wolf extended the Big Ideas Tour with a two-date Australian run as sideshows to Laneway Festival, performing on February 10 at in and February 12 at The Timber Yard in .

Supporting act

Remi Wolf served as an for several prominent artists early in her career, helping to build her live performance reputation through high-profile tours. In 2022, she supported on the North American leg of the , performing at venues including The Chicago Theatre where she delivered a set of seven songs to warm up the crowd. Later that year, Wolf joined for their limited "The Getaway Shows" run across four U.S. cities in September 2023, sharing the bill with special guests and at stadium venues like in . In November 2023, she opened for on the Australian dates of their , including a high-energy performance at in that showcased her dynamic stage presence alongside the rock band's set. Most recently, in 2024, Wolf opened for on the European leg of the , taking the stage at 7:30 p.m. for sets that highlighted tracks from her album Juno and built anticipation for Rodrigo's headline performance at arenas like in .

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