Wild Nothing
Jack Tatum's reverb-soaked '80s indie-pop, which has aged much better than the chillwave label it arrived with — 'Shadow' still shimmering.
Wild Nothing is the project of Jack Tatum, who began recording it in Blacksburg, Virginia, while a student at Virginia Tech. The debut album Gemini arrived in 2010 and set the template: layered guitars, soft vocals set low in the mix, and melodies that borrow openly from 1980s British indie pop and 4AD-era dream pop. Subsequent records, including Nocturne, brought cleaner production and more prominent synthesizers without losing the reverb-heavy atmosphere. Tatum records largely on his own and assembles a band for live performances.
Wild Nothing at a glance
Where is Wild Nothing from?
Wild Nothing is from Blacksburg, VA.
What kind of music does Wild Nothing play?
Wild Nothing is tagged dream pop and indie pop.
What festivals has Wild Nothing played before?
Wild Nothing has played Kilby Block Party 2026.
Also on these bills
Japanese BreakfastThe xxBeach BunnyFreak SlugHayley WilliamsMelody's Echo ChamberRitt MomneyTopsAlex GAmerican FootballAutomaticBen Kweller
More dream-pop acts
The xxSuki WaterhouseAlice Phoebe LouJapanese BreakfastMen I TrustWispLove SpellsLykke LiNight TapesTurnoverAngus and Julia StoneArt School Girlfriend
Find acts like Wild Nothing at upcoming festivals
Start the finder with Wild Nothing already in the box and see which acts on a lineup fit the same taste.
