Wife Patrol’s Orange EP Named "Best Local Release" by The Ryder Magazine

Wife Patrol’s Orange EP was included in The Ryder Magazine’s year-end wrap up for Best Local Releases of 2018. The Ryder is published in Bloomington, Indiana.

This mini release from Indianapolis band Wife Patrol has three feel-good pop rock songs. Each song has a unique style emphasized by the small things that they add to their songs like bells saxophone, and Nicole and Greg's vocal harmonies. Switching between 70s punk, 80s pop, and 90s grunge, there is something for everyone. My favorite song on this release is H.A. because it sums up my year rather well. The EP was produced and mastered by Paul Mahern at White Arc.

Author: Jessie Grubb

Wife Patrol - Best Local Pop Band in NUVO Reader's Choice 2018

Wife Patrol received an Honorable Mention for Best Local Pop Band in the NUVO’s Best of Indy Reader’s Choice 2018 Poll. Check out all of the winners here.

NUVO Feature: Wife Patrol is Three Voices United

Check out this Wife Patrol feature in NUVO Newsweekly by Seth Johnson.

Known for their crunchy, ‘90s-leaning sound, Wife Patrol has repeatedly impressed audiences in Indy and beyond since releasing their first batch of demos in 2016. With a knack for writing simple, harmony-infused rock songs, the trio has several shows on the near horizon, including one at State Street Pub on Friday, Aug. 10 and another at The Spot Tavern in Lafayette on Saturday, Aug. 11. The band is also one of the many featured music acts on this year’s final Oranje event happening at the Coca Cola Bottling Plant on Saturday, Sept. 22.

Full article available here.

Wife Patrol plays Dolly Parton at Tonic Ball #16

On Friday, November 17th Wife Patrol joined many Indianapolis musicians to perform in the 16th Annual Tonic Ball. The band performed two Dolly Parton covers and their original song H.A. with the help of local musician, writer, and community organizer, Elle Roberts on vocals and tambourine. The Dolly songs they performed were "Don't Drop Out" and "PMS Blues".

Tonic Ball is an annual fundraising event in Indianapolis, IN that benefits local non-profit organization Second Helpings and their efforts to provide food and culinary training to the community. Each year, Tonic Ball plays host to a number of venues featuring a musical act that local musicians cover; the 2017 artist selections included James Brown, The Cure, Dolly Parton, Simon & Garfunkel, and Wilco.

Check out these photos of the performance captured by Staci Kagiwada for NUVO (see her full Tonic Ball slideshow here).

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We had the best time playing for a packed room at @pioneerindy for @tonicindy! We performed some rare #DollyParton songs: "Don't Drop Out" and "PMS Blues"! Check them out if you get a chance! Big thanks to Elle Roberts (@elleiswrite) for lending her beautiful voice and tambourine skills to our sound! Thanks to everyone who made this event possible and came to support @secondhelpingsindy & Tonic Indy! #Tonic16 #TonicBall #FeedIndy #TonicIndy @dollyparton #listenlocal 🎥 Marcy Hook-Moeller (thank you!)

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And here's another look at our cover of @dollyparton's "Don't Drop Out" with special guest Elle Roberts! 🦋🦋🦋#DollyParton #Tonic16 #TonicBall #FeedIndy @pioneerindy #tonicindy @tonicindy @secondhelpingsindy 🎥 Marcy Hook-Moeller

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AudioFemme Features Wife Patrol in concert highlights

Wife Patrol’s live show at The Blockhouse in Bloomington, Indiana featured in AudioFemme. Author: Rebecca Kunin

“We need to see more girls onstage,” Wife Patrol bassist Nicole announced to the audience about halfway through their Blockhouse set last Saturday night. “And people need to get used to it,” she added, before diving into another grunge-heavy number alongside bandmates Natasha (drums) and Greg (guitar, vocals). Indianapolis-based trio Wife Patrol delivered an energetic performance of their original tracks – an eclectic amalgamation of grunge, punk, metal, and pop – with some favorite new wave covers.

Originally published on August 1, 2017. Read the full article here.

Photo by Rebecca Kunin for AudioFemme

Wife Patrol at Record Store Day 2017

Photo Credit: Matt Sommers for Klipsch Audio

Wife Patrol had the pleasure of performing at Indy CD & Vinyl for Record Store Day 2017! The band performed in the Klipsch Live Music tent and caught the ear of a lot of new fans including David Lindquist of the Indy Star. Check out Dave's follow-up articles:

1. A way-out trumpet and sincere songs on Record Store Day (Indy Star)

2. 8 Record Store Day acts in 2 minutes (Indy Star)