Wunderhorse
Once immersed in England’s 21st century punk scene, singer-songwriter Jacob Slater found even more success as the leader of indie rock outfit Wunderhorse. The melodic guitar hooks and introspective lyrics of their 2022 debut album, Cub, helped earn them a devoted following at home, with prime touring spots as an opening act for some modern rock headliners helping them attract even more fans.
As a teen, Slater was the drummer in short-lived punk group the Dead Pretties, who broke up in 2017 after releasing a handful of chaotic singles. Slater withdrew from music, swearing off drugs and finding inner peace as a part-time surfing instructor in the coastal English town of Newquay. (He briefly tapped back into punk in a different but still major way, portraying Sex Pistols drummer Paul Cook in the Danny Boyle-directed miniseries Pistol.) Slater eventually formed Wunderhorse -- named after Gene Autry's equine companion Champion the Wonder Horse -- as an outlet for his own music during the COVID-19 pandemic, eventually recruiting guitarists Harry Fowler and Oscar Browne, bassist Pete Woodin, and drummer Jamie Staples to flesh out the sound he wanted. (Browne left the group before Wunderhorse became an official concern.) Fans enjoyed Slater's youthful perspective and the rock & roll crunch to match, and Cub earned praise from many publications in England thanks to songs like “Teal,” “17,” and “Leader of the Pack.”
Wunderhorse spread their sound even further with plum opening gigs for acts including Pixies, Fontaines D.C., and Sam Fender, many of whom praised their performances in the press. An American tour followed in 2023, as did a spot on the Woodsies stage at the 2023 Glastonbury Festival alongside the Last Dinner Party, Maneskin, and a Smiths cover group assembled by Blossoms and Rick Astley. The single “Midas” was released in 2024.
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Discography
11 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Cub
Alternative & Indie - Released by Communion Records on 16 Sep 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
July
Alternative & Indie - Released by Communion Records on 15 May 2024
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Leader of the Pack
Alternative & Indie - Released by Communion Records on 14 Jul 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Girl Behind The Glass (Single Version)
Alternative & Indie - Released by Communion Records on 8 Nov 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
17
Alternative & Indie - Released by Communion Records on 2 Feb 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Girl Behind The Glass
Rock - Released by Communion Records on 4 Oct 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Butterflies
Alternative & Indie - Released by Communion Records on 12 Apr 2022
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Teal
Alternative & Indie - Released by YALA! Records on 27 Jul 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Teal
Alternative & Indie - Released by YALA! Records on 24 Sep 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo