Formed in 2024 by Australian-born Miles Szanto (guitar/vocals) and Lex Ulibarri (vocals), and featuring Jacob Ungerlieder (banjo/drums) & Sam Rocha (upright bass), Wails delivers a soul-stirring reimagining of the folk-country genre.
Onstage, the band’s presence is magnetic, blending heartfelt melodies with genuine camaraderie, ecstatic joy, and a palpable love for their craft. Their decidedly Gothic music and soulful storytelling walks alongside their listeners as they recount familiar narratives of loss, hope, redemption, and joy that reflect the origins of the country music genre, inviting audiences to embark on an introspective journey.
Wails are currently preparing to release their debut album and continue to grow their audiences, breathing new life into a traditional genre – theirs is a symphony of heartbreak and hope, resonating with all who seek music that speaks directly to the depths of the human heart.
NO CURRENT TOUR DATES
CONTACT wails@uptop.group TO BOOK
Spinning the Truth Around Tour w/Blue October Part II (US) – Spring 2024*
Spinning the Truth Around Tour w/Blue October (US) – Fall 2023*
Spinning the Truth Around Tour w/Blue October (UK) – Summer 2023*
Universe Reversal Tour (US) – Fall 2022
The Criticals West Coast Tour (US) – Summer 2022*
*as support
“Explosive chord progressions, piercing vocals…memorable meLOdies.”
–BBC Introducing
“Veers are capable of making anthems as big as the California desert…(they) sound like they never stopped believing rock ’n’ roll could do the heavy lifting. ”
–Buzzbands LA
“Their music brings a consuming energy to the room that will get you amped up…with a full, classic-rock timbre that burns with its own sense of urgency.”
–Impose Magazine
JESS SANFILIPPO [MANAGEMENT/BOOKING/PRESS]
wails@uptop.group
480.343.3239