Wild Horse are kicking off 2025 in full stride with their latest single, READ MY MIND (VIBES SONG)—a feel-good track that bursts with energy and soul. Written by frontman Jack Baldwin and produced by the acclaimed Gary Stevenson, the song is the first release from the band’s new four-piece lineup, now featuring Jade Snowdon on keys and violin. The single explores the emotional lift one person can bring during the grind of daily life, blending funk-driven guitar lines with a modern indie-pop sheen that shows just how far Wild Horse have come. It’s an undeniable step forward in their evolution, and one that proves their rising reputation in the industry is more than well-deserved.
The band, formed in East Sussex by brothers Jack and Henry Baldwin alongside their lifelong friend Ed Barnes, has built a name for themselves through sheer determination, vibrant sound, and relentless work ethic. With national radio support from the BBC, high-energy live shows, and press acclaim echoing across the UK and beyond, Wild Horse is carving out a distinct place in today’s indie pop landscape. With 2024 behind them—a year packed with relentless touring and back-to-back releases—the band is poised to make 2025 their breakout year. READ MY MIND (VIBES SONG) is more than just a new single; it’s the start of a new era.
Exposed Vocals: “READ MY MIND (VIBES SONG)” feels like a defining moment for the band’s new era. Can you share what inspired the song and how the writing process unfolded?
Wild Horse: Yeah, it definitely does feel like a defining moment for us. Last year we got a little burnt out and yet releasing a new song every couple of months over two years. We decided to take some time out and really work out a direction that set us apart from the crowd, something that was authentic to us. The riff and the chorus was something Jack wrote a couple of years back and decided to revisit. From there, the rest of the music came pretty quickly, and we knew we had to record it. We went up to Oxfordshire and spent a month up there with some wonderful people working on it. The lyrics were re written about four times. We really wanted it to be perfect. When it was done, we all immediately knew that it had to be the first song to kick off a new sound we’re exploring. We want to start this era with a bang.
Exposed Vocals: This is your first release as a four-piece band. How has Jade’s addition influenced the band’s dynamic and sound?
Wild Horse: It’s added a completely new element. We felt we’d exhausted the three-piece. There’s only so far you can go with it. We’d been overdubbing keys and synths on our studio tracks for a while, but it didn’t translate properly live as a three-piece. So, we went on the hunt for another member, stumbled across Jade. She’s a good find because she’s great at keys but can also play violin, which has added another avenue to explore. It’s just allowed the band to relax a bit as there’s a real solid bed to the music now which allows to build upon musically and do some interesting things. Also unbelievable not only did she go to the same school as Jack, Henry & Ed but was in Jack’s year.
Exposed Vocals: You’ve been described as a fusion of funk-infused indie pop with Brit Rock influences. What are some key musical inspirations that have shaped Wild Horse’s sound?
Wild Horse: We get asked the influence question a lot but it’s really hard to answer. As a band, we listen to all kinds of music. Everything we listen to has some kind of impact on what we do. We listen to anything from Pavarotti to The Clash. All music takes influence from each other in some way. So, there’s a really wide range of things which play a part in shaping our sound. The influences are endless.
Exposed Vocals: Wild Horse has been relentlessly touring and recording. How do you maintain your creative energy and balance the demands of making music and performing?
Wild Horse: It’s difficult. On top of this we also have to work full time jobs because the CEOs at Spotify take all of the artists’ money & so it is a very difficult balance. We’re all extremely hard workers and it can be exhausting. However, we’re driven by the sheer joy we get out of making and performing music. The creativity hasn’t died up to this point, and we have no plans of stopping soon.
Exposed Vocals: BBC Introducing and various media outlets have shown strong support for your music. How has that exposure helped shape your journey?
Wild Horse: We’re very grateful to the BBC for the support they’ve shown us. It’s given us lots of opportunities and has put our music in front of a broader audience. We would have struggled to have built a name for ourselves without them as we’re from a country village in the middle of nowhere. They seem to see something in us, which we’re very appreciative of.
Exposed Vocals: With so much momentum heading into 2025, what are your biggest goals for this year? Any upcoming releases, tours, or collaborations we should be looking out for?
Wild Horse: We’re going to be releasing more than just the one song this year. Expect us to be fairly active in terms of new music. We’re actually recording and writing lots of stuff behind the scenes at the moment on top of rehearsing for gigs and getting ready for this release etc. it’s a busy but exciting time. The main goal last year was to establish our sound and make our own path, the goal this year is about presenting our new direction to the public. Right now we’re just going to be working on building our following, gigging and recording as much new music as possible.
Exposed Vocals: Your music has a vibrant, feel-good energy. If you could create the perfect setting for listeners to experience “READ MY MIND (VIBES SONG),” what would it be?
Wild Horse: That’s an interesting question. “Read My Mind” is us sort of heading in a slightly “rockier” direction. I would say a good setting for the song would be a smoky nightclub in downtown New York, or a vibrant city along those lines. That’s what I picture in my head when I hear the song.
Exposed Vocals: Looking back on your career so far, is there a standout moment that felt like a turning point for the band?
Wild Horse: To be honest, I don’t think the turning point has happened yet. The turning point would be when we have got to a position where we can dedicate all our time to performing and making our music. We’ve got a bit of work to do before we get there though. These things don’t happen overnight. I do believe that turning point can come and we’re working very hardly to achieve that. There are lots of standout moments at gigs or in the studio for example, but I feel our turning point is yet to come.
Exposed Vocals: If you could collaborate with any artist, past or present, who would it be and why?
Wild Horse: It would probably have to be the Beatles. Simple because they were the best to ever do it, particularly in terms of song writing.
Exposed Vocals: Finally, what message do you hope fans take away from this new single and from Wild Horse’s music overall?
Wild Horse: I think music is subjective and so I’d like to think that people can take their own messages from our music. We don’t want to tell people what they should be feeling, it should be a natural thing. I’m sure as writers we get something different than what a fan might get from our music. That’s ok. As long as our fans enjoy the music we release and get something positive from it, then we can’t ask for anymore.
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