REMI WOLF BIOGRAPHY - AGE, CAREER, SONGS & FACTS

Remi Wolf — American singer, songwriter, and producer known for her colorful blend of funk, soul, pop, and bedroom pop — currently fronting her third album Mud.

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Early Life

Remi Francis Wolf was born on February 2, 1996, in Palo Alto, California, USA. Her mother is of Sicilian heritage, and her father is of Russian-Persian heritage. As a youth, she was a competitive alpine skier who represented the United States at the Youth Olympic Games. As a high-school senior, she appeared as a contestant on season 13 of American Idol (2014), exiting in Hollywood week. At 17, she moved to Los Angeles to study at the USC Thornton School of Music, graduating in 2018.

Career

Wolf launched her solo career in October 2019 with the self-released EP You're a Dog!. Her major-label debut EP, I'm Allergic to Dogs!, followed on Island Records/Virgin EMI in June 2020. Her debut studio album, Juno, arrived in October 2021, followed by her second album, Big Ideas, on July 12, 2024. Known for her playful lyricism, genre-defying sound, and vibrant visuals, she has toured with Paramore, Lorde, and Olivia Rodrigo, and performed at festivals including Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo. In 2026, she made her on-screen debut in Amazon Prime Video's Off Campus, which features her catalogue songs and a cameo.

Recent News

On October 9, 2026, Wolf released her third studio album, Mud, via Island Records. The 11-track record features "Bottle," "Champagne," "Twiggy," "Burn Me Blue," "Jamie," "Covered In Mud," "Moon So High," "I Won't Cry," "Wine Drunk," "Guess," and "Yellow Rose." The single "I Won't Cry," released in September 2026, is the third Mud single after "Twiggy" and "Bottle" — a tender ballad built around the line "Why don't you want me back?" Its music video, co-directed by Wolf and Milo Nichols, was filmed in a drive-through car wash with rainbow-hued water. Wolf said the song was written and recorded in three hours during a Big Bear writing trip, calling it "one of the first" songs written for the album and "genuinely one of my favorite songs I've ever written." She has been supporting the album with headline shows in Los Angeles and New York and an appearance at the All Things Go festival.

FAQ

Q: How old is Remi Wolf?
A: Born February 2, 1996, in Palo Alto, California — she is 30 years old.

Q: Was Remi Wolf on American Idol?
A: Yes — she appeared as a contestant on season 13 in 2014 as a high-school senior, exiting in Hollywood week.

Q: What are Remi Wolf's albums?
A: Juno (2021), Big Ideas (2024), and Mud (2026).

Q: What is Remi Wolf's new song?
A: "I Won't Cry," a ballad from Mud released in September 2026, with a music video filmed in a drive-through car wash.

Remi Wolf's playful lyricism and genre-defying sound have made her one of the most distinctive pop voices of her generation.