Alex Warren – Wildchild (Red Vinyl)

Alex Warren's WILDCHILD arrives as his second album, released in August 2026 after the breakout run of You'll Be Alright, Kid and the record-setting success of the hit single “Ordinary.” More than a follow-up, it opens a more personal chapter: the title comes from the nickname Warren's late father gave him as a child, and the album weaves in original recordings of his father's voice throughout.

That gives WILDCHILD a clear emotional centre. The songs are framed as a cinematic journey through grief, growth, love and self-discovery, balancing intimate ballads with bigger pop choruses rather than staying in one mood. Sources consistently describe it as Warren's most vulnerable work so far, but also his most joyful, with soaring vocals and expansive production pushing his singer-songwriter instincts into a broader pop setting.

It also marks a shift from the heartbreak focus of his debut toward something more restorative. Tracks including “Emerald Eyes,” “Fever Dream” and the title song suggest an album built around reflection and forward motion, turning family memory into the thread that holds the record together. On vinyl, the red pressing suits a release that treats healing not as a neat conclusion, but as the real story.

Features

• Red Vinyl
• Gatefold sleeve