DERRINGER DISCOVERIES

GUEST: Chad Wolf/Carolina Liar

LOCATION: Los Angeles, CA (US)

FEATURED: Episode 102

ARTIST BIO

Carolina Liar  is a band created by a singer-songwriter who sought freedom from the working world through music. The breakthrough came when collaborating with Swedish producer Tobias Karlsson, resulting in the song " Coming to Terms ." Its success caught the attention of renowned producer Max Martin, who signed the project. With an inspiration rooted in personal therapy, Carolina Liar's music combines the emotional depth with Swedish pop sensibilities. Notably, " Show Me What I'm Looking For " has become a juggernaut, selling over 2 million singles and gaining popularity on platforms like TikTok and YouTube, thanks to influencers like David Dobrik and the Goodboys In fact, Dobrik even gifted the band a Volkswagen van as a token of appreciation.

Carolina Liar has shared the stage with renowned artists such as  Gavin DeGraw, Rob Thomas, Kelly Clarkson, The Fray, One Republic, and Lindsey Sterlink. The band's frontman has also collaborated with  Martin Garrix and co-written songs with Max Martin and Shellback.

Ultimately, Carolina Liar hopes their music resonates with listeners, serving as a source of strength and allowing each individual to create their own stories and meanings from the songs. Check out The Federal Empire for more songs from Chad Wolf.

FROM DERRINGER DISCOVERIES

When you look back at Carolina Liar's first two albums, you're listening to pure alt-rock magic. Chad took that raw, working-class Southern storytelling from South Carolina and fused it with world-class Swedish production royalty -- and the result was an absolute indie-pop masterpiece. From the massive anthemic hooks on Coming to Terms that completely dominated the airwaves in 2008 to the unstoppable driving energy of Carolina Liar's catalog, these tracks haven't aged a day. Whether you were blasting them through your speakers back then or you're falling in love with those hooks for the first time today, Chad's music proves that a great song with an unbelievable story behind it stands the test of time every single time. 

Unfiltered, hilarious, and insightful -- Chad was an incredible guest!