Wilmot is a fresh face in the Charleston indie rock scene who are already making waves with their dreamy, laid-back sound. They’ve released a handful of singles thus far, including the latest, “Daydream”, which dropped on Friday, May 2nd.
The three-piece will open for Stop Light Observations at the Windjammer on May 31st. They have some exciting plans for the rest of the year, including more music on the way. I caught up with guitarists and singer Matt Vajdic to discuss “Daydream” and the story of Wilmot.
Stream the single below and learn more about the band via the Q&A below that.
Q&A with Matt Vajdic of Wilmot
Who is Wilmot, and how did the band form?
Matt Vajdic: Wilmot is your next favorite indie pop/rock band. The band started with me (Matt) writing and recording a handful of songs in my bedroom in 2023. I sent them off to some fellow musician buddies, most importantly, my co-worker Jake, and my roomate Connor. Jake told me at work he plays “a little drums” (he lied, he plays a lotta drums), so he came over to jam and it was clear he was a perfect fit. The first Wilmot show was actually just myself and Jake, but after that it was pretty clear we could use some live bass on stage, so Connor, who had been playing guitar for a handful of bands, decided to pick up the bass for us. Our first show as a trio was a hit, and we realized that setup was the perfect fit.
You’ve released a handful of singles so far, including the latest, “Daydream.” What do you like most about this one?
MV: Daydream is one of those songs that you listen to once and can’t stop humming the tune the rest of the day. Catching people humming it is my favorite thing, that means it really stuck. I also love the lyrics, they’re simple, and I wrote it with a specific feeling at heart, but I think everybody has their own interpretation of them.
Can you tell me about the songwriting and recording process for “Daydream”? I saw that you worked with Corey Campbell.
MV: Songwriting is a little nonsensical for me sometimes. I was messing around with the chord progression and the chorus lyrics just kind of blurted out. Whenever I think I have something, I run over to Connor’s room and show him. He gave me a big yes—so boom, we had a chorus. From there I cooked up a rough demo and mix of it and took it to Corey’s. Corey recommended a few tweaks and really honed in on the perfect sounds for the track. I think the synths especially give the song that warm and fuzzy feeling. We love working with Corey, we’re all extremely detail oriented in the studio and Corey is always looking to add a certain uniqueness to the song that pushes us a little out of our comfort zone in the best way.
Is there a Wilmot album in the works? What can you tell me about that?
MV: There is an EP! We’ve got one more song we worked on with Corey, which will be released in summer as the fourth and final track on the EP. We’ll take this summer to tour around the EP and then probably hit the studio to record more tracks come fall. We haven’t decided yet if we’ll do another EP or go all-in on a full album.
You’ve had some good buzz lately including an upcoming opening slot for Stop Light Observations at the Windjammer. What are you most excited about for the remainder of 2025?
MV: We’re stoked to Open for Stop Light Observations. The Windjammer is definitely a venue we’ve been itching to play. I feel like “Daydream” was made for a beachfront stage. . Apart from the EP coming out in the summer, I’m really excited to get back into writing. Most of my creative energy has gone into this EP the past couple months, so I’m excited to get back into the studio with a blank canvas ready to create new songs, sounds, and feelings.
On a scale of 1-10, how chill is Wilmot?
MV: Call us Chillmot, baby. (10/10)
Anything else you want to mention?
MV: See you at the jammer (; Follow us on socials and don’t be a stranger! EXTRA CHILL ROCKS!
