Mild Orange are an indie rock band from Dunedin, New Zealand. The band was originally formed by early childhood friends Josh Mehrtens and Josh Reid, and later joined by Tom Kelk and Jack Ferguson. They were quickly catapulted into the music scene after securing a spot on a Corona Extra New Zealand tour and a New Year's eve set at Rhythm and Vines. According to the band, the name Mild Orange was chosen because "the colour orange can cause one to experience a heightened sense of optimism