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Wavves
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The next Wavves concert is scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at The Catalyst in Santa Cruz, CA, United States. See all 25 upcoming concerts
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About Wavves
Hometown
San Diego, CA, United States
Formed
2008
Genre
Alternative
Snarling and combustive, Wavves emerged in 2008 led by singer, producer, and livewire Nathan Williams, who crashed grunge distortion and infectious punk hooks into a couple of jagged self-titled albums released via cult labels. Hailing from San Diego, Wavves fast became favorites among a generation of scraggly kids enamored with Williams' volatile cocktail of gritty attitude and visceral songwriting. Following the band's pivot toward radio-friendly production, 2010's surfy epic, King of the Beach, arrived as a guitar-fueled monument to slacker pop, and the moodier, fuzzier Afraid of Heights (2013), their first major label release, received broad acclaim. Williams is known for his straightforward, no-frills delivery, though experimentation remains a hallmark of every new Wavves record. Their eclectic 2017 LP, You're Welcome, delved into sample-heavy compositions, while 2021's Dave Sitek–produced Hideaway aimed for post-pandemic catharsis with buzzing riffs and euphoric choruses heard on the likes of “Thru Hell” and “The Blame.” Despite Williams' mercurial nature, Wavves has remained a beloved pop-culture fixture with features on the Grand Theft Auto V soundtrack, numerous late-night TV appearances, and even a charming guest spot on MTV animated series Good Vibes.
Members of Wavves include, or have included, Zach Hill, Nathan Williams, and Alex Gates.
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