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Wavves Do 'Letterman,' Perform 'Demon to Lean On'

Gina Vespa — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:30:49 +0000

Just one day after releasing a new album, Wavves appeared last night (March 27) on ‘The Late Show With David Letterman,’ where they made their network TV debut and performed the single ‘Demon to Lean On.’ The catchy jam (watch above) is among the highlights on the Cali surf-grunge group’s new disc, ‘Afraid of Heights,’ [...]

Wavves, 'Afraid of Heights' – Album Review

Brittany Flynn — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 21:29:08 +0000

With their fourth studio release, Wavves have created their most coherent listen to date, one that further expresses their slacker aesthetic. They aren’t just picking up where they left off with ‘King of the Beach.’ There’s less fuzz and more grunge, as well as new elements of Animal Collective-style symphonics. However, this is an album that strongly plays upon Williams’ love of Weezer and Nirvana.

Wavves, 'Afraid of Heights' – New Video

Joe Robinson — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 17:09:08 +0000

Damn, that's one catchy tune! OK, you can say that about most any Wavves jam, so it's not a surprising revelation to make about 'Afraid of Heights,' the new single and title track from Wavves' fourth album, which officially drops today (March 26). Still, we thought we'd point it out. No harm in noting.

Grove Music Festival 2013 to Feature Gaslight Anthem, Phoenix, Wavves + More

Gina Vespa — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 17:46:54 +0000

The first-ever Grove Music Festival is set to take place at the Commons at Butler’s Barracks National Historic Site in Canada’s idyllic Niagara-on-the-Lake on Aug. 3, and the lineup features the Gaslight Anthem, Phoenix and Wavves, plus many more.

Wavves, 'Demon to Lean On' [Listen]

Gina Vespa — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 18:37:00 +0000

In anticipation of their forthcoming album ‘Afraid of Heights,’ Cali noise rockers Wavves have released a new track titled ‘Demon to Lean On.’ The catchy tune is available below, so scroll down and treat yourself to a listen. ‘Afraid of Heights’ drops March 26 via Warner Bros., and the title track features Jenny Lewis. The [...]

Wavves, 'Sail to the Sun' – New Video

Joe Robinson — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:45:33 +0000

San Diego-based surf-punk trio Wavves have announced a spring 2013 release for their as-yet-untitled fourth full-length album, which they currently are wrapping up work on with producer John Hill (Santigold, Rihanna) at the helm. Earlier today (Dec. 12), they premiered a BLACK // DOCTOR-directed video for 'Sail to the Sun,' the disc's first single.

Wavves Side Project Sweet Valley Issues Second Mixtape, 'Eternal Champ'

Joe Robinson — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 20:04:05 +0000

Wavves frontman Nathan Williams has issued a second mixtape from Sweet Valley, his production side project with his brother Joel. Last month, Sweet Valley put out their debut tape, ‘Stay Calm,’ and now they are back with the 13-track ‘Eternal Champ,’ which features samples from various video game scores. “We did the first [tape] really [...]

Sweet Valley (Feat. Wavves' Nathan Williams), 'Total Carnage' – Song Review

Drake Baer — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:00:09 +0000

Nathan Williams has a knack for making a union of the simple, strange and awesome: He broke onto the scene with the noisy fuzz surf Wavves back in 2009 and has been an intoxicated luminary of the indie scene since. Now he's teaming up with his brother Kynan for a slice of summery laptop folk. The act is Sweet Valley, and the song is 'Total Carnage.'

Wavves Star in Weed-Themed Video Game

Drake Baer — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 17:24:34 +0000

Always game for going green, noise pop thrashers Wavves have done the ultimate in extended adolesence: they're now starring in their very own weed-themed video game. Choose either frontman Nathan Williams (on bike) or bassist Stephen Pope (on board) to rip through three levels of drug dealing and cop dodging: first through suburbia (be sure to aim for the doors) then through the city (wait for the streetlight to flash) and then in a hellish demon level (throw it at the demon! demons love weed!).

Wavves' Nathan Williams Was Busted for Smoking Weed At the VMAs – By Lakers Star Metta World Peace

Scott Shetler — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:24:58 +0000

For a guy with such a gentle name, Metta World Peace sure has an angry streak. The Los Angeles Lakers forward, recently suspended for seven games for delivering an elbow to an opponent, got tough with Wavves singer Nathan Williams at last fall’s MTV Video Music Awards. “Metta World Peace tried to get me kicked [...]