Rival Waves
Austin, Texas, United States
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<a href="spotify:artist:15dWRJaOO2mu2B24EgOS8h" data-name="Rival Waves">Rival Waves</a> blends alternative, grunge, indie, and permanent wave to create powerful anthems infused with a vibrant, punk intensity. Their sound combines the snarl of early <a href="spotify:artist:7jy3rLJdDQY21OgRLCZ9sD" data-name="Foo Fighters">Foo Fighters</a> , the politically-charged lyricism of <a href="spotify:artist:3RGLhK1IP9jnYFH4BRFJBS" data-name="The Clash">The Clash</a>, & the indie distortion of <a href="spotify:artist:6rnbB5fuUuCSsspvFsxIpT" data-name="Cloud Nothings">Cloud Nothings</a>. This cathartic energy & sharp lyricism connect art with audience on a deep emotional level. Originally a studio project by Joel De La Garza, 2018's '<a href="spotify:album:3Cos19NgBKQ2JeKD49ZVIN" data-name="Transducer">Transducer</a>' EP led to the formation of <a href="spotify:artist:15dWRJaOO2mu2B24EgOS8h" data-name="Rival Waves">Rival Waves</a>. De La Garza teamed with guitarists Marc Schulz & Erik Salinas to create a more collaborative & prolific band dynamic. With Paul Piñon on drums & David McLeod on bass, their sound evolved into a melodic, heartfelt, & electrifying signature. In 2019, they teamed up with Grammy-nominated producer <a href="spotify:artist:5p1OvfuxqU1TCBoaOR1Ytb" data-name="Chris "Frenchie" Smith">Chris "Frenchie" Smith</a> to craft their debut LP, '<a href="spotify:album:7JQ9uBKCDkEn6qNELrocFW" data-name="A Meaningless Chaos">A Meaningless Chaos</a>.' Released in August 2023, this 11-track album captures the chaos of recent years. They followed up with 'The <a href="spotify:album:5z6n8XWRv31LUWhQYqKQcu" data-name="NAMI (EP)">NAMI (EP)</a>' in April 2024 and the '<a href="spotify:album:0c2OOnOuofFOWJCG6aonjz" data-name="Time's Up">Time's Up</a>' single in June. Their latest release 'SLANT' is a raw, aggressive track with punk-laced sonics and a lyrical critique of bold-faced deceit amidst societal decay.
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