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Wave to Earth

South Korean indie rock band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Wave to Earth
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Wave to Earth (Korean: 웨이브 투 어스; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean indie rock band that consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Kim Daniel, drummer Shin Donggyu, and bassist Cha Soonjong.[1] Since their formation in 2019, they have released two studio albums.[2][3]

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History

Wave to Earth was formed[4] when Kim Daniel and Shin Dongkyu were in middle school. They said they formed a band with the ambition of "showing music that makes a new wave."[2] They debuted[5] with the single "wave" on 23 August 2019 with a new member Cha Soonjong. While the three of them are the official members, the session members also include Jo Jung-geun (keyboard), Jeon-min (saxophone), and Hong Seung-gi, an artwork member. The band's unique sound, blending soft indie rock with jazz influences, has garnered an international fanbase, particularly through streaming platforms, marking them as a standout in South Korea's indie scene. They released two EPs in January 2020: Wave 0.01 and Summer Flows 0.02.[6] They signed with Wavy, the label where Colde is the owner, in 2021.[7] They had a live performance with La Poem on Naver Onstage.[8] In 2023, they released their first studio album, 0.1 Flaws and All.[2][9] They were included in the lineup of South Korean rock festivals, including the Seoul Jazz Festival and Pentaport Rock Festival, and The Other Festival in Indonesia.[10][11] Wave To Earth recently completed a sold-out North American tour[12] in September 2023. On September 6, 2024, they released their latest studio album entitled Play with Earth! 0.03.[3][13]

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Band members

  • Kim Daniel – lead vocals, guitars (2019–present)
  • Cha Soon-jong – bass guitar (2019–present)
  • Shin Dong-gyu – drums, percussion (2019–present)

Session and touring members

  • Jo Jung-geun – keyboards, piano
  • Jeon-min – saxophone
  • Hong Seung-gi – artwork

Artistry

The band's music is heavily influenced by artists its members frequently listen to. Lead vocalist and guitarist Kim has cited Ryan Beatty as a significant influence, while drummer Dong Q has acknowledged the British rock band Oasis as a source of inspiration.[14]

Discography

Studio albums

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Compilation albums

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EPs

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Singles

  • "Wave" (2019)
  • "Light" (2019)
  • "Surf." (2020)
  • "Pueblo" (2020)
  • "Daisy" (2021)
  • "Nouvelle Vague" (2021)
  • "Calla" (2022)
  • "Dried Flower" (2022)
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Awards and nominations

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First North American Tour

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References

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