Wave to Earth
South Korean indie rock band From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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Wave to Earth performing in 2023 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Seoul, South Korea |
| Genres | Indie rock |
| Years active | 2019–present |
| Labels | Wavy |
| Members |
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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]
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
| Title | Album details | Peak chart positions | Sales |
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| KOR [15] | |||
| 0.1 Flaws and All |
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20 |
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| Play with Earth! 0.03 |
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Compilation albums
EPs
Singles
- "wave" (2019)
- "light" (2019)
- "surf." (2020)
- "pueblo" (2020)
- "daisy" (2021)
- "nouvelle vague" (2021)
- "calla" (2022)
- "dried flower" (2022)
Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| Korean Music Awards | 2024 | Musician of the Year | Wave to Earth | Nominated | [20][21] |
| Best Modern Rock Album | 0.1 Flaws and All | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | Best Modern Rock Song | "Annie." | Pending | [22] | |
First North American Tour
| Date | City | Country | Venue |
| August 18, 2023 | Berkeley | United States | UC Theatre |
| August 20, 2023 | |||
| August 23, 2023 | San Diego | House of Blues | |
| August 25, 2023 | Los Angeles | Belasco | |
| August 26, 2023 | Anaheim | House of Blues | |
| August 27, 2023 | Santa Ana | Constellation Room | |
| August 29, 2023 | Phoenix | Nile | |
| August 31, 2023 | Dallas | Granada Theater | |
| September 1, 2023 | Houston | Warehouse Live | |
| September 2, 2023 | Atlanta | Variety Playhouse | |
| September 3, 2023 | Charlotte | Amos' Southend | |
| September 5, 2023 | Chicago | Thalia Hall | |
| September 7, 2023 | Toronto | Canada | Opera House |
| September 8, 2023 | New York | United States | Irving Plaza |
| September 9, 2023 | |||
| September 10, 2023 | Washington DC | Howard Theatre | |
| September 12, 2023 | Vancouver | Canada | Hollywood Threatre |
| September 13, 2023 | Seattle | United States | Washington Hall |
| September 15, 2023 | Orlando | House of Blues | |
| September 17, 2023 | Tampa | The Orpheum[23] |
References
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