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Wavves

Rock band from San Diego, CA · formed 2008

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Shows on record
60+
Rooms played
55
Cities
43
Releases
30
Last show
Jul 23, 2025Crescent Ballroom

About

Wavves is a band from San Diego, CA, formed in 2008, tagged garage rock, indie rock, indie surf by its sources. Shows on record run from 2013 to 2025, across 55 rooms in 43 cities.

The summary is assembled from the record fields and shows on this page; each fact listed names its source. See Sources & corrections for what each source supplied.

Shows

60+ on record · Songkick
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Shows per year

  1. 20131 show
  2. 20178 shows
  3. 20185 shows
  4. 202322 shows
  5. 20242 shows
  6. 202522 shows
Show history
DateVenue
Jul 23, 2025Crescent Ballroom · PhoenixHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 22, 2025191 Toole · TucsonHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 21, 2025Sister · AlbuquerqueHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 19, 2025Mohawk - Outdoor · AustinHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 18, 2025Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios · DentonHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 17, 2025White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs · HoustonHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 16, 2025Tipitina's · New OrleansHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 13, 2025Underground Arts · PhiladelphiaHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 12, 2025Union Stage · WashingtonHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 11, 2025Warsaw · BrooklynHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 10, 2025The Sinclair · CambridgeHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 9, 2025Théâtre Fairmount Theatre · MontrealHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 8, 2025Lee's Palace · TorontoHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Chokecherry
Jul 6, 2025El Club Detroit · DetroitHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Death Lens
Jul 5, 2025Bottom Lounge · ChicagoHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Death Lens
Jul 3, 2025High Noon Saloon · MadisonHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Death Lens
Jul 2, 20257th St. Entry · MinneapolisHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Death Lens
Jun 29, 2025Neumos · SeattleHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Death Lens
Jun 28, 2025The Pearl · VancouverHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Death Lens
Jun 27, 2025Mississippi Studios · PortlandHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Death Lens
Jun 25, 2025The Independent · San FranciscoHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Death Lens
Jun 24, 2025The Catalyst Atrium · Santa CruzHeadlinerwith Beach Goons, Death Lens
Feb 17, 2024Mainstage, SOMA · San DiegoSupportwith Destroy Boys, Hockey Dad, Sextile, +9
Feb 14, 20241720 · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Death Lens, yungatita
Jul 6, 2023Harlow's · SacramentoSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jul 5, 2023The Independent · San FranciscoSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jul 3, 2023The Regent · Los Angeles (LA)Supportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jul 2, 2023The Observatory · Santa AnaSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jul 1, 2023Observatory North Park · San DiegoSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 30, 2023Crescent Ballroom · PhoenixSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 29, 2023Sister · AlbuquerqueSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 27, 2023Tulips · Fort WorthSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 26, 2023Mohawk · AustinHeadlinerwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 24, 2023Eastside Bowl · MadisonHeadlinerwith Cloud Nothings
Jun 23, 2023The Masquerade · AtlantaSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 21, 2023The Broadberry · RichmondSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 20, 2023Union Stage · WashingtonSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 18, 2023The Foundry Philadelphia · PhiladelphiaSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 17, 2023Le Poisson Rouge · ManhattanSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 16, 2023Paradise Rock Club · BostonSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 14, 2023Phoenix Concert Theatre · TorontoSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 13, 2023Rec Room · BuffaloSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 11, 2023Beachland Ballroom · ClevelandSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 10, 2023El Club · DetroitSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 9, 2023Metro · ChicagoSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 8, 2023Fine Line · MinneapolisSupportwith Cloud Nothings, ultra Q
Jun 22, 2018FIGat7th · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Thumpasaurus
Jun 14, 2018La Maroquinerie · ParisHeadlinerwith Dune Rats
Jun 8, 2018The Dome · LondonHeadlinerwith Dune Rats
Mar 18, 2018Club Dada · DallasHeadlinerwith Crumb, OKEY DOKEY, Omni, +1
Mar 18, 2018Canton Hall · DallasHeadlinerwith Faux Ferocious
Dec 30, 2017Regent Theater · Los Angeles (LA)Headlinerwith Culture Abuse, French Vanilla
Nov 22, 2017UC Theatre · BerkeleySupportwith Joyce Manor, Culture Abuse
Nov 17, 2017Bottleneck · LawrenceSupportwith Joyce Manor, Culture Abuse
Nov 16, 2017The Ready Room · St LouisSupportwith Joyce Manor, Culture Abuse
Oct 6, 2017The Tivoli · Fortitude ValleySupportwith Dune Rats, Hockey Dad, WAAX
Oct 1, 2017Big Top, Luna Park · Milsons PointSupportwith Dune Rats, Hockey Dad, WAAX
Sep 29, 2017Forum Melbourne · MelbourneSupportwith Dune Rats, Hockey Dad, WAAX
Sep 27, 2017Thebarton Theatre · TorrensvilleHeadlinerwith Dune Rats, Hockey Dad, WAAX
Oct 8, 2013The Masquerade · AtlantaHeadlinerwith Trivium, King Tuff, Jacuzzi Boys, +3

Showing the latest 60 shows; the record holds more.

Where they play

55 rooms in 43 cities

Rooms played most

Cities played

  • Los Angeles (LA)4 shows
  • Albuquerque2 shows
  • Atlanta2 shows
  • Austin2 shows
  • Chicago2 shows

and 38 other cities

Releases

30 releases, 2008–2025

  • Spun

    2025 · Album

  • Babes

    2023 · Album

  • Nine Is God / Demon To Lean On (Demo)

    2023

  • Hideaway

    2021 · Album

  • Up And Down

    2018

  • Enter Still / Silver Tongue

    2018

  • Emo Christmas

    2018

  • Animal

    2017 · Single

  • Million Enemies

    2017 · Single

  • You’re Welcome

    2017 · Album

  • Daisy

    2017

  • Dreams Of Grandeur / Dumb

    2016 · Single

  • Fake Smiles and Nervous Laughter / You Gave Your Love to Me Softly

    2016 · Single

  • Rhapsody Originals

    2016 · Ep

  • Summer Is Forever 2

    2016

  • No Life for Me

    2015 · Album

  • V

    2015 · Album

  • Afraid of Heights

    2013 · Album

  • Hippies Is Punks

    2012 · Single

  • Life Sux

    2011 · Ep

  • Summer Is Forever

    2011 · Ep

  • TV Luv Song / Thorns

    2011 · Single

  • King of the Beach

    2010 · Album

  • California Goths

    2009 · Single

  • Daytrotter Session 10/19/2009

    2009 · Ep

  • So Bored

    2009 · Single

  • To the Dregs

    2009 · Single

  • Wavvves

    2009 · Album

  • Beach Demon/Weed Demon

    2008 · Single

  • Wavves

    2008 · Album

Lineup

  • Alex Gates · background vocals
  • Jacob Cooper
  • Billy Hayes
  • Stephen Pope
  • Ross Traver
  • Nathan Williams

Airplay

  • KEXP airplay: 45+ plays, 2017-06-30–2026-08-04 — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Afternoon Show' (Larry Mizell, Jr.) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Midday Show' (Cheryl Waters) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'The Morning Show' (Kennady Quille) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Variety Mix' (Prometheus Brown) — KEXP
  • Played on KEXP show 'Drive Time' (Evie Stokes) — KEXP

Photos, art and posters

Wavves — The Regent, 2023-07-03
Poster · The Regent, 2023-07-03 — Songkick
Wavves — Club Dada, 2018-03-18
Poster · Club Dada, 2018-03-18 — Songkick
Wavves — The Tivoli, 2017-10-06
Poster · The Tivoli, 2017-10-06 — Songkick
Wavves — Black Cat, 2011-09-25
Poster · Black Cat, 2011-09-25 — Songkick
Wavves — Fonda Theatre, 2011-02-24
Poster · Fonda Theatre, 2011-02-24 — Songkick
Wavves — The Crepe Place, 2009-04-14
Poster · The Crepe Place, 2009-04-14 — Songkick

Sources & corrections

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What each source supplied
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MusicBrainzArtist facts
WikipediaArtist facts
Wavves on Last.fmArtist facts
Wavves on DiscogsArtist facts
Wavves on Genius (verified)Artist facts
Wavves on GeniusArtist facts
KEXPAirplay
SongkickShow history, Show posters
DiscogsCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
GeniusCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
Last.fmCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it
WikidataCredited on the record; no item on this page cites it

This is a partial record of publicly documented activity. Missing shows, releases or members do not mean there are none. It does not confirm availability for booking.