Wave Racer

For the 1992 video game, see Wave Race.
Wave Racer
Wave Racer in 2021
Wave Racer in 2021
Background information
Birth nameThomas Michael Purcell
Born (1992-04-26) 26 April 1992 (age 32)
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Alternative, Electronic
Occupations
  • Musician
  • Music Producer
  • Song-writer
Instrument
Electric Guitar, Synthesiser, Vocals
Years active2013–present
Labels
PIAS, Astral People Recordings
Websitehttp://www.waveracer.band

Thomas Michael Purcell, known professionally as Wave Racer, is an Australian musician, multi-instrumentalist and music producer.[3][4][5] The name "Wave Racer" is adapted from the Nintendo 64 game Wave Race 64. His debut single, consisting of two songs, "Rock U Tonite" and "Stoopid", was released in 2013.[6][7][8] The same year, he signed with Australian independent record label Future Classic, who also signed other electronic artists including Cashmere Cat and Flume.[9][10]

His "Flash Drive" EP was released in 2015, featuring a guest appearance by Lido.[11][12] In 2021, he released his debut full-length album, To Stop From Falling Off The Earth.[13]

He has performed in the United States at Ultra Music Festival,[14] on Mad Decent's Block Party Tour[15] and in support of Chromeo on their "Frequent Flyer Tour".[16] Australian festival highlights include Splendour In The Grass,[17] Field Day,[18] Groovin' the Moo[19] and Falls Festival.[20] He has also toured in support of Disclosure during their Australian tour in 2014,[21][22][23] and Porter Robinson during his Australian tour in 2015,[24] alongside Cosmo's Midnight.

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  3. ^ "Wave Racer makes his Triple J mix available as a free download for only 24 hours". EDM Canada. 18 February 2014. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
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  8. ^ Ward, Nick (3 November 2013). "Into The Deep With Bondax & Wave Racer". Your EDM. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  9. ^ Hooks, Patrick (2 March 2016). "Future Classic announces 'One in a Million' label compilation". dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  10. ^ Wojcik, Alexandria (17 October 2015). "Australian Producer Wave Racer Shares Debut EP 'Flash Drive' [LISTEN]". musictimes.com. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  11. ^ Yeung, Neil. "Wave Racer – Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
  12. ^ Brice (29 September 2014). "10 Producers That Should Be Scoring Video GamesWave Racer". Complex. Retrieved 5 June 2017.
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  14. ^ Rubenstein, Peter (12 March 2016). "Ten Artists You Need To See At Ultra Music Festival". YourEDM. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  15. ^ DeVille, Chris (7 April 2014). "Outkast, Chance The Rapper, Run The Jewels Playing 2014 Mad Decent Block Parties". Stereogum. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  16. ^ Gordon, Jeremy (24 June 2014). "Chromeo Announce Frequent Flyer Tour". Pitchfork. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  17. ^ Boy, Nova (23 April 2014). "Splendour In The Grass 2014 lineup announced". Nova 96.9. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  18. ^ Newstead, Al (18 December 2013). "Field Day 2014 Set Times Revealed, Brace For Clashes". Tone Deaf. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  19. ^ Westcott, Ben (2014). "Groovin' the Moo line-up announced for 2014". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  20. ^ Galvin, Hannah (2013). "Falls Festival Announce More Acts". Purple Sneakers. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
  21. ^ "05/09/2014: Disclosure / Wave Racer @ Metro City | Concert Archives". www.concertarchives.org. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  22. ^ "Disclosure". Tone Deaf. 28 April 2014. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  23. ^ "04/24/2014: Disclosure / Touch Sensitive / Lancelot / Wave Racer @ Hordern Pavilion | Concert Archives". www.concertarchives.org. Retrieved 26 November 2021.
  24. ^ "Porter Robinson Splendour 2015 Sideshows". Music Feeds. 23 April 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2021.