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
Born26 April 1992
OriginSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Genres
Alternative, Electronic
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • Music Producer
  • Song-writer
Instrument(s)
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.