Wavves is an American rock band based in San Diego, California.
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Wavves started in 2008 as the recording project of Nathan Williams.
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Wavves released their self-titled debut album in 2008, subsequently drawing the attention of Pitchfork Media.
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Third Wavves album, titled King of the Beach, was released on August 3,2010, by Fat Possum Records.
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Wavves appeared on Big Boi's Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors, on the song "Shoes for Running, " which was released December 11,2012.
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Wavves released their fourth studio album, Afraid of Heights, on March 26,2013, on Mom + Pop Music.
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In early January 2015, Nathan Williams had announced that Wavves would be releasing both a fifth studio album and a collaboration album with Cloud Nothings during summer of 2015.
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In December 2015, Wavves announced that they would embark on another North American tour with Best Coast and Cherry Glazerr, titled the Summer is Forever II Tour, in support of V, in February and March 2016.
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In late December 2016, Wavves announced via Twitter a new album due on May 19,2017.
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On March 30,2021, Wavves released the single, "Sinking Feeling", and released "Help Is on the Way" on May 4,2021.
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Since the band's third album King of the Beach, Wavves' style has primarily been described as alternative rock and indie rock; the band has been described as pop-punk, punk rock, and surf rock.
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