Watashi Wa Explained

Watashi Wa is a Christian pop rock band from San Luis Obispo, California on Tooth & Nail Records. in Japanese roughly means "I am".[1]

Origin:San Luis Obispo, California, U.S.
Years Active:2000-2006, 2011, 2022–present
Label:Bettie Rocket, Tooth & Nail Records
Associated Acts:Eager Seas, Lakes, Briertone
Current Members:
  • Seth Roberts
  • Jeremy Wells
  • Miles Castenholtz
  • Teddy Ramirez
  • Roger Tompkins
  • Tyler Tedeschi

The band formed in 1999 when most of the members were still in their teens. They were first signed to indie label Bettie Rocket and released two albums before signing to Tooth & Nail in 2002.

The band broke up in July 2004, but in a deal with Tooth & Nail Records singer/guitarist Seth Roberts' new band Eager Seas, were signed to the same label and released their first album under the name Watashi Wa. They subsequently left the label.[2]

The new band currently plays under the name Eager Seas (formerly Lakes) and were signed with The Militia Group who produced the Photographs EP.[3]

Seth Roberts once again is releasing music under the Watashi Wa moniker with an album called People Like People which was written in 2020. People Like People is produced by Seth Roberts and co-produced by Tyler Tedeschi.[4]

Members

Both Roger Tompkins and Lane Biermann played their respective instruments in the alt country band Briertone, but have since moved on to pursue other things.

Former members

Discography

Other songs

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Artist of the day: Lakes. 8 September 2006. Spin. 23 February 2010.
  2. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r815627|pure_url=yes}} Review: ''Eager Seas'']. Anderson. Rick. Allmusic. 23 February 2010.
  3. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=r853095|pure_url=yes}} Review: ''Photographs'']. Apar. Corey . Allmusic. 23 February 2010.
  4. Web site: Watashi Wa . 2022-04-29 . Tooth & Nail Records . en-US.