Wave to Earth explained
| Wave to Earth |
| Origin: | Seoul, South Korea |
| Years Active: | 2019–present |
Wave to Earth (; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean indie rock band. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Kim Daniel, drummer Shin Donggyu, and bassist Cha Soonjong.[1] Since their formation in 2019, the band has released 2 studio albums.[2] [3]
History
Wave to Earth was formed[4] when Kim Daniel and Shin Dongkyu were in middle school. They said they formed a band with the ambition of "showing music that makes a new wave." They debuted[5] with the single "wave" on 23 August 2019 with a new member Cha Soonjong. While the three of them are the official members, the session members also include Jo Jung-geun (keyboard), Jeon-min (saxophone), and Hong Seung-gi, an artwork member. They released two EPs in January 2020: Wave 0.01 and Summer Flows 0.02.[6] They signed with Wavy, the label where Colde is the owner, in 2021.[7] They had a live performance with La Poem on Naver Onstage.[8] In 2023, they released their first studio album, 0.1 Flaws and All.[9] They were included in the lineup of South Korean rock festivals, including the Seoul Jazz Festival and Pentaport Rock Festival, and The Other Festival in Indonesia.[10] [11] Wave To Earth recently completed a sold-out North American tour[12] in September 2023. On September 6, 2024, they released their latest studio album entitled Play with Earth! 0.03.[13]
Band members
Official members
- Kim Daniel - lead vocals, guitars. Also in alternative rock band, the Poles.
- Shin Dong-gyu - drums, percussion. Former member of the jazz group AIFF.
- Cha Soon-jong - bass guitar. Also performing as solo artist known as Potatoi.
Session and touring members
- Jo Jung-geun - keyboards, piano
- Jeon-min - saxophone
- Hong Seung-gi - artwork
Discography
Studio albums
EPs
Singles
- "wave" (2019)
- "light" (2019)
- "surf." (2020)
- "pueblo" (2020)
- "daisy" (2021)
- "nouvelle vague" (2021)
- "calla" (2022)
- "dried flower" (2022)
Awards and nominations
Notes and References
- Web site: Cho . Eunbyeol . 제2의 새소년 찾는다! 밴드 기프트·설 등 6팀, 튠업 21기 뮤지션 선정. 2023-10-19 . Bridge Economy . 2020-05-27 . ko.
- News: Ko . Youngjin . 웨이브 투 어스의 새로운 파도. 2023-10-19 . Allure Korea . 2023-04-25 . ko.
- Web site: Facebook . 2024-09-06 . www.facebook.com.
- Web site: K-pop band Wave To Earth all set for On Festival music fest in Manila . PEP.ph . 29 November 2023.
- Web site: About . Spotify . 29 November 2023.
- News: Ji . Seunghoon . [역주행각] 비오는 날 감성의 끝...웨이브 투 어스 ‘Ride’]. 2023-10-19 . Ilgan Sports . 2023-09-23 . ko.
- News: Ji . Minkyeong . 밴드 웨이브 투 어스, WAVY 전격 합류..콜드 품으로 [공식]]. 2023-10-19 . Osen . 2021-11-22 . ko.
- News: Lee . Jaehoon . 라포엠·웨이브 투 어스, 네이버 온스테이지 '특별 프로젝트' 라이브. 2023-10-19 . Newsis . 2021-12-06 . ko.
- News: Son . Bongseok . 밴드 웨이브투어스, 태국 단독 공연 성료···스포티파이 ‘바이럴 50’ 태국 1위 ‘기염’. 2023-10-19 . . 2023-06-21 . ko.
- News: Park . Jaechan . “더 풍성해진 최종 라인업”...‘제15회 서울재즈페스티벌 2023’ 총 60팀 확정. 2023-10-19 . Daily Korea . 2023-04-01 . ko.
- News: Kim . Jahye . 한여름 국내 최대 '록'축제…인천 ‘펜타포트 록 페스티벌’ 6일 폐막. 2023-10-19 . Saturday Economy . 2023-08-06 . ko.
- Web site: 'Dreams come true': Wave to Earth talks sold-out US tour, songwriting and band's identity . USA Today . 29 November 2023.
- Web site: 2024-09-10 . Lollapalooza India 2025: Korean indie rock band wave to earth confirmed to perform at music festival's third edition in Mumbai . 2024-09-10 . PINKVILLA . en.
- Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
- Cumulative sales of 0.1 Flaws and All:
- Web site: Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 20 . 2024-06-27 . Circle Chart . ko.
- Cumulative sales of Wave 0.01:
- Cumulative sales of Summer Flows 0.02:
- Web site: 2024-01-26 . 2024 한국대중음악상 후보 공개, 뉴진스-빈지노-실리카겔 종합분야 점령 . 2024-01-31 . MHN스포츠 / 엔터테인먼트 뉴스 . ko.
- Web site: 종합분야 수상후보 . 2024-01-31 . 한국대중음악상시상식 . ko-KR.
