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'''Tom Purcell''', better known by his stage name '''Wave Racer''', is an [[Australians|Australian]] DJ and [[future bass]] producer from [[Sydney]]. The name "Wave Racer" is adapted from a [[Nintendo 64]] game. His debut single, "Rock U Tonite" was released in 2013. He signed with Australian label [[Future Classic]] who also signed future bass artists like [[Cashmere Cat]] and [[Flume (musician)|Flume]]. His "Flash Drive" [[Extended play|EP]] was released in 2015, featuring guest appearances by Lido and Baby.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/wave-racer-mn0003328159/biography|title=Wave Racer - Biography & History|last=Yeung|first=Neil|date=|website=AllMusic|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/10-producers-that-should-be-scoring-video-games/wave-racer-2|title=10 Producers That Should Be Scoring Video GamesWave Racer|last=Brice|first=|date=29 September 2014|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
'''Tom Purcell''', better known by his stage name '''Wave Racer''', is an [[Australians|Australian]] DJ and [[future bass]] producer from [[Sydney]]. The name "Wave Racer" is adapted from a [[Nintendo 64]] game. His debut single, "Rock U Tonite" was released in 2013. He signed with Australian label [[Future Classic]] who also signed future bass artists like [[Cashmere Cat]] and [[Flume (musician)|Flume]]. His "Flash Drive" [[Extended play|EP]] was released in 2015, featuring guest appearances by Lido and Baby.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/wave-racer-mn0003328159/biography|title=Wave Racer - Biography & History|last=Yeung|first=Neil|date=|website=AllMusic|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/10-producers-that-should-be-scoring-video-games/wave-racer-2|title=10 Producers That Should Be Scoring Video GamesWave Racer|last=Brice|first=|date=29 September 2014|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>


== Early life and career ==
== Early life and career ==
Purcell cited his start in [[electronic dance music]] production as being part of musical duo with his friend called "Pablo J & The Lobsterettes" in which they sampled [[disco house]]. Speaking about the comparison of his music to the likes of [[Cashmere Cat]] and [[Hudson Mohawke]], Purcell quoted them as massive influences and said "..people often describe my music as future bass".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/03/wave-racer-interview|title=Wave Racer is More Than Just "Future Bass"|last=Jake|first=|date=28 March 2014|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
Purcell cited his start in [[electronic dance music]] production as being part of musical duo with his friend called "Pablo J & The Lobsterettes" in which they sampled [[disco house]]. Speaking about the comparison of his music to the likes of [[Cashmere Cat]] and [[Hudson Mohawke]], Purcell quoted them as massive influences and said "..people often describe my music as future bass".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/03/wave-racer-interview|title=Wave Racer is More Than Just "Future Bass"|last=Jake|first=|date=28 March 2014|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>


In 2014, he released "Streamer" as a single which was described as a 'tropical, glitchy tune' with elements of [[Trap music|trap]] and futuristic [[Indie dance|indie-dance]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dancemusicnw.com/wave-racer-bringing-back-8-bit/|title=Wave Racer Is Bringing Back 8-Bit With "Streamers"|date=2014-02-09|work=Dance Music NW|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/02/wave-racer-streamers-north-american-tour|title=Wave Racer Announces New Single and a Stretch of North American Dates|last=Tactic|first=Brent|date=6 February 2014|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
In 2014, he released "Streamer" as a single which was described as a 'tropical, glitchy tune' with elements of [[Trap music|trap]] and futuristic [[Indie dance|indie-dance]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://dancemusicnw.com/wave-racer-bringing-back-8-bit/|title=Wave Racer Is Bringing Back 8-Bit With "Streamers"|date=2014-02-09|work=Dance Music NW|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/02/wave-racer-streamers-north-american-tour|title=Wave Racer Announces New Single and a Stretch of North American Dates|last=Tactic|first=Brent|date=6 February 2014|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
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=== Remixes ===
=== Remixes ===
'''2013'''
'''2013'''
* Flight Facilities featuring Mickey Green - ''Stand Still'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-best-remixes-of-the-week-48/flight-facilities-ft-mickey-green-stand-still-wave-racer-remix|title=The Best Remixes of the WeekFlight Facilities ft. Mickey Green - “Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)”|last=Khal|first=|date=15 December 2013|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/flight-facilities-ft-mickey-green-stand-still-wave-racer-remix|title=Flight Facilities ft. Mickey Green - "Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)"|last=Tactic|first=Brent|date=11 December 2013|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
* Flight Facilities featuring Mickey Green ''Stand Still'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-best-remixes-of-the-week-48/flight-facilities-ft-mickey-green-stand-still-wave-racer-remix|title=The Best Remixes of the WeekFlight Facilities ft. Mickey Green - “Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)”|last=Khal|first=|date=15 December 2013|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/flight-facilities-ft-mickey-green-stand-still-wave-racer-remix|title=Flight Facilities ft. Mickey Green - "Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)"|last=Tactic|first=Brent|date=11 December 2013|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
* Panama - ''Always'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/the-best-remixes-of-the-week-41/|title=The Best Remixes of the Week|last=Khal|first=|date=27 October 2013|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
* Panama ''Always'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/the-best-remixes-of-the-week-41/|title=The Best Remixes of the Week|last=Khal|first=|date=27 October 2013|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
'''2014'''
'''2014'''
* Foster The People - ''Best Friend'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/06/foster-the-people-best-friend-wave-racer-remix|title=Foster The People - "Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix)"|last=Jake|first=|date=6 June 2014|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
* Foster The People ''Best Friend'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/06/foster-the-people-best-friend-wave-racer-remix|title=Foster The People - "Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix)"|last=Jake|first=|date=6 June 2014|website=Complex|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
'''2016'''
* Flume featuring Kai – ''[[Never Be like You|Never Be Like You]]'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/flume-never-like-feat-kai-wave-racer-remix/|title=Flume - Never Be Like You feat. Kai (Wave Racer Remix) - Dancing Astronaut|last=Cooper|first=Michael|date=24 March 2016|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 11:56, 5 June 2017

Tom Purcell, better known by his stage name Wave Racer, is an Australian DJ and future bass producer from Sydney. The name "Wave Racer" is adapted from a Nintendo 64 game. His debut single, "Rock U Tonite" was released in 2013. He signed with Australian label Future Classic who also signed future bass artists like Cashmere Cat and Flume.[1] His "Flash Drive" EP was released in 2015, featuring guest appearances by Lido and Baby.[2][3]

Early life and career

Purcell cited his start in electronic dance music production as being part of musical duo with his friend called "Pablo J & The Lobsterettes" in which they sampled disco house. Speaking about the comparison of his music to the likes of Cashmere Cat and Hudson Mohawke, Purcell quoted them as massive influences and said "..people often describe my music as future bass".[4]

In 2014, he released "Streamer" as a single which was described as a 'tropical, glitchy tune' with elements of trap and futuristic indie-dance.[5][6] On 16 October 2015, he released "Flash Drive" as a single off the EP with the same name.[7][8]

Discography

[9]

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Dance
[10]
Flash Drive 15

Singles

Title Year Label Album
"Rock U Tonite" 2013 Future Classic Non-album singles
"Stoopid"
"Streamers" 2014
"Flash Drive"
(featuring B▲BY) 		2015 Flash Drive

Remixes

2013

  • Flight Facilities featuring Mickey Green – Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)[11][12]
  • Panama – Always (Wave Racer Remix)[13]

2014

  • Foster The People – Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix)[14][15]

2016

References

  1. ^ Hooks, Patrick (2 March 2016). "Future Classic announces 'One In A Million' label compilation". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  2. ^ Yeung, Neil. "Wave Racer - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  3. ^ Brice (29 September 2014). "10 Producers That Should Be Scoring Video GamesWave Racer". Complex. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ Jake (28 March 2014). "Wave Racer is More Than Just "Future Bass"". Complex. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  5. ^ "Wave Racer Is Bringing Back 8-Bit With "Streamers"". Dance Music NW. 2014-02-09. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
  6. ^ Tactic, Brent (6 February 2014). "Wave Racer Announces New Single and a Stretch of North American Dates". Complex. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  7. ^ Davidson, Lucy (26 August 2015). "Drive through Wave Racer's technicolor world in the official 'Flash Drive' video - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  8. ^ Reyes, Kim (31 July 2015). "Wave Racer announces tour dates and new EP with single 'Flash Drive' - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  9. ^ "Wave Racer on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
  10. ^ "Top Dance/Electronic Albums". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  11. ^ Khal (15 December 2013). "The Best Remixes of the WeekFlight Facilities ft. Mickey Green - "Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)"". Complex. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  12. ^ Tactic, Brent (11 December 2013). "Flight Facilities ft. Mickey Green - "Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)"". Complex. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  13. ^ Khal (27 October 2013). "The Best Remixes of the Week". Complex. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  14. ^ Jake (6 June 2014). "Foster The People - "Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix)"". Complex. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  15. ^ Zwilling, Eric (5 July 2014). "Foster The People - Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix) [Preview] - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  16. ^ Cooper, Michael (24 March 2016). "Flume - Never Be Like You feat. Kai (Wave Racer Remix) - Dancing Astronaut". www.dancingastronaut.com. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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