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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]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmcanada.com/blog/2014/2/18/wave-racer-makes-his-triple-j-mix-available-as-a-free-download-for-only-24-hours|title=Wave Racer makes his Triple J mix available as a free download for only 24 hours|last=|first=|date=February 18, 2014|work=EDM Canada|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/electronic-music-genres-venturing-pigeon-hole|title=Genres Or Labels? Venturing Down The Pigeonhole|last=Kopp|first=Shea|date=April 29, 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref> The name "Wave Racer" is adapted from a [[Nintendo 64]] game. His debut single consisting of two songs, "Rock U Tonite" and "Stoopid", was released in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.insomniac.com/artist/Wave-Racer|title=Wave Racer|website=Insomniac.com|language=en|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref> He signed with Australian label [[Future Classic]] who also signed future bass artists like [[Cashmere Cat]] and [[Flume (musician)|Flume]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/future-classic-announces-one-million-label-compilation/|title=Future Classic announces 'One In A Million' label compilation|last=Hooks|first=Patrick|date=2 March 2016|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref> 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]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmcanada.com/blog/2014/2/18/wave-racer-makes-his-triple-j-mix-available-as-a-free-download-for-only-24-hours|title=Wave Racer makes his Triple J mix available as a free download for only 24 hours|last=|first=|date=February 18, 2014|work=EDM Canada|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-CA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/electronic-music-genres-venturing-pigeon-hole|title=Genres Or Labels? Venturing Down The Pigeonhole|last=Kopp|first=Shea|date=April 29, 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref> The name "Wave Racer" is adapted from a [[Nintendo 64]] game. His debut single consisting of two songs, "Rock U Tonite" and "Stoopid", was released in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.insomniac.com/artist/Wave-Racer|title=Wave Racer|website=Insomniac.com|language=en|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref> He signed with Australian label [[Future Classic]] who also signed future bass artists like [[Cashmere Cat]] and [[Flume (musician)|Flume]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/future-classic-announces-one-million-label-compilation/|title=Future Classic announces 'One In A Million' label compilation|last=Hooks|first=Patrick|date=2 March 2016|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref> 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> He has worked as a [[Starbucks]] [[barista]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2014/7/21/differing-values-of-hard-and-insomniac|title=It's A Music Festival, Not A Rave: A Look At The Differing Values Of HARD & Insomniac|date=2014-07-21|work=EDM.com|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</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> He has worked as a [[Starbucks]] [[barista]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2014/7/21/differing-values-of-hard-and-insomniac|title=It's A Music Festival, Not A Rave: A Look At The Differing Values Of HARD & Insomniac|date=2014-07-21|work=EDM.com|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref>


In 2014, he released "Streamer" as a single.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-throws-his-streamers-in-the-air|title=Wave Racer Throws His Streamers In The Air|last=Benanti|first=Sam|date=7 February 2014|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2014/02/06/need-hear-wave-racers-new-tropical-8-bit-track-streamers/|title=You Need To Hear Wave Racer's New Tropical 8-Bit Track 'Streamers'|last=Stevo|date=2014-02-06|website=EDM Sauce|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2014/02/wave-racer-streamers/|title=Wave Racer - Streamers|last=Rishty|first=David|date=2014-02-08|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2014/6/21/10-songs-add-summer-playlist|title=10 EDM Songs You Need To Add To Your Summer Playlist|date=2014-06-21|work=EDM.com|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref> It 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><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://earmilk.com/2014/02/06/wave-racer-showcases-his-sample-collection-with-streamers/|title=Wave Racer showcases his sample collection with "Streamers"|last=Lourenço|first=Jeff|date=2014-02-06|work=EARMILK|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</ref> On 16 October 2015, he released "Flash Drive" and "World Record" featuring [[Lido (musician)|Lido]], as singles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/08/drive-wave-racers-technicolor-world-official-flash-drive-video/|title=Drive through Wave Racer's technicolor world in the official 'Flash Drive' video - Dancing Astronaut|last=Davidson|first=Lucy|date=26 August 2015|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-lido-world-record|title=Wave Racer & Lido Pair For Turnt Down 8-Bit Turn Up Anthem World Record|last=Dowling|first=Marcus|date=1 October 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/07/wave-racer-announces-tour-dates-new-ep-single-flash-drive/|title=Wave Racer announces tour dates and new EP with single 'Flash Drive' - Dancing Astronaut|last=Reyes|first=Kim|date=31 July 2015|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2015/10/12/angelic-808s-of-the-week-vol-3|title=Check Out This Week's Angelic 808s Feat. Giraffage, Viceroy & More|date=2015-10-12|work=EDM.com|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.magneticmag.com/2015/09/top-10-trap-and-bass-tracks-93015/|title=Top 10 Trap And Bass Tracks 9.30.15|last=Barnes|first=Taylor|date=October 1, 2015|work=Magnetic Magazine|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-us}}</ref> They were part of the four-track EP titled ''Flash Drive''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2015/09/wave-racer-world-record-feat-lido/|title=Wave Racer - World Record feat. Lido - EDMTunes|last=Margulis|first=David|date=2015-09-29|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.insomniac.com/media/top-20-eps-2015/5|title=Top 20 EPs of 2015|last=|first=|date=8 December 2015|work=Insomniac.com|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-drops-debut-ep-flash-drive-future-classic|title=Wave Racer Drops Debut EP Flash Drive On Future Classic|last=Kopp|first=Shea|date=16 October 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-flash-drive-debut-ep-na-tour|title=Wave Racer Drops Flash Drive, Announces Debut EP NA Tour|last=Champagne|first=Jesse|date=4 August 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
In 2014, he released "Streamer" as a single.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-throws-his-streamers-in-the-air|title=Wave Racer Throws His Streamers In The Air|last=Benanti|first=Sam|date=7 February 2014|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2014/02/06/need-hear-wave-racers-new-tropical-8-bit-track-streamers/|title=You Need To Hear Wave Racer's New Tropical 8-Bit Track 'Streamers'|last=Stevo|date=2014-02-06|website=EDM Sauce|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2014/02/wave-racer-streamers/|title=Wave Racer - Streamers|last=Rishty|first=David|date=2014-02-08|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2014/6/21/10-songs-add-summer-playlist|title=10 EDM Songs You Need To Add To Your Summer Playlist|date=2014-06-21|work=EDM.com|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref> It 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><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://earmilk.com/2014/02/06/wave-racer-showcases-his-sample-collection-with-streamers/|title=Wave Racer showcases his sample collection with "Streamers"|last=Lourenço|first=Jeff|date=2014-02-06|work=EARMILK|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</ref> On 16 October 2015, he released "Flash Drive" and "World Record" featuring [[Lido (musician)|Lido]], as singles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/08/drive-wave-racers-technicolor-world-official-flash-drive-video/|title=Drive through Wave Racer's technicolor world in the official 'Flash Drive' video - Dancing Astronaut|last=Davidson|first=Lucy|date=26 August 2015|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-lido-world-record|title=Wave Racer & Lido Pair For Turnt Down 8-Bit Turn Up Anthem World Record|last=Dowling|first=Marcus|date=1 October 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/07/wave-racer-announces-tour-dates-new-ep-single-flash-drive/|title=Wave Racer announces tour dates and new EP with single 'Flash Drive' - Dancing Astronaut|last=Reyes|first=Kim|date=31 July 2015|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2015/10/12/angelic-808s-of-the-week-vol-3|title=Check Out This Week's Angelic 808s Feat. Giraffage, Viceroy & More|date=2015-10-12|work=EDM.com|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.magneticmag.com/2015/09/top-10-trap-and-bass-tracks-93015/|title=Top 10 Trap And Bass Tracks 9.30.15|last=Barnes|first=Taylor|date=October 1, 2015|work=Magnetic Magazine|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-us}}</ref> They were part of the four-track EP titled ''Flash Drive''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2015/09/wave-racer-world-record-feat-lido/|title=Wave Racer - World Record feat. Lido - EDMTunes|last=Margulis|first=David|date=2015-09-29|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.insomniac.com/media/top-20-eps-2015/5|title=Top 20 EPs of 2015|last=|first=|date=8 December 2015|work=Insomniac.com|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-drops-debut-ep-flash-drive-future-classic|title=Wave Racer Drops Debut EP Flash Drive On Future Classic|last=Kopp|first=Shea|date=16 October 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-flash-drive-debut-ep-na-tour|title=Wave Racer Drops Flash Drive, Announces Debut EP NA Tour|last=Champagne|first=Jesse|date=4 August 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|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><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2013/12/30/australian-producers-2013|title=Why Australian Producers Killed it in 2013|date=2013-12-30|work=EDM.com|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</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><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2013/12/30/australian-producers-2013|title=Why Australian Producers Killed it in 2013|date=2013-12-30|work=EDM.com|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</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><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://earmilk.com/2013/10/23/panama-always-wave-racer-remix/|title=Panama - "Always" (Wave Racer Remix)|last=Beer|first=Nathan|date=2013-10-23|work=EARMILK|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</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><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://earmilk.com/2013/10/23/panama-always-wave-racer-remix/|title=Panama - "Always" (Wave Racer Remix)|last=Beer|first=Nathan|date=2013-10-23|work=EARMILK|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</ref>
* DCUP – ''Don’t Be Shy'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://nesthq.com/dcup-dont-be-shy-wave-racer|title=DCUP - Don't Be Shy (Wave Racer) - NEST HQ|date=2013-09-19|work=NEST HQ|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Cosmo’s Midnight – ''The Dofflin'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://nesthq.com/cosmos-midnight-the-dofflin-wave-racer-remix|title=Cosmo's Midnight - The Dofflin (Wave Racer Remix) - NEST HQ|date=2013-09-07|work=NEST HQ|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</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><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2014/06/foster-people-best-friend-wave-racer-remix/|title=Foster The People - Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix) [Preview] - Dancing Astronaut|last=Zwilling|first=Eric|date=5 July 2014|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://earmilk.com/2014/06/05/wave-racer-brightens-everyones-day-with-official-foster-the-people-remix/|title=Wave Racer brightens everyone's day with official Foster the People remix|last=dAlencon|first=Nick|date=2014-06-05|work=EARMILK|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2014/06/foster-people-best-friend-wave-racer-remix/|title=Foster The People - Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix) - EDMTunes|last=Greco|first=Ally|date=2014-06-05|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-foster-the-people-best-friend-remix-columbia|title=Wave Racer Flips Foster The Peoples Best Friend|last=Codd|first=Nathan|date=6 June 2014|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|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><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2014/06/foster-people-best-friend-wave-racer-remix/|title=Foster The People - Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix) [Preview] - Dancing Astronaut|last=Zwilling|first=Eric|date=5 July 2014|website=www.dancingastronaut.com|language=en|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://earmilk.com/2014/06/05/wave-racer-brightens-everyones-day-with-official-foster-the-people-remix/|title=Wave Racer brightens everyone's day with official Foster the People remix|last=dAlencon|first=Nick|date=2014-06-05|work=EARMILK|access-date=2017-06-05|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2014/06/foster-people-best-friend-wave-racer-remix/|title=Foster The People - Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix) - EDMTunes|last=Greco|first=Ally|date=2014-06-05|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-foster-the-people-best-friend-remix-columbia|title=Wave Racer Flips Foster The Peoples Best Friend|last=Codd|first=Nathan|date=6 June 2014|website=Lessthan3.com|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|dead-url=|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
* DCUP featuring Mereki – ''Don’t Be Shy'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2014/02/18/download-wave-ravers-triple-j-mix-today/|title=Download Wave Raver's Triple J Mix [ONLY Today]|last=Dylan|date=2014-02-18|website=EDM Sauce|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
* DCUP featuring Mereki – ''Don’t Be Shy'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2014/02/18/download-wave-ravers-triple-j-mix-today/|title=Download Wave Raver's Triple J Mix [ONLY Today]|last=Dylan|date=2014-02-18|website=EDM Sauce|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref>
* Ghost Town DJ’s – ''My Boo'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref name=":0" />
* Ghost Town DJ’s – ''My Boo'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref name=":0" />
* Ryan Hemsworth – ''Ryan Must Be Destroyed'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2014/05/ryan-hemsworth-ryan-must-destroyed-wave-racer-remix/|title=Ryan Hemsworth - Ryan Must Be Destroyed (Wave Racer Remix) - EDMTunes|last=1Z|date=2014-05-01|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Ryan Hemsworth – ''Ryan Must Be Destroyed'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2014/05/ryan-hemsworth-ryan-must-destroyed-wave-racer-remix/|title=Ryan Hemsworth - Ryan Must Be Destroyed (Wave Racer Remix) - EDMTunes|last=1Z|date=2014-05-01|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
'''2015'''
'''2015'''
* Duke Dumont – ''The Giver (Reprise)'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2015/05/05/duke-dumont-the-giver-reprise-wave-racer-remix/|title=Duke Dumont - The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix)|last=GLU|date=2015-05-05|website=EDM Sauce|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2015/05/duke-dumont-giver-reprise-wave-racer-remix/|title=Duke Dumont - The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix) - EDMTunes|last=PeterByun|date=2015-05-05|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref>
* Duke Dumont – ''The Giver (Reprise)'' (Wave Racer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2015/05/05/duke-dumont-the-giver-reprise-wave-racer-remix/|title=Duke Dumont - The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix)|last=GLU|date=2015-05-05|website=EDM Sauce|access-date=2017-06-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2015/05/duke-dumont-giver-reprise-wave-racer-remix/|title=Duke Dumont - The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix) - EDMTunes|last=PeterByun|date=2015-05-05|work=EDMTunes|access-date=2017-06-05|language=en-US}}</ref>

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For the 1992 video game, see Wave Race.
Wave Racer
Birth nameTom Purcell
OriginSydney, Australia
Genres
Occupations
Instrument
Years active2013-present
Labels

Tom Purcell, better known by his stage name Wave Racer, is an Australian DJ and future bass producer from Sydney.[3][4][5] The name "Wave Racer" is adapted from a Nintendo 64 game. His debut single consisting of two songs, "Rock U Tonite" and "Stoopid", was released in 2013.[6][7] He signed with Australian label Future Classic who also signed future bass artists like Cashmere Cat and Flume.[8][9] His "Flash Drive" EP was released in 2015, featuring guest appearances by Lido and Baby.[10][11]

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".[12] He has worked as a Starbucks barista.[13]

In 2014, he released "Streamer" as a single.[14][15][16][17] It was described as a 'tropical, glitchy tune' with elements of trap and futuristic indie-dance.[18][19][20] On 16 October 2015, he released "Flash Drive" and "World Record" featuring Lido, as singles.[21][22][23][24][25] They were part of the four-track EP titled Flash Drive.[26][27][28][29] In 2017, Wave Racer's remix of Flight Faciltiies’ "Stand Still" was sampled by Fetty Wap in his "Way You Are" song.[30]

Discography

[31]

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Dance
[32]
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)[33][34][35][36]
  • Panama – Always (Wave Racer Remix)[37][38][39]
  • DCUP – Don’t Be Shy (Wave Racer Remix)[40]
  • Cosmo’s Midnight – The Dofflin (Wave Racer Remix)[41]

2014

  • Foster The People – Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix)[42][43][44][45][46]
  • DCUP featuring Mereki – Don’t Be Shy (Wave Racer Remix)[47]
  • Ghost Town DJ’s – My Boo (Wave Racer Remix)[47]
  • Ryan Hemsworth – Ryan Must Be Destroyed (Wave Racer Remix)[48][49]

2015

  • Duke Dumont – The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix)[50][51]

2016

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