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== 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> 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 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><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" as a single off the EP with the same name.<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.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>
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><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><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> On 16 October 2015, he released "Flash Drive" as a single off the EP with the same name.<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.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>


== 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><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>
'''2014'''
'''2014'''

Revision as of 12:11, 5 June 2017

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. 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.[2] His "Flash Drive" EP was released in 2015, featuring guest appearances by Lido and Baby.[3][4]

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".[5] He has worked as a Starbucks barista.[6]

In 2014, he released "Streamer" as a single which was described as a 'tropical, glitchy tune' with elements of trap and futuristic indie-dance.[7][8][9][10] On 16 October 2015, he released "Flash Drive" as a single off the EP with the same name.[11][12]

Discography

[13]

Extended plays

Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Dance
[14]
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)[15][16][17]
  • Panama – Always (Wave Racer Remix)[18][19]

2014

  • Foster The People – Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix)[20][21][22]

2016

References

  1. ^ "Wave Racer : Future Classic". www.futureclassic.com.au. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
  2. ^ 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)
  3. ^ Yeung, Neil. "Wave Racer - Biography & History". AllMusic. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  4. ^ 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)
  5. ^ 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)
  6. ^ "It's A Music Festival, Not A Rave: A Look At The Differing Values Of HARD & Insomniac". EDM.com. 2014-07-21. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
  7. ^ "Wave Racer Is Bringing Back 8-Bit With "Streamers"". Dance Music NW. 2014-02-09. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
  8. ^ 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)
  9. ^ Lourenço, Jeff (2014-02-06). "Wave Racer showcases his sample collection with "Streamers"". EARMILK. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  10. ^ "10 EDM Songs You Need To Add To Your Summer Playlist". EDM.com. 2014-06-21. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
  11. ^ 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)
  12. ^ 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)
  13. ^ "Wave Racer on Apple Music". iTunes. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
  14. ^ "Top Dance/Electronic Albums". www.billboard.com. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  15. ^ 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)
  16. ^ 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)
  17. ^ "Why Australian Producers Killed it in 2013". EDM.com. 2013-12-30. Retrieved 2017-06-05.
  18. ^ 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)
  19. ^ Beer, Nathan (2013-10-23). "Panama - "Always" (Wave Racer Remix)". EARMILK. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  20. ^ 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)
  21. ^ 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)
  22. ^ dAlencon, Nick (2014-06-05). "Wave Racer brightens everyone's day with official Foster the People remix". EARMILK. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
  23. ^ 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)
  24. ^ Saunders, John (2016-03-25). "Wave Racer submits an official remix for Flume and Kai's "Never Be Like You"". EARMILK. Retrieved 2017-06-05. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |dead-url= (help)
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