Wave Racer
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Thomas Michael Purcell, known professionally as Wave Racer, is an Australian musician, multi-instrumentalist and music producer.[3][4][5] The name "Wave Racer" is adapted from the Nintendo 64 game Wave Race 64. His debut single, consisting of two songs, "Rock U Tonite" and "Stoopid", was released in 2013.[6][7][8] The same year, he signed with Australian independent record label Future Classic, who also signed other electronic artists including Cashmere Cat and Flume.[9][10]
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Birth name | Thomas Michael Purcell |
Born | 26 April 1992 |
Origin | Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
Genres | Alternative, Electronic |
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Instrument(s) | Electric Guitar, Synthesiser, Vocals |
Years active | 2013–present |
Labels | PIAS, Astral People Recordings |
Website | http://www.waveracer.band |
His "Flash Drive" EP was released in 2015, featuring a guest appearance by Lido.[11][12] In 2021, he released his debut full-length album, To Stop From Falling Off The Earth.[13]
He has performed in the United States at Ultra Music Festival,[14] on Mad Decent's Block Party Tour[15] and in support of Chromeo on their "Frequent Flyer Tour".[16] Australian festival highlights include Splendour In The Grass,[17] Field Day,[18] Groovin' the Moo[19] and Falls Festival.[20] He has also toured in support of Disclosure during their Australian tour in 2014,[21][22][23] and Porter Robinson during his Australian tour in 2015,[24] alongside Cosmo's Midnight.