Wave Racer

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][8] He signed with Australian label Future Classic who also signed future bass artists like Cashmere Cat and Flume.[9][10] His "Flash Drive" EP was released in 2015, featuring guest appearances by Lido and Baby.[11][12] He has performed in America at Ultra Music Festival,[13] on Mad Decent's Block Party Tour[14] and in support of Chromeo on their 'Frequent Flyer Tour'.[15] Domestic festival highlights include Splendour In The Grass,[16] Field Day,[17] Groovin' the Moo[18] and Falls Festival[19]

For the 1992 video game, see Wave Race.

Wave Racer
Birth nameTom Purcell
OriginSydney
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • DJ
  • record producer
  • musician
Instruments
Years active2013–present
Labels

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.[20] 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".[21] He has worked as a Starbucks barista.[22]

In 2014, he released "Streamers" as a single.[23][24][25][26] It was described as a 'tropical, glitchy tune' with elements of trap and futuristic indie-dance.[27][28][29][30][31] On 16 October 2015, he released "Flash Drive"[32] and "World Record"[33][34][35][36][37] featuring Lido, as singles.[38][39][40][41][42] They were part of the four-track EP titled Flash Drive.[43][44][45][46][47] In 2017, Wave Racer's remix of Flight Facilities' "Stand Still" was sampled by Fetty Wap in his "Way You Are" song.[48][49][50][51]

Awards

J Award

The J Awards are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation's youth-focused radio station Triple J. They commenced in 2005.

Year Nominee / work Award Result
J Awards of 2013[52] themselves Unearthed Artist of the Year Nominated

Discography

[53]

Extended plays
Title Details Peak chart positions
US
Dance
[54]
Flash Drive
  • Released: 16 October 2015
  • Label: Future Classic
  • Format: Digital download, CD
 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
"AUTO" 2019 No label Non-album singles
"Summer Rain"
(featuring Kwame)

Remixes

2013

  • Flight Facilities featuring Mickey Green – Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)[55][56][57][58]
  • Panama – Always (Wave Racer Remix)[59][60][61][62][63]
  • DCUP – Don't Be Shy (Wave Racer Remix)[64]
  • Cosmo's Midnight – The Dofflin (Wave Racer Remix)[65]

2014

  • Foster The People – Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix)[66][67][68][69][70][71]
  • DCUP featuring Mereki – Don't Be Shy (Wave Racer Remix)[72]
  • Ghost Town DJ's – My Boo (Wave Racer Remix)[72]
  • Ryan Hemsworth – Ryan Must Be Destroyed (Wave Racer Remix)[73][74][75]

2015

  • Duke Dumont – The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix)[76][77][78][79][80]
  • Snakehips – All My Friends (Wave Racer Remix)[81]

2016

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