Wave to Earth

South Korean indie rock band

  • Indie rock
Years active2019–presentLabels
  • Wavy
Members
  • Kim Daniel
  • Shin Donggyu
  • Cha Soonjong

Wave to Earth (Korean: 웨이브 투 어스; stylized in all lowercase) is a South Korean indie rock band. The band currently consists of lead vocalist and guitarist Kim Daniel, drummer Shin Donggyu, and bassist Cha Soonjong.[1] Since their formation in 2019, the band has released 2 studio albums.[2][3]

History

Wave to Earth was formed[4] when Kim Daniel and Shin Dongkyu were in middle school. They said they formed a band with the ambition of "showing music that makes a new wave."[2] They debuted[5] with the single "wave" on 23 August 2019 with a new member Cha Soonjong. While the three of them are the official members, the session members also include Jo Jung-geun (keyboard), Jeon-min (saxophone), and Hong Seung-gi, an artwork member. They released two EPs in January 2020: Wave 0.01 and Summer Flows 0.02.[6] They signed with Wavy, the label where Colde is the owner, in 2021.[7] They had a live performance with La Poem on Naver Onstage.[8] In 2023, they released their first studio album, 0.1 Flaws and All.[2][9] They were included in the lineup of South Korean rock festivals, including the Seoul Jazz Festival and Pentaport Rock Festival, and The Other Festival in Indonesia.[10][11] Wave To Earth recently completed a sold-out North American tour[12] in September 2023. On September 6, 2024, they released their latest studio album entitled Play with Earth! 0.03.[3][13]

Band members

Official members

  • Kim Daniel - lead vocals, guitars
  • Shin Dong-gyu - drums, percussion
  • Cha Soon-jong - bass guitar

Session and touring members

  • Jo Jung-geun - keyboards, piano
  • Jeon-min - saxophone
  • Hong Seung-gi - artwork

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[14]
0.1 Flaws and All
  • Released: 20 April 2023
  • Label: Wavy
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download
 20
  • KOR: 11,057[15]
Play with Earth! 0.03
  • Released: 6 September 2024
  • Label: Wavy
  • Formats: CD, LP, digital download

Compilation albums

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[14]
Uncounted 0.00
  • Released: 14 May 2024 (limited)
  • Label: Wavy
  • Formats: LP
 16
  • KOR: 9,077[16]

EPs

Title Album details Peak chart positions Sales
KOR
[14]
Wave 0.01
  • Released: 2 January 2020
  • Label: we are not 0
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 55
  • KOR: 4,166[17]
Summer Flows 0.02
  • Released: 4 August 2020
  • Label: we are not 0
  • Formats: CD, digital download
 53
  • KOR: 4,026[18]

Singles

  • "Daisy" (2015)
  • "Wave" (2019)
  • "Light" (2019)
  • "Surf." (2020)
  • "Pueblo" (2020)
  • "Nouvelle Vague" (2021)
  • "Calla" (2022)
  • "Dried Flower" (2022)

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
Korean Music Awards 2024 Musician of the Year Wave to Earth Nominated [19][20]
Best Modern Rock Album 0.1 Flaws and All Nominated

References

  1. ^ Cho, Eunbyeol (27 May 2020). "제2의 새소년 찾는다! 밴드 기프트·설 등 6팀, 튠업 21기 뮤지션 선정". Bridge Economy (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b c Ko, Youngjin (25 April 2023). "웨이브 투 어스의 새로운 파도". Allure Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  3. ^ a b "Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
  4. ^ "K-pop band Wave To Earth all set for On Festival music fest in Manila". PEP.ph. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  5. ^ "About". Spotify. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  6. ^ Ji, Seunghoon (23 September 2023). "[역주행각] 비오는 날 감성의 끝...웨이브 투 어스 'Ride'". Ilgan Sports (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  7. ^ Ji, Minkyeong (22 November 2021). "밴드 웨이브 투 어스, WAVY 전격 합류..콜드 품으로 [공식]". Osen (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  8. ^ Lee, Jaehoon (6 December 2021). "라포엠·웨이브 투 어스, 네이버 온스테이지 '특별 프로젝트' 라이브". Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  9. ^ Son, Bongseok (21 June 2023). "밴드 웨이브투어스, 태국 단독 공연 성료···스포티파이 '바이럴 50' 태국 1위 '기염'". Kyunghyang Shinmun (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  10. ^ Park, Jaechan (1 April 2023). ""더 풍성해진 최종 라인업"...'제15회 서울재즈페스티벌 2023' 총 60팀 확정". Daily Korea (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  11. ^ Kim, Jahye (6 August 2023). "한여름 국내 최대 '록'축제…인천 '펜타포트 록 페스티벌' 6일 폐막". Saturday Economy (in Korean). Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  12. ^ "'Dreams come true': Wave to Earth talks sold-out US tour, songwriting and band's identity". USA Today. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
  13. ^ "Lollapalooza India 2025: Korean indie rock band wave to earth confirmed to perform at music festival's third edition in Mumbai". PINKVILLA. 10 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
  14. ^ a b c Peak positions on the Circle Album Chart:
    • 0.1 Flaws and All: "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 47". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • Uncounted 0.00: "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 20". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • Wave 0.01 and Summer Flows 0.02: "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 33". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  15. ^ Cumulative sales of 0.1 Flaws and All:
    • "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 20". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 28". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 47". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 25". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  16. ^ "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 20". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  17. ^ Cumulative sales of Wave 0.01:
    • "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 33". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 25". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  18. ^ Cumulative sales of Summer Flows 0.02:
    • "Album Chart, 2023 Weeks 33". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
    • "Album Chart, 2024 Weeks 25". Circle Chart (in Korean). Retrieved 27 June 2024.
  19. ^ "2024 한국대중음악상 후보 공개, 뉴진스-빈지노-실리카겔 종합분야 점령". MHN스포츠 / 엔터테인먼트 뉴스 (in Korean). 26 January 2024. Retrieved 31 January 2024.
  20. ^ "종합분야 수상후보". 한국대중음악상시상식 (in Korean). Retrieved 31 January 2024.