Wavves is San Diego, California resident Nathan Williams who is influenced by the Beach Boys via the teenage suburban punk of the Descendents, The Wipers and the louche lo-fi of Beat Happening.
Nathan Williams, under the name Wavves, is a noise pop musician based in San Diego, California. He released his self-titled debut LP in 2008 and has since gained notable media attention from the internet, and other areas including Pitchfork and ABC News. Currently signed to Fat Possum Records, he released his second full-length album, Wavvves, in 2009 and his third album, 'King of the Beach', on August 3rd 2010. King of the Beach features a complete rhythm section comprised of Stephen Pope and Billy Hayes, both formerly of the late Jay Reatard's touring band.
Wavves are a lo-fi/punk/noise pop band based in San Diego, California. They are currently signed to Fat Possum Records.