Wave Racer
Thomas Michael Purcell, known professionally as Wave Racer, is an Australian musician, multi-instrumentalist and music producer. 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. The same year, he signed with Australian independent record label Future Classic, who also signed other electronic artists including Cashmere Cat and Flume.
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| Background information | |
| 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. In 2021, he released his debut full-length album, To Stop From Falling Off The Earth.
He has performed in the United States at Ultra Music Festival, on Mad Decent's Block Party Tour and in support of Chromeo on their "Frequent Flyer Tour". Australian festival highlights include Splendour In The Grass, Field Day, Groovin' the Moo and Falls Festival. He has also toured in support of Disclosure during their Australian tour in 2014, and Porter Robinson during his Australian tour in 2015, alongside Cosmo's Midnight.