Weep Wave - "Synthetic Dreams," a 2022 self-released single.

Over the five years since we first coveredWeep Wave, a lot has changed for the Seattle band. They went on to release their debut album, S.A.D., in 2019, a concept album based on the changing seasons and corresponding moods that take place over the course of a year in the Pacific Northwest, that KEXP’s Martin Douglas had a lot to say about. Since then, a series of lineup changes have occurred but the band, led by Dylan Fuentes, continues to constantly churn out a new single at least every six months or so.

One of Weep Wave, currently a quartet,’s most recent singles is the synth-fueled, “Synthetic Dreams.” Putting aside their signature Modest Mousian guitar riffs for this one, the song is a stripped-down version of the band, utilizing ‘80s style synthesizers and a thrumming analog drum machine for a haunting and altogether different sound for the band.

“It was interesting to write and record a style of song that’s pretty different from what we would normally do,” explains Fuentes. “With the synth there’s a lot of textures and tones that I can’t do with the guitar.”

Weep Wave has big plans for 2022 including releasing a new EP and going on tour. Keep up with release dates and tour announcements here.

Read the full post on KEXP.org

Weep Wave - "Synthetic Dreams," a 2022 self-released single.
Over the five years since we<a href="https://www.kexp.org/read/2017/06/02/kexp-suggests-vanfest-819/"> first covered</a> Weep Wave, a lot has changed for the Seattle band. They went on to release their debut album, S.A.D., in 2019, a concept album based on the changing seasons and corresponding moods that take place over the course of a year in the Pacific Northwest, that KEXP&rsquo;s Martin Douglas<a href="https://www.kexp.org/read/2019/3/7/throwaway-style-basking-seasons-weep-waves-sad/"> had a lot to say about</a>. Since then, a series of lineup changes have occurred but the band, led by Dylan Fuentes, continues to constantly churn out a new single at least every six months or so.
One of Weep Wave, currently a quartet,&rsquo;s most recent singles is the synth-fueled, &ldquo;Synthetic Dreams.&rdquo; Putting aside their signature Modest Mousian guitar riffs for this one, the song is a stripped-down version of the band, utilizing &lsquo;80s style synthesizers and a thrumming analog drum machine for a haunting and altogether different sound for the band.
&ldquo;It was interesting to write and record a style of song that&rsquo;s pretty different from what we would normally do,&rdquo; explains Fuentes. &ldquo;With the synth there&rsquo;s a lot of textures and tones that I can&rsquo;t do with the guitar.&rdquo;
Weep Wave has big plans for 2022 including releasing a new EP and going on tour. Keep up with release dates and tour announcements<a href="http://weepwave.com/"> here.</a>
<a href="https://kexp.org/podcasts/song-of-the-day/2022/2/18/weep-wave-synthetic-dreams/">Read the full post on KEXP.org</a>

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