Weep Wave Photo credit: Travis Trautt
Weep Wave makes a compelling return, half a decade after the launch of their acclaimed debut full-length album, S.A.D., which garnered praise from KEXP, Seattle Music Insider, Raised by Cassettes, and Dan’s Tunes. They’re celebrating the release of a brand-new album Speck with a music video premiere for the single “The Pattern.”
Says vocalist Dylan Fuentes:
“Our friends Derek and Ben (from Sessions in Place) approached us about doing a music video for us. They were the ones who picked the song “The Pattern” and we told them they could do whatever they wanted. We’ve never done that before and we’re super stoked about the way things came together. It was interesting to see what kind of story and vibe they created from our music.”
Marking a new chapter in their trajectory, Weep Wave presents a cosmic shift in vision and fresh faces with Speck, released at the end of 2024. In this kaleidoscopic record – produced by Dylan Wall (Great Grandpa, Tangerine, Hibou, Versing, Scarves) at Hills Studio in Seattle and mastered by the legendary Jack Endino (Mudhoney, Nirvana, Soundgarden, L7, Mark Lanegan) – the band embarks on a sonic odyssey through the diverse genres they proudly call home.
Across the dynamic eleven tracks, the journey unfolds: from churning post-punk in “Alternate Reality” to James Murphy-esque electro dance vibes in “Slow Collapse”, from thrashing garage beats in “Phasing” to surfy psych undertones in “Surrender”, and the haunting slow dirge of “Never Wake Up”. With Dylan Fuentes at the helm, and the rhythmic tandem of Mitch Midkiff on bass and Miles Hubbard on drums, Weep Wave unveils their tightest sound and lineup yet.
Fuentes’ lyrical prowess oscillates between two contrasting realms, either projecting outward to explore broad concepts like the perils of capitalism and climate change, or plunge inward to scrutinize the self. His forte lies in dissecting the ego and self-identity. Lead single “Rebirth Mantra” is one of those moments. Amidst a pummeling riff, Fuentes unravels his fears of falling into the same patterns that have failed him before. In this introspective journey, he envisions a transformed version of himself—one that is “cool, calm, collected” and “present without fear.” It’s a manifestation, conjuring a more courageous, caring, and empathetic self, free from hesitation. It’s a spiritual rejuvenation, a resonant chord that strikes a universal note, reminding us all of the quest for a better version of ourselves.
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