EP1, the debut album from indie-rock quartet Wax Wav, recently popped up on our radar, and will be getting a physical release in January via local imprint Aqualung Records. Featuring members of The Danger O’s, Abe Koffenberger, Justin Johnson, and Nick Palmer, with Andrew Krause, the band rouses with a sound that’s melodic yet not afraid to exhibit a bit of a snarl. Hardwiring into a familiar desire to break loose, while simultaneously fighting to hold it together, the group feels akin to such acts as The Replacements or local stalwarts Beach Slang. One easily plugs into the emotively-charged call to action, as potential anthems are built.
