We here at Rock Daily are big fans of the do-it-yourself garage punk snarl of Wavves’ new album Wavvves (note the triple ‘v’s), so it’s our pleasure to exclusively present the band’s fuzzy surfer-punk anthem “No Hope Kids.” Keeping with the album’s lo-fi sound, the video finds Wavves mastermind Nathan Williams out in Europe enjoying his first “totally awesome” tour abroad. A single camcorder documents Wavves’ journey, from playing underground club shows to swilling vodka to other debauched acts you can probably only get away with overseas. (So much fun in fact that Wavves ultimately had to cancel their current European tour.) But have some hope, kids: Wavves will return to the stage July 15th with a show at New York’s Bowery Ballroom. Until then, enjoy the video up top.
Comments
CrystalSpyder4 | 6/29/2009, 9:53 am EST
The European tour was cancelled immediately following a very serious onstage meltdown in Barcelona. The lead singer/guitarist admitted he had basically taken too many substances before playing, which screwed up his ability to play music or speak coherently. Plus, there was quite a negative exchange between the drummer and him on stage during the freakout.
nohopekid | 6/29/2009, 1:44 pm EST
you didn’t credit who made it. i found it on other sites…
directed by pete ohs
fly | 6/29/2009, 9:48 pm EST
I was laughing a bit to myself when I watched this, knowing the meltdown and all…
bart | 6/30/2009, 12:17 am EST
who gives a fuck if this guy had a “freak out” or not? his music sucks! this video sucks!!
Meh | 6/30/2009, 3:32 am EST
He’s a spoiled little hipster. He should go home to his parents.
Sinbad | 6/30/2009, 4:41 am EST
He suckkks! (note the triple ‘k’s)
douggg | 6/30/2009, 12:09 pm EST
i’m not particularly a fan of this dude’s music, but i find it funny that all you bought into the “meltdown” crap via pitchfork… ive seen “meltdowns” on stage, this dude was just too fucked up to play. happens all the time.
shoeshinee | 6/30/2009, 2:55 pm EST
to change up the rhythm : i like his music
so fuck you
Magic Jeff | 7/1/2009, 4:58 pm EST
I completely enjoy the EP and the live show I’ve seen. There are only two v’s in the band’s name rolling stone. WAVVES. additionally, the ‘meltdown’ seems perfectly acceptable to me. this guy went from his ‘garage’ to touring europe in like two months. Wavves is good … can’t wait to hear the stuff with zach hill.
Alex Chick | 7/1/2009, 11:54 pm EST
Pure poetry. The symbolism of the three V’s is both obvious and profound.
dillon | 7/7/2009, 11:59 am EST
this is lame–this dude is diy with a fucking iphone. fuck that im out
fuck you and fuck wavves
tam | 9/10/2009, 10:18 pm EST
go for it paramore…. were her to support you guyzzz……..


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