Olympia Washington’s Waves Crashing channels the iconic sounds of the ’80s and ’90s into something fresh and electrifying; pairing lush, atmospheric soundscapes with melodic hooks. Since their first EP in 2021, they’ve become a fixture of the Pacific Northwest alternative scene through a steady stream of releases and regional touring.

They’ve shared the stage with Bully, Wavves, Ringo Deathstarr, Cloakroom, Sun Atoms, The Veldt, Cigarettes For Breakfast, MOAA, and Flyingfish, and appeared at key regional events including West Seattle Summer Fest, South Sound Block Party, LoveOly Summer Fest, Dreamgaze PDX, Tremolo Fest, Seagaze, Band in Seattle, Magnuson Park Live, Fisherman’s Village, Kalamashoegazer, and Festival of Dark Arts.

Their 2023 EP The Viewing reached #20 on KEXP’s Best of 2023 list, while the follow-up Ancora spent six weeks on the NACC Top 200, peaking at #41. In 2025, their debut full-length Effection hit #92 on NACC and #88 on KEXP’s Best of 2025, fueling a 16-city U.S. tour and a dreamy reimagining of Radiohead’s “Creep” as a standalone single.

Waves Crashing's 2025 album 'Effection' was recognized among the top albums of 2025 by KEXP, Obscure Sound and The Seattle Times.

The band released their 2nd studio album 'In The Blur' in May 2026.

'Essential collection for those into the modern shoegaze sounds'. ATH - Austin