The Wavves have announced an extensive Summer and Fall 2013 tour line-up with shows in North America and Europe. The tour is in support of the band’s fourth studio album, Afraid of Heights.

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Since the release of their fourth studio album, Afraid of Heights, The Wavves have announced their Summer and Fall 2013 tour dates. The tour includes shows in both North America and Europe. Afraid of Heights has elevated the duo’s success with a more polished and ‘bigger’ sound. This will be The Wavves first album via Mom + Pop and Warner Bros. labels in the US (Released via AWAL Records in Europe). Guitarist Nathan Williams and bassist Stephen Pope self-funded the album, which includes the production talents of John Hill, known for his work with famed artists such as M.I.A., Nas, and Santigold. The Wavves are known for their “off the cuff” and chaotic orchestration and in this album there is an atmosphere (melodically and lyrically) of stepping out into the world. Their June release of the video for their upcoming song “That’s On Me” also pays tribute to the band’s signature style of shock, intrigue and an overload of abstract artistry.

“The general theme of the record is depression and anxiety, being death-obsessed and paranoid of impending doom. I feel like the narration is almost schizophrenic if you listen front to back; every word is important, even the constant contradictions and lack of self-worth. That’s all a part of this record-questioning everything not because I’m curious, but because I’m paranoid.” – Nathan Williams

The album is currently available for purchase on iTunes.

Wavves Summer and Fall 2013 Tour Dates
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Aug 01: Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club
Aug 02: Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall
Aug 03: Toronto, ON – The Grove
Aug 04: Chicago, IL – Lollapalooza
Aug 04: Chicago, IL – Empty Bottle
Aug 05: Columbia, MO – Mojo’s
Aug 07: Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
Aug 09: San Francisco, CA – Outside Lands
Aug 10: Redmond,WA – Marymoor Amphitheater
Aug 23: Leeds, UK – Leeds Festival
Aug 24: Boulogne-Billancourt, France – Rock En Seine
Aug 25: Reading, UK – Reading Festival
Sep 20: San Diego, California – 91X Xfest
Sep 23: Denver, Colorado – Bluebird
Sep 24: Albuquerque, New Mexico – Sunshine (Scaled)
Sep 26: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma – Conservatory
Sep 27: Kansas City, Missouri – KRBZ Radio Show
Sep 28: Chicago, Illinois – Park West
Sep 29: Toronto, Ontario – Opera House
Oct 02: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The Church
Oct 03: New York, New York – Irving Plaza
Oct 05: Washington, DC – Black Cat
Oct 07: Carrboro, North Carolina – Cat’s Cradle
Oct 08: Atlanta, Georgia – Masquerade downstairs
Oct 11: Dallas, Texas – Prophet Bar
Oct 14: Santa Ana, California – Observatory
Oct 15: Los Angeles, California – Echoplex
Oct 18: Vancouver, BC – Commodore