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Microwave
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
GenresPost-hardcore, indie rock, alternative rock, emo
Years active2012–present
LabelsPure Noise, SideOneDummy
Members
  • Nathan Hardy
  • Tyler Hill
  • Timothy Pittard
Past members
  • Wesley Swanson
  • Travis Hill
Websitewww.mcrwv.com

Microwave is an American rock band from Atlanta, Georgia. They have supported bands such as The Wonder Years, letlive., Have Mercy, Man Overboard, Tiny Moving Parts, Motion City Soundtrack, Jimmy Eat World, Can't Swim, The Dangerous Summer, and Boston Manor.[1][2][3][4] They are currently signed to Pure Noise Records.[5]

History

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2012–2013: Formation and early releases

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Microwave formed in Woodstock, Georgia in 2012.[6] The group released their first and second EPs, Nowhere Feels Like Home and Swine Driver, on January 10 and March 30, 2013.[7][8] Their third EP When the Fever Breaks was released on September 17, 2013.[9]

2014–2018: Stovall and Much Love

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Microwave released their first full-length album Stovall on August 23, 2014.[10] They released their second full-length album Much Love on September 30, 2016 to critical success.[11]

An anniversary re-release version of Much Love was published in 2023 to commemorate the band's 10th year. The release consisted of a limited-edition 300 pressings of the album, which sold out. The band stated that "Much Love was a big steppingstone in the growth of our band, and we really explored the range of what we could do sonically and lyrically."[12][13]

2019–2022: Death Is a Warm Blanket

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Their third full-length-album Death Is a Warm Blanket was released September 13, 2019, via Pure Noise Records.[14] Loudwire named it one of the 50 best rock albums of 2019.[15]

On July 5, 2022, the band released "Someday I Suppose"/"Santeria", a split promotional single with Drug Church, which included the band’s cover of "Santeria" by Sublime. Both songs appeared on the compilation album Dead Formats, Vol. 1 from Pure Noise Records, which was released on August 29, 2022.[16][17]

2024–present: Let's Start Degeneracy

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Microwave's fourth full-length-album Let's Start Degeneracy was released April 26, 2024, via Pure Noise Records.[18]

Musical style

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Microwave's sound is said to be a hybrid of emo, pop punk, and post-hardcore, incorporating "loud guitar rock, post-hardcore experimentation and general angsty energy into a brooding but lively sound". The band's lyrics are described as "depressive and often softly nihilistic".[19]

Discography

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Studio albums

EPs

  • Nowhere Feels Like Home (2013)
  • Swine Driver (2013)
  • When the Fever Breaks (2013)
  • Split w/ Head North (2015)
  • keeping up (2018)

Singles

  • "Carry" (2019)
  • "DIAWB" (2019)
  • "Float to the Top" (2019)
  • "Circling the Drain" (2022)
  • "Straw Hat" (2022)
  • "Ferrari" (2023)
  • "Bored of Being Sad" (2024)
  • "Huperzine Dreams" (2024)

Other appearances

Members

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Current members

  • Nathan Hardy – lead vocals, guitar (2012–present)
  • Tyler Hill – bass, backing vocals (2012–present)
  • Timothy "Tito" Pittard – drums (2012–present)


Touring members

  • Lucas Daniel Jones - guitar, backing vocals (2022–present)


Past Members

  • Wesley Swanson – guitar, backing vocals (2012–2016)
  • Travis Hill – guitar, backing vocals (2016–2021)

Timeline

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References

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  1. ^ Ralph, Caitlyn. "Motion City Soundtrack announce farewell tour - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press.
  2. ^ Sharp, Tyler. "Love your friends, die laughing: Man Overboard to go on hiatus - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press.
  3. ^ Leak, Brian. "Have Mercy announce headlining tour, upcoming new single - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press.
  4. ^ Ryken, Atreyue. "The Wonder Years announce spring tour with letlive., others - News - Alternative Press". Alternative Press. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  5. ^ "Microwave sign to Pure Noise Records, announce new LP 'Death Is A Warm Blanket'". Bring The Noise.
  6. ^ "Microwave Release "When The Fever Breaks"". Lost In The Sound. 23 September 2013.
  7. ^ "Nowhere Feels Like Home, by Microwave". Microwave. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
  8. ^ "Swine Driver, by Microwave". Microwave. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
  9. ^ "When The Fever Breaks, by Microwave". Microwave. Retrieved 2016-04-22.
  10. ^ "Stovall, by Microwave". Microwave.
  11. ^ "Much Love, by Microwave". Microwave.
  12. ^ Brooklyn Vegan (March 1, 2023). "New exclusive vinyl: Microwave's 'Much Love' Anniversary Edition on color wax". Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  13. ^ "MICROWAVE 'MUCH LOVE' ANNIVERSARY EDITION LP (Limited Edition – Only 300 made, Transparent Red w/ Bone Moon Phase Vinyl)". AltPress. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  14. ^ "PNE252 Death Is A Warm Blanket". Pure Noise Records. Retrieved 2022-05-13.
  15. ^ "The 50 Best Rock Albums of 2019". Loudwire. Townsquare Media. December 5, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  16. ^ a b "Dead Formats, Vol. 1 (single)". Spotify.
  17. ^ "Dead Formats, Vol.1 (album)". Spotify.
  18. ^ "PNE408 Let's Start Degeneracy". Pure Noise Records. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
  19. ^ Donelson, Marcy. "Microwave Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More |". AllMusic. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
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