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The Wahas

Genre: indie / punk
From: Mosman, NSW
Members: Rupert Parry, Jack Freeman, Cass Navarro, Tom Richards & Xavier Diekman

Influences: Jesus & Mary Chain, The Velvet Underground, Brian Jonestown Massacre, Pixies, Sonic Youth, Nick Cave, My Bloody Valentine, The Ramones, The Bad Seeds.....
Myspace: myspace.com/thewahas
Website: http://www.thewahas.com
Bio
Formed in 2006 after meeting at high school, their young ages and precocious talent have seen them ascend through the ranks at breakneck speed. After being personally selected by UK band The Horrors to support them at their Sydney shows, The Wahas have gone from strength to strength and have now racked up supports with local favourites such as Operator Please, Faker, Children Collide, Ghostwood, Mercy Arms and Grinspoon.

Their debut EP ‘We Love The Wahas’ was released independently in 2007 with the single ‘New Suit’ receiving airplay on Triple J, FBi, 3RRR and 3ZZZ and the clip airing regularly on Rage.

With 4 out of 5 members currently completing their HSC studies, the best is yet to come for The Wahas.

Watch out world.... The Wahas are coming!


Gigs
21 Sep '08 @ Oxford Art Factory
Sydney(NSW), $0.00
Xray Specs - Under 18s gig!

Also playing Young & Restless and Casette Kids!
19 Jul '08 @ The Annandale
Sydney(NSW), $12.00
Children Collide single Launch - The Wahas, Spod and Children Collide.
28 Sep '08 @ The Filth at The Beach Road Hotel
Sydney(NSW), $0.00
Also playing - Children Collide. Free entry!
05 Sep '08 @ Oxford Art Factory
Sydney(NSW), $0.00
MTV Kickstart NSW Finals
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Reviews

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <johnny_unitus> , 5.9.2008


Anyone say Country music award?!

I didn't, Cause you know i don't get down with country music.

F**KING AWESOME TRACK, Cass, your voice is like honey to my throat.

Rating: star star star star star

New Suit   

Review by: <johnny_unitus> , 5.9.2008


Oh dear me,

I'm gonna get you guys on MTV, MTV 2 VH1

YEAH! VH1, i got connections there.

Jack's gonna get all tatted up and
Cass is gonna get all fatted up.

Rating: star star star star star

I Like It When My Mother Cries   

Review by: <johnny_unitus> , 5.9.2008


with all the delish aspects of a psych/nowave/punk/shoegaze song

but with 50% less fat!

oh HAHA, I LOVE THE WAHAS!


friends forever

Rating: star star star star star

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <ilovethewahas> , 16.8.2008

this song makes me want to dance!!!

Rating: star star star star star

New Suit   

Review by: <ilovethewahas> , 16.8.2008

catchy song great band

Rating: star star star star star

I Like It When My Mother Cries   

Review by: <ilovethewahas> , 16.8.2008

this is such a cool song !this is one stylish band, love the sound love the clothes

Rating: star star star star star

I Like It When My Mother Cries   

Review by: <Mark_n> , 10.8.2008

The jangly guitar sounds here nod to their J&MC influences. Not sure if it's the recording quality or my computer speakers, but the vocals need to be a bit stronger on this track.

Rating: star star star star star

New Suit   

Review by: <Mark_n> , 10.8.2008

Thumping and impassioned, it's short, sharp and to the point. It doesn't need to be any longer than the two minutes that it is.

Rating: star star star star star

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <Mark_n> , 10.8.2008

It's a jaunty little strut, but is missing a certain je ne sais quoi.

Rating: star star star star star

New Suit   

Review by: <Lady> , 2.8.2008

Shit walks in! Shit walks in! Throw it in there with me!
I can vouch for this simple line getting stuck in my head and getting repeated over and over..
As well as this your head will be banging and your body will be shaking like you didn't know you could.
Short, punchy and a winner.
New Suit has also had airplay on Triple J, but The Wahas' music is good enough to speak for itself, and they can pull it off live too.

Rating: star star star star star

I Like It When My Mother Cries   

Review by: <Lady> , 2.8.2008

This track is a treat for the ears, and I really enjoy how they incorporate an upbeat feel with their drawn out and distant vocals. There's a sense of depth here that manages to somehow grab you as you just bliss out to this tune.

Rating: star star star star star

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <Lady> , 2.8.2008

Catchy, upbeat, and a tune that instantly puts you in a good mood.
I can assure you it won't be long before you start singing the "la la la" chorus with them!

Rating: star star star star star

I Like It When My Mother Cries   

Review by: <Shoopdawoop> , 24.7.2008

I feel akward when my mother cries. She cried for weeks when I wasn't born a girl. Either way, I just love this track it reminds me of the Netherlands.


Rating: star star star star star

New Suit   

Review by: <Shoopdawoop> , 24.7.2008

This is the best thing i've heard in a while!
WAHASSSS!

Rating: star star star star star

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <Shoopdawoop> , 24.7.2008

Genius track - I can dance all day!

Rating: star star star star star

I Like It When My Mother Cries   

Review by: <BoldBongo> , 19.7.2008

This song deserves six stars.

Rating: star star star star star

New Suit   

Review by: <BoldBongo> , 19.7.2008

I love this song!

Rating: star star star star star

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <BoldBongo> , 19.7.2008

Freakin awesome sound

Rating: star star star star star

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <copperkat> , 19.7.2008

You guys rock!

Rating: star star star star star

New Suit   

Review by: <copperkat> , 19.7.2008

Catchy - can't get it out of my head - saw it on Rage..

Rating: star star star star star

I Like It When My Mother Cries   

Review by: <copperkat> , 19.7.2008

Stunning song! You guys should bring this one out as a single!

Rating: star star star star star

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <buckrogers> , 18.7.2008

nice guitar riff and lyrics!!!

Rating: star star star star star

New Suit   

Review by: <buckrogers> , 18.7.2008

cool track. exactly what i like in a song!

Rating: star star star star star

I Like It When My Mother Cries   

Review by: <buckrogers> , 18.7.2008

my favourite!

Rating: star star star star star

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <ilovemarcjacobs> , 17.7.2008

This song is great!!! i have seen the wahas play it live , they are awesome!!

Rating: star star star star star

New Suit   

Review by: <alan.diekman> , 17.7.2008

this song kicks butt! - great song live in their set......

Rating: star star star star star

I Like It When My Mother Cries   

Review by: <alan.diekman> , 17.7.2008

this song takes me away from the daily grind - regularly - great sound!

Rating: star star star star star

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <alan.diekman> , 17.7.2008

love the line "we love b4 we breathe" makes me happy and want to dance

Rating: star star star star star

Chorus Girl   

Review by: <frontman> , 9.7.2008

Good look, good influences and gee whizz...good sound to boot. Nice one, hopefully see you in the finals.

Rating: star star star star star