Wave Racer
{{For|the 1992 video game|Wave Race}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Wave Racer
| birth_name = Thomas Michael Purcell
| origin = Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
| genre = {{hlist|Future bass{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/future-bass-get-familiar-with-edms-sound-of-2017-w466963|title=Future Bass: Get Familiar With EDM's Sound of 2017|last=Turner|first=David|date=14 February 2017|magazine=Rolling Stone|access-date=5 June 2017}}|}}Alternative, Electronic
| occupation = {{hlist|Musician|Music Producer|Song-writer}}
| instrument = {{hlist|Digital audio workstation}}Electric Guitar, Synthesiser, Vocals
| years_active = 2013–present
| label = {{hlist|Future Classic|{{Cite web|url=http://www.futureclassic.com.au/artists/wave-racer/|title=Wave Racer : Future Classic|website=futureclassic.com.au|access-date=5 June 2017}}}}PIAS, Astral People Recordings
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|04|26|df=y}}
| website = http://www.waveracer.band
| image = Wave Racer Press Shot 2021.jpg
| caption = Wave Racer in 2021
}}
{{EngvarB|date=February 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2018}}
Thomas Michael Purcell, known professionally as Wave Racer, is an Australian musician, multi-instrumentalist and music producer.{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmcanada.com/blog/2014/2/18/wave-racer-makes-his-triple-j-mix-available-as-a-free-download-for-only-24-hours|title=Wave Racer makes his Triple J mix available as a free download for only 24 hours|date=18 February 2014|work=EDM Canada|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/electronic-music-genres-venturing-pigeon-hole|title=Genres Or Labels? Venturing Down The Pigeonhole|last=Kopp|first=Shea|date=29 April 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/listen-wave-racer-streamers/|title=LISTEN: Wave Racer – 'Streamers' – Music Feeds|last=Williams|first=Tom|date=11 February 2014|work=Music Feeds|access-date=5 June 2017}} The name "Wave Racer" is adapted from the Nintendo 64 game Wave Race 64. His debut single, consisting of two songs, "Rock U Tonite" and "Stoopid", was released in 2013.{{Cite web|url=https://www.insomniac.com/artist/Wave-Racer|title=Wave Racer|website=Insomniac.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://nesthq.com/wave-racer-stoopid|title=Wave Racer – Stoopid – NEST HQ|date=20 July 2013|work=NEST HQ|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2013/11/03/deep-bondax-wave-racer/|title=Into The Deep With Bondax & Wave Racer|last=Ward|first=Nick|date=3 November 2013|website=Your EDM|access-date=5 June 2017}} The same year, he signed with Australian independent record label Future Classic, who also signed other electronic artists including Cashmere Cat and Flume.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/future-classic-announces-one-million-label-compilation/|title=Future Classic announces 'One in a Million' label compilation|last=Hooks|first=Patrick|date=2 March 2016|website=dancingastronaut.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/51187/20151017/bass-house-producer-wave-racer-shares-debut-ep-flash-drive.htm|title=Australian Producer Wave Racer Shares Debut EP 'Flash Drive' [LISTEN]|last=Wojcik|first=Alexandria|date=17 October 2015|website=musictimes.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}
His "Flash Drive" EP was released in 2015, featuring a guest appearance by Lido.{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/wave-racer-mn0003328159/biography|title=Wave Racer – Biography & History|last=Yeung|first=Neil|publisher=AllMusic|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/09/10-producers-that-should-be-scoring-video-games/wave-racer-2|title=10 Producers That Should Be Scoring Video GamesWave Racer|last=Brice|date=29 September 2014|website=Complex|access-date=5 June 2017}} In 2021, he released his debut full-length album, To Stop From Falling Off The Earth.
He has performed in the United States at Ultra Music Festival,{{cite news | url = https://www.youredm.com/2016/03/12/ten-artists-you-need-to-see-at-ultra-music-festival/ | title = Ten Artists You Need To See At Ultra Music Festival| last = Rubenstein | first = Peter | work = YourEDM | date = March 12, 2016 | accessdate = 23 Jan 2019 }} on Mad Decent's Block Party Tour{{cite news | url = https://www.stereogum.com/1674240/outkast-chance-the-rapper-run-the-jewels-playing-2014-mad-decent-block-parties/tour-dates/ | title = Outkast, Chance The Rapper, Run The Jewels Playing 2014 Mad Decent Block Parties| last = DeVille | first = Chris | work = Stereogum | date = April 7, 2014 | accessdate = 23 Jan 2019 }} and in support of Chromeo on their "Frequent Flyer Tour".{{cite news | url = https://pitchfork.com/news/55687-chromeo-announce-frequent-flyer-tour/ | title = Chromeo Announce Frequent Flyer Tour| last = Gordon | first = Jeremy | work = Pitchfork | date = June 24, 2014 | accessdate = 23 Jan 2019 }} Australian festival highlights include Splendour In The Grass,{{cite news | url = https://www.nova969.com.au/music/article/splendour-grass-2014-lineup-announced | title = Splendour In The Grass 2014 lineup announced| last = Boy | first = Nova | work = Nova 96.9 | date = 23 Apr 2014 | accessdate = 23 Jan 2019 }} Field Day,{{cite news | url = https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/field-day-2014-set-times-revealed/ | title = Field Day 2014 Set Times Revealed, Brace For Clashes| last = Newstead | first = Al | work = Tone Deaf | date = Dec 18, 2013 | accessdate = 23 Jan 2019 }} Groovin' the Moo{{cite news | url = https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/music/groovin-the-moo-lineup-announced-for-2014-20140129-31ljh.html | title = Groovin' the Moo line-up announced for 2014| last = Westcott | first = Ben | work = Sydney Morning Herald | year = 2014 | accessdate = 23 Jan 2019 }} and Falls Festival.{{cite news | url = http://www.purplesneakers.com.au/2013/10/falls-festival-announce-acts/ | title = Falls Festival Announce More Acts| last = Galvin | first = Hannah | work = Purple Sneakers | year = 2013 | accessdate = 23 Jan 2019 }} He has also toured in support of Disclosure during their Australian tour in 2014,{{Cite web|title=05/09/2014: Disclosure / Wave Racer @ Metro City {{!}} Concert Archives|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/disclosure-wave-racer|access-date=2021-11-26|website=www.concertarchives.org}}{{Cite web|date=2014-04-28|title=Disclosure|url=https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/disclosure/|access-date=2021-11-26|website=Tone Deaf|language=en-AU}}{{Cite web|title=04/24/2014: Disclosure / Touch Sensitive / Lancelot / Wave Racer @ Hordern Pavilion {{!}} Concert Archives|url=https://www.concertarchives.org/concerts/disclosure-touch-sensitive-lancelot-wave-racer|access-date=2021-11-26|website=www.concertarchives.org}} and Porter Robinson during his Australian tour in 2015,{{Cite web|date=2015-04-23|title=Porter Robinson Splendour 2015 Sideshows|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/porter-robinson-splendour-2015-sideshows/|access-date=2021-11-26|website=Music Feeds}} alongside Cosmo's Midnight.
Early life and career
Purcell was born in Sydney, New South Wales on 26 April 1992. He has cited his start in electronic dance music production as being part of a disco house duo with his friend called "Pablo J & The Lobsterettes".{{Cite web|url=http://runthetrap.com/2015/07/21/rtt-exclusive-interview-basenji-talks-future-bass-upcoming-ep-and-touring/|title=RTT Exclusive Interview: Basenji talks Future Bass, Upcoming EP, and Touring|last=Chung|first=Max|date=21 July 2015|website=Run The Trap|access-date=5 June 2017}} Speaking about the comparison of his music to the likes of Cashmere Cat and Hudson Mohawke, Purcell quoted them as massive influences and said "...people often describe my music as future bass".{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/03/wave-racer-interview|title=Wave Racer is More Than Just 'Future Bass'|last=Jake|date=28 March 2014|website=Complex|access-date=5 June 2017}}
In 2014, he released the stand-alone single "Streamers".{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-throws-his-streamers-in-the-air|title=Wave Racer Throws His Streamers in the Air|last=Benanti|first=Sam|date=7 February 2014|website=Lessthan3.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2014/02/06/need-hear-wave-racers-new-tropical-8-bit-track-streamers/|title=You Need To Hear Wave Racer's New Tropical 8-Bit Track 'Streamers'|last=Stevo|date=6 February 2014|website=EDM Sauce|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2014/02/05/stream-wave-racer-streamers|title=Stream: Wave Racer, "Streamers"|last=Friedlander|first=Emilie|date=5 February 2014|website=The FADER|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2014/02/wave-racer-streamers/|title=Wave Racer – Streamers|last=Rishty|first=David|date=8 February 2014|work=EDMTunes|access-date=5 June 2017}} It was described as a 'tropical, glitchy tune' with elements of trap and futuristic indie-dance.{{Cite news|url=http://dancemusicnw.com/wave-racer-bringing-back-8-bit/|title=Wave Racer Is Bringing Back 8-Bit With "Streamers"|date=9 February 2014|work=Dance Music NW|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/02/wave-racer-streamers-north-american-tour|title=Wave Racer Announces New Single and a Stretch of North American Dates|last=Tactic|first=Brent|date=6 February 2014|website=Complex|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://earmilk.com/2014/02/06/wave-racer-showcases-his-sample-collection-with-streamers/|title=Wave Racer showcases his sample collection with "Streamers"|last=Lourenço|first=Jeff|date=6 February 2014|work=EARMILK|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.pumpthebeat.com/streamers-by-wave-racer/|title="Streamers" by Wave Racer|last=JxCxL|date=9 February 2014|website=pumpthebeat.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2014/6/21/10-songs-add-summer-playlist|title=10 EDM Songs You Need To Add To Your Summer Playlist|date=21 June 2014|work=EDM.com|access-date=5 June 2017}} In 2015, he released the songs "Flash Drive (featuring B▲BY)"{{Cite web|url=http://runthetrap.com/2015/07/30/wave-racer-flash-drive-feat-b%e2%96%b2by/|title=Wave Racer – Flash Drive (feat. B▲by)|last=Greenfield|first=Jeff|date=30 July 2015|website=Run The Trap|access-date=5 June 2017}} and "World Record (featuring Lido)",{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-lido-world-record|title=Wave Racer & Lido Pair For Turnt Down 8-Bit Turn Up Anthem World Record|last=Dowling|first=Marcus|date=1 October 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.pumpthebeat.com/world-record-feat-lido-by-wave-racer/|title="World Record (Feat. Lido)" by Wave Racer|last=ShiShi|date=29 September 2015|website=pumpthebeat.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://runthetrap.com/2015/09/29/listen-to-wave-racer-and-lidos-new-track-world-record/|title=Wave Racer – World Record ft. Lido {{!}} RTT|last=Thompson|first=Hunter|date=29 September 2015|website=Run The Trap|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.thecollegesound.com/electro/wave-racer-world-record-feat-lido/|title=Wave Racer – World Record feat. Lido – The College Sound|website=thecollegesound.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/10/14/your-edm-interview-with-wave-racer-on-his-new-ep/|title=Your EDM Interview With Wave Racer on His New EP|last=Meadow|first=Matthew|date=14 October 2015|website=Your EDM|access-date=5 June 2017}} as singles for his debut EP Flash Drive.{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/08/drive-wave-racers-technicolor-world-official-flash-drive-video/|title=Drive through Wave Racer's technicolor world in the official 'Flash Drive' video – Dancing Astronaut|last=Davidson|first=Lucy|date=26 August 2015|website=dancingastronaut.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/07/wave-racer-announces-tour-dates-new-ep-single-flash-drive/|title=Wave Racer announces tour dates and new EP with single 'Flash Drive' – Dancing Astronaut|last=Reyes|first=Kim|date=31 July 2015|website=dancingastronaut.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2015/10/12/angelic-808s-of-the-week-vol-3|title=Check Out This Week's Angelic 808s Feat. Giraffage, Viceroy & More|date=12 October 2015|work=EDM.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.magneticmag.com/2015/09/top-10-trap-and-bass-tracks-93015/|title=Top 10 Trap And Bass Tracks 9.30.15|last=Barnes|first=Taylor|date=1 October 2015|work=Magnetic Magazine|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://runthetrap.com/2015/10/16/wave-racer-shares-his-dazzling-flash-drive-ep/|title=Wave Racer – Flash Drive EP {{!}} RTT|last=Thompson|first=Hunter|date=16 October 2015|website=Run The Trap|access-date=5 June 2017}} The EP consisted of 4 tracks and was released on October 15, 2015.{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2015/09/wave-racer-world-record-feat-lido/|title=Wave Racer – World Record feat. Lido – EDMTunes|last=Margulis|first=David|date=29 September 2015|work=EDMTunes|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=https://www.insomniac.com/media/top-20-eps-2015/5|title=Top 20 EPs of 2015|date=8 December 2015|work=Insomniac.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-drops-debut-ep-flash-drive-future-classic|title=Wave Racer Drops Debut EP Flash Drive on Future Classic|last=Kopp|first=Shea|date=16 October 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-flash-drive-debut-ep-na-tour|title=Wave Racer Drops Flash Drive, Announces Debut EP NA Tour|last=Champagne|first=Jesse|date=4 August 2015|website=Lessthan3.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/10/wave-racer-releases-highly-anticipated-flash-drive-ep/|title=Wave Racer Releases Highly Anticipated Debut EP|last=Matty|date=15 October 2015|website=thissongslaps.com|access-date=5 June 2017}} The title track, "Flash Drive", was featured in the official soundtrack for the 2016 racing video game Forza Horizon 3.{{Cite web|date=2016-09-13|title=Here's The List Of Aussie Artists Featured In Forza Horizon 3|url=https://press-start.com.au/news/xbox/2016/09/13/heres-list-aussie-artists-featured-forza-horizon-3/|access-date=2021-11-27|website=Press Start|language=en-US}}
In 2017, Wave Racer's remix of Flight Facilities' "Stand Still" was sampled without clearance by Fetty Wap in his song "Way You Are".{{Cite news|url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/news/people-accusing-fetty-wap-ripping-off-wave-racer-song/|title=People Are Accusing Fetty Wap of Ripping Off A Wave Racer Song – Music Feeds|date=9 March 2017|work=Music Feeds|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://stoneyroads.com/2017/03/has-fetty-wap-blatantly-ripped-off-wave-racer|title=Has Fetty Wap Blatantly Ripped Off Wave Racer?|last=Smith|first=Joseph|date=9 March 2017|work=Stoney Roads|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.tonedeaf.com.au/fetty-wap-rip-off-aussie-producer-wave-racer/|title=Did rapper Fetty Wap rip off Aussie producer Wave Racer?|last=John|first=Brandon|date=9 March 2017|website=tonedeaf.com.au|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/03/08/fetty-wap-may-ripped-off-wave-racer-new-song/|title=Fetty Wap Accused of Stealing From One of EDM's Brightest Talents [LISTEN]|last=Rubinstein|first=Peter|date=8 March 2017|website=Your EDM|access-date=5 June 2017}}
On April 24, 2021, Wave Racer performed live as a part of Porter Robinson's virtual festival Secret Sky.{{Cite web|date=2021-04-28|title=Porter Robinson's Secret Sky recreated the most meaningful parts of a physical festival|url=https://www.nme.com/features/gaming-features/porter-robinson-virtual-festival-2929407|access-date=2021-11-27|website=NME|language=en-GB}}{{Cite magazine|last=Bain|first=Katie|date=2021-04-15|title=Porter Robinson Is Hosting Another Virtual Festival With a Massive Lineup: See Who's Playing|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/porter-robinson-secret-sky-2021-lineup-9556497/|access-date=2021-11-27|magazine=Billboard|language=en-US}}{{Cite web|last=Theory|first=Active|date=2021-07-06|title=Secret Sky 2021|url=https://medium.com/active-theory/secret-sky-2021-7aedbbc5c894|access-date=2021-11-27|website=Active Theory Case Studies|language=en}}{{Cite web|last=Heffler|first=Jason|title=Porter Robinson Reveals 2021 Secret Sky Festival Set Times|url=https://edm.com/events/secret-sky-music-festival-2021-set-times|access-date=2021-11-27|website=EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists|language=en}} The performance featured Wave Racer playing his original music with a live band.{{Citation|title=WAVE RACER LIVE at SECRET SKY 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6LXLIYdGx8|language=en|access-date=2021-11-27}}
On August 6, 2021, Wave Racer was featured on Triple J's "Like A Version" segment, in which he performed a cover of The 1975's "It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)", as well as his single "Look Up To Yourself".
On October 29, 2021, Wave Racer released his debut full-length album To Stop From Falling Off The Earth{{Citation|last=Store|first=The [PIAS]|title=Wave Racer - To Stop From Falling Off The Earth. The [PIAS] Store.|url=https://store.pias.com//release/239894-wave-racer-to-stop-from-falling-off-the-earth|access-date=2021-11-26}}{{Cite web|date=2021-10-29|title=Wave Racer Releases Long-Awaited Debut Album, "To Stop From Falling Off The Earth"|url=https://www.youredm.com/2021/10/29/wave-racer-releases-long-awaited-debut-album-to-stop-from-falling-off-the-earth/|access-date=2021-11-26|website=Your EDM|language=en-US}} through Astral People Recordings, a co-operative record label formed with PIAS.{{Cite web|title=Astral People {{!}} Astral People Announce New Record Label 'Astral People Recordings'|url=http://astralpeople.com/news/astral-people-announce-new-record-label-astral-people-recordings|access-date=2021-11-26|website=astralpeople.com}}{{Cite web|date=2019-07-12|title=Astral People, PIAS launch new label, sign Wave Racer|url=https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/pias-astral-people-wave-racer/|access-date=2021-11-26|website=The Industry Observer|language=en-AU}}{{Cite web|date=2019-07-11|title=Astral People Recordings launches with first signing Wave Racer|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/astral-people-recordings/|access-date=2021-11-26|website=The Music Network}}{{Cite web|title=Australian firm Astral People partners with [PIAS] on new label venture {{!}} Complete Music Update|url=https://completemusicupdate.com/article/australian-firm-astral-people-partners-with-pias-on-new-label-venture/|access-date=2021-11-26}}{{Cite web|date=2019-07-15|title=Aus management & touring firm Astral People partners with [PIAS] to launch Astral People Recordings|url=https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/aus-management-touring-firm-astral-people-partners-with-pias-to-launch-astral-people-recordings/|access-date=2021-11-26|website=Music Business Worldwide|language=en-US}} The album contains 11 songs, and for the first time, features Purcell's own vocal performances and lyrics, as well as the prominent use of electric guitar and synthesisers. The album received 4 out of 5 stars in reviews from NME{{Cite web|date=2021-11-02|title=Wave Racer – 'To Stop From Falling Off The Earth' review: Future bass producer pivots into a (b)rave new world|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/reviews/album/wave-racer-to-stop-from-falling-off-the-earth-review-3083440|access-date=2021-11-26|website=NME|language=en-AU}} and Rolling Stone Australia.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-28|title=Wave Racer Delivers a Lexicon for Future Bass with His Debut Album|url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-album-reviews/wave-racer-to-stop-from-falling-off-the-earth-33120/|access-date=2021-11-26|website=Rolling Stone Australia|language=en-AU}} The album also received praise from French electronic musician Madeon.{{Cite web|title=Madeon: "Love the album Red heart" on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/madeon/status/1455329193911205890|access-date=2021-11-27|website=Twitter|language=en}}
Awards
In 2013, Wave Racer was nominated for a J Award in the "Unearthed Artist of the Year" category.{{Cite web|date=2013-09-10|title=J Awards 2013 {{!}} triple j|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/jawards/13/|access-date=2021-11-27|website=www.abc.net.au}} In 2015, he won the FBi SMAC (Sydney's Music Arts & Culture) Award for "Best Producer".{{Cite web|title=SMAC AWARDS 2015|url=https://fbiradio.com/pastwinners/smac-awards-2015/|access-date=2021-11-27|website=FBi Radio|language=en-US}}
In 2025, he was nominated for Mix Engineer of the Year at the Music Producer & Engineers' Guild of Australia (MPEG) Awards.{{Cite web |last=Guild |first=Music Producer & Engineers' |title=Music Producer & Engineers' Guild |url=https://mpeg.org.au/mpeg-awards-2025 |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=Music Producer & Engineers' Guild |language=en-AU}}
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Year !Award !Nominee / Work !Result |
| 2013
|J Award for Unearthed Artist of the Year |Himself |Nominated |
| 2015
|FBi SMAC Award for Best Producer |Himself |Won |
| 2025
|Music Producer & Engineers' Guild of Australia Award for Mix Engineer of the Year |Himself |Nominated |
Discography
= Studio albums =
| class="wikitable"
|+ !Title !Details |
| To Stop From Falling Off The Earth
|
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= EPs =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Title ! rowspan="2" scope="col" |Details !Peak chart positions |
| scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;" |US Dance {{Cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/artist/6739956/wave-racer/chart|title=Top Dance/Electronic Albums|magazine=Billboard|access-date=5 June 2017}} |
|---|
| scope="row" |Flash Drive
|
|15 |
= Singles =
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" |Title ! scope="col" |Year ! scope="col" |Label !Album |
| scope="row" |"Rock U Tonite"
| rowspan="2" |2013 | rowspan="4" |Future Classic | rowspan="2" |Rock U Tonite/Stoopid |
| scope="row" |"Stoopid" |
| scope="row" |"Streamers"
|2014 |Non-album single |
| scope="row" |"Flash Drive" (featuring B▲BY)
|2015 |Flash Drive |
| scope="row" |"AUTO"
| rowspan="3" |2019 | rowspan="9" |Astral People Recordings / PIAS |To Stop From Falling Off The Earth |
| scope="row" |"Summer Rain" (featuring Kwame)
| rowspan="3" |Non-album single |
| "This N That" (featuring LunchMoney Lewis) |
| "Higher"
|2020 |
| "Left Behind"
| rowspan="4" |2021 | rowspan="4" |To Stop From Falling Off The Earth |
| "What Are We Waiting For?" |
| "Look Up To Yourself" |
| "Dreaming" |
| "Heart's Not In It"
|2022 |Non-album single |
= Remixes =
2013
- Flight Facilities featuring Mickey Green – "Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/the-best-remixes-of-the-week-48/flight-facilities-ft-mickey-green-stand-still-wave-racer-remix|title=The Best Remixes of the WeekFlight Facilities ft. Mickey Green – "Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)"|last=Khal|date=15 December 2013|website=Complex|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/12/flight-facilities-ft-mickey-green-stand-still-wave-racer-remix|title=Flight Facilities ft. Mickey Green – "Stand Still (Wave Racer Remix)"|last=Tactic|first=Brent|date=11 December 2013|website=Complex|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://edm.com/articles/2013/12/30/australian-producers-2013|title=Why Australian Producers Killed it in 2013|date=30 December 2013|work=EDM.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://nesthq.com/flight-facilities-stand-still-feat-micky-green-wave-racer-remix|title=Flight Facilities – Stand Still feat. Micky Green (Wave Racer Remix) – NEST HQ|date=9 December 2013|work=NEST HQ|access-date=5 June 2017}}
- Panama – "Always (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/the-best-remixes-of-the-week-41/|title=The Best Remixes of the Week|last=Khal|date=27 October 2013|website=Complex|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://earmilk.com/2013/10/23/panama-always-wave-racer-remix/|title=Panama – "Always" (Wave Racer Remix)|last=Beer|first=Nathan|date=23 October 2013|work=EARMILK|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://nesthq.com/panama-always-wave-racer/|title=Panama – Always (Wave Racer Remix) – NEST HQ|last=Berry|first=Jonah|date=23 October 2013|work=NEST HQ|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.pumpthebeat.com/always-wave-racer-remix-by-panama/|title="Always (Wave Racer Remix)" by Panama|last=JxCxL|date=12 November 2013|website=pumpthebeat.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2013/11/04/wave-racers-remix-always-panama/|title=Wave Racer's Remix Of "Always" From Panama|last=Wood|first=Chris|date=4 November 2013|website=Your EDM|access-date=5 June 2017}}
- DCUP featuring Mereki – "Don't Be Shy (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite news|url=http://nesthq.com/dcup-dont-be-shy-wave-racer|title=DCUP – Don't Be Shy (Wave Racer) – NEST HQ|date=19 September 2013|work=NEST HQ|access-date=5 June 2017}}
- Cosmo's Midnight – "The Dofflin (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite news|url=http://nesthq.com/cosmos-midnight-the-dofflin-wave-racer-remix|title=Cosmo's Midnight – The Dofflin (Wave Racer Remix) – NEST HQ|date=7 September 2013|work=NEST HQ|access-date=5 June 2017}}
- Ghost Town DJ's – "My Boo (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite web|last=Dylan|date=18 February 2014|title=Download Wave Raver's Triple J Mix [ONLY Today]|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2014/02/18/download-wave-ravers-triple-j-mix-today/|access-date=5 June 2017|website=EDM Sauce}}
2014
- Foster The People – "Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite web|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2014/06/foster-the-people-best-friend-wave-racer-remix|title=Foster The People – "Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix)"|last=Jake|date=6 June 2014|website=Complex|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2014/06/foster-people-best-friend-wave-racer-remix/|title=Foster The People – Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix) [Preview] – Dancing Astronaut|last=Zwilling|first=Eric|date=5 July 2014|website=dancingastronaut.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://earmilk.com/2014/06/05/wave-racer-brightens-everyones-day-with-official-foster-the-people-remix/|title=Wave Racer brightens everyone's day with official Foster the People remix|last=dAlencon|first=Nick|date=5 June 2014|work=EARMILK|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2014/06/foster-people-best-friend-wave-racer-remix/|title=Foster The People – Best Friend (Wave Racer Remix) – EDMTunes|last=Greco|first=Ally|date=5 June 2014|work=EDMTunes|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/wave-racer-foster-the-people-best-friend-remix-columbia|title=Wave Racer Flips Foster The Peoples Best Friend|last=Codd|first=Nathan|date=6 June 2014|website=Lessthan3.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.thissongslaps.com/2014/06/wave-racer-strikes-heavenly-remix-foster-peoples-hit-best-friend/|title=WAVE RACER Strikes Again with a Heavenly Remix of Foster The People's Hit "Best Friend" – thissongslaps.com – Electronic Dance Music & Hip-Hop Media|last=Bay|first=Jeaux|date=4 June 2014|website=thissongslaps.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}
- Ryan Hemsworth – "Ryan Must Be Destroyed (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2014/05/ryan-hemsworth-ryan-must-destroyed-wave-racer-remix/|title=Ryan Hemsworth – Ryan Must Be Destroyed (Wave Racer Remix) – EDMTunes|last=1Z|date=1 May 2014|work=EDMTunes|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://nesthq.com/ryan-must-destroyed-wave-racer-remix|title=Ryan Must Be Destroyed (Wave Racer Remix) – NEST HQ|date=3 May 2014|work=NEST HQ|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2014/02/20/ryan-hemsworths-wonky-wave-racer-streamers-remix/|title=Ryan Hemsworth's Wonky Wave Racer "Streamers" Remix|last=Ward|first=Nick|date=20 February 2014|website=Your EDM|access-date=5 June 2017}}
2015
- Duke Dumont – "The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2015/05/05/duke-dumont-the-giver-reprise-wave-racer-remix/|title=Duke Dumont – The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix)|last=GLU|date=5 May 2015|website=EDM Sauce|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2015/05/duke-dumont-giver-reprise-wave-racer-remix/|title=Duke Dumont – The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix) – EDMTunes|last=PeterByun|date=5 May 2015|work=EDMTunes|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.thecollegesound.com/electro/duke-dumont-the-giver-reprise-wave-racer-remix/|title=Duke Dumont – The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix) – The College Sound|website=thecollegesound.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.themusicninja.com/duke-dumont-the-giver-reprise-wave-racer-remix/|title=[NEW] Duke Dumont – The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix)|last=El Gamal|first=Ash|date=4 May 2015|website=themusicninja.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/05/06/duke-dumont-the-giver-reprise-wave-racer-remix/|title=Duke Dumont – The Giver (Reprise) (Wave Racer Remix)|author=Your EDM Staff|date=6 May 2015|website=Your EDM|access-date=5 June 2017}}
- Snakehips featuring Chance The Rapper & Tinashe – "All My Friends (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite web|url=http://runthetrap.com/2015/11/28/listen-to-wave-racers-colorful-remix-of-snakehips/|title=Snakehips – All My Friends (Wave Racer Remix)|last=Thompson|first=Hunter|date=28 November 2015|website=Run The Trap|access-date=5 June 2017}}
2016
- Flume featuring Kai – "Never Be like You (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/flume-never-like-feat-kai-wave-racer-remix/|title=Flume – Never Be Like You feat. Kai (Wave Racer Remix) – Dancing Astronaut|last=Cooper|first=Michael|date=24 March 2016|website=dancingastronaut.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite news|url=http://earmilk.com/2016/03/25/wave-racer-submits-an-official-remix-for-flume-and-kais-never-be-like-you/|title=Wave Racer submits an official remix for Flume and Kai's "Never Be Like You"|last=Saunders|first=John|date=25 March 2016|work=EARMILK|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.lessthan3.com/news/flume-feat-kai-never-like-wave-racer-remix-mom-pop|title=Flume feat. Kai Never Be Like You Wave Racer Remix [Mom Pop]|last=Codd|first=Nathan|date=26 March 2016|website=Lessthan3.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://runthetrap.com/2016/03/25/flume-never-be-like-you-ft-kai-wave-racer-remix/|title=Flume – Never Be Like You ft. Kai (Wave Racer Remix)|last=Sevdalis|first=Sydney|date=25 March 2016|website=Run The Trap|access-date=5 June 2017}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.thissongslaps.com/2017/04/flume-enlists-star-studded-support-skinthe-remixes/|title=Flume Enlists Star Studded Support For "Skin:The Remixes"|last=Jessika|date=7 April 2017|website=thissongslaps.com|access-date=5 June 2017}}
2017
- Tkay Maidza featuring Killer Mike – "Carry On (Wave Racer Remix)"{{Cite web|date=2017-02-10|title=Wave Racer Delivers Delicious Remix Of Tkay's 'Carry On'|url=https://www.theinterns.net/2017/02/10/wave-racer-delivers-delicious-remix-tkays-carry/|access-date=2021-11-26|website=The Interns|language=en-US}}
2023
= Covers =
2021
- "Seventeen" – cover of No Rome{{Cite web|date=2021-06-29|title=Listen to Wave Racer cover No Rome's 'Seventeen'|url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/listen-wave-racer-cover-no-rome-seventeen-2980547|access-date=2021-11-26|website=NME|language=en-AU}}
- "It's Not Living (If It's Not With You)" – cover of The 1975 (performed live for Triple J's "Like A Version"){{Citation|title=Wave Racer covers The 1975 for Like A Version|date=2021-08-07|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/like-a-version/wave-racer-covers-the-1975-for-like-a-version/13486728|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|language=en-AU|access-date=2021-11-26}}
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