Microwave (American band)

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Microwave
OriginAtlanta, Georgia, U.S.
Genres Post-hardcore, indie rock, alternative rock, emo
Years active2012–present
Labels Pure Noise, SideOneDummy
Members
  • Nathan Hardy
  • Tyler Hill
  • Timothy Pittard
Past members
  • Wesley Swanson
  • Travis Hill
Website www.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]

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History

2012–2013: Formation and early releases

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

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

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

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

Musical style

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

Studio albums

EPs

Singles

Other appearances

Members

Current members

Touring members

Past Members

Timeline

Microwave (American band)

References

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  12. Brooklyn Vegan (March 1, 2023). "New exclusive vinyl: Microwave's 'Much Love' Anniversary Edition on color wax" . Retrieved February 2, 2024.
  13. "MICROWAVE 'MUCH LOVE' ANNIVERSARY EDITION LP (Limited Edition – Only 300 made, Transparent Red w/ Bone Moon Phase Vinyl)". AltPress. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
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  15. "The 50 Best Rock Albums of 2019". Loudwire . Townsquare Media. December 5, 2019. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
  16. 1 2 "Dead Formats, Vol. 1 (single)". Spotify .
  17. "Dead Formats, Vol.1 (album)". Spotify .
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  19. Donelson, Marcy. "Microwave Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More |". AllMusic. Retrieved November 20, 2024.