Party Wave (band)

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Party Wave
Also known asDawn Patrol (2025–2026)
Genres Christian music
Years active2025–present
LabelRiver House
Spinoff of
Members

Party Wave, formerly Dawn Patrol, is an American Christian music superduo composed of Forrest Frank and Noah Hayden. The group is signed to River House Records and has been active since 2025. They released their debut single, "SOS" on March 27, 2026. Their debut studio album, Dawn Patrol, was released on April 8, 2026.

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History

Solo careers (2008–2024)

Both Frank and Hayden had solo careers in the Christian music industry predating Party Wave's formation. Frank rose to fame as one half of the pop duo Surfaces. [1] In 2024, Frank began seeing noteworthy solo success as a performer of Christian music. [2] He completed 2025 having two Billboard Hot 100-charted hits, "Your Way's Better" and "Lemonade", the former of which was certified RIAA gold and received the GMA Dove Award for Pop/Contemporary Recorded Song of the Year. [3] His breakout solo effort, 2024's Child of God , also received the gold certification. [4] [5] [6] Hayden had a less active solo career predating Party Wave, although was active as frontman of a Christian boy band, Mission Six, from 2008 until 2015. He left Mission Six after high school to pursue college education. [7] Hayden had also collaborated as a writer on several tracks from Frank's eighth studio album, Child of God II , in 2025. [8]

Dawn Patrol (2025–present)

Party Wave was formed in September 2025 under the name Dawn Patrol. On March 27, 2026, the duo was announced alongside the release of "SOS" as their debut single. It was also announced that Frank had left his previous band, Surfaces, to pursue work with Party Wave. [9] [10] The full album, Dawn Patrol was made available for preorder, while its second single, "Waste Some Time", was scheduled for upcoming release. [11] Less than a week following the release of "SOS", the duo sought to change their name after finding that another band had already owned copyright on the name "Dawn Patrol". [12] [13] Asking fans for name suggestions, the duo offered $10,000 to whomever's name suggestion would be chosen. [14] [15] They settled upon the name "Party Wave". [16] [17] [18] Dawn Patrol, the duo's debut studio album, was released on April 8, 2026. [19]

Music style

Jesus Freak Hideout described the duo's sound as resembling "early mornings in the water, deep conversations, prayer and a shared desire to make something honest and unfiltered". In comparison to Frank's previous work, the style was considered to be "more laid-back" and containing a "sun-soaked sonic palette". [20] GodTube described the band's style as "deeply personal" and "refreshingly unpolished". [21]

Members

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positions
US
Christ
[22]
Dawn Patrol [23] 32

Singles

TitleYearPeak chart positionsAlbum
US
Christ
[24]
"SOS" [25] 202623Dawn Patrol
"Waste Some Time" [26] 25
"Something in the Water" [27] —
"—" denotes a recording that did not chart or was not released in that territory.

Promotional singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Yahweh" [28] 2026Dawn Patrol

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Via "Surfaces," Baylor alum seeks to spread positivity through his music". Baylor Proud . October 20, 2020. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  2. ↑ McGinnis, Kelsey Kramer (May 20, 2024). "Forrest Frank Is Making the Internet's Vibiest Christian Music". Christianity Today . Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  3. ↑ "BREAKING: Forrest Frank Announces First-Ever Stadium-Sized Tour". CCM Magazine . December 8, 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  4. ↑ "Forrest Frank Earns Two New RIAA Gold Certifications". Gospel Music Association. July 24, 2025. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  5. ↑ Scott, Josiah (July 22, 2025). "Forrest Frank Receives Two RIAA Gold Certifications". The Christian Beat. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  6. ↑ Hamby, Dewayne (March 27, 2026). "LISTEN: New Forrest Frank "Dawn Patrol" Music Out Today". Patheos . Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  7. ↑ Hausmann, Zachary (April 2, 2026). "JFH News: Introducing Noah Hayden: From Boy Band Mission Six Frontman to Multifaceted Artist and Storyteller". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Noah Hayden Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". Allmusic . Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  9. ↑ Brown, Emily (March 27, 2026). "Forrest Frank Has a New Band With Noah Hayden — Dawn Patrol". Relevant . Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  10. ↑ "FORREST FRANK Announces New Collaborative Project DAWN PATROL". Thasis. March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  11. ↑ "FORREST FRANK Announces New Collaborative Project DAWN PATROL". The Z. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  12. ↑ Jackson, Jesse T. (March 30, 2026). "Forrest Frank Forced To Change Band Name After 'Dawn Patrol' Gets Shut Down—Fans Asked To Help Rebrand". Church Leaders. Retrieved March 30, 2026.
  13. ↑ Bajalan, Clara (March 30, 2026). "Forrest Frank's New Duo Lost Its Instagram at 27K: His Response Says Everything About His Faith". Jubilee Cast. Hallels. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  14. ↑ Yap, Timothy (March 1, 2026). "Forrest Frank & Noah Hayden Offer $10,000 for New Band Name After Copyright Dispute". Jubilee Cast. Hallels. Retrieved March 2, 2026.
  15. ↑ Boyle, Gavin (April 3, 2026). "Forrest Frank Has a New Band, and You Could Name It". MovieGuide. Retrieved April 3, 2026.
  16. ↑ Yap, Timothy (April 4, 2026). "Forrest Frank Launches New Era with Collaborative Album "Dawn Patrol," Releasing April 8". Jubilee Cast. Hallels. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
  17. ↑ Jackson, Jessie T. (April 6, 2026). "'We're Witnessing the Party Wave'—Forrest Frank Says $10K Prize Became $30K Donation to Fight Child Trafficking". Church Leader. Retrieved April 6, 2026.
  18. ↑ Klett, Leah MariAnn (April 7, 2026). "Forrest Frank's $10K band name contest sparks 'miracle' $30K donation for Guatemala children's home". The Christian Post . Retrieved April 8, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Forrest Frank & Noah Hayden Introduce Party Wave". CCM Magazine . April 8, 2026. Retrieved April 8, 2026.
  20. ↑ "JFH News: FORREST FRANK Announces New Collaborative Project Dawn Patrol". Jesus Freak Hideout. March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 29, 2026.
  21. ↑ "Forrest Frank Announces New Collaborative Project 'Dawn Patrol'". GodTube. March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 31, 2026.
  22. ↑ "Top Christian Albums: Week of April 18, 2026". Billboard . April 18, 2026. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  23. ↑ Dawn Patrol - Upcoming album by Dawn Patrol (audio) (Media notes). River House Records. April 8, 2026. Retrieved March 29, 2026– via Spotify.
  24. ↑ Peaks on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart:
  25. ↑ SOS - Single by Dawn Patrol (audio) (Media notes). River House Records. March 27, 2026. Retrieved March 29, 2026– via Spotify.
  26. ↑ Waste Some Time - Single by Dawn Patrol (audio) (Media notes). River House Records. April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 18, 2026– via Spotify.
  27. ↑ Something in the Water - Single by Dawn Patrol (audio) (Media notes). River House Records. April 7, 2026. Retrieved April 18, 2026– via Spotify.
  28. ↑ Yahweh - Single by Dawn Patrol (audio) (Media notes). River House Records. April 17, 2026. Retrieved April 18, 2026– via Spotify.
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