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{{Infobox musical artist <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Musicians -->
{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Waters
| name = Waters
|image = Waters 2015.jpg
| image = Waters 2015.jpg
|caption = Waters performing at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in 2015
| caption = Waters performing at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in 2015
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|background = group_or_band
| origin = [[California]], United States
|origin = [[California]], [[United States]]
| genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
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| years_active = 2011-present
|genre = [[Rock music|Rock]]
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| label = [[:Vagrant Records]], [[:TBD Records]]
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|years_active = 2011-present
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| current_members = Van Pierszalowski<br/>Brian DaMert<br/>Greg Sellin<br/>Andrew Wales<br/>Sara DaMert
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|label = [[:Vagrant Records]], [[:TBD Records]]
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| past_members =
|website = http://www.thisiswaters.com/
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|current_members = Van Pierszalowski<br/>Brian DaMert<br/>Greg Sellin<br/>Andrew Wales<br/>Sara DaMert
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|past_members =
}}
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'''Waters''' (stylized as '''WATERS''') is a musical project formed by Van Pierszalowski, the frontman of [[Port O'Brien]], after Port O'Brien broke up.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/09/album-review-waters-out-in-the-light/ | title=Out in the Light Review | work=Consequence of Sound | date=23 September 2011 | accessdate=1 December 2014 | author=Young, Alex}}</ref> Pierszalowski traveled to [[Oslo]] to work on the album. The group released their debut album, ''Out in the Light'', in 2011 to generally favorable reviews.<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/music/out-in-the-light/waters Out in the Light], [[Metacritic]]</ref> The band consists of Van Pierszalowski (vocals/guitar), Brian DaMert (guitar), Greg Sellin (bass), Andrew Wales (drums), and Sara DaMert (keyboard).
'''Waters''' (stylized as '''WATERS''') is a musical project formed by [[Van Pierszalowski]], the frontman of [[Port O'Brien]], after Port O'Brien broke up.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/09/album-review-waters-out-in-the-light/ | title=Out in the Light Review | work=Consequence of Sound | date=23 September 2011 | accessdate=1 December 2014 | author=Young, Alex}}</ref> Pierszalowski traveled to [[Oslo]] to work on the album. The group released their debut album, ''Out in the Light'', in 2011 to generally favorable reviews.<ref>[http://www.metacritic.com/music/out-in-the-light/waters Out in the Light], [[Metacritic]]</ref> The band consists of Van Pierszalowski (vocals/guitar), Brian DaMert (guitar), Greg Sellin (bass), Andrew Wales (drums), and Sara DaMert (keyboard).


==History==
==History==
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After finishing school and coming off of years on the road supporting former music projects, Van Pierszalowski decided to live and work in San Francisco, allowing himself to stand still for the first time in ages. The calm gave way to creative restlessness and the result was a new band and a new sound in the form of Waters. Earlier in the year the band released the single “Got To My Head” which was hailed a “big high five of a song” by Stereogum<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.stereogum.com/1665655/waters-got-to-my-head-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/ | title=Stereogum Premiere - Waters -- "Got To My Head" | work=Stereogum | date= 19 February 2014 | accessdate=4 December 2014 | author=Bowe,Miles}}</ref> and a song with “enough youthful sizzle to make fans eager for new music” by BuzzbandsLA.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.buzzbands.la/2014/02/20/stream-waters-got-head/ | title=Stream Waters -- "Got To My Head" | work=BuzzbandsLA | date= 20 February 2014 | accessdate=4 December 2014 | author=Bronson, Kevin}}</ref>
After finishing school and coming off of years on the road supporting former music projects, Van Pierszalowski decided to live and work in San Francisco, allowing himself to stand still for the first time in ages. The calm gave way to creative restlessness and the result was a new band and a new sound in the form of Waters. Earlier in the year the band released the single “Got To My Head” which was hailed a “big high five of a song” by Stereogum<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.stereogum.com/1665655/waters-got-to-my-head-stereogum-premiere/mp3s/ | title=Stereogum Premiere - Waters -- "Got To My Head" | work=Stereogum | date= 19 February 2014 | accessdate=4 December 2014 | author=Bowe,Miles}}</ref> and a song with “enough youthful sizzle to make fans eager for new music” by BuzzbandsLA.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.buzzbands.la/2014/02/20/stream-waters-got-head/ | title=Stream Waters -- "Got To My Head" | work=BuzzbandsLA | date= 20 February 2014 | accessdate=4 December 2014 | author=Bronson, Kevin}}</ref>


In 2014, they released their follow-up EP called "It All Might Be OK" which was produced by Ryan Rabin of [[:Grouplove]]. In October 2014 they were named one of the 10 New Artists You Need to Know by [[:Rolling Stone]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-october-2014-20141014/waters-20141014 | title=10 Artist You Need To Know | work=Rolling Stone | date= October 2014 | accessdate=4 December 2014}}</ref> NPR affiliate [[:KCRW]] also featured Waters on their program [[:Morning Becomes Eclectic]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kcrw.com/music/shows/morning-becomes-eclectic/waters | title=Waters - Morning Becomes Eclectic | work=KCRW | date=19 November 2014 | accessdate=4 December 2014 | author=Bentley, Jason}}</ref> A video was released for their single "I Feel Everything" and premiered on [[:Billboard (magazine)]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6312055/waters-video-i-feel-everything-exclusive | title=Exclusive: Watch Waters' Challenging Video for 'I Feel Everything' | work=Billboard (magazine) | date=9 November 2014 | accessdate=4 December 2014}}</ref> They toured to promote the EP with Tegan & Sara, Smallpools, and Magic Man.
In 2014, they released their follow-up EP called ''It All Might Be Ok'' which was produced by Ryan Rabin of [[:Grouplove]]. In October 2014 they were named one of the 10 New Artists You Need to Know by [[:Rolling Stone]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/pictures/10-new-artists-you-need-to-know-october-2014-20141014/waters-20141014 | title=10 Artist You Need To Know | work=Rolling Stone | date= October 2014 | accessdate=4 December 2014}}</ref> NPR affiliate [[:KCRW]] also featured Waters on their program [[:Morning Becomes Eclectic]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.kcrw.com/music/shows/morning-becomes-eclectic/waters | title=Waters - Morning Becomes Eclectic | work=KCRW | date=19 November 2014 | accessdate=4 December 2014 | author=Bentley, Jason}}</ref> A video was released for their single "I Feel Everything" and premiered on [[:Billboard (magazine)]].<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6312055/waters-video-i-feel-everything-exclusive | title=Exclusive: Watch Waters' Challenging Video for 'I Feel Everything' | work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | date=9 November 2014 | accessdate=4 December 2014}}</ref> They toured to promote the EP with Tegan & Sara, Smallpools, and Magic Man.


In 2015 they released their second full length album "What's Real" on [[:Vagrant Records]].
In 2015, they released their second full-length album ''What's Real'' through [[:Vagrant Records]]. Two years later, the band released their third full-length album ''Something More!'' on May 19, 2017 through [[:Vagrant Records]].


==Band Members==
==Band members==
*Van Pierszalowski (vocals, guitar)
*Van Williams (Previously Van Pierszalowski) (vocals, guitar)
*Brian DaMert (guitar)
*Brian DaMert (guitar)
*Greg Sellin (bass)
*Greg Sellin (bass)
*Andrew Wales (drums)
*Andrew Wales (drums)
*Sara DaMert (keys)
*Sarah Haluska (keys)


==Touring==
==Touring==
From October 14 to November 21, 2014 they toured with [[Magic Man (band)]] and [[Smallpools]].
From October 14 to November 21, 2014 they toured with [[Magic Man (band)|Magic Man]] and [[Smallpools]].
From November 11 to November 18, 2014 they toured on The Lets Make Things Physical Tour with [[Tegan and Sara]], [[Cold War Kids]] and [[Smallpools]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6523854/waters-new-album-whats-real-premiere|title=Exclusive: Stream Waters' New Album 'What's Real' & Watch Their 'Conan' Performance|date=April 2, 2015|accessdate=April 26, 2015}}</ref> Waters has previously toured with Nada Surf, Wye Oak, Delta Spirit, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Mister Heavenly, Male Bonding, and Vetiver.
From November 11 to November 18, 2014 they toured on The Lets Make Things Physical Tour with [[Tegan and Sara]], [[Cold War Kids]] and [[Smallpools]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/rock/6523854/waters-new-album-whats-real-premiere|title=Exclusive: Stream Waters' New Album 'What's Real' & Watch Their 'Conan' Performance|date=April 2, 2015|accessdate=April 26, 2015}}</ref> Waters has previously toured with Nada Surf, Wye Oak, Delta Spirit, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Mister Heavenly, Male Bonding, and Vetiver.


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== Discography ==
== Discography ==

===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
* ''[[Out in the Light]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Out in the Light]]'' (2011)
* ''What's Real'' (2015)
* ''What's Real'' (2015)
* ''Something More!'' (2017)


===EPs===
===EPs===
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===Singles===
===Singles===
*"For the One"
*"If Only" (2012)
*"If Only" (2012)
*"I Feel Everything" (2014)
*"I Feel Everything" (2014)
*"Hiccups" (2017)


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.thisiswaters.com}}
* {{Official website|http://www.thisiswaters.com}}

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[[Category:Musical groups from the San Francisco Bay Area]]
[[Category:Musical groups from the San Francisco Bay Area]]
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Latest revision as of 00:13, 6 December 2023

Waters
Waters performing at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in 2015
Waters performing at the Royal Oak Music Theatre in 2015
Background information
OriginCalifornia, United States
GenresRock
Years active2011-present
LabelsVagrant Records, TBD Records
MembersVan Pierszalowski
Brian DaMert
Greg Sellin
Andrew Wales
Sara DaMert

Waters (stylized as WATERS) is a musical project formed by Van Pierszalowski, the frontman of Port O'Brien, after Port O'Brien broke up.[1] Pierszalowski traveled to Oslo to work on the album. The group released their debut album, Out in the Light, in 2011 to generally favorable reviews.[2] The band consists of Van Pierszalowski (vocals/guitar), Brian DaMert (guitar), Greg Sellin (bass), Andrew Wales (drums), and Sara DaMert (keyboard).

History

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Waters was formed in 2011 in Oslo, Norway by Van Pierszalowski. He put together a band to record their first record "Out in the Light" with John Congleton in Dallas. The record was released by TBD Records. New York City NPR affiliate WFUV featured the band on their Alternate Side program.[3] The band was also featured in a NYLON Magazine Band Crush feature.[4]

After finishing school and coming off of years on the road supporting former music projects, Van Pierszalowski decided to live and work in San Francisco, allowing himself to stand still for the first time in ages. The calm gave way to creative restlessness and the result was a new band and a new sound in the form of Waters. Earlier in the year the band released the single “Got To My Head” which was hailed a “big high five of a song” by Stereogum[5] and a song with “enough youthful sizzle to make fans eager for new music” by BuzzbandsLA.[6]

In 2014, they released their follow-up EP called It All Might Be Ok which was produced by Ryan Rabin of Grouplove. In October 2014 they were named one of the 10 New Artists You Need to Know by Rolling Stone.[7] NPR affiliate KCRW also featured Waters on their program Morning Becomes Eclectic.[8] A video was released for their single "I Feel Everything" and premiered on Billboard (magazine).[9] They toured to promote the EP with Tegan & Sara, Smallpools, and Magic Man.

In 2015, they released their second full-length album What's Real through Vagrant Records. Two years later, the band released their third full-length album Something More! on May 19, 2017 through Vagrant Records.

Band members

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  • Van Williams (Previously Van Pierszalowski) (vocals, guitar)
  • Brian DaMert (guitar)
  • Greg Sellin (bass)
  • Andrew Wales (drums)
  • Sarah Haluska (keys)

Touring

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From October 14 to November 21, 2014 they toured with Magic Man and Smallpools. From November 11 to November 18, 2014 they toured on The Lets Make Things Physical Tour with Tegan and Sara, Cold War Kids and Smallpools.[10] Waters has previously toured with Nada Surf, Wye Oak, Delta Spirit, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Mister Heavenly, Male Bonding, and Vetiver.

From April 11 to May 20, 2015 they toured with Matt and Kim. From September 23 to November 8, 2015 they toured with MisterWives.

Discography

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Studio albums

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EPs

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Singles

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  • "For the One"
  • "If Only" (2012)
  • "I Feel Everything" (2014)
  • "Hiccups" (2017)

References

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  1. ^ Young, Alex (23 September 2011). "Out in the Light Review". Consequence of Sound. Retrieved 1 December 2014.
  2. ^ Out in the Light, Metacritic
  3. ^ Ali, Alisa (26 March 2012). "Waters: TAS In Session". WFUV - The Alternate Side. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  4. ^ "BAND CRUSH: Waters". NYLON Magazine. 23 April 2012. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  5. ^ Bowe,Miles (19 February 2014). "Stereogum Premiere - Waters -- "Got To My Head"". Stereogum. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  6. ^ Bronson, Kevin (20 February 2014). "Stream Waters -- "Got To My Head"". BuzzbandsLA. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  7. ^ "10 Artist You Need To Know". Rolling Stone. October 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  8. ^ Bentley, Jason (19 November 2014). "Waters - Morning Becomes Eclectic". KCRW. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  9. ^ "Exclusive: Watch Waters' Challenging Video for 'I Feel Everything'". Billboard. 9 November 2014. Retrieved 4 December 2014.
  10. ^ "Exclusive: Stream Waters' New Album 'What's Real' & Watch Their 'Conan' Performance". April 2, 2015. Retrieved April 26, 2015.
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