Pop-Punk
Houston, TX-based band Waterparks released their debut full-length, Double Dare, on November 4, 2016 via Equal Vision Records. Double Dare was recorded in Los Angeles, CA with Benji Madden (Good Charlotte, 5 Seconds of Summer) and Courtney Ballard (5 Seconds of Summer, All Time Low). Double Dare is the follow-up to three EPs: Cluster (2016), Black Light (2014) and Airplane Conversations (2012). Of the new album, frontman Awsten Knight shares, “It’s just more. Everything about it is expanded and bigger. We wanted to push the boundaries to show people that you can be more than one thing. This isn’t just a “pop-punk” band and I think when people hear the album, it’ll be pretty apparent. There are songs that have elements of jazz, hip-hip, pop, indie, electronic, punk, etc. As far as the lyrics go, they’re more personal than they’ve been on any other Waterparks release. This album has been in the works since August or September of 2015, and in that time I’ve felt and dealt with a lot of different things. I was probably more open than I should be with some stuff but it’s fine. Honest songs are always best. It’s also got me at my happiest, so that’s a thing too.” The past year has been truly groundbreaking for Waterparks, who signed to Equal Vision Records, partnered with MDDN co., released Cluster, embarked on their first ever full US and UK tours, and landed spots for Knight on multiple covers of Kerrang! and Alternative Press magazines. The band has remained on the road non-stop since their signing – sharing stages with Good Charlotte, All Time Low, Sleeping With Sirens, State Champs and more. Double Dare debuted on numerous Billboard Charts including Top New Artist, where it charted for eight consecutive weeks. Leading up to the full album premiere, Waterparks saw exclusive looks from Sirius XM Hits 1 for the premiere of “Hawaii (Stay Awake)” on Pete Wentz’s Hits & Misses show and with BBC Radio 1 for the premiere of “Royal” on Rock Show with Daniel P Carter, where the song was also named the Rockest Record and has since seen additional spins on radio shows including Annie Mac, Clara Amfo, Huw Stephens (hosted by Phil Taggert) and more. Waterparks is comprised of vocalist/guitarist Awsten Knight, guitarist/vocalist Geoff Wigington, and drummer/vocalist Otto Wood.
December 16, 2020 Great news Waterparks fans! In case you’ve watched the band’s “Lowkey As Hell” video and had some burning questions about how it was made, Awsten Knight and Co. have put…
November 18, 2020 Always pushing the envelope when it comes to their personal style, sound and visuals, pop rock outfit Waterparks have really outdone themselves with their latest music video for “Lowkey As…
September 25, 2020 Great news Waterparks fans! For the first time since last year’s fantastic LP FANDOM, Awsten Knight, Geoff Wigington and Otto Wood are back with brand new music. First teased on…
May 28, 2020 Waterparks fans! Continuing where we left off with iDKHOW, Knocked Loose and Chon, welcome to another installment of our “From The Vault” series.Let us explain: Looking back at some of…
January 22, 2020 Never underestimate the power of the internet. Today, Waterparks frontman Awsten Knight posed a challenge to his followers saying if he received 20,000 retweets he’d drop a new Waterparks album.Well,…
December 6, 2019 Currently out on their biggest headline tour ever in support of their brand new album FANDOM, Waterparks has just dropped a special new remix of a fan-favorite track.Putting a vibey…
Genre: Pop-Punk / Punk
From: Brighton, England
Sounds Like: Trophy Eyes, Single Mothers, RVIVR
Genre: Pop-Punk / Rock
From: Walnut Creek, CA
Sounds Like: The Wonder Years, Neck Deep, Four Year Song