Wavy Trees blend surf rock and reggae on new single ‘Growing Up’
Written by Chloe Buckley
‘Growing Up’ is the latest release from upcoming indie rock band, Wavy Trees, that brings surf rock and reggae vibes to the forefront.
Single artwork for ‘Growing Up’ | Credit: Wavy Trees
Formed in Los Angeles in 2019, Wavy Trees is made up of lead vocalist/guitarist Zack Smith, guitarist Jason Espiritu and bassist Brian Duke. With a few releases under their belt, the band returned after a few months with their latest single ‘Growing Up,’ a song about the inevitable truth that finds us all.
‘Growing Up’ is a step in a different direction for the group. Compared to their previous tracks like ‘Paint It Blue’ and ‘Don’t Look Away,’ their new track is cleaner sounding and has a more chilled vibe, yet maintains an upbeat tempo with its clear reggae influence.
The band’s sound is fun and this track is chilled out for easy listening. The verses of the song showcase a classic reggae beat, before switching into a floaty surf rock feel in the chorus.
It’s refreshing to see Wavy Trees try something different compared to their earlier stuff. With this release, they have shown artistic growth and confidence in their sound to step outside the box.
Wavy Trees are a promising upcoming band based in Los Angeles, California | Credit: Araya Fehlman
The indie rock trio have hit the nail on the head for relatable lyrics. On the release of their new single, Smith said: "’Growing Up’ is a song about the inevitable truth that finds us all. Having to ditch hanging out with your friends every day and partying for the work life.
“In the process of growing up you fail miserably many times! Whether it’s school, work, or your relationship, we all crash and burn many times before reaching adulthood.”
‘Growing Up’ is the perfect track for a summer playlist, a road trip or for winding down at the end of the day. It’s a bittersweet tune that captures nostalgia and change, a feeling that everyone can relate to.
It’s only a matter of time before Wavy Trees break into the mainstream indie scene and achieve their goals of moving to Thailand while making catchy tunes.
You can check out ‘Growing Up’ by Wavy Trees and its music video here.