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For fans of:  Local H    Foo Fighters    All Get Out    The Orwells   Royal Blood
Radar Waves Live 2025 - Wild Times Bar, Chicago IL
Management:
Peter Day
radarwavesmgmt@gmail.com

Booking:
radarwavesbooking@gmail.com
Short Bio

Radar Waves fuses the raw, distorted urgency of Chicago’s "Trash Rock" heritage with the high-octane energy of modern hard rock. Think the gritty basement-show intensity of The Orwells meets the stadium-ready riffs of Royal Blood—a wall of sound that is as melodic as it is unapologetically loud.

Latest Single "Dark Soon" reaches 60% of February Active Listeners
Dark Soon
Last 5 Shows + Headcounts:
Spotify Numbers as of March 1st, 2026

Follower Count: 228
Monthly Listeners: 129
Total Monthly Audience: 4,409
New Monthly Listeners: 36
Streams Per Listener: 4.5

 
Top Cities
Chicago, IL  - 80%
Milwaukee, WI  - 10%
Indianapolis, IN  - 10%
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Instagram     690 Followers

Facebook      1000 Followers

Youtube          1,162 Total Views

BIO

Forged in the basement venues and dive bars of the Chicago underground, Radar Waves is the latest evolution of the city’s storied "Trash Rock" lineage. The band captures the frantic, unpolished spirit of the local scene and injects it with a sophisticated sense of groove and heavy-hitting production.

The past year has served as a breakout chapter for the group. After refining their sound on the road, Radar Waves transitioned from local favorites to a regional powerhouse, securing high-profile support slots and growing a dedicated following through a series of high-energy, sweat-soaked performances. Their recent studio sessions have yielded a sound that is tighter and more massive than ever, bridging the gap between DIY punk aesthetics and professional hard rock precision.

With their roots firmly planted in the "Trash Rock" ethos of authenticity and volume, the band is currently focused on expanding their reach across the Midwest and beyond. Radar Waves isn't just playing music; they are broadcasting a raw, sonic frequency that demands to be heard—loud, distorted, and impossible to ignore.

Quotes

"... Top class musical chefs of 'Trash Rock.'" - Eric Leclair / In Focus Visions
"Alt Rock with Stoner Rock guitar tones and plenty to love." - Patrick Schober / Monster Riff
"...a balance of driving, high energy, and contemplative tracks..." - Demi Marshall / InAlternative

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