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(not a surf-rock band)
Ben Lyons-Reid – Vocals/Bass
Will Physentzou – Lead Guitar
Declan Oetjen – Rhythm Guitar
Heath Oetjen – Drums
Daisy Davidson – Keys/Sax
Broken Waves emerged from the glow of Adelaide’s city lights in 2020, channelling restless energy into groove-soaked rhythms and late-night guitar lines. What started as a ripple in the local scene has grown into a full-blown swell.
Hot off their latest track 'Do You Understand?' — Broken Waves are shaping a sound that feels both nostalgic and somewhere between indie-rock swagger and pop-laced vulnerability. Think funk-tinted guitar riffs, emotionally charged lyrics, and grooves that turn dance floors into therapy sessions.
But where they really shine? On stage. The band have earned their place as one of the best live acts in the country — a claim they back up with sweat, noise, and chaos (the good kind). Their shows are electric, unpredictable, and cathartic; ain’t no party like a Broken Waves party.
Beyond the noise, there’s heart. Their Making Waves series donates 100% of ticket sales to mental health research via the Black Dog Institute, echoing the introspection and empathy in their lyrics.
Whether on stage or in your headphones, Broken Waves are here to shake the room — one funked-up chorus at a time.
“They make that prodigious music that has you in absolute raptures” – A&R Factory
“5 Reasons why you should love Adelaide’s Broken Waves” – Happy Mag
“Young Adelaide act set to make waves” – The Advertiser
Ben Lyons-Reid – Vocals/Bass
Will Physentzou – Lead Guitar
Declan Oetjen – Rhythm Guitar
Heath Oetjen – Drums
Daisy Davidson – Keys/Sax
Broken Waves emerged from the glow of Adelaide’s city lights in 2020, channelling restless energy into groove-soaked rhythms and late-night guitar lines. What started as a ripple in the local scene has grown into a full-blown swell.
Hot off their latest track 'Do You Understand?' — Broken Waves are shaping a sound that feels both nostalgic and somewhere between indie-rock swagger and pop-laced vulnerability. Think funk-tinted guitar riffs, emotionally charged lyrics, and grooves that turn dance floors into therapy sessions.
But where they really shine? On stage. The band have earned their place as one of the best live acts in the country — a claim they back up with sweat, noise, and chaos (the good kind). Their shows are electric, unpredictable, and cathartic; ain’t no party like a Broken Waves party.
Beyond the noise, there’s heart. Their Making Waves series donates 100% of ticket sales to mental health research via the Black Dog Institute, echoing the introspection and empathy in their lyrics.
Whether on stage or in your headphones, Broken Waves are here to shake the room — one funked-up chorus at a time.
“They make that prodigious music that has you in absolute raptures” – A&R Factory
“5 Reasons why you should love Adelaide’s Broken Waves” – Happy Mag
“Young Adelaide act set to make waves” – The Advertiser
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