Name Change: Thornton -> Your Operator -> Waves on Waves
When cabaret pop act Thornton changed their name to Your Operator last year, singer/namesake Kevin Thornton said it made the band "feel like dreamers again." That dream was a short one, as the band soon ran into a little trademark issue with a "grungetastic band called Operator." So they've changed their name again, this time to the to the legally protected Waves on Waves. They've also signed up with label/investors VTP Music.
You can check out their newly named melancholy pop at The End on June 1, where they'll celebrate the release of their self-titled debut (mastered by Ted Jensen).
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In my humble opinion, Had a Sword will forever be their masterpiece. The new music is great, Kevin's voice is angelic, but the whole package on Had a Sword is genius.
-J. Curtis
Posted 05/02/2008 at 05:26:06 PMThey suck and should be called GAY on GAY!
Posted 05/02/2008 at 07:55:55 PMGood thing we didnt ask you what you thought.
Posted 05/03/2008 at 12:39:25 PMi dunno if i can take this picture seriously enough to give their music a chance.
i mean, c'mon... old dude might as well be wearing a dr. seuss hat instead of that crown - and that shit-eating grin doesn't do his douche-factor any favors. and i'm not even sure what to say about the whole no-undies-no-shirt-denim-jacket-toolbag motif.
dedect even more points for the ponytail. and please tell me homeboy has another glove on that other hand.
Posted 05/03/2008 at 08:53:53 PMKevin Thornton is a remarkable talent, and this band deserves great success.
Posted 05/04/2008 at 08:08:19 PMCasio has a lot to say about every detail of this photo. Anyone want to chip in to get him an 8X10 glossy for his personal collection?
Im in for 2 dollars.
Posted 05/04/2008 at 08:55:56 PMactually, I AM gay- so the name suggestion is valid. blowjob anyone?
kjt
Posted 05/04/2008 at 11:04:20 PMYeah Thornton, I agree it's a great suggestion but if we change our name to Gay on Gay we'll have to print up new merch and stuff. What would we do with the Waves on Waves merch? Maybe we could start a surf shop and sell the stuff there.
Posted 05/05/2008 at 11:18:32 PMAlso, I don't think anyone else had previously mistaken the ear ring Luke Aaron had on for a pony tail, but maybe that would be a good look for him. We could frost his tips and accent it with a nice scrunchy.
Well I'm going to go writhe about on the floor at PLAY dance bar and enter the student body contest. WOO! Taste the rainbow.
I can't take Casio Cassanova seriously, cuz well, it's Seth Graves. Though, I do sometimes enjoy Tigers with Cheese.
Posted 05/06/2008 at 10:35:59 AMSeth hasn't figured out that some people don't care for the I need a haircut, but I need a shower worse look.
Posted 05/06/2008 at 03:52:16 PMshit, dude. haircuts ain't cheap in this town.
showers are, however. so i don't have a comeback for that particular bit of constructive criticism.
Posted 05/07/2008 at 11:18:01 AMthere's a Henry Rollins interview where he was talking about touring with Black Flag-- and how all the punk midwestern kids-- the "nonconformists"-- were the most small minded people he ever encountered. they gave absolutely no room to be daring-- they wanted only their very strict definition of what was "cool".
Posted 05/08/2008 at 02:09:26 AMeven i who hate all the hipster shit, LOVE Waves on Waves. I have to say their B sides CD was killer. I think its out of print but it ruled.
I loved Kevin and Enoch's comments. You guys rule!!
Posted 05/12/2008 at 05:59:59 PMI also heart WOW
Posted 05/13/2008 at 02:18:46 AMI love Waves On Waves. I have a life, no time for long rants. Nudge to the homophobe closet case named after a calculator.
Posted 07/08/2008 at 12:14:48 AMWhy is a supposedly straight dude so concerned with this bands fashion. Any publicity is good publicity. This is an amazing band. There very intelligent and intentional. Way to go WOW.
Posted 07/12/2008 at 07:19:33 PM