Wavves with Bass Drum of Death and Worlds Worst

Wavves is back and heading your way THIS SUMMER with guests Bass Drum of Death and Worlds Worst at the Argo. Wavves recently made a long-awaited return with their first new music since 2021, the launch of their cannabis brand Wavvy Supply Co., and a Los Angeles wildfire benefit show at Zebulon. The band followed that momentum with the release of their new album Spun, marking the start of a new chapter for Nathan Williams and longtime bandmates Stephen Pope, Ross Traver, and Alex Gates. Now Wavves are expanding the Spun era with a deluxe edition of the album featuring two B-sides and the Live Wavvy Sessions—five songs recorded live in the studio capturing the band’s raw, unfiltered energy. The sessions include performances of “King of the Beach,” “Nine Is God,” “Green Eyes,” “Goner,” and “So Long,” bridging fan-favorite classics with songs from Spun. Bass Drum of Death is getting back to basics. From the bare-bones title of their sixth record—SIX—to the writing approach—their first two LPs were recorded entirely on GarageBand—the creative process for the group is strikingly similar to the early stages of their career. While the new album marks a return to their original recording method, there are a few notable changes. Instead of working solo on the demos, frontman John Barrett and the band (Jim Barrett, guitar; Ian Kirkpatrick, drums) convened for several sessions in Barrett’s home studio in Nashville to bring the songs to life. Manning the faders was producer Jeremy Ferguson (Cage the Elephant, White Reaper), who then hosted the band for ten snowy days of fine tuning at his Battle Tapes studio. The result is a scuzzy blast of their signature sound, with influences ranging from The Stooges to ZZ Top and very much aided by Ferguson’s deft engineering touch. If SIX sounds like a return to form, the band proves they still have a few tricks in their pockets and things up their sleeves. Worlds Worst is an SLC-based band who introduced their loud, energetic-while-melancholic sound with the release of their two EP’s in 2020 and 2021. They released their self-titled debut album in March of 2023 via Smoking Room/Julia’s War Records, which earned them recognition as one of Stereogum’s Best New Bands of 2023. Worlds Worst has toured extensively across the US, have played multiple festivals, including headlining Philly’s Julia’s War Fest, playing Vermont’s Otis Mountain Get Down, SLC’s Kilby Block Party twice, and the new Best Friends Forever Festival in Las Vegas. Doors at 7:00pm. Show at 8:00pm. Full bar service will be available throughout the show, with the kitchen being open 4-close. All guests under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and supervised at all times while inside the building. Failure to provide proper supervision may result in removal from the premises. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for all guests. 🎟️ Note: $1 from every ticket sold goes to a fund benefiting local artist mental health & wellbeing. Please note that all ticket purchases are final and nonrefundable.