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Rock Duo Waver Release New Album ‘Space and Time’
Rock duo Waver return with a resonant statement of intent on their new full-length album, Space and Time. A 13-track offering steeped in nostalgia yet driven by forward momentum, the record melds the grit of 1990s rock with the refined perspective of decades-long musical partnership. Now streaming across all major platforms, it marks both a revival and a reinvention.
The story of Waver begins in the late ’90s at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York, where Mike Sartor and Dorsey Stone first crossed paths as roommates. What followed was an organic creative alliance built on contrast and chemistry—Sartor’s classic rock songwriting grounding Stone’s intricate, progressive guitar flourishes. From the outset, their sound was equal parts muscular and melodic, intimate yet expansive.
After earning a reputation as a fixture of the Boston live music circuit in the early 2000s, the duo stepped away to pursue divergent paths. Their reunion in late 2024, however, was guided by clarity and purpose: to craft a record that honoured their roots while embracing their growth as musicians and storytellers. The result is a body of work that feels both reflective and revitalised.
Recorded at Ugly Duck Studios in Boston, Space and Time is a masterclass in collaboration. Sartor handles lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, organ, and bass, while Stone contributes lead vocals and searing guitar work. Drummer Brendan McGillin anchors the record’s rhythmic core, doubling as a sound engineer alongside Dan Babai. Highlights include Stone’s “Always Awake” and “Delivery Is Free,” alongside the jointly penned “I Miss You.”
Across its 56-minute runtime, Space and Time captures the delicate tension between memory and momentum. From the shimmering tones of “Silvertone” to the aching vulnerability of “I Miss You,” Waver deliver an album that resonates with authenticity. It’s a bold reintroduction—one that bridges past and present with striking emotional clarity.
“With ‘Space and Time,’ Waver delivers a powerful return that feels both timeless and deeply personal, capturing the spirit of ‘90s rock while showcasing the growth and chemistry that only decades of collaboration can produce,” shares music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR.
Some records give the impression they’ve been lived with for a long time. Not because they’re nostalgic, but because they carry a quiet confidence that’s difficult to manufacture. That’s the feeling Time in the Light leaves behind.
Strawhouses never sound as though they’re trying to impress with sheer scale. The arrangements expand when they need to, then step aside just as easily, leaving plenty of space for the album’s ideas to settle. That gives the music a natural pace, allowing each track to find its own character without pushing too hard for attention.
The record also avoids taking the same route twice. “Fireworks” opens with a striking historical setting, while “No Other Way Round” explores how timing can change the course of a relationship. Elsewhere, the title track finds meaning in everyday life, before the closing songs gradually shift the focus towards life’s final chapter.
One of the album’s biggest strengths is its sense of perspective. Big themes are approached through recognisable situations rather than grand statements, making the songs easy to connect with without ever feeling overplayed.
Out now via Now Listen, Time in the Light leaves a lasting impression because it never tries to force one. Strawhouses trust the listener to spend time with these songs, and that quiet confidence gives the album a character that’s increasingly uncommon.
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