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WAAX

Waax (stylised as WΛΛX; pronounced "wax") are an Australian rock band from Brisbane, Queensland that formed in 2012. The band was co-founded by drummer Tom Bloomfield and lead vocalist Marie "Maz" DeVita, who oversaw every iteration of the line-up until 2023. Waax have released two studio albums, Big Grief (2019) and At Least I'm Free (2022), as well as two independent EPs Holy Sick (2015) and Wild & Weak (2017).

The band won the Triple J Unearthed BIGSOUND competition in 2014, and their single "Labrador" won the No. 1 spot on the independent Brisbane radio station 4ZZZ's Top 100 in 2018. In 2019, the single was voted into Triple J's Hottest 100 of 2018 at No. 88. In 2022, they again won the No.1 spot on 4ZZZ's Top 100 with their single "Most Hated Girl".

In April 2023, the band announced they were to go on hiatus. Following what were believed to be the band's final shows that June, DeVita announced in November 2023 that she would be continuing the band as its sole member.

Albums

2019 Big Grief
2022 At Least I’m Free
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WAAX Announce Rescheduled Dates For Their 'Big Grief' Album Tour
Hold on to your tickets, folks.
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WAAX To Embark On Aussie Headline Tour
Tickets are on sale now!
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"It’s just a matter of time before they take over the world."
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Album Review: WAAX – Big Grief
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Excited About WAAX's Debut Album? Good, Because It's This Week's Triple J Feature Album
It's a very good week.
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Live Review: WAAX, Sweater Curse, COLTS
"Maz DeVita immediately cements her place as one of the best, if not the best."
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WAAX Set To Release Debut Album 'Big Grief' This August
"As much as I explored darker themes for 'Big Grief', I framed my melodies and vocal very colourfully and lively.”
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WAAX Announce New Single & Headline Tour
Another taste of the band's debut album.