Crafting another slice of infectious folk-pop that radiates like a warm slice of sun on a breezy day, “Waves” sees The 502s blend catchy melodies and cheery banjo plucks with twangy vocals and nostalgic lyricism. 

 

Romantic and wistful, yet never compromising on its happy-go-lucky feel, the track sees the 6-piece craft a sound that is celebratory, sentimental and life-affirming. 

 

Led by earnest banjo-strumming songwriter Ed Isola, The 502s are best known for both their viral TikTok videos and their raucous live shows. With a breezy bluegrass sound that combines the familiar folk-pop singalongs of The Lumineers with the swelling instrumental energy of Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, “Waves” arrives as a taster of the band’s new EP. Set to land this Autumn, the extended release sees the band revelling in the thrill of living their dreams, yet resilient in the face of heartbreak and the relentless upheaval that comes with the passing of time.

 

The EP will also arrive as The 502s gear up for a string of UK live dates this October and November. Bringing their sunny melodies and riotous live energy to UK audiences, the tour kicks off with a sold out show in Manchester on 28 October, and will see stops in London and Glasgow. Full dates and details below. 

 

The 502s
UK LIVE DATES 2022

 

OCTOBER

28 - Band on the Wall, Manchester (SOLD OUT)

29 - Saint Luke’s, Glasgow (SOLD OUT)

 

NOVEMBER

01 - Scala, London