Auckland, New Zealand – March 2026
There’s something about a love song that doesn’t try too hard.
On their new single 2am in Kamuela, Honolulu band Wavvy keep things simple in the best way: warm, steady, and easy to sit with. It’s the kind of song that feels like it’s always been there.
Built around a laid-back country feel with a soft island undercurrent, the track is less about big declarations and more about being present. It’s about choosing someone in the moment – no pressure, no overthinking – just connection.
That balance comes through in the sound. There’s a clear country influence running through it, but it still carries that unmistakable island feel. Nothing feels forced – it just lands where it should.
The song itself came together naturally. Written on a trip to Maui and brought to life with the full band in the studio – including a touch of steel guitar – it has that loose, organic feel that suits it perfectly.
Momentum building
Wavvy has been building real momentum over the past year. In 2025 alone, they released five tracks, with several landing in power rotation on local radio and picking up new editorial playlist support.
That growth is translating globally too – their Spotify audience has surged by over 1,700% in the last 12 months, now sitting at nearly 300,000 monthly listeners and more than 11 million streams across their catalogue. Aotearoa has become a key part of that story, now ranking as their second biggest streaming market.
With their debut album on the way, 2am in Kamuela feels like a strong marker – a simple, honest song that sticks with you, backed by a band clearly on the rise.
Out now on all major streaming platforms.