We recently had the chance to connect with Kade Simar and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Kade, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What is a normal day like for you right now?
Right now, our days are kind of split between real life and band life. Wake up, grab some coffee, try to get a quick workout or study session in, and then most of the day is spent bouncing between work, songwriting, and practice. Even when we’re not physically playing together, we’re usually coming up with lyrics, tweaking mixes, or planning our next show as a band.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I’m Kade, part of Wave Runner. We’re a alternative rock/pop punk band built in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We firmly believe in the idea that music should hit both emotionally and physically. What makes us unique is how our music has a little bit of everything: storytelling, melodic grooves mixed with high-energy performances— every song we make is designed to be powerful and unpredictable. Right now, we’re working on our next EP releases, pushing our sound into new territory with some experimental tracks along with our bread and butter music genre: rock and roll.
Thanks for sharing that. Would love to go back in time and hear about how your past might have impacted who you are today. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
When I was a kid, I thought you had to have everything figured out — that band (among other things) success meant having a clear plan and sticking to it. Having grown up a little now, I know that some of the best things we’ve ever done came from uncertainty. I’ve learned that growth happens in the discomfort, not when we’re in control. That mindset shift is a big part of what fuels our music.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I’d tell myself to stop trying to be perfect — just be yourself. You’re guaranteed to mess up, doubt yourself, and question things, but that’s how you grow. It is a necessary part of life.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What are the biggest lies your industry tells itself?
I think the industry lies to itself by pretending that you need to fit a certain mold to “make it” — that there’s one genre, one image, one algorithm that works. The truth is, the stuff that really connects people comes from honesty and imperfection. Audiences can tell when something’s fake.
Okay, so let’s keep going with one more question that means a lot to us: What will you regret not doing?
I think I’ll regret not going all-in on the things you love. Playing it safe is the fastest way to forget why you started doing it in the first place. That doesn’t just apply to music, either. that can be applied to all parts of life.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://solo.to/wave_runner
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wave_runner_band/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069162911694
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFJGv-HnJrwXRHHcSkHSuEw
- Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0tuk0wqWBnaaSKnRM0eQ9G?si=s7uSLS3TTDOG2epy-qUmrQ&dl_branch=1
Book Us: https://beatgig.com/@waverunner
Email: waverunband@gmail.com
