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The Band

Manic Wave isn’t just a band. We are a voice for the anxious, the disillusioned, and the emotionally raw. Born in Atlanta in 2024, our sound fuses indie rock, alternative grit, and ambient experimentation—where lyrics bleed vulnerability and every note feels like a confession. Our music is for those navigating heartbreak, mental health struggles, and the beautiful chaos of feeling too much in a world that numbs.

George’s lyricism draws from a lifetime of wrestling with bipolar disorder, autism, and heartbreak—turning pain into poetry.

We’ve built our world from the studio floor up—every word, beat, and breakdown is ours. We are driven by purpose, and committed to creating experiences, not just songs.

  • George Hamelin – Vocals, Guitar, Lyrics

  • Gustav Wilde– Guitar

  • Kayla Urbina – Bass

  • Sean Lay – Band Manager

DISCOGRAPHY

  • Panic Room - Single - 2024

    A visceral dive into anxiety and emotional claustrophobia

  • Less Cynical - Single - 2025

    A bittersweet reflection on healing through medication and heartbreak

  • Broadripple is Burning - Single - 2025

    Bringing a darker edge and trading the original’s gentle melancholy for something deeper and more haunting. This version amplifies the emotional weight of the beloved indie classic.

A young man, George Hamelin, with long hair, wearing a black beanie, glasses, a dark jacket, and a hoodie, standing outside a building with a glass facade. The reflection in the glass shows a modern glass building, trees, and a city street.

What’s Next?

  • Blackstrap Rock Hall - 10.10.2025 - Tickets On Sale!

  • Morphinomania Single Release - 11.27.25

  • Krampus Jam at Vinyl – 11.27.25

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