Formed in 2015, the band signed with No Sleep Records and released their debut single, "Graveyard Shift", in March, of which the music video included cameos from members of Neck Deep. Following this, they played the Pinky Swear Records Fest in Manchester on May 2nd, headlined by Man Overboard, and Furyfest in Liverpool on May 3rd, also playing Empire Festival in Sheffield on May 17th. They played the Jump On Demand Records Festival, also in Liverpool, later that June, as well as the Hevy Fest in Port Lympne, Kent and the Make A Scene Festival in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire in August.
Their debut EP, SKRWD, was released on September 4, 2015. The EP was produced and recorded by Seb Barlow, of Neck Deep, at Celestial Recordings. They then played the Hype Fest in Birmingham on November 28th. In December, WSTR was nominated for Best British Newcomer by Rock Sound, with Boston Manor winning the category.
In early 2016, the band was included in Kerrang!'s Class of 2016 list. They played the Less Than Three Festival in Derby and opened for Neck Deep on the European leg of their World Tour, along with fellow openers Creeper. Later in July, they played the 2000Trees Festival at Upcote Farm in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. They then released a new single, "Lonely Smiles", off their upcoming album in September.
In support of their first album, 'Red, Green Or Inbetween' the band went on their first headlining tour, “The Inbetween Tour”, from October to November 2016, with support from Milestones, also playing the Slam Dunk Festival. During this time, the band recorded an acoustic version of the album's second single, "Footprints", which was made available on a "name your price" basis on their Bandcamp page. They additionally opened for ROAM on their UK/Ireland tour in support of their album, Backbone, and released a third single, "Featherweight".
On January 20th, 2017 the band released their first full-length album, 'Red, Green or Inbetween'. They then supported Seaway on a UK tour, alongside The Gospel Youth, and returned to Slam Dunk later that summer. They also played the Truck Festival at Hill Farm in Oxfordshire, the Reading and Leeds Festivals, the Deadbolt Festival in Manchester and the 2Q Festival in Lincoln, as well as opened for With Confidence on an Australian tour.
On June 4th, 2018 the band announced that they were signing with Hopeless Records, and followed their signing up by a playing a set at Download Festival in the UK. They then opened for As It Is on multiple legs of their okay. tour, first in Europe with Courage My Love and then in the UK with Like Pacific and Grayscale. On August 31st they released their second LP, 'Identity Crisis', which was led by the singles "Bad To The Bone", "Crisis" and "Silly Me". To support its release, they joined Neck Deep on the second North American leg of The Peace and the Panic Tour with fellow openers, Trophy Eyes and Stand Atlantic, and went on a headlining UK tour with Between You & Me and Hey Charlie.
In early 2019, WSTR went on tour again as the supporting act for The Faim on their UK tour. They later released a cover EP titled Give Yourself a Hell, featuring covers of "Give Yourself a Try" by The 1975 and "Gives You Hell" by The All-American Rejects, and played their third Slam Dunk Festival that summer. In the fall, they embarked on the full run of The Noise & Ones to Watch Presents Stand Atlantic and The Faim Co-Headline U.S. Tour, with fellow openers Hold Close and Point North playing on select dates. While on tour, they released a new song, "Filthy".
On November 25th WSTR set out on a headlining UK tour, starting in Brighton and ended in Nottingham on December 8th. In early 2020 the band along with Hot Mulligan & LURK opened up for Grayscale on the Nella Vita North American Tour: Part II. The tour concluded on February 27th right before the global pandemic of COVID-19 struck and canceled touring for the remainder of the year.
On August 14th they put up a limited re-release of their first EP ‘SKRWD' on Vinyl. Along with Re-imagined versions of 'Ain't Great' & 'South Drive' on their bandcamp and streaming platforms.
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Fair Weather
WSTR Lyrics
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So fucking plain round here
Another summer moping with peers
Don't care what the old men say
It must suck to be old and grey
Rounding up the troops is not so easy these days
Out with the old in with the new
Max our banks forget rents due
That's just the way we are
We never had a fucking clue
We never had a thing to do
Raised by wolves an understatement by far
And at the end of the day
My friends are dicks but I would never have it any other way
Living life faster can end in disaster
Wasted the same old story
Fucked my my priorities
Chin two last cigarettes
And scramble for a taxi
'Fair Weather' by WSTR is a song about the struggles of growing up and having to face the harsh realities of the world. The song speaks of how another year has gone by, and yet nothing has changed. The singer feels trapped in his environment and is disillusioned by the lack of opportunities and fun that life has to offer. The lyrics suggest that he and his friends have been brought up to be independent and self-reliant, raised by wolves as it were, but despite their bravado, they are still lost and searching for a purpose.
The song conveys the idea that the youth of today are often misunderstood and overlooked by the older generation. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration with the status quo and the lack of empathy and understanding from the elders in society. The singer ponders the idea that it must suck to be old and grey, as those who have aged have become out of touch with the needs and desires of the younger generation. The song highlights the divide between the young and the old, and how the latter struggles to keep up with the changing times.
Overall, 'Fair Weather' is a powerful and poignant song that captures the struggles of the youth in modern society. It is a reminder that while the world may seem unfair and unforgiving at times, it is important to hold onto the relationships and friendships that make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Another wasted year
Another year of my life has passed, which I didn't utilize properly or achieve anything substantial.
So fucking plain round here
The place where I live is uninteresting, boring, and lacks stimulation.
Another summer moping with peers
Every summer, I spend time with my friends, but instead of having fun, we just feel disheartened and sulk around.
Don't care what the old men say
I'm not interested in the opinions or advice of old people; I'd rather do things my way.
It must suck to be old and grey
I pity the old people for losing their youth and vitality and becoming gray and weak.
Rounding up the troops is not so easy these days
Getting my friends to hang out or do something together has become difficult as they are occupied with their own lives and responsibilities.
Out with the old in with the new
We prefer new things and don't want to reminisce over the old; we are always looking for novelty.
Max our banks forget rents due
We prioritize making money and enjoying the moment rather than worrying about fulfilling our responsibilities like paying rent on time.
That's just the way we are
Our behavior might be unconventional or unorthodox, but we are okay with that as it's part of our identity.
We never had a fucking clue
We are clueless about how to navigate through life or make something of ourselves.
We never had a thing to do
We are often bored and unproductive with our time, not having any specific goal or objective in life.
Raised by wolves an understatement by far
Our upbringing was so wild, uncivilized, and unrefined that being raised by wolves is not an exaggeration, but rather an understatement.
And at the end of the day
After all's said and done, with everything that has happened, looking back and reflecting on my life,
My friends are dicks but I would never have it any other way
Although my friends might act selfishly or insensitively, I still love having them around as they add color and meaning to my life.
Living life faster can end in disaster
Living your life too quickly or in a reckless manner can lead to harmful or disastrous consequences.
Wasted the same old story
This repeated narrative of wasting my life seems to occur again and again.
Fucked my my priorities
I have messed up my priorities by not focusing on the essential things and instead indulging in temporary pleasures.
Chin two last cigarettes
I am smoking the last two cigarettes before I leave.
And scramble for a taxi
I am desperately trying to find a taxi as I have to go somewhere urgently.
Contributed by Landon M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alexandre Shin
Pop Punk will NEVER die!
Andrew Carlin
These guys are going to blow up. Calling it.
Austin Mullins
hopefully
Courtney Robertson
I reckon
Wtfboomdps
Nope. I guess it just sounded too much like Neck Deep.
Kieron Craig
2 years later. they blew up but in the form of "neck deep"
Donovan Johnson
U were right
AllUAreIsHistory
"Long walks, late nights, we'd always find a street light. Try to piece together why we'd always had a shit time" LOVE those lyrics,so relatable
Cyril Rost
Just seen them yesterday and they fucking rock live !
Jonathan Ruiz
Dope band! Playing this shit at work! Much love from Chicago! 🙌🏽