Waver Returns With New Album 'SPACE AND TIME': A 13-Track Revival of Guitar-Driven Rock Rooted in ’90s Nostalgia

Danielle Holian
23 hours ago
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Boston-based Waver is the musical partnership of Mike Sartor and Dorsey Stone, whose collaboration spans over two decades. Known for their guitar-driven rock sound with singer-songwriter roots, the duo continues to evolve while staying true to the style that first defined them.

Rock duo Waver marks a powerful return with the release of their new full-length album, Space and Time, a 13-track collection that blends the raw energy of 1990s rock with the depth and maturity of decades-long musical collaboration. Now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major streaming platforms, the album signals both a continuation and an evolution of the band’s signature sound.

Formed by longtime collaborators Mike Sartor and Dorsey Stone, Waver traces its roots back to the late 1990s when the two met as first-year roommates at Colgate University in Hamilton, New York. From their earliest performances, the duo cultivated a dynamic interplay between Sartor’s traditional rock songwriting and Stone’s intricate, progressive guitar work, creating a sound that is both powerful and intimate.

After establishing themselves as a staple of the Boston live music scene in the early 2000s, Sartor and Stone stepped away from the project to pursue other personal and professional paths. In late 2024, they reunited with a clear vision: to write and record a new album that honors their original sound while reflecting their expanded musical perspectives.

The result is Space and Time, a 56-minute journey through melody-driven rock, layered instrumentation, and reflective lyricism. The album captures a sense of nostalgia while remaining grounded in the present, offering listeners a sound that feels both familiar and refreshed.

Recorded at Ugly Duck Studios in Boston, MA, Space and Time showcases a fully collaborative creative process. Songwriting and production are credited to Sartor and Stone, with select distinctions: Stone penned “Always Awake” and “Delivery Is Free,” while “I Miss You” was co-written by both artists. Sartor wrote the remaining tracks, though the band views the album as a unified creative effort.

Instrumentally, Sartor performs lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano/organ, and bass, while Stone contributes lead vocals, lead guitar, and rhythm guitar. Drums across all tracks are performed by Brendan McGillin, who also served as a sound engineer alongside Dan Babai.

With Space and Time, Waver reintroduces themselves not just as a reunion, but as a reinvention, delivering a record that resonates with longtime fans and new listeners alike.

TRACKLIST:

Silvertone

You Instead

Always Awake

Say The Word

Control

Delivery Is Free

I Used To Be Someone Else

More Than You Know

Blue Tomorrow

I’m Still Waiting

You Belong With Me

I Miss You

“With ‘Space and Time,’ Waver delivers a powerful return that feels both timeless and deeply personal, capturing the spirit of ‘90s rock while showcasing the growth and chemistry that only decades of collaboration can produce,” shares music publicist Danielle Holian, Decent Music PR.

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