{"title":"wakelee","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ewakelee\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is a band built on specifics. Their name comes from northeast New Jersey’s Wakelee Field, where identical twin brothers Alex Bulmer (vocals\/guitar) and David Bulmer (drums) grew up, but their attention to detail runs much deeper than geography. Across the Brooklyn trio’s sophomore album (and first for Wax Bodega), \u003cem\u003eUnder Construction Forever\u003c\/em\u003e, tiny moments become emotional anchors: oversized T-shirts and Crocs left behind by a late family member, frostbitten winters, the disappointment of waiting for a ride you know isn’t coming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFormed in 2019 alongside bassist Elliot Shiang, wakelee spent their early years navigating pandemic setbacks and DIY tours while slowly finding their identity. Their self-titled 2023 debut laid the foundation, while 2024’s “Criminal” and their 2025 \u003ci\u003eDoghouse \u003c\/i\u003eEP brought their vision into clearer focus: Rather than chase intricate arrangements, the trio started prioritizing songs that felt immediate and lived-in. That spirit runs throughout \u003ci\u003eUnder Construction Forever\u003c\/i\u003e, blending indie rock, emo and alternative into something proudly its own. The album’s self-awareness is the product of years spent questioning, recalibrating and trying again, and wakelee approach these songs with a sense of maturity and patience that feels increasingly rare in a modern world that prioritizes overnight success over a steady, gradual grind.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0846\/9407\/3632\/collections\/0038722184_10.jpg?v=1786655319","url":"https:\/\/waxbodega.com\/collections\/wakelee.oembed","provider":"Wax Bodega","version":"1.0","type":"link"}