Glass Wave is an American rock band founded by

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professors Dan Edelstein and

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. Originally formed as a teaching aid for a

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class, Glass Wave's lyrics are inspired by the

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. Alongside Edelstein and Harrison are vocalist Christy Wampole, bass player Thomas Harrison, drummer Colin Camarillo, and Jay Kadis, who plays guitar and percussion. Their self-titled debut album was released in 2010.

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