Glass Animals - Tokyo Drifting (ft. Denzel Curry) May 2026

At the heart of the track is , an alter ego created by lead singer Dave Bayley .

: The track ends in a "wonky mess" of sound, which Bayley says represents the unpolished reality behind our curated social media images. Production and Denzel Curry's Impact Glass Animals - Tokyo Drifting (ft. Denzel Curry)

: Bayley describes Wavey Davey as his "f***ed-up Sasha Fierce"—a "geezer" and "street fighter" who parties hard and doesn't care about judgment. At the heart of the track is ,

Released in 2019 as part of their “Fresh Fruit” series , the track serves as both a high-energy anthem and a critical reflection on modern self-image. The Rise of "Wavey Davey" leaning deep into trap and hip-hop.

The track’s sound marks a heavy departure from the band's typical indie-psychedelia, leaning deep into trap and hip-hop.