Watashi Wa

Watashi Wa is an American indie rock, emo-pop, and power pop band formed in Paso Robles, California, in 2000 by singer, guitarist, and primary songwriter Drew Rowland. Signing with legendary indie label Tooth & Nail Records, the band made an indelible mark on early-2000s alternative rock with their sunny West Coast melodies and emotionally uplifting songwriting. Their critically acclaimed 2003 breakthrough album 'The Love of Life' spawned beloved indie-rock favorites including 'All of Me', 'Speeding Trains', and 'From Me to You'. The band's signature sound combines driving power-pop guitar riffs, warm acoustic undercurrents, and Rowland's soaring, earnest vocal hooks. Transitioning later into projects like Eager Seas and Lakes, Rowland's songwriting under Watashi Wa remains a cherished cult favorite among alternative rock fans. For guitarists, Watashi Wa's songs feature bright, jangly power-pop chord progressions, punchy palm-muted verses, and soaring chorus chords that are fantastic to play on electric and acoustic guitar.