They are known for their blend of psychedelic and synthwave sounds weaving in indie rock elements, jazz chords, Latin beats, and smooth vocals.

Sotelo, Narvaez, and Trujillo, the founding members of the band, are now joined by drummer Luis Portillo and sound engineer and keyboardist Jose Cruz.

The childhood friends began playing and making music in their teens in their converted garage recording studio they call The Swamp.

In the same year, Inner Wave opened for Boy Pablo's European Tour and performed at Coachella, Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival, Pickathon, and Desert Daze.

[10] Inner Wave has stated their influences include The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Nirvana, The Doors, Gorillaz, Marvin Gaye, Tame Impala, and the film Blade Runner in which much of their music references.