[1] A Democratic Voice of Burma reporter described his music as blending a "combative, angry style with indigenous poeticism".

[3] The Independent stated that while the band "focused on the mundane, their lyrics inevitably touched on the hardships of life in Burma, drawing them into dangerous territory.

[1] The group also circulated anti-government films, including Rambo,[6] in which the titular character battles Tatmadaw (Burmese military) soldiers in Karen State.

[8] In March 2008, several Generation Wave members were arrested for their anti-government activities, including Phyo Zeya Thaw, who was charged with membership in an illegal organization and possession of foreign currency.

[12][13] On 4 April 2021, warrants for his arrest were issued under section 505 (a) of the penal code by the State Administration Council for speaking out against the military coup.

Along with several other celebrities, he was charged with calling for participation in the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) and damaging the state's ability to govern, with supporting the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw, and with generally inciting the people to disturb the peace and stability of the nation.