Waterparks released their debut EP, Airplane Conversations, in April 2012. Following a lineup change in 2012, the core trio solidified with Awsten Knight (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Geoff Wigington (lead guitar, backing vocals), and Otto Wood (drums, backing vocals). This formation consistently performed live, including appearances at the Warped Tour in 2013 and 2015, and opening for artists such as Aaron Carter in 2013. The band continued their early momentum with the release of their second EP, Black Light, in June 2014, leading to a record deal with Equal Vision Records in November 2015.
These strategic label partnerships underscore their evolving presence and ambition within the music industry. The band maintains a prolific release schedule, evident through demo collections 1 (2020) and 2 (2024), alongside standalone singles such as ‘Sneaking Out of Heaven’ (2023) and ‘Soulsucker’ (2024). A pivotal development occurred in July 2025, as Waterparks secured a new record deal with BMG, immediately followed by the release of their single ‘Red Guitar.’ Their consistent artistic innovation, blending pop-punk, electropop, hyperpop, and hip-hop, combined with a steady stream of new material and major label commitments, highlights their strategic development and strong marketability.