NateWantsToBattle

On 5 October 2026, The Garage in Glasgow welcomes NateWantsToBattle, the project of Korean-American singer, composer and voice actor Nathan Sharp. Launched online in the early 2010s, his music bridges pop punk and alternative rock with writing shaped by gaming and Japanese animation. First known for covers and songs built around franchises, he has since widened the scope with more personal material, keeping sharp guitars, melodic hooks and an emo-pop streak at the core. That shift runs through albums Sands of Time (2017), Paid in Exposure (2018) and To Let Go (2020), marking the move from internet-born tracks to a fuller studio-driven catalogue.

On stage, NateWantsToBattle brings that dual DNA together: narrative songwriting and an ear for big refrains, nods to gaming culture alongside standalone rock cuts. His work also includes official projects tied to Dragon Ball Super, Sonic the Hedgehog and Pokémon, in parallel with ongoing voice roles in animation and video games. In Glasgow, expect a set that connects the early franchise-inspired songs with later originals, tracing a path from fan-made beginnings to a tight, contemporary rock sound.