After 16 years, more than a thousand live performances, and a reputation as Canada’s ultimate party band, Dwayne Gretzky is bringing the spirit of their celebrated live show to listeners everywhere. Dwayne’s World Vol. 1 collects 20 standout performances from the band’s wildly popular Dwayne’s World YouTube series into their first-ever live covers album, available digitally September 15 and on limited-edition vinyl September 18.
Recorded completely live off the floor inside a painstakingly recreated Wayne’s World-inspired basement set, the collection captures everything that has made Dwayne Gretzky a beloved live act: infectious energy, remarkable musicianship, and an unmistakable joy for celebrating some of the greatest songs ever written.
Pre-save Dwayne’s World Vol. 1 HERE. Pre-order the vinyl HERE.
Since launching Dwayne’s World in July 2025, the series has quietly become one of the band’s biggest success stories. Featuring lovingly recreated performances filmed inside the custom-built set, the videos have attracted more than 100,000 new followers while generating over two million streams. Their rendition of Paul Simon’s “You Can Call Me Al” has garnered 1.3 million views and resonated with audiences around the world, helping introduce Dwayne Gretzky to listeners across the United States, Europe, and beyond.
Rather than treating the recordings as polished studio productions, the band embraced the spontaneity that has always defined their concerts. Every performance was captured live, with no overdubs, while three cameras rolled simultaneously. Each session consisted of only three takes before selecting the strongest performance, preserving the chemistry that has developed after 16 years of playing together.
“Typically we shoot five songs in a day, working from around noon to 5pm. They’re very fun, albeit hectic shoot days. We definitely move quickly and work efficiently,” DG’s Nick Rose elaborates. “These are live recordings with no overdubs and obviously having three cameras rolling adds to the pressure overall, but it’s a fun challenge and everyone in the band always rises to the occasion.”
That live immediacy extends throughout Dwayne’s World Vol. 1. Mixed by guitarist Ian Docherty, the album balances faithful interpretations of beloved classics with the unmistakable chemistry that has made Dwayne Gretzky a must-see live act. From the euphoric singalongs of “Radio Ga Ga” and “Take On Me” to the soaring emotion of “The Chain,” “Under Pressure,” and “In Your Eyes,” the sequencing mirrors the carefully crafted dynamics of one of the band’s concerts, moving effortlessly across decades and genres while continually building momentum.
Check out Dwayne Gretzky’s renditions of “In Your Eyes” HERE and “Whip It” HERE.
The collection also reflects the group’s philosophy toward choosing material. Every song begins with genuine affection for the original recording before being matched with the strengths of the band’s rotating cast of singers and musicians.
“It’s enjoyable to try new things, mix it up, and continue to push our musical boundaries,” Nick says. “We pride ourselves on our versatility, of being able to cover a wide range of music. It’s just fun to celebrate these great timeless songs together and try to bring them to life to the best of our collective abilities.”
More than anything, Dwayne’s World Vol. 1 serves as a reminder that creativity doesn’t always begin with a master plan. What started as friends building fake wood panelling and a staircase inside their rehearsal space gradually became a video series, then a rapidly growing online community, and ultimately an album.
“It’s a good reminder that you can do whatever you want and make it up as you go,” Nick says. “You can just get together with your friends to make something for fun and then figure out what form it’s going to take afterwards.”
For more than a decade and a half, Dwayne Gretzky has built a reputation through unforgettable performances that blur the line between concert, celebration, and communal singalong. Their expansive lineup of musicians effortlessly moves between rock, pop, soul, new wave, country, and everything in between, transforming beloved classics into exhilarating live experiences that have earned a fiercely devoted following.
While previous releases explored more conceptual reinterpretations of familiar material, Dwayne’s World Vol. 1 captures the band exactly as audiences know and love them: live, spontaneous, and entirely in their element. The project arrives at a moment of remarkable momentum, as the Dwayne’s Worldseries continues introducing the band to a rapidly growing international audience through performances that celebrate timeless songwriting with infectious enthusiasm and world-class musicianship.
With Dwayne’s World Vol. 1, Dwayne Gretzky invites listeners to bring the party home. It’s the closest thing yet to experiencing one of the band’s legendary live shows from the comfort of your own living room.
• PRE-SAVE DWAYNE’S WORLD VOL. 1 HERE •
• PRE-ORDER DWAYNE’S WORLD VOL. 1 ON VINYLHERE •
• WATCH / SHARE RENDITIONS OF “IN YOUR EYES” HERE + “WHIP IT” HERE •
Dwayne Gretzky
September 15, 2026
2. Radio Ga Ga
3. The Best
5. Under Pressure (out September 15)
8. Take On Me
9. 9 To 5
10. The Chain
11. Roam
13. Alone
14. Jump
16. Tom Sawyer
17. Whip It
19. Automatic
20. In Your Eyes
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