CATCH UP;OCEAN GROVE FOURTH STUDIO ALBUM ODDWORLD OUT NOW + BAND SHARES NEW VIDEO SOWHAT1999
“Picking up exactly where The Rhapsody Tapes left off, ODDWORLD redefines the scope of the group’s self-made, all-encompassing genre." - Forte Magazine
“If you’re a die-hard fan or simply a casual one of the OG boys, Oddworld is going to possibly be on your list of greatest albums of 2024.” - Everblack Media
"A spectacle for the senses from start to finish, ODDWORLD simultaneously feels like a home-coming and a total game-changer for Ocean Grove, with lashings of cohesion, nuance and electrifying delivery all lying in wait." - The Soundcheck
“That’s perfect nu metal." - The Break Down with Nath & Johnny
“ODDWORLD is aptly titled as it draws on not only early 2000s nu-metal, but arena rock and hardcore in ways that ensure most songs feel different to one another without sounding out of place.” - Wall Of Sound
Melbourne Oddworld collective Ocean Grove have cemented their sonic identity with the arrival of their brand new album ODDWORLD, out now via ODDWORLD Records in Australia and SharpTone Records for the rest of the world.
A collection of songs that captures Ocean Grove's sonic roots as well as their fierce evolution over the years, ODDWORLD emerges instantly as the definitive Ocean Grove record; one that pays homage to the delectable diversity of 2017's The Rhapsody Tapes while also spanning their entire catalogue and steering into exciting uncharted territory. Produced by Ocean Grove's own Sam Bassal along with creative and performance contributions from studio members Luke Holmes and Matthew Kopp, aka Running Touch, ODDWORLD is exactly as its title suggests: beautifully chaotic, sonically kaleidoscopic and wholeheartedly one-of-a-kind.
Accompanying the release of their fourth studio album today, Ocean Grove have also unveiled a brand new music video for the track SOWHAT1999, which premiered exclusively on Crunchyroll earlier this week.
"SOWHAT1999 was written to be a kind of gateway drug to OG, capturing the essence of Oddworld Music," the band shares. "We got to a point in completing the album that we felt we needed just one more big sounding track to accompany the likes of MY DISASTER, FLY AWAY and CELL DIVISION. There are many darker sides to this album, but with this song a more colourful, free-spirited, tongue-in-cheek side to OG naturally bleeds through and is something our fans will recognise. We had a lot of fun with this song and video and it feels like the kind of track that every nu metal band should have at least one of, featuring a lot of one-liners and euphemisms at the heart of the Oddworld."
Watch the video for SOWHAT1999 here:
In the lead up to releasing ODDWORLD, Ocean Grove dazzled with nuance and sharp dexterity their earlier singles, including the nu-metal ferocity of FLY AWAY and MY DISASTER, the sleek yet propulsive melodics of RAINDROP, and the raw and riveting stylings of LAST DANCE.
Looking fearlessly to the future while drawing on processes that sparked ground-breaking magic in their earlier releases, ODDWORLD saw vocalist Dale Tanner, bassist/vocalist Twiggy Hunter and drummer/producer Sam Bassal team up with Ocean Grove studio members Luke Holmes and Running Touch, with the collective exploring the dark experimentalism of the Oddworld for the group's first release via their own record label, ODDWORLD Records, and SharpTone Records.
“It says it all in the title: ODDWORLD," shares the band of their fourth studio album. "This is Oddworld Music. Period. We’ve curtailed the attempts of outsiders who’ve tried to define our sound and pigeonhole our art for over a decade now. This is Ocean Grove’s signature-defining record, the benchmark from which all future sounds project and reflect. A journey back to our experimental, unconventional roots whilst forging full-blast into a new and fearless era."
Accompanying the release of ODDWORLD today, Ocean Grove will also be hosting three special East Coast album release parties this weekend, kicking off tonight in Melbourne, before heading to Brisbane on Saturday 23 November and Sydney on Sunday 24 November. Come and hang out with Ocean Grove and celebrate the release of ODDWORLD, including a meet and greet with the band, custom cocktails and plenty of other surprises in store! Entry is free, get down early and join in the fun!
A triumph of innovation and ceaseless imagination, Ocean Grove's fourth full length album is ultimately a cohesive and electrifying blend of chaos, charismatic delivery and magnetic craftsmanship.
The brand new Ocean Grove era is here. Welcome to the ODDWORLD.
ODDWORLD - OUT NOW
https://bfan.link/oddworld
ODDWORLD TRACK LISTING:
1. OF FOREVER
2. CELL DIVISION
3. FLY AWAY
4. STUNNER
5. RAINDROP
6. NO OFFENCE DETECTED
7. MY DISASTER
8. LAST DANCE
9. SOWHAT1999
10. OTP (ft New Babylon & Adult Art Club)
ABOUT OCEAN GROVE:
Ocean Grove are the enigma of the heavy music landscape, blending elements of nu metal, hardcore and alternative rock to create a sound that is uniquely their own i.e. Oddworld Music. An eclectic trio of misfits spawning from Melbourne, Australia, Ocean Grove recently announced their signing to SharpTone Records and the launch of their own label, and have risen to prominence in recent years with their dynamic and genre-defying approach to music. Wearing their DIY work ethic on their sleeve, the band have self-produced every release to date, including the upcoming 2024 studio album ODDWORLD. Brandishing influences that span Korn, N.E.R.D and Faith No More, Ocean Grove are hellbent on self-reinvention, with each new release defying expectations and solidifying their position as one of the most innovative and compelling bands of their generation.
Consisting of vocalist Dale Tanner, bassist/vocalist Twiggy Hunter, and drummer/producer Sam Bassal, Ocean Grove approach their creativity with an ‘Oddworld Collective’ mentality, fusing ideas from all live and studio members to form a sonic experience that challenges uninspired norms. From their 2017 debut album The Rhapsody Tapes, which debuted at #5 on the ARIA charts, through to their sophomore 2020 release Flip Phone Fantasy and 2022’s Up In The Air Forever, both also landing in the ARIA Charts Top 10, Ocean Grove have cultivated resounding acclaim for their groundbreaking craftsmanship and bold experimentation.
Since their inception, Ocean Grove have captivated audiences with their high-energy performances, visually striking aesthetics and infectious melodies, earning them a devoted legion of followers around the globe. Their unforgettable live show has found them in hot demand with tours alongside Limp Bizkit, August Burns Red, Crossfaith, and Don Broco, and appearances at the likes of Download Festival Australia, Good Things Festival and UNIFY Gathering. Ocean Grove most recently supported Polaris on a massive regional Australian tour.
