The Australian alternative psychedelic rock band, Ocean Alley was formed in 2011 in the Northern Beaches, Australia.

In 2011, the band started performing in a backyard shed. Before releasing their debut EP, Yellow Mellow, in September 2013, the band members began playing live shows at clubs in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and were influenced by the music of Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and Dire Straits.

The group individually released two EPs in addition to three full albums. On the ARIA Albums Chart, their second album, Chiaroscuro, debuted at No. 15. Their song “The Comedown” from 2017 was ranked No. 48 on Triple J’s Hottest 100.

Ocean Alley had four songs in the 2019 Triple J Hottest 100, with “Happy Sad” reaching number 100, “Baby Come Back (Like a Version)” reaching number 16, “Knees” reaching number 10, and “Confidence” reaching number 1.

When was Ocean Alley formed?

Ocean Alley was first formed in 2011.

Where was Ocean Alley formed?

Ocean Alley, the rock band was formed in the Northern Beaches in Australia.

Who are the members of Ocean Alley?

Ocean Alley consists of six members who perform different tasks in ensuring the success and elevation of the rock band. The members of the band are; Baden Donegal (vocals, guitar), Angus Goodwin (lead guitar), Lach Galbraith (keyboard, vocals), Mitch Galbraith (guitar), Nic Blom (bass) and Tom O’Brien (drums).

What genre does Ocean Alley play?

The genres of Ocean Alley are psychedelic rock and alternative rock.

Ocean Alley discography

Before releasing their debut EP, Yellow Mellow, in September 2013, the band members began playing live shows at clubs in Sydney’s Northern Beaches and were influenced by the music of Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd, and Dire Straits.

After releasing the EP Yellow Mellow, the band continued to gain popularity in Sydney, playing at more venues throughout the city.

The band also started to get more online followers as a result of the release of their first music video for the song “Weary Eyed” and the EP’s title track. 2014 saw their first interstate tour.

Throughout 2014 and into 2015, the band continued their own four-wheel drive (4WD) tour of Australia five times, gradually expanding the size of each event.

Ocean Alley started work on their debut studio album, Lost Tropics, at the end of 2015. Up to the day they began recording, several tracks were still in the final stages of completion.

The band later claimed that because they did not question what they were recording, this method of production was productive. They went on tour with The Ruminaters in Australia over the summer of 2015–16, and in March they made their first trip to New Zealand.

In January 2017, Ocean Alley formally started recording their second album, Chiaroscuro. In March 2017, the album’s “Overgrown” lead single was made public.

The band spent the first part of 2017 on the road, performing at events like The Hills Are Alive and Groovin’ The Moo in Maitland as well as supporting Australian acts like Tash Sultana, The Cat Empire, and Xavier Rudd across Australia.

As the second single from Chiaroscuro, Ocean Alley released “The Comedown” in August 2017. On August 8th, Linda Marigliano gave the single its triple j Good Nights debut.

In January 2018, the song peaked at number 48 on the Triple J Hottest 100, becoming the group’s biggest single to date.

The lead song from Ocean Alley’s upcoming third studio album, “Stained Glass,” was made available on February 22, 2019, by the band.

Ocean Alley’s third studio album, Lonely Diamond, is scheduled to be released on June 19, 2020, as they stated on April 28, 2020, when their new track “Hot Chicken” was launched on Triple J. On the ARIA Chart, the album peaked at number three.

The first single from Ocean Alley’s upcoming fourth studio album, Low Altitude Living, “Touch Back Down,” which the band described as being “more fun and a Biltmore playful,” was made available on November 17, 2021.

The third single, “Home,” and the album’s title were both unveiled on September 14, 2022. On October 14, 2022, Low Altitude Living will be made available.

Ocean Alley awards and honors

Ocean Alley have bagged honors and been noted for their reputable contribution to music in Australia and the world at large. The rock band has gained fame and recognition across the globe and have also been nominated on some prestigious award schemes.

Some of these award schemes are; the ARIA Music Awards, APRA Awards, J Awards, and the Rolling Stone Australia awards.

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