High-octane Australian nu metal that crashes 90s grunge into futuristic electronic hip-hop. Aggressive, colorful, and built for the pit.
Ocean Grove sounds like a neon-soaked fever dream of the late 90s, reimagined for a generation that never saw a floppy disk but loves the aesthetic. It is a chaotic, high-energy collision of heavy guitar riffs, hip-hop cadences, and shimmering electronic textures. The music feels kinetic and unpredictable, shifting from a crushing breakdown to a melodic, grunge-inspired hook without losing its frantic momentum.
What truly sets them apart is their 'Oddworld' philosophy. They reject the self-serious tropes of modern metalcore in favor of a colorful, almost cartoonish eccentricity. By integrating studio-only members like Running Touch, they infuse their sound with sophisticated electronic production that most heavy bands lack, creating a sonic palette that is as much about the groove as it is about the aggression.
Start with 'Flip Phone Fantasy' to experience their peak genre-blending. It captures their ability to marry nostalgic Y2K vibes with modern production, offering a perfect entry point into their self-contained subculture. It is the sound of a band having more fun than anyone else in the heavy scene.
Ocean Grove are an Australian nu metal band formed in 2010. The band consists of the core trio of vocalist Dale Tanner, drummer/producer/guitarist Sam Bassal, and bassist/vocalist Brent "Twiggy" Hunter, alongside studio-only members Luke "Poochy" Holmes and guitarist/producer Matthew "Running Touch" Kopp. As of 2024, the band has released four studio albums; The Rhapsody Tapes (2017), Flip Phone Fantasy (2020), and Up in the Air Forever (2022) through UNFD, and Oddworld (2024) through SharpTone Records.
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