Ocean Alley Announce Fifth Studio Album, Share New Single ‘Love Balloon’
Ocean Alley’s much anticipated fifth record, Love Balloon, arrives September 19.
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Fresh from teaming with Coopers Brewery on Coopers Ocean Alley Ale, a tasty session ale, Ocean Alley have revealed the title of their upcoming fifth album, Love Balloon.
Arriving September 19 via Community Music (pre-order/pre-save here), Love Balloon was produced by the legendary Nick DiDia (Bruce Springsteen, Powderfinger, Rage Against The Machine) and consists of ten expansive tracks taking the listener on a journey through love, life and connection.
Speaking about the record, keyboardist and vocalist Lach Galbraith explained, “The album explores the many layered dimensions of love - not just the cinematic kind where you're falling head over heels, but the full spectrum: joy, hurt, discomfort and disappointment. Let’s call it the river of love - whether it’s with a partner, a friend, or family, you never know when it’ll get deep, go shallow, or suddenly change course. It’s such a force that you have to just surrender to its current.”
Along with announcing their new album, Ocean Alley shared the record’s self-titled single – a feel-good indie bobber sure to be a crowd pleaser when the lads perform live.
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Since making their mark in 2013 with their debut EP, Yellow Mellow, Ocean Alley have earned a reputation for their electric psych-rock tunes and magnetic live performances. The six-piece, consisitng Baden Donegal (vocals), Angus Goodwin (guitar), Lach Galbraith (keys/vocals), Mitch Galbraith (guitar), Tom O’Brien (drums) and Nic Blom (bass), have released four albums in total, with their most recent being 2022’s critically acclaimed Low Altitude Living.
Surpassing over 1 billion streams and achieving chart success across Australia, New Zealand, the UK and the USA, with an incredible nine accredited singles of Gold or higher, Ocean Alley have performed at iconic festivals including Lollapalooza, Sziget and Austin City Limits, alongside huge shows at LA’s Hollywood Palladium and Brooklyn Paramount in New York.
Gearing up for more shows across North America, Latin America and the UK, here’s hoping an Aussie tour announcement is on the cards.
Love Balloon by Ocean Alley arrives September 19 via Community Music. Pre-order/pre-save your copy here.
