Ocean Alley Return with Rocking New Single ‘Left of the Dealer’
The psychedelic alt-rockers have also announced a North American tour.
Image by Duncan Wright
Northern Beaches favs Ocean Alley return today with their first single of 2025 – the groovy rock and roller ‘Left Of The Dealer’.
Released independently via Community Music, ‘Left Of The Dealer’ finds Ocean Alley taking their familiar sound in a more rock-orientated direction. There’s a real cruisy blues feel to this one that’s sure to have you shaking your thang.
“Life is a gamble, but when we’re young, we often live in a much more carefree manner—taking all the risks, unaware of the consequences,” frontman Baden Donegal says of the tune. “The reference to being ‘Left Of The Dealer’ is a poker rule where the player left of the dealer will play first or be next to go, insinuating that your time to face these consequences may be up next.
He adds: “I wrote and demoed this song at home before showing the rest of the guys. It was a sound we hadn’t really experimented with before. We jammed it a few times at our space in Middle Pocket and everything came together quickly. Messing around with guitar tones and vocal effects in the studio, we found it resembled some of our favourite bands like Creedence Clearwater Revival and Canned Heat, which we leant all the way into.”
The single is accompanied by a '60s-inspired music video directed by Duncan Wright (Pond, San Cisco, Methyl Ethyl). Filmed on a property in the Northern Rivers, the clip blends digital and VHS footage, crafting a nostalgic vibe that weaves through the video.
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Formed almost 15 years ago, Ocean Alley have released four critically acclaimed albums over the journey. The six-piece, comprising Baden Donegal (vocals), Angus Goodwin (guitar), Lach Galbraith (keys/vocals), Mitch Galbraith (guitar), Tom O’Brien (drums) and Nic Blom (bass), have gained a large international fanbase thanks to their carefree tunes and constant touring.
‘Left Of The Dealer’ arrives ahead of the lad’s biggest North American tour yet, with Ocean Alley performing 11 shows across the US and Canada in July and October. They have also locked in a special headline gig in London at Alexandra Palace in September.
Fingers crossed an Aussie tour announcement is in the works.
Stream ‘Left Of The Dealer’ here and catch Ocean Alley at Bluesfest on Thursday, April 17. Tickets on sale now via bluesfest.com.au.
