Globally renowned Australian rockers Ocean Alley have today returned with expansive new single “Tangerine”, the first taste of new music from the six piece since 2022’s critically acclaimed album ‘Low Altitude Living’. Listen to Tangerine here.
Inspired by the breathtaking landscapes band members Baden Donegal and Lach Galbraith encountered moving from Byron Bay to Western Australia, the expansive and inviting “Tangerine” captures the essence of a sun-drenched summer day. From its opening toasty riffs, the track blends Southern-rock vibes with a classic touch of Ocean Alley’s psychedelic flair; Baden’s honey-rich vocals effortlessly washing over the cinematic production. Teaming up with production mastermind Nick DiDia (Pearl Jam, Powderfinger, Rage Against The Machine) for the first time, the swirling melodies, dreamy harmonies and vintage guitar tones evoke a feeling of drifting through a golden sun-lit haze.
Speaking on the track, lead singer Baden said: “We drove across the Nullarbor with our wives and dogs. The long straight roads, the isolation and the different landscapes were intense and amazing. There was such contrast between the red dirt and crystal blue ocean. Seeing parts of the desert and sunsets on that commute, the sky turning orange, or tangerine, is what really inspired this song.”
The accompanying video was shot on location during Ocean Alley’s groundbreaking tour of North America – on the drive from their sold out show in Denver enroute to Calgary – in a town called Billings in the state of Montana. The clip applies the song’s feeling of openness and remoteness into a new context; equally picturesque and underscored with intrigue, lathered with a sense of freedom and reckless abandon.
“Tangerine” follows 12 months of staggering growth for Ocean Alley, whose unmistakeable influence continues to inspire new audiences around the world – having now amassed over a billion catalogue streams. Over their 2023/2024 Australian headline shows alone, the band sold more than 65,000 tickets. Plus, with extensive touring across North America and the United Kingdom/Europe, they have respectively sold 7,000 and 10,000 more tickets year on year, with 21 of 33 shows sold out or upgraded overseas this year. The UK leg of the tour saw the band play shows in Brighton, Exeter, Bournemouth, Margate, Bristol Birmingham, Glasgow (venue upgrade) as well as sold out shows in Bristol, Manchester and concluding with two sold out shows at London’s Roundhouse.
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