{{Short description|Australian rock band}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}} {{Use Australian English|date=February 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Ocean Alley | image = OA LD - Primary Press Shot.jpg | landscape = yes | alias = | caption = Ocean Alley in 2020 | origin = [[Northern Beaches]], [[Sydney]], [[New South Wales]], Australia | genre = [[Alternative rock]], [[psychedelic rock]] | years_active = 2011–present | label = Independent | website = https://oceanalley.com.au/ | current_members = Baden Donegal<br />Angus Goodwin<br />Nic Blom<br />Lach Galbraith<br />Mitch Galbraith<br />Tom O'Brien }} '''Ocean Alley''' is an Australian alternative [[psychedelic rock]] band<ref>{{cite web|url=https://tonedeaf.thebrag.com/the-making-of-ocean-alley-a-history-of-the-indie-psych-success-story/band|title=Band Image|website=tonedeaf.thebrag.com|access-date=2023-02-02}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.triplejunearthed.com/artist/ocean-alley|title=Ocean Alley|website=triple j Unearthed|date=10 August 2017 |language=en|access-date=2018-08-23}}</ref> from the [[Northern Beaches]]. The band is made up of Baden Donegal (vocals, guitar), Angus Goodwin (lead guitar), Lach Galbraith (keyboard, vocals), Mitch Galbraith (guitar), Nic Blom (bass) and Tom O'Brien (drums).<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/5284673/confidence-rising-within-ocean-alley/|title=Confidence rising within Ocean Alley|date=2018-03-17|work=Newcastle Herald|access-date=2018-08-23}}</ref> Their style of music has been described as "cruisey psych, rock and reggae fusion".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hhhhappy.com/chatting-life-after-touring-with-baden-of-ocean-alley/|title=Facing the Comedown: chatting sold-out shows, album number 2 and the after-tour blues with Ocean Alley|date=20 September 2017|publisher=HHHHappy}}</ref>
The band has released five studio albums and two EPs independently. Their second album ''[[Chiaroscuro (Ocean Alley album)|Chiaroscuro]]'' debuted at No. 15 on the [[ARIA Charts|ARIA Albums Chart]]. Their 2017 track "The Comedown" was voted in at No. 48 in the [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2017]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/17/countdown/1-100/|title=2017 Hottest 100 List|website=Triple J|date=27 February 2018|access-date=11 February 2018}}</ref>
In 2019, Ocean Alley had four songs in the [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2018]]: "Happy Sad" at number 100, "[[Baby Come Back (Player song)|Baby Come Back]] (Like a Version)" at number 16, "Knees" at number 10, and "[[Confidence (Ocean Alley song)|Confidence]]" at number 1.
Their 2024 song "Tangerine" placed at number 15 in the 2024 [[Triple J Hottest 100|triple j Hottest 100]].
==History== ===2011: Formation=== The band began playing in a backyard shed in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|title=Get to know... Ocean Alley|date=2017-09-11|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/program-unearthed/feature-artist-ocean-alley/8892952|publisher=Australian Broadcasting Corporation|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref> The members were influenced by the music of [[Jimi Hendrix]], [[Oasis (band)]], [[The Smiths]], [[Pink Floyd]], and [[Dire Straits]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pg/oceanalleyband/about/?ref=page_internal|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref> and began performing at venues across the Northern Beaches and the city of Sydney, before releasing their debut EP: ''Yellow Mellow'' in September 2013.<ref name="HHHHappy">{{Cite news|url=https://hhhhappy.com/things-got-weird-when-we-sat-down-with-ocean-alley-to-talk-album-details-touring-the-world-and-fork-branding/|title=Things got weird when we sat down with Ocean Alley to talk album details, touring the world and fork branding|date=2016-04-28|work=Happy Mag|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref>
===2012–2013: ''Yellow Mellow'' EP=== The band continued to build a following throughout Sydney upon releasing the EP ''Yellow Mellow'', performing at more venues across the city, and began to gather a wider audience online thanks to their title track of the EP, as well as their first music video for the song "Weary Eyed".<ref>{{Citation|last=Ocean Alley|title=WEARY EYED - OCEAN ALLEY|date=2014-02-04|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mafb64Z0jYI|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref> They first toured interstate in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.555886544500218.1073741826.115043591917851/630541487034723/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref>
===2014–2015: ''In Purple'' EP=== The band went on to tour around Australia five times<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.130881597000717.34548.115043591917851/621920381230167/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.130881597000717.34548.115043591917851/711236968965174/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.555886544500218.1073741826.115043591917851/767903169965220/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.130881597000717.34548.115043591917851/821846787904191/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.247507538671455.60464.115043591917851/906669529421916/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref> in their own four-wheel drive (4WD) throughout 2014 and into 2015, gradually building on the size of their shows with each gig. They rounded out their tour dates by releasing their second EP ''In Purple'' in August 2015. The EP included the singles "Space Goat" and "Muddy Water".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://musicfeeds.com.au/gig/ocean-alley-bald-faced-stag-sydney-060915/|title=Ocean Alley - Bald Faced Stag, Sydney 06/09/15 - Music Feeds|date=2015-09-07|work=Music Feeds|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref>
===2015–2016: ''Lost Tropics'' and international touring=== At the end of 2015, Ocean Alley began recording their debut studio album ''[[Lost Tropics]]''. Various tracks were still being completed up until the day they started recording. The band later stated that this style of creation was productive, as they did not second guess what they were recording.<ref name="HHHHappy" /> They toured over the 2015/16 summer with The Ruminaters in Australia,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.247507538671455.60464.115043591917851/970914136330788/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref> and then to [[New Zealand]] for the first time in March.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.130881597000717.34548.115043591917851/992634024158799/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref>
Using video footage they captured on the road over summer, they released a music video for lead single "[[Holiday (Ocean Alley song)|Holiday]]"<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://pilerats.com/music/bands/premiere-ocean-alley-keep-it-breezy-on-new-single-holiday/|title=Premiere: Ocean Alley keep it breezy on new single, Holiday|work=PILERATS|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref> and followed up with "[[Lemonworld (Ocean Alley song)|Lemonworld]]",<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://tonedeaf.com.au/premiere-of-ocean-alley-lemonworld/|title=Premiere Of Ocean Alley - 'Lemonworld'|date=2016-04-27|work=Tone Deaf|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref> before announcing (and selling out) their East Coast Australian tour dates in support of the independent release of the album ''[[Lost Tropics]]'' on 16 May 2016.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.130881597000717.34548.115043591917851/1039003189521882/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.130881597000717.34548.115043591917851/1064466610308873/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref>
June 2016 marked the beginning of the first major international run of shows for Ocean Alley in support of their debut album. The band would play 40 shows across Europe, including Sold Out shows in the Netherlands and Germany. They also played numerous shows throughout the UK, France, Italy and Switzerland. They would go on to play shows in New Caledonia, before rounding out the ''Lost Tropics'' cycle with a tour of Australia and New Zealand, that included appearances at Lost Paradise, [[Rhythm & Vines]], [[Rhythm & Alps]] and Soundsplash festival over New Year's Eve.<ref>{{cite news |title=Northern beaches band Ocean Alley open up on what has helped them become a top Sydney act |url=https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/manly-daily/northern-beaches-band-ocean-alley-open-up-on-what-has-helped-them-become-a-top-sydney-act/news-story/9ed0518c9509ac495e8ad901f0195105 |access-date=2 February 2023 |work=The Daily Telegraph |date=12 April 2018}}</ref><ref name="LWA">{{Cite news|url=https://lifewithoutandy.com/news/music/interview-ocean-alley-detail-life-on-the-road-their-most-memorable-fan/|title=Interview: Ocean Alley Detail Life On The Road & Their Most Memorable Fan|work=Life Without Andy|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://lifewithoutandy.com/news/music/interview-ocean-alley-chat-big-shows-beaches-ahead-national-tour/|title=Interview: Ocean Alley Chat Big Shows & Beaches Ahead Of Their National Tour|work=Life Without Andy|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref>
===2017–2018: ''Chiaroscuro''=== Ocean Alley officially began work on their second album ''[[Chiaroscuro (Ocean Alley album)|Chiaroscuro]]'' in January 2017. The first single from the album, "Overgrown", was released in March 2017.<ref name="Ocean Alley">{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.130881597000717.34548.115043591917851/1325685750853623/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref> The band spent the first half of 2017 touring, supporting Australian acts such as [[Tash Sultana]], [[The Cat Empire]] and [[Xavier Rudd]] across Australia, as well as playing festivals such as The Hills Are Alive and [[Groovin' the Moo|Groovin' The Moo]] locally in [[Maitland, New South Wales|Maitland]]. They would then announce their largest Australian tour to date to take place in August and September; they sold-out shows across Australia and New Zealand, including two nights at [[Metro Theatre, Sydney|The Metro Theatre in Sydney]].<ref name="LWA" />
In August 2017, Ocean Alley released "The Comedown" as the second single from ''Chiaroscuro''. The single was premiered by Linda Marigliano on [[Triple J|triple j]] Good Nights on 8 August. The song would go on to be the band's biggest release to date, charting at number 48 on the [[Triple J Hottest 100]] in January 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/triplej/photos/a.147721015159.237852.24192670159/10160159264760160/?type=3&theater|title=triple j|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref>
on 4 February 2018, Ocean Alley premiered their single "Confidence" with Richard Kingsmill on [[Triple J|triple j]]. The track was officially released on 6 February 2018, alongside the announcement of their studio album ''[[Chiaroscuro (Ocean Alley album)|Chiaroscuro]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/oceanalleyband/photos/a.115047158584161.28244.115043591917851/1665678593521002/?type=3&theater|title=Ocean Alley|website=www.facebook.com|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref> ''Chiaroscuro'' was released on 9 March and charted at No. 15 on the ARIA Charts.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/featured-music/feature-albums/feature-album:-ocean-alley---chiaroscuro/9556912|title=Feature Album: Ocean Alley - Chiaroscuro|date=2018-03-18|work=triple j|access-date=2018-04-23|others=words by triple j}}</ref> In support of the release, the band announced headline shows in Australia and North America, as well as being announced to play the [[Groovin' the Moo]] festival nationally and [[Splendour in the Grass|Splendour in the Grass 2018]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.oceanalley.com.au/tour-dates|title=TOUR DATES|website=www.oceanalley.com.au|access-date=2018-04-23}}</ref> "Confidence" topped the [[Triple J Hottest 100, 2018]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/hottest100/18/|title=Hottest 100 2018|date=2019-01-27|website=triple j|access-date=2019-01-27}}</ref>
===2019–2020: ''Lonely Diamond''=== On 22 February 2019, Ocean Alley released "Stained Glass", the first single from the band's forthcoming third studio album. The band said {{"'}}Stained Glass' is the first song we have written since the release of ''Chiaroscuro'' and began, as most of our songs do, with a chord and vocal idea for a verse that Baden envisioned. "We recorded and mixed the track at the Grove Studios over two sessions with a focus on guitar tone and interwoven guitar parts - as has always been a staple in our production."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwmusic/article/Ocean-Alley-Release-Sun-Bleached-New-Single-STAINED-GLASS-20190221|title=Ocean Alley Release Sun-Bleached New Single STAINED GLASS |publisher= Broadway World|date=22 February 2019|access-date=22 February 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/hottest-100-ocean-alley-new-song-stained-glass/10825074 |title=First Spin: Ocean Alley's new song 'Stained Glass' showered the triple j app with shakas |publisher=ABC |date=22 February 2019 |access-date=22 February 2019}}</ref> On 28 April 2020, Ocean Alley premiered their new single "Hot Chicken" on [[Triple J]] and announced their third studio album ''Lonely Diamond'', released on 19 June 2020.<ref name="Lonely Diamond">{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/ocean-alley-new-album-lonely-diamond-share-song-hot-chicken/12192234 |title=Ocean Alley share 'Hot Chicken', announce new album Lonely Diamond |work=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]] |date=28 April 2020 |access-date=28 April 2020 |author=Newstead, Al}}</ref> The album peaked at number 3 on the ARIA Chart.
===2021–2022: ''Low Altitude Living''=== On 17 November 2021, Ocean Alley released "Touch Back Down", the first track from the band's forthcoming fourth studio album, ''Low Altitude Living'', which the band describes as being "more fun and a bit more playful".<ref name="TouchBackDown">{{cite web|url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/ocean-alley-touch-back-down-song-new-album-interview-2022-tour/13635074|title=Ocean Alley drop "Touch Back Down", first taste of "more fun, playful" new album|website=ABC|date=17 November 2021|access-date=20 November 2021|author=Newstead, Al}}</ref> The album title was announced on 14 September 2022 along with the release of the third single, "Home". ''Low Altitude Living'' was released on 14 October 2022.<ref name="LALMF">{{cite web |last=Jenke |first=Tyler |date=14 September 2022 |title=Ocean Alley Announce New Album 'Low Altitude Living', Share Latest Single |url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/ocean-alley-announce-new-album-low-altitude-living-share-latest-single/ |access-date=14 September 2022 |website=[[Music Feeds]]}}</ref>
On 1 January 2024, band member Lach Galbraith publicly apologised after he was caught shoplifting at a hunting and fishing store in [[Queenstown, New Zealand|Queenstown]], [[New Zealand]]. The band was in New Zealand at the time to perform at the [[Rhythm & Alps]] music festival.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-01 |title=Aussie musician caught shoplifting: 'I am so sorry' |url=https://7news.com.au/news/ocean-alley-band-member-lachlan-galbraith-apologies-after-he-was-caught-stealing-from-shop-in-queenstown-new-zealand--c-13082094 |access-date=2024-01-01 |website=7NEWS |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-01-02 |title='Act of complete foolishness': Oz musician at Rhythm and Alps festival admits to shoplifting |url=https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/ocean-alley-band-member-apologises-for-stealing-bottle-lid-from-queenstown-store/ZJJDEDN4XFBB7KPTPKXXB76BQE/ |access-date=2024-01-01 |website=[[The New Zealand Herald]] |language=en-NZ}}</ref>
===2023: Resurgence of "Confidence"=== In November 2023, Ocean Alley’s 2018 track "[[Confidence (Ocean Alley song)|Confidence]]" experienced a resurgence on TikTok, reaching millions of new fans worldwide. The song became a popular soundtrack for the ''Behind Every Girl'' trend, as well as glow-ups and other content celebrating confidence and happiness. The track returned to the top 40 on the [[Australian Recording Industry Association|ARIA]] Singles Chart in late November. The song entered the U.K's Independent Single Breakers Chart, at number 19.<ref>{{Cite news |title=From Triple J to TikTok and The Top 40: The Unusual Journey of Ocean Alley's 'Confidence' |url=https://themusicnetwork.com/anatomy-ocean-alley-confidence-tik-tok/}}</ref>
===2024–present: ''Love Balloon''=== On 9 October 2024, Ocean Alley released "Tangerine", the lead single from their fifth studio album. This marked their first new music in two years following the release of their fourth studio album, ''Low Altitude Living''.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Ocean Alley's First New Music Since 2022 Is Here |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ocean-alley-release-comeback-single-tangerine-67789/}}</ref> The track gained significant recognition, placing #15 in the 2024 [[Triple J Hottest 100|triple j Hottest 100]].
Ocean Alley embarked on an extensive world tour, performing across Australia, North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and New Zealand. The tour featured multiple sold-out shows, including performances at [[Victoria Warehouse|O2 Victoria Warehouse]] in Manchester and Roundhouse in London.
On 2 December 2024, they announced their biggest headline show to date, a one-night performance at [[Alexandra Palace]] in London.
On 10 February 2025, Ocean Alley announced their 2025 North America Tour with the band embarking on their biggest North American run, covering the US and Canada in July and October.
On 11 February 2025, the band released "Left of the Dealer".<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ocean Alley Drop Trippy, '60s-Inspired Video for 'Left of the Dealer' |date=12 February 2025 |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ocean-alley-left-of-the-dealer-single-video-71993/}}</ref>
On 5 March 2025, Ocean Alley announced their collaboration with [[Coopers Brewery]] for a limited-edition pale ale. Described as "a sessionable tropical pale ale that will set you and your best mates up for sunny afternoons that roll into balmy nights". The beverage is available for limited time at bottle shops and pubs across Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Coopers Brewery - Ocean Alley Ale |url=https://coopers.com.au/products/ocean-alley-ale |access-date=5 March 2025 |website=Coopers}}</ref>
In April 2025, the band headlined the final edition of [[Byron Bay Bluesfest|Bluesfest Byron Bay]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Bluesfest 2025 First Lineup |date=20 August 2024 |url=https://concreteplayground.com/brisbane/arts-entertainment/music/bluesfest-2025-first-lineup}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=The full Bluesfest 2019 line-up (and timetable) is here |website=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]] |date=13 March 2019 |url=https://www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej/music-reads/music-news/bluesfest-2019-line-up-timetable/10896116}}</ref>
On 4 June 2025, Ocean Alley announced their fifth studio album, ''[[Love Balloon]]''. Keyboardist and vocalist Lachlan Galbraith described the album as an exploration of the multifaceted nature of love, stating: "Not just the cinematic kind where you're falling head over heels. The full spectrum; joy, hurt, discomfort and disappointment."<ref name="Love Balloon">{{cite web |author=Courtney Fry |date=4 June 2025 |title=Ocean Alley return with their fifth album, Love Balloon |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/ocean-alley-announce-new-album-love-balloon/105374374 |access-date=7 June 2025 |website=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]}}</ref> On the back of the album announcement, the band announced their 2026 Tour for Australia and New Zealand, marking their first headline tour in the market since 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-06-16 |title=Ocean Alley announce biggest Aus shows for summer |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/ocean-alley-2026-australian-tour/105423628 |access-date=2025-06-18 |website=triple j |language=en-AU}}</ref>
In October 2025, Ocean Alley embarked on their Love Balloon US tour as well as their debut Latin America Tour across 10 headline dates.
The start of 2026 marked the largest headline tour for Ocean Alley, selling over 80,000 tickets across their Love Balloon Australia & New Zealand Tour. The album also reclaimed the #1 position on the AUS Album ARIA chart.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kennedy |first=Jade |date=24 March 2026 |title=Ocean Alley Close Biggest Tour of Their Career With Massive AU/NZ Run |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/ocean-alley-close-biggest-tour-of-their-career-92835/ |access-date=April 22, 2026 |website=Rolling Stone Australia}}</ref>
==Impact== According to Conor Lochrie of ''[[Beats Per Minute (website)|Beats Per Minute]]'', Ocean Alley are "beloved in their home nation" and "have been on a steady incline to the summit of [[music of Australia|Australian music]]" since their formation in 2011. He additionally credits their success to their "upbeat and [[psychedelic music|hazy]] style [being] embraced by both the festival crowd and the commercial mainstream."<ref name="BPM-20201125">{{cite web |url=https://beatsperminute.com/interview-ocean-alley-the-much-loved-australian-band-at-the-forefront-of-restarting-the-nations-music-industry/ |title=Interview: Ocean Alley – The much-loved Australian band at the forefront of restarting the nation's music industry |work=[[Beats Per Minute (website)|Beats Per Minute]] |date=25 November 2020 |access-date=23 March 2022 |author=Lochrie, Conor |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201125103653/https://beatsperminute.com/interview-ocean-alley-the-much-loved-australian-band-at-the-forefront-of-restarting-the-nations-music-industry/ |archive-date=25 November 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> Ocean Alley have been cited as an influence by various Australian bands, including [[Archie (band)|Archie]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://canberraweekly.com.au/archie-lights-up-enlighten/ |title=Archie lights up Enlighten |work=[[Canberra Weekly]] |date=24 February 2022 |access-date=23 March 2022 |author=de Rozario, Anja |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220224043405/https://canberraweekly.com.au/archie-lights-up-enlighten/ |archive-date=24 February 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> [[South Summit (band)|South Summit]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://gclive.me/2021/10/13/south-summit-dive-in-with-invigorating-indie-surf-jam-river-days/ |title=South Summit dive in with invigorating indie-surf jam "River Days" |work=Good Call Live |date=13 October 2021 |access-date=23 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220323010156/https://gclive.me/2021/10/13/south-summit-dive-in-with-invigorating-indie-surf-jam-river-days/ |archive-date=23 March 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> and [[the Rions]].<ref name="TD-20211201">{{cite web |url=https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/unearthed-high-the-rions-sign-unified-select-music/ |title=Unearthed High winners the Rions sign with UNIFIED, Select Music |work=[[The Industry Observer]] |date=1 December 2021 |access-date=23 March 2022 |author=Brandle, Lars |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211202045259/https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/unearthed-high-the-rions-sign-unified-select-music/ |archive-date=2 December 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>
==Discography== {{main|Ocean Alley discography}} * ''[[Lost Tropics]]'' (2016) * ''[[Chiaroscuro (Ocean Alley album)|Chiaroscuro]]'' (2018) * ''[[Lonely Diamond]]'' (2020) * ''[[Low Altitude Living]]'' (2022) * ''[[Love Balloon]]'' (2025)
==Awards and nominations== ===AIR Awards=== The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as [[AIR Awards]]) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector. {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | [[AIR Awards of 2023|2023]] | ''Low Altitude Living'' | Best Independent Rock Album or EP | {{nom}} | <ref name="AIRnoms2023">{{cite web|url= https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/nominees-announced-for-the-australian-independent-music-awards-2023/|title= Nominees Announced for the Australian Independent Music Awards 2023 |website=[[Music Feeds]]|date=31 May 2023|access-date=31 May 2023}}</ref><ref name="AIRwins2023">{{cite web|url=https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/air-awards-2023-winners/|title=King Stingray and Genesis Owusu Win Big at 2023 AIR Awards |website=[[Music Feeds]]|date= 4 August 2023|access-date=5 August 2023}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"| [[AIR Awards of 2025|2025]] | "Tangerine" | Independent Song of the Year | {{nom}} | rowspan="2"| <ref name="AIRawards2025noms">{{cite web|url=https://www.thenote.com.au/news/air-awards-2025-nominees|title= The Nominees for the 2025 AIR Awards Are Here |website=The Note|date=13 May 2025|access-date=17 May 2025}}</ref> |- | [[Nick Didia]] for "Tangerine" | Independent Producer of the Year | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="4"| [[AIR Awards of 2026|2026]] | rowspan="1"| The Annex for ''Love Balloon'' | Independent Marketing Team of the Year | {{nom}} | rowspan="4"| <ref>{{cite web|url=https://air.org.au/news/2026-air-awards-nominees-announced|title=2026 AIR Awards Nominees Announced!|website=Australian Independent Record Labels Association|date=13 May 2026|access-date=15 May 2026}}</ref> |- | rowspan="1"| Cut Logic for ''Love Balloon'' | Independent Publicity Team of the Year | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="1"| Nick Didia for ''Love Balloon'' | Independent Producer of the Year | {{nom}} |- | rowspan="1"| [[Leon Zervos]] for ''Love Balloon'' | Independent Mix, Studio or Mastering Engineer of the Year | {{nom}} {{end}}
===ARIA Music Awards=== The [[ARIA Music Awards]] is an annual award ceremony event celebrating the [[Australian music]] industry.
{{Awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- ! scope="row"| [[ARIA Music Awards of 2019|2019]] | "[[Confidence (Ocean Alley song)|Confidence]]" | [[ARIA Award for Single of the Year|Song of the Year]] | {{Nominated}} | <ref name="ARIA noms 2019">{{cite web |url=https://ariaawards.com.au/news/2019/2019-aria-awards-nominated-artists-revealed/ |title=ARIA Awards: 2019 ARIA Awards nominated artists revealed |publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) |date=10 October 2019 |access-date=10 October 2019}}</ref><ref name="ARIA 2019 Wins">{{cite news |url=https://www.ariaawards.com.au/News/2019/2019-ARIA-Award-Winners-Announced/ |title=2019 ARIA Award winners announced |publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) |date=27 November 2019 |access-date=6 December 2019}}</ref> |- ! scope="row"| [[2020 ARIA Music Awards|2020]] | ''[[Lonely Diamond]]'' | [[ARIA Award for Best Rock Album|Best Rock Album]] | {{Nominated}} | <ref name="ARIA 2020 Noms">{{cite web |url=https://www.aria.com.au/awards/nominees |title=ARIA Awards: 2020 Nominees |publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) |access-date=13 October 2020}}</ref><ref name="ARIA 2020 Wins">{{cite web |url=https://www.aria.com.au/awards/news/and-the-2020-aria-award-goes-to/ |title=And the 2020 ARIA Awards go to... |publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]] (ARIA) |access-date=26 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201126005048/https://www.aria.com.au/awards/news/and-the-2020-aria-award-goes-to |archive-date=26 November 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref> |}
===APRA Awards=== The [[APRA Awards (Australia)|APRA Awards]] are held in Australia and New Zealand by the [[Australasian Performing Right Association]] to recognise songwriting skills, sales and airplay performance by its members annually.
{{Awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- ! scope="row"| [[APRA Music Awards of 2019|2019]] | "Confidence" | Rock Work of the Year | {{Nominated}} | <ref name="noise11">{{cite web|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/2019-apra-awards-nominees-announced-20190327|title= 2019 APRA Awards nominees announced|website=Noise11|date= 27 March 2019|accessdate=29 March 2019}}</ref> |- | [[APRA Music Awards of 2023|2023]] | "Touch Back Down" | Most Performed Alternative Work of the Year | {{nom}} | <ref name="APRAnoms2023">{{cite web|url=https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/nominees-revealed-for-the-2023-apra-music-awards|title=Nominees revealed for the 2023 APRA Music Awards|website=[[APRA Awards (Australia)|APRA Awards]]|date=30 March 2023|access-date=31 March 2023}}</ref> |- | rowspan="2"| [[APRA Music Awards of 2026|2026]] | rowspan="2"| "Tangerine" | rowspan="1"| Song of the Year | {{shortlisted}} | rowspan="1"| <ref name="APRA 25 SotY Shortlist">{{cite web|url=https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/song-of-the-year-top-25-announce-2026|title= APRA Song of the Year top 25 announced for centenary year|website=[[APRA Awards (Australia)]]|date=3 February 2026|access-date=6 February 2026}}</ref> |- | rowspan="1"| Most Performed Rock Work | {{nominated}} | rowspan="1"| <ref name="APRA26noms">{{cite web|url=https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about-us/news-and-events/apra-music-awards-nominee-announce-2026 |title= Nominees and hosts announced for 2026 APRA Music Awards|website=[[APRA AMCOS]]|date=31 March 2026|access-date=1 April 2026}}</ref> |- |}
===Environmental Music Prize=== The [[Environmental Music Prize]] is a quest to find a theme song to inspire action on climate and conservation. It commenced in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/environmental-music-prize-search/|title=Environmental Music Prize Searches for Green Theme Song|website=The Music Network|date=May 2022|access-date=22 June 2022}}</ref> {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2025 | "Tangerine" | Environmental Music Prize | {{nom}} | <ref name="enviromusicAward2025noms">{{Cite web|url=https://www.netimes.com.au/2025/12/07/finalists-announced-for-2025-environmental-music-prize-including-powerful-bushfire-tribute-up-armidale-road/|title=Finalists announced for 2025 Environmental Music Prize|website=New England Times|date=7 December 2025|access-date=30 December 2025}}</ref><ref name="2025 EMA noms">{{cite web|url=https://mixdownmag.com.au/news/environmental-music-prize-announces-30-finalists-championing-climate-action/|title= Environmental Music Prize announces 30 finalists championing climate action|website=Mix Down Mag|date=8 December 2025|access-date=30 December 2025}}</ref> |- {{end}}
===J Awards=== The [[J Awards]] are an annual series of Australian music awards that were established by the [[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]]'s youth-focused radio station [[Triple J]]. They commenced in 2005.
{{Awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|References}} |- ! scope="row"| [[J Awards of 2018|2018]] | ''[[Chiaroscuro (Ocean Alley album)|Chiaroscuro]]'' | Australian Album of the Year | {{Nominated}} | <ref name="2018winner">{{cite web |url=https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/j-awards-2018/ |title=J Awards: 2018 |publisher=[[Triple J]] |date=2018 |access-date =15 August 2020}}</ref> |}
===Rolling Stone Australia Awards=== The [[Rolling Stone Australia Awards]] are awarded annually in January or February by the [[Rolling Stone Australia|Australian edition]] of ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine for outstanding contributions to popular culture in the previous year.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theaureview.com/news/rolling-stone-magazine-australia-announces-3rd-annual-awards-event |title=Rolling Stone Magazine Australia announces 3rd annual awards event |work=The AU Review |date=5 December 2011 |access-date=5 March 2021 |author=Barnes, Amelia |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808174029/http://www.theaureview.com/news/rolling-stone-magazine-australia-announces-3rd-annual-awards-event |archive-date=8 August 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> {{awards table}} ! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}} |- | 2021 | "Way Down" | Best Single | {{nom}} | <ref name="RSAA2021nomsandwins">{{cite web|url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rolling-stone-australia-awards-winners-2021-24404/|title=Tash Sultana, Tkay Maidza, and Tame Impala Lead Rolling Stone Australia Awards Winners|website=[[Rolling Stone Australia]]|date=31 March 2021|access-date=30 December 2021}}</ref> |- | 2025 | Ocean Alley | Rolling Stone Global Award | {{shortlist}} | <ref name="RSAlong25">{{cite web|url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/rolling-stone-australia-awards-longlist-revealed-73101/|title= 2025 Rolling Stone Australia Awards: Longlist Revealed|publisher=[[Rolling Stone Australia]]|date=5 March 2025|access-date=6 March 2025}}</ref> |- {{end}}
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