OCEAN GROVE COVER SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM FOR TRIPLE J’S LIKE A VERSION

by the partae April 23, 2021

written by the partae April 23, 2021

OCEAN GROVE COVER SNEAKY SOUND SYSTEM FOR TRIPLE J'S LIKE A VERSION

Australian oddball favourites Ocean Grove took to triple j’s acclaimed Like A Version segment this morning with a cover of the Sneaky Sound System classic ‘UFO‘.

The cover performance features special guest Running Touch, meanwhile Ocean Grove performed their single ‘SUNNY’ taken from the band’s acclaimed 2020 album ‘Flip Phone Fantasy’.

In their interview with Bryce & Ebony, Ocean Grove also revealed they are set to announce an Australian headline tour next week. Stay tuned for more details and check out OG taking on Like A Version here: https://oceangrove.lnk.to/likeaversion

Ocean Grove released their technicolored sophomore record Flip Phone Fantasy in March 2020 to widespread acclaim and #8 ARIA Album Chart debut. Beyond global media praise for its lawless creativity and no fucks attitude from the likes of Kerrang !, The Music (Album Of The Week), Hysteria and more, Flip Phone Fantasy saw multiple singles each on rotation at triple j and has now soared to over 13 Million streams.

While the chance to tour the record was cut at the knees, Ocean Grove kept busy throughout 2020 releasing alternate cuts on the record from ‘SUNNY’ (Remix) to ‘SHIMMER’ (Acoustic) and officially released the hidden LP track ‘DREAM’.

Stay tuned as Ocean Grove prepare to reveal more new music & tour dates soon.

Tracklist:
1. SUPERSTAR
2. NEO
3. SENSE AGAIN
4. SUNNY
5. THOUSAND GOLDEN PEOPLE
6. GUYS FROM THE GORD
7. SHIMMER
8. BABY COBRA
9. ASK FOR THE ANTHEM
10. SWAY
11. JUNKIE$
12. FREAKS

PRAISE FOR ‘FLIP PHONE FANTASY’

“Thrilling, weirdo party jams that have never heard of convention. Ocean Grove still proudly give not one single fuck.” – Kerrang!

“Great heavy records are those that are different from the pack, and ‘Flip Phone Fantasy’ is a fiery beacon in this regard, one that excites as much as it surprises.” – The Music (AOTW)

“Ocean Grove starved for this album, they bled for this album. ‘Flip Phone Fantasy’ is that union of imagination, time, and sound manifest…history will never forget the name Ocean Grove.” – Hysteria (10/10)

“The band embody the importance of individuality… ‘Flip Phone Fantasy’ is a fitting tribute to that, and a breathtaking adventure to be with.” – Depth Magazine (10/10)