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We Are the Ocean
We Are the Ocean is an English rock band from Loughton, Essex. The band's line-up includes Liam Cromby (lead vocals, guitar), Jack Spence (bass), Alfie Scully (guitar), and Tom Whittaker (drums). Since forming in 2007, they have released four albums: Cutting Our Teeth (2010), Go Now and Live (2011), Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow (2012), and Ark (2015). HistoryFormation and self-titled debut EP (2007–2008)Following the dissolution of Dan Brown and Jack Spence’s previous band, the pair began playing with local friends Liam Cromby, Rickie Bloom, and Tom Whittaker in 2007, under the name Dead But Still Dreaming. Bloom was soon replaced by Alfie Scully, and the band became We Are the Ocean. They gained attention through online promotion via MySpace, leading to a nomination for the Kerrang! Best British Newcomer award in 2008.[1] That same year, they independently released their self-titled debut EP, ‘We Are the Ocean.’ Cutting Our Teeth and subsequent touring (2008–2010) We Are the Ocean began writing material for their debut album, Cutting Our Teeth, around December 2008. The album was produced by Brian McTernan at Salad Days Studio in Baltimore, USA. Initially due for release in Summer 2009, the album was delayed before its eventual release on 1 February 2010.[2][3] A deluxe edition, featuring their debut EP and four previously unreleased tracks, was released in October 2010.[4] The band toured in the UK, Europe, the US, and Australia, and played festivals such as Reading and Leeds Festival, Download Festival, and The Bamboozle in New Jersey, USA.[1] Departure of Dan Brown and Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow (2011–2013)The band's second album, Go Now and Live, was recorded with Pete Miles.[5] Singles "What It Feels Like," "The Waiting Room," and "Runaway" received airplay on BBC Radio 1. The album reached number 45 in the UK Albums Chart. In 2012, the band began recording their third album. Frontman Dan Brown left to pursue a career in band management, with Cromby taking over lead vocals.[6][7] Maybe Today, Maybe Tomorrow was released in the UK on 17 September 2012. Ark and disbandment (2014–2017)Under new management,[8] We Are the Ocean recorded their fourth album, ARK, in 2014, releasing a teaser single at the end of the year.[9] They recorded a BBC Live Lounge session, including an acoustic version of "Ark" and a cover of London Grammar's "Hey Now,"[10] which led to a BMG/Infectious record deal.[11] ARK was released on 11 May 2015, followed by a tour. The band was dropped by their label in early 2016. We Are the Ocean announced their disbandment and a farewell tour in January 2017.[citation needed] Reunion (2022)
—We Are the Ocean on Facebook
The band announced their reunion on Facebook on 15 July 2022, and played their first show in five years on 15 October 2022 at London's Omeara Venue. Band members
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