Happy record release day! Thanks to the many brilliant people and kindred spirits that have helped, encouraged, supported and loved us along the way 🌊💙🙏💙🌊
#theoceanblue
It’s hard to imagine our story without Seymour Stein. His label connected us to the music of the Smiths, the Cure, the Bunnymen, and so many others & he connected us w/ all kinds of experienced and creative people & the might of a major record label - and maybe you too 🙏 RIP 🌊
On this day a year ago we released
“Kings and Queens / Knaves and Thieves” - Thanks to all of you who bought the album and came to shows this year ♥️🙏🌊🔵
Couldn’t have asked for more last eve in Minneapolis 🙏 thank you
@TheParkwayMPLS
, The Hang Ups,
@JakeRudh
for the spins, Brian for the sax, Allison & Charlotte for the singing and tambourine shakes, and all of you who sang along 🌊💙📷
@TravisSagedahl
Happy New Year 💙 As 2023 comes to an end, our thanks to everyone who made it such a great year for the band, especially all of YOU who came out to see us play, bought records and continue to make us a part of your musical lives 🙏 look forward to more in 2024 🌊
Happy 2024! This year we are playing our first two albums in their entirety over two consecutive nights in a few cities throughout the U.S. Austin TX in Feb is on sale now and tickets for many others go on sale later this month. Info on cities + dates are at link in bio 🌊 💙
Our first indie release— Davy Jones’ Locker —has been beautifully remastered and will be released 8/25 on vinyl for the first time ever. Pre-Order at . Here is a brand new video for the lead track: Denmark 🌊
Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you everyone who came to see us this fall, the amazing bands and guests we played with, the incredible people at the venues and our light wiz Steve Leo who truly makes it happen. Watch for 2024 show announcements soon & enjoy the holiday season 🌊 ❄️
On this date in 1993, The Ocean Blue released their third album for Sire Records, BENEATH THE RHYTHM AND SOUND. It would go on to peak at
#10
on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. So so so ba ba ba lime 🇮🇸
On this day in 1986, The Smiths kicked off their North American tour at Centennial Hall, London, Canada. Setlist from that concert.
#TheSmiths
#morrissey
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Andy Rourke after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. Andy will be remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans. We request privacy at this sad time.
Happy Anniversary to Kings and Queens / Knaves and Thieves ♥️🗡️Released 6/21/19 - on sale today in our shop at link in bio. Thanks to all who have bought this record and made it a part of your lives 🙏 🌊
🙏 every one who made last eve’s sold out show in Towson so amazing 💫 Especially YOU. We had a blast and can’t wait to play again this fall in some of our fave cities 🌊 tickets at link in bio 💙📷
@rupuze
Merry Christmas everyone! You can listen to a recording David and his friend Don of the innocence mission did this season of “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen“ at the link in bio 🕯🎄❄️
#advent
#christmas
#wintertime
#music
Excited to announce a new pressing of our first two
@sirerecords
albums 🌊🔵 Our Self-Titled debut on translucent blue vinyl, and our follow up, Cerulean, on clear watery vinyl. Pre-order at link in bio or pick up at an upcoming show!
#vinyl
#vinylcollection
#vinylcollector
Our Denmark EP is now available on all digital streaming platforms in connection with the 2023 remastered Davy Jones Locker 🌊🇩🇰 features single Denmark plus b-sides "Sweetheart, You're Surrounded", "Walk Away" & "Mood Swing" -> Link in bio
Washington DC! You feel like a second hometown to us 💙 Such an amazing show last eve. Thanks to the great people
@HowardTheatre
@cubangrrl
for sublime singing & tambourine
@TALLIESband
for a magical set and all of YOU who came out to see us. Can’t wait to return 📷
@pacephoto_
We're super excited to announce that
@TheRiversideUSA
- our old
#SireRecords
label mates + friends from Philly - will be joining us in Los Angeles for our show Sat Oct 22
@RegentTheaterLA
This is Riverside's first west coast show in decades, and you don't want to miss 🌊♥️
On this day two years ago “Kings and Queens / Knaves and Thieves” was released - thanks to all of you who bought the album and came to shows in 2019 💙🙏🌊🔵 we can’t wait to pick up where we left off this fall!
Starting at 8pm central tonight, I host 4+ hours of Irish classic alternative artists with a special spotlight on (early) U2.
Click then and you’re there. ☘️
Happy New Year Everyone! Thank you for all the love and support you showed us in 2019. Looking forward to 2020 with you 💙🙏🌊🔵
#theoceanblue
#allthewayblue
ULTRAMARINE is turning 10 years old this week, and we want to celebrate. Visit our store (link in bio) and get ULTRAMARINE on vinyl for $10 off & on CD for $4 off. And check in with us all this week as we celebrate ULTRAMARINE.
#theoceanblue
#oceanblue
Happy Autumnal Equinox! We’re on tour this fall in support of our new record, "Kings and Queens / Knaves and Thieves" - get 🎫 + info at link in bio! 🍁🌊🍁
#theoceanblue
#ontour
Today is release day for our newly remastered album DAVY JONES’ LOCKER. Thank you to everyone who has pre-ordered LPs and CDs, and added it to your playlists. The response has been truly encouraging, and makes us very much look forward to seeing you this fall on tour 🌊💙
Looking forward to more shows in 2023. Follow us on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter for the latest news on shows & releases in the coming year 🌊💙
#theoceanblue
At 8pm (central) Transmission &
@slicingeyeballs
presents 5+ hours of the best indie, alt & modern rock from 1989 at
Cure / New Order / NIN / Depeche Mode / Pixies / Peter Murphy / Love & Rockets / Ocean Blue / REM /Stone Roses / XTC / J & MC / Cult / etc
We are utterly devastated to learn of the sudden loss of our dear friend Kenny Jackson - he was a sweetheart of a guy, a dapper gentleman, generous soul, connoisseur, and a brilliant guitarist for Riverside. We love and will miss you Kenny 🖤🌊🔵