“I can’t wait another night feeling like it’s either do or die… are you gonna see me on the other side?” showcase Nick Wolf’s expert songwriting skills, while the unique backing instrumentation highlights the band’s vast musical influence.
Oceans on Other Planets releases their debut single “Other Side” on April 20th, a fresh take on alternative rock that draws influence from Linkin Park, Muse, MGMT, Queens of the Stone Age, and The Smashing Pumpkins. But Oceans on Other Planets melds these styles in their own unique, modern way. Described as “heavy” without the heavy guitars, Oceans on Other Planets utilizes textures reminiscent of classic rock and metal bands, while adding modern pop melodies and harmonies, mixed with their own modern flair.
Oceans on Other Planets consists of lead singer, songwriter, and producer Nick Wolf (Icarus Landing), Jack Glazer (Plastic Rhino) on bass, Zak St. John (formerly Black Star Riders, Corey Taylor, and currently “In the End” Linkin Park tribute) on drums, and Mike St. Michaels (Scarlet Rose) on guitar.
Produced by Sahaj Ticotin (Starset, Nothing More, Motley Crue, RA) and foundingIcarus Landing member Nick Wolf, the track combines pop hooks and electronic elements with a heavy rock vibe to create a genre-bending masterpiece with “Other Side”. Lyrics like “I can’t wait another night feeling like it’s either do or die… are you gonna see me on the other side?” showcase Nick Wolf’s expert songwriting skills, while the unique backing instrumentation highlights the band’s vast musical influence.
With influences ranging from Muse,The Smashing Pumpkins, and Queens of the Stone Age, all the way to Linkin Park, Phoenix, and MGMT, Oceans on Other Planets combines a never-before-seen blend of genres embodying a sound that is rooted in classic rock but with a modern style and a fresh story to tell. With their earlier foundation in heavier music, hard rock, and metal, Oceans on Other Planets have expanded their genre to more modern alternative and indie rock, and this new sound can be heard throughout “Other Side”.
After releasing their debut single and music video, Oceans on Other Planets will be going on tour in May with Simon Says, with shows on May 5th in Des Moines, IA, May 7th in Joliet, IL, May 8th in Pittsburgh, PA, May 10th in Lakewood, OH, May 11th in Hanover, PA, and May 12th in Toledo, OH.
They will also play Rock on the Hill Music Festival in Pennsylvania on May 11th. Be sure to catch them on tour to experience a once-in-a-lifetime show.
About Oceans on Other Planets
Formed in 2023 by Nick Wolf (formerly known as Nicholas Emilio), Oceans on Other Planets features members Nick Wolf (Icarus Landing), Jack Glazer (Plastic Rhino) on bass, Zak St. John (“In the End” Linkin Park tribute) on drums, and Mike St. Michaels (Scarlet Rose) on guitar.
Combining classic, stripped-down hard rock with modern indie, Oceans on Other Planets takes a unique music-making approach, combining new sounds with a nostalgic feel. Straying from the heavy metal sounds of previous group Icarus Landing, singer-songwriter Nick Wolf curates a more subtle, simpler, and basic approach to rock music with Oceans on Other Planets, while keeping audiences engaged and curious as to what they will hear next.
Their new single “Other Side” features an infectious, groovy indie-electronic style, a new approach for Nick Wolf, and a side audiences have yet to hear.
Big things are destined for this group. Stay tuned to hear what’s next and be sure to catch them on tour this spring with Simon Says and at Rock on the Hill Music Festival.
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