The Ocean Floor

Hey everyone! We have a a free e.p. coming out soon. It is 6...

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:05:09 -0500

Hey everyone! We have a a free e.p. coming out soon. It is 6 songs that were played often from 2009 to 2011. This was when we were an “acoustic” four-piece. I had no means to document these songs in the way they were played until Bob Scwenkler kindly offered to record them at Dub Narcotic Studio last summer. This was a dream weekend - feeling the history of K records and our own personal history intertwining. I feel that this music should be released for free because, although I am very proud and pleased with the results, this music comes from another time - one that isn’t coming back. Please enjoy “Somewhere That You’ve Been” now and look for the full e.p. soon at theoceanfloor.bandcamp.com.

This is a song performed and arranged by Lane from the musical...

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:48:17 -0500

This is a song performed and arranged by Lane from the musical “Babes In Toyland.” The video was made by Kurtis Hough and is my favorite video of ours yet. I hope you enjoy this possible glimpse into The Ocean Floor’s future!

For The Good Times

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:41:22 -0500

Even in the wake of our current band implosion we actually have a release more new than our new release (Falling Star Castle). We are pleased to announce that our cover of Kris Kristofferson’s “For The Good Times” (anchored by a jaw droppingly intimate lead vocal by Shannon) is available at piaptk.com. It was created as part of a double-lp (vinyl only!) tribute to Kris by the very unique and inspiring People In A Position To Know recordings. Other artists on this compilation are none other than R. Stevie Moore, Little Wings, Calvin Johnson, Ohioan, and Golden Boots.

Shannon

Wed, 02 Jan 2013 18:14:47 -0500

We regret to inform you that Shannon Steele has amicably left The Ocean Floor. It’s a sad thing but a growing thing and when things grow things are good. Our friendship will grow and I know Shannon will grow. Because of this, The Ocean Floor is on to a different thing now. A thing I don’t understand at all yet. I can’t imagine doing what we’ve been doing this past year (or the 4 years before that) without Shannon, so our 5 piece band is now a one piece band. If you didn’t see us perform “Falling Star Castle” I must admit you likely won’t. We do have about 15 unreleased songs from the past few years that should see release in the next year or so and I’ve already made a new The Ocean Floor song. I have no idea what to do with it. And I’m really not imagining anything live for a while, if ever. Know that there will be more. I can’t stop creating and recording. Please also know that I am truly humbled and amazed Shannon gave so much of the past 5 years of her life to songs that mean the world to me. The Ocean Floor Loves Shannon. Thank you also to William, Holland, and Patrick for achieving my dream of playing Falling Star Castle live! It was a challenge you met with love and diligence. Thank you also to Taryn, Yianni, Mat, Daphne, Chris, Alexi, Andrew, Kurtis, Jen, and Brianna for making our most complete vision ever to be complete. I really feel proud of what we all did.

http://www.theoceanfloor.org

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 18:35:44 -0500

http://www.theoceanfloor.org:

We are so excited to announce our brand new website designed by the very multi-talented Mat Vuksinich. Here you will find in one place info on shows, our story, videos, and listen to most of our music. As it is set up through Tumblr as well, we will be blogging regularly from it and hope you’ll subscribe to find out what we’re up to! Thanks again - Mat!