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Ocean Shores is a modern hardcore band from the River City area. Formed in late 2019, comprising of members Elijah Sapolu, Josh Sellin, Tallis Boland, Nick Dempsey & Tobie Trethewey. Ocean Shores released their debut EP “One foot in the grave” late 2020 the EP, drawing influences from early 2000’s old school metalcore, chaotic hardcore punk blended with a modernized sound. In November 2021 Ocean Shores released their single 41 Brave dedicated to the 41 Australian soldiers that made the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan. July 2024 marked their return to the studio with the release of their second EP “War Against the Wars”. This time shifting to a darker/heavier tone with tracks like “Stink Rats” and “Bloodsucker”, issuing a bombardment of brutal breakdowns track after track. Ocean Shores’ intensity isn’t only in their recordings. With a stage presence of a pack of rabid wolves, Ocean Shores brings the fury and raucous with them to each performance. Catch them at a local near you!