Band bio

Ocean Colour Scene

Ocean Colour Scene were formed after two other local bands called The Boys and Fanatics disbanded. Fanatics released an EP titled Suburban Love Songs. OCS signed to Phfftt Records in 1990.

Their first 7" single, "Sway", was released in the early 1990s UK indie era.

In 1993, Paul Weller invited the band to support him on some dates of his tour and Noel Gallagher invited the band to play with Oasis on their Autumn 1995 tour. This support slot brought OCS to the attention of more record labels, and eventually in late 1995, the band signed with MCA Records.

With the explosion of the britpop scene, OCS's music became nationally and internationally known. Their second album Moseley Shoals was received to critical acclaim, containing four hit singles and reaching the heights of #2 in the UK Albums Chart.

They also played at the largest free standing gig of all time at Knebworth supporting Oasis on 10 and 11 August 1996.

Marchin' Already, the follow up to Moseley Shoals, went to #1 in the UK Albums Chart, displacing Oasis' Be Here Now at the top of the charts in 1997.

In 1998 they headlined their own arena tour in support of Marchin' Already and played three sold out nights at Stirling Castle, Scotland. Their arena tour became the biggest selling arena tour of any UK band in 1998.

Having undergone lineup changes, the band continue to record and perform. They have currently finished recording and mixing their latest album, Rockfield which they will release to coincide with the tour in Feb/March 2010.