OCEAN ALLEY ANNOUNCE FIFTH ALBUM LOVE BALLOON, SHARE TITLE TRACK & SUMMER TOUR DATES
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Australian psych-surf rockers Ocean Alley are back and smoother than ever. The band just announced their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Love Balloon, due out September 19th, and to set the tone, they’ve dropped the album’s title track—a sun-soaked groove that’s as floaty and addictive as its name suggests.
“Love Balloon” is classic Ocean Alley: laid-back yet driven, melodic yet bold. It’s drenched in feel-good vibes, breezy guitar lines, and frontman Baden Donegal’s signature soulful vocals. This is a track built for late-night drives, lazy summer afternoons, and the kind of moments where time feels suspended.
The single hints at a more romantic, effervescent direction for the band, while still holding tight to their psych-reggae roots. It’s an evolution that feels effortless—expanding their sonic palette while keeping their identity unmistakably intact.
To sweeten the deal, Ocean Alley will also hit the road for a North American tour, launching later this summer. Expect a mix of brand-new tracks from Love Balloon, old favorites from Chiaroscuro and Lonely Diamond, and the kind of infectious live energy that’s turned their shows into global must-sees. Dates below:
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES
Wed. July 16 @ Jannus Live - Tampa, FL
Fri. July 18 @ The Eastern - Atlanta, GA
Sat. July 19 @ Fillmore - Charlotte, NC
Sun. Jul 20 @ The Norva - Norfolk, VA
Wed. July 23 @ Fillmore - Washington, DC
Fri. July 25 @ House of Blues - Boston, MA
Sat. July 26 @ Brooklyn Paramount - Brooklyn, NY
Sun. July 27 @ Fillmore - Philadelphia, PA
Tue. July 29 @ History - Toronto, ON
Thu. July 31 @ Outset Live (Lollapalooza Aftershow) - Chicago, IL
Fri. August 1 @ Lollapalooza - Chicago, IL
Wed. October 15 @ Mission Ballroom - Denver, CO
Fri. October 17 @ Hollywood Palladium - Los Angeles, CA
Sat. October 4 @ Austin City Limits Music Festival - Austin, TX
Sat. October 11 @ Austin City Limits Music Festival - Austin, TX
📀 Album Details:
Artist: Ocean Alley
Album: Love Balloon
Release Date: September 19, 2025
Label: [Insert Label Name, if available]
First Single: “Love Balloon” — available now on all major streaming platforms
Whether you're riding a wave or stuck in traffic, Love Balloon promises to be the warm, woozy soundtrack of the season. Ocean Alley isn’t just back—they’re floating higher than ever.