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INTERVIEW - OCEANS UNDER STARS

INTERVIEW - OCEANS UNDER STARS

INTERVIEW - OCEANS UNDER STARS EDMONTON MUSIC INTERVIEW ALTERNATIVE MUSIC YEG


Who are the members of the band and what does each person play?


Our  lineup is Barrett Klesko on vocals and guitar, Jono Webster on drums,  Braden Ramstead on guitar and vocals, and Ryan Berehulke on bass. Each  of us brings a different creative instinct to the project and the sound  grows out of those contrasts.


How would you classify your music and what is the album called?


We  call ourselves grungegaze. It blends dark shoegaze with alternative and  metal influences. The sound is heavy and immersive, built on  atmosphere, emotion, and texture. Our new album is titled A Nameless  Fear in a Barren Land. It feels like walking across unfamiliar terrain  where the landscape shifts as you take each step. That sense of movement  shaped the entire record.


What do you have released right now?


We  have seven singles out so far, each one revealing a different side of  the album. Today we released our newest single and music video for  Walking in Shadows. The full album will be released physically on  November twenty eighth and digitally on December nineteenth.


Is there any inspiration behind the band?


The  band grew from a shared interest in exploring the parts of ourselves  that rarely show up in daily life. The lyrics move through memory,  identity, and the shifting space between clarity and distortion. The  music is not meant to give answers. It is meant to invite the listener  into an emotional landscape where they can interpret their own meaning.


What are your plans for 2026?


We  have accepted an offer to tour Japan this summer and we are excited to  bring the album overseas. We also have several festival appearances  confirmed that we will announce when permitted, along with a run of  Western Canadian shows.We  are preparing limited edition physical releases such as vinyl and  extended versions. We also expect to record new material later this year  for a follow up EP or album.


What would be your dream collaboration?


Working  with Butch Vig would be a dream for us. His ability to create sound  that feels powerful, emotional, and human matches the direction we  continue to grow toward.


What is your favorite part of the Edmonton music scene and is there anything it needs?


My  favorite part is the resilience. Any band that survives and succeeds in  Edmonton has earned it through determination and consistency. The city  is isolated from major industry hubs and the market is challenging, yet  artists continue to push forward. The scene needs continued support for  the venues that keep live music alive. They are essential for the  community.


What advice would you give new artists?


Only  feed what truly serves your artistic vision. Do not reduce your  originality to reach more people and do not complicate your work just to  appear more profound. Trust the ideas that feel honest to you. Your  voice is the one thing no one else can offer.


Anything else you want viewers to know?


We  are currently fundraising for our Japan tour. Travel costs are high and  the financial return is modest, so every piece of merch helps us take  another step toward getting overseas. Every sale brings us a few dollars  closer to making the tour possible.

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