Being As An Ocean have released their much-anticipated new single “Play Pretend” and its cinematic sci-fi companion video/short film, which was directed by BRUME. Watch the video now below.
The anthemic “Play Pretend” is the first track from the band’s upcoming album, ‘Proxy: An A.N.I.M.O. Story,’ which was recorded with Grammy-nominated producer and collaborator Zakk Cervini (Blink-182, Halsey). “Play Pretend” is available as an instant download by clicking HERE to pre-order ‘Proxy: An A.N.I.M.O. Story’ ahead of its September 19th release date.
‘Proxy: An A.N.I.M.O. Story’ is a bold new chapter for Being As An Ocean (vocalist Joel Quartuccio, lead guitarist Tyler Ross, rhythm guitarist Michael McGough and bassist Ralph Sica), who arrived on the scene in 2014 with ‘How We Both Wondrously Perish.’ Over the course of the five years that followed, their unique blend of post-hardcore punch and ambient tones has racked up a staggering 85 million streams globally while playing to a rapidly growing community of diehards around the world.
‘Proxy: An A.N.I.M.O. Story’ stands as a monumental, year-long labor of love, sculpted and breathed into reality. Its inaugural single’s music video lifts the veil on a vast creative world from which the band has pulled its inspiration and artistic guidance, exposing a narrative, not unlike our own; an existence experienced through the human lens of empathy, suffering, loss, longing, regret, reconciliation, sacrifice, joy, and love.
With the release of Play Pretend, Being As An Ocean offers the world an invitation into an experience which mirrors the grandeur and scope of their recorded works and live performances. Being As An Ocean readily throw open the gates for listeners and fans to the inner workings of their collective creative minds and an opportunity to immerse themselves in the beginnings of a genuinely human and visceral artistic saga.”
Fans can catch BAAO performing “Play Pretend” and a heady mix of additional new tracks and fan favorites on their upcoming North American headlining tour, which kicks off September 19th in Los Angeles. Tickets go on sale July 24th and itinerary is listed below. For additional information, click HERE.
TOUR DATES:
19-Sep
Los Angeles, CA
Teragram
20-Sep
San Diego, CA
Soma
22-Sep
Phoenix, AZ
Club Red West
24-Sep
Austin, TX
Come And Take It Live
25-Sep
Dallas, TX
GMBG
26-Sep
Houston, TX
Warehouse Studio
28-Sep
Orlando, FL
Soundbar
29-Sep
Atlanta, GA
Masquerade
1-Oct
New York, NY
Gramercy Theatre
2-Oct
Worcester, MA
The Palladium
3-Oct
Montreal, QC
Fairmount
4-Oct
Toronto, ON
Mod Club
6-Oct
Pittsburgh, PA
Rex Theatre
8-Oct
Cleveland, OH
Mahall’s
9-Oct
Chicago, IL
Subterranean
11-Oct
Denver, CO
Oriental Theater
12-Oct
Salt Lake City, UT
In The Venue
14-Oct
Seattle, WA
Crocodile
15-Oct
Portland, OR
Hawthorne Theater
17-Oct
San Francisco, CA
Slim’s