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'''The Ocean Fracture''' were a [[post-hardcore]] band based in [[Glasgow]], comprising Steven Gillies (Vocals, guitar), Paul McArthur (Guitar, vocals, other), Wes McCallum (bass) and Sean Campbell (drums).
'''The Ocean Fracture''' were a Scottish [[post-hardcore]] band based in [[Glasgow]], comprising Steve Gillies (Vocals, guitar), Paul McArthur (Guitar, vocals, other), Wes McCallum (bass) and Sean Campbell (drums).


==History==
==History==
The band formed in January 2004,<ref>[http://www.eyesofsound.com/label/artist_profile.php?band_id=TOF]</ref> and have since released one double A-sided single and one mini-album, ''[[The Sunmachine And The Ocean]]'', which was released in September 2006 by Eyes Of Sound records. Both were produced at City Of Dis studios in Gillingham, Kent by Ben Phillips, former frontman of cult hardcore band The Guilliame Seam.
The band formed in January 2004,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://eyesofsound.bigcartel.com/?band_id=TOF|title=Eyesofsound|website=Eyesofsound.bigcartel.com|accessdate=2020-06-10}}</ref> and released one double A-sided single, a split with Bleaklow and one mini-album, ''[[The Sunmachine And The Ocean]]'', which was released in September 2006 by Eyes Of Sound records.


Since its inception, the band has played or toured with many other well-known UK acts, including Secondsmile, [[Devil Sold His Soul]],<ref>Rock Sound Live Review, Nov 2005, Issue 78</ref> [[Eden Maine]] and Sika Redem, amongst many others.
During their tenure together, the band played or toured with many well-known UK acts, including Secondsmile, [[Devil Sold His Soul]],<ref>Rock Sound Live Review, Nov 2005, Issue 78</ref> [[Eden Maine]] and Sika Redem, amongst others.


The band completed work on three new tracks in February 2009, produced by Oliver Craggs (ex-Cubic Space Division) at his Hidden Track Studios in Folkestone, Kent. The tracks were planned to be released on a [[split EP]] with Kent [[noisecore]] band Rise Of Raphia, however Rise of Raphia disbanded before these plans could come to fruition. The tracks will be released in 2010{{update after|2010|12|31}} as a digital single.
The band completed work on three new tracks in February 2009, produced by Oliver Craggs (ex-Cubic Space Division) at his Hidden Track Studios in Folkestone, Kent. The tracks were planned to be released on a [[split EP]] with Kent [[Metalcore|noisecore]] band Rise Of Raphia, however Rise of Raphia disbanded before these plans could come to fruition.
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In June 2010 these tracks were finally released on a split EP with Sheffield [[post-metal]] act Black Fist.


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In January 2010 The Ocean Fracture announced that Wes McCallum, of Glasgow math-rock outfit [[No Kilter]], would be joining the band. The new line-up played their first show on 15 January with Irish rockers [[LaFaro]].<ref>TOF Myspace</ref>
Guitarist Paul McArthur also played drums for cult [[Indie (music)|indie band]] Mouse Eat Mouse, one of [[The List (magazine)|The List magazine's]] 50 Best Scottish Bands Of All Time.<ref>Mouse Eat Mouse homepage</ref>

After a show in early 2009 with [[Young Widows]] at the Captain's Rest in Glasgow, bassist Russell Niven chose to leave the band to pursue a career in London.

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Following nearly a year of playing as a three-piece with sampled basslines, in January 2010 The Ocean Fracture announced that Wes McCallum, of Glasgow math-rock outfit [[No Kilter]], would be joining the band on bass duties. The new line-up played their first show on 15 January with Irish rockers [[LaFaro]].<ref>TOF Myspace</ref>

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In June 2010 The Ocean Fracture released a split EP with Sheffield [[post-metal]] act Bleaklow, featuring two previously unreleased tracks.


In October 2010, The Ocean Fracture officially split up, releasing a retrospective compilation of unreleased demos for free digital download via their Facebook page.
In October 2010, The Ocean Fracture officially split up, releasing a retrospective compilation of unreleased demos for free digital download via their Facebook page.

==Post-Ocean Fracture projects==
After the dissolution of The Ocean Fracture, guitarist Paul McArthur and bassist Wes McCallum formed experimental [[post-hardcore]] group Salò with former [[No Kilter]] drummer Sam Massey. Drummer Sean Campbell has gone on to play in [[post-hardcore]] acts Hunt/Gather and In Wrecks.
Singer/guitarist Steven Gillies currently plays in Progressive Rock band Atlas : Empire & Post/Math Instrumental band, Dialects. Both bands have been releasing music & performing internationally for the last few years, including tours in Europe & North America.
In late 2012, Paul and Sean reunited to form a [[noise rock]] band Thin Privilege, with Sean drumming and Paul on vocals.


== Discography ==
== Discography ==
*''In Azure Silence, In Azure Decay'' Ltd Edition EP (Self-released, 2005)
*''In Azure Silence, In Azure Decay'' Ltd Edition EP (Self-released, 2005)
*''[[The Sunmachine And The Ocean]]'' EP (EyesOfSound, 2006)
*''[[The Sunmachine and the Ocean]]'' EP (EyesOfSound, 2006)
*''[[Cesarium/Black Lung Optimism]]'' Single (Self-released, 2008)
*''[[Cesarium/Black Lung Optimism]]'' Single (Self-released, 2008)
*''Bleaklow/The Ocean Fracture'' Split (Undergrad Records, 2010)
*''Bleaklow/The Ocean Fracture'' Split (Undergrad Records, 2010)

== Books ==
*''A Noble Ocean Embiggens The Smallest Fracture: The Paul McArthur Story'' (Self-released, ltd. to one copy scrawled on the wall of a public toilet, 20Never)


== Members ==
== Members ==
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Latest revision as of 19:48, 12 October 2024

The Ocean Fracture
OriginGlasgow, Scotland, UK
GenresPost-hardcore, experimental rock
Years active2004–2010
LabelsEyes Of Sound,
MembersSteven Gillies
Paul McArthur
Sean Campbell
Wes McCallum
Websitewww.myspace.com/theoceanfracture

The Ocean Fracture were a Scottish post-hardcore band based in Glasgow, comprising Steve Gillies (Vocals, guitar), Paul McArthur (Guitar, vocals, other), Wes McCallum (bass) and Sean Campbell (drums).

History

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The band formed in January 2004,[1] and released one double A-sided single, a split with Bleaklow and one mini-album, The Sunmachine And The Ocean, which was released in September 2006 by Eyes Of Sound records.

During their tenure together, the band played or toured with many well-known UK acts, including Secondsmile, Devil Sold His Soul,[2] Eden Maine and Sika Redem, amongst others.

The band completed work on three new tracks in February 2009, produced by Oliver Craggs (ex-Cubic Space Division) at his Hidden Track Studios in Folkestone, Kent. The tracks were planned to be released on a split EP with Kent noisecore band Rise Of Raphia, however Rise of Raphia disbanded before these plans could come to fruition. In June 2010 these tracks were finally released on a split EP with Sheffield post-metal act Black Fist.

In January 2010 The Ocean Fracture announced that Wes McCallum, of Glasgow math-rock outfit No Kilter, would be joining the band. The new line-up played their first show on 15 January with Irish rockers LaFaro.[3]

In October 2010, The Ocean Fracture officially split up, releasing a retrospective compilation of unreleased demos for free digital download via their Facebook page.

Post-Ocean Fracture projects

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After the dissolution of The Ocean Fracture, guitarist Paul McArthur and bassist Wes McCallum formed experimental post-hardcore group Salò with former No Kilter drummer Sam Massey. Drummer Sean Campbell has gone on to play in post-hardcore acts Hunt/Gather and In Wrecks. Singer/guitarist Steven Gillies currently plays in Progressive Rock band Atlas : Empire & Post/Math Instrumental band, Dialects. Both bands have been releasing music & performing internationally for the last few years, including tours in Europe & North America. In late 2012, Paul and Sean reunited to form a noise rock band Thin Privilege, with Sean drumming and Paul on vocals.

Discography

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Books

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  • A Noble Ocean Embiggens The Smallest Fracture: The Paul McArthur Story (Self-released, ltd. to one copy scrawled on the wall of a public toilet, 20Never)

Members

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  • Steven Gillies (Vocals, guitar)
  • Paul McArthur (Guitar, vocals)
  • Sean Campbell (Drums)
  • Wes McCallum (Bass)

References

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  1. ^ "Eyesofsound". Eyesofsound.bigcartel.com. Retrieved 10 June 2020.
  2. ^ Rock Sound Live Review, Nov 2005, Issue 78
  3. ^ TOF Myspace
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