Groove rock with an energetic pop edge driven by 2 blended drummers, intricate accoustic work, solid bass lines, and 4 complimentary song writer - vocalists.

7 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Roots Rock, ROCK: Funk Rock



Details:
Mocean 8 is smoky lead vocals gliding on crystalline harmonies over luscious mixing layers of rock rhythms. 4 different song writers and voices fit together into a rhythmically active yet smooth groove-pop sound with a solid rock foundation.

Mocean 8 formed in late 2002 amidst the diamond-studded walls of guitarist/ singer Dan McQueen and hand drummer Jim Corcoran's basement from a common love of groove rock. The feel grew quickly and the hooks started flowing, so Mike Hartman and his quick fingers, founded in 80-90s metal, were added to the mix to fill out the low end with expert bass work. The beginning of 2003 brought life long drummer and newly minted guitarist Justin Corcoran to add yet 2 more weaving instrumental layers to complete the Mocean 8 line up.

Mocean 8's cohesive sound is crafted on it's flexibility of instrumentation, vocalization and style: 1 voice suddenly breaks to 2-part melodic counterpoint, or up to full 4-part harmony; guitarists switch to drums and back to alternately reinforce rhythm or melody, sometimes within the same song; and 4 unique but comfortably-collaborative song writing styles pin their songs squarely into an approachable, energetic, rock center.

Dan McQueen - Guitar and Vocals
Mike Hartman - Bass and Vocals
Jim Corcoran - Percussion and Vocals
Justin Corcoran - Drums, Guitar and Vocals