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Stream Polyenso’s new record ‘Pure In The Plastic’ now

Before you get totally exhausted with electronic R&B, please stop and listen to Polyenso‘s new record. Formally known as Oceana, the Florida trio is here to destroy our boredom with a genre that has been dominated by bands like Glass Animals and Alt-J, and worn out by so many others. With its first album under […]

UTG INTERVIEW: Polyenso discuss their local scene and musical metamorphosis

Despite the stronghold of pastel polos, bronzer, and Jimmy Buffet covers, St. Petersburg, Florida is slowly releasing its Miami Vice-grip to a hipper, more artistic population. The current music scene—if you want to call it that—is mostly bands and artists like Polyenso. They are remnants of the “screamo” wave that ruled the 2000s. Once known […]

Polyenso Release Powerful New Track, “Moona Festival”

Polyenso is not a band of many words, though when they do speak, they mean it. It’s been a little over two months since the release of the fantastic track “17 New Years,” and now let Polyenso get you even more psyched for new music with the astounding “Moona Festival.” Louder, grander, and immediately felt, […]

Get Lost In Polyenso’s New Track “17 New Years”

It has been quite the odd journey for Polyenso. Beginning as post-hardcore act Oceana, and evolving into their current state, the band has grown into planes of musical notation never expected of them. With the long-awaited release of new music, Polyenso illuminate our Saturday evenings with the release of the inspirational “17 New Years.” Just […]

Polyenso To Release New Music In October

Earlier today, Florida’s Polyenso (ex-Oceana) took to social media to inform fans that they would be releasing new music next month. Check out the group’s Gallagher-esque announcement by peeking below the jump. Last year, the St. Petersburg five-piece self-released one of the most wonderfully unique records of 2013, and since then, a good majority of the […]

Listen To The Debut EP From Wolf:Speak

Earlier in the week, the Florida four-piece Wolf:Speak released their debut EP, In Dark, via Bandcamp. Though not particularly groundbreaking within the genre, the forward-thinking instrumentation and relentless delivery of lead vocalist Keith Jones, who originally fronted Oceana back on 2008’s The Tide (then moved on to the short-lived and underrated Decoder), are more than worth […]

Oceano Return To The Studio (Even After “Breaking Up”)

Yep, you read that right. Chicago, IL deathcore band, Oceano have entered the studio last night to record what could either be the band’s return from their short-lived “break up” OR it’s one last gift to the band’s longtime (as well as hopefully newfound) fans. I guess only time will tell. Follow the jump for […]

Oceana Announces Name Change, Teases New Album

For those of you who haven’t been keeping up with experimental rock outfit Oceana, the band forgives you and has given you a clean slate. Better start keeping up now. As of this evening, the band has changed its name to Polyenso. This was explained in a short video announcement on the band’s former Facebook […]

The Smashing Pumpkins release track-listing for ‘Oceana’

The Smashing Pumpkins just announced the track listing for their upcoming album, Oceana, which has failed to secure a release date. TSP will also be playing a two week tour starting in October with the full view of their routing being seen right here. Seems as if the band is back in the swing of […]

There For Tomorrow announces tour dates

There For Tomorrow have announced a short tour run in June with support coming from Life On Repeat, Conditions and Oceana. All of the dates can be viewed below. Dates: Jun 14 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern Jun 15 Greensboro, NC @ Greene Street Club Jun 16 Nashville, TN @ Rocketown Jun 17 Montgomery, […]

Oceana video update

Watch Oceana‘s first of many short clips in anticipation of their second coming full-length album after the jump.

Vanna and Gwen Stacy tour

Vanna, Gwen Stacy, Oceana, Dead and Divine are going to embark on the month long Left Coast Ballin’ Tour starting February 19. Dates are listed below: Feb 19 – Kansas City, MO – The El Torreon Feb 20 – Colorado Springs, CO – Stargazers Theater Feb 21 – Salt Lake City, UT – Club Sound […]