Oceanography is the moniker used by singer-songwriter Brian Kelly. With yelping vocals over layers of angular guitar lines and solid drum beats, the songs recall some of the most acclaimed bands, like The Shins, British Sea Power, Tom Petty, and War-era U2. As a claustrophobic melancholy looms just beneath the orderly exterior of the songs and their narrators, one could view them as a collection of Raymond Carver stories, but with a beat you can dance to. Oceanography has performed in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin & Wyoming. https://www.oceanographymusic.com/

Press

 “Supercharged indie... Oceanography has nailed the forgotten art of anthemic guitar rock with a quirky underbelly, serving the non-status quo.” - Glide Magazine  

“...a lyric driven record that shimmers brightly.” - Ghettoblaster  

“...an emotionally-gripping five-track record, exhibiting a broad range of influences and sounds, from old school U2 and New Wave to 90s alternative.” - The Bay Bridged   

“Oceanography could be described as the best of what rock has offered in the last 20 to 40 years.” - This is Book’s Music   

“...Kelly’s voice in particular cuts through and leaves quite an impression.” - Music on The Goe   

“catchy songs about vanilla extract and potato guns.” - Deli Magazine   

“Epic live performance.” - MXDWN

Interview https://www.northernspiritradio.org/song-soul/oceanography-heart-head-spirit-brian-kelly