Australian Metalcore Band Ocean Sleeper Sign Global Deal With Rise Records/BMG
Australian metalcore band Ocean Sleeper has signed a global recording deal with Rise Records and BMG. Their new single, 'Break the Cycle,' marks the beginning of this partnership. The band aims to expand their reach in the international heavy music market with this collaboration.
- ▪Ocean Sleeper has signed a global deal with Rise Records and BMG.
- ▪Their new single 'Break the Cycle' is the first release under this partnership.
- ▪The band has previously worked with BMG on their debut album and EPs.
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