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Ocean of Another
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Ocean of Another is a Croatian modern metal/metalcore band founded in 2022 in Rijeka.
The goal of Ocean of Another is to help their audience discover and connect with their authentic selves and to realize that none of us are alone in our pain. According to founder Dorian Pavlović, the extreme capitalism of today's world, by its very nature, excludes people and their social needs in favor of more and more money, with the result being an exponential increase in suffering and alienation from their own humanity.[1]
Says Pavlović, "If you get to know yourself and heal yourself from pain and trauma, you cannot be controlled through fear and beaten into submission and apathy. Thus, the only way we can evolve as individuals and as a society is to explore our inner worlds so that we can move on from this 'mate, feed, kill, repeat' pattern and evolve to a higher state of consciousness."[2]
The band name, and their slogan "Become a drop in the Ocean of Another," reflect their desire to help individuals connect with others and grow together.[3]
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Founder and vocalist Dorian Pavlović wrote the original drafts of what would become Ocean of Another's first songs during a period of isolation and personal reflection in the wake of the COVID pandemic.[4] In the process of a difficult divorce, multiple addictions, and mental health struggles, Pavlović found release in the creative process and his newfound ability to put words to his experiences.[1]
As he shared the new material, Pavlović found that it resonated with friends and fellow musicians Josip Pilipić, Zlatko Štefančić, Sven Marenković, and Robert Ban Bebek, who saw an opportunity to share the experience, bring it to a wider audience, and heal together.[4]
Ocean of Another has so far released five standalone singles and three EPs.
Debut Singles and Nove Nade (2022)
In their first year, Ocean of Another released three singles. The first, "I Was Never Here," examines the agony of depression and addiction, and the difficulty of being present in the moments that matter. The accompanying video was partially filmed underwater, despite Pavlović's debilitating fear of drowning.[5]
"Can I Stay in the Light?" was released the following month. It touches on the internal struggle of someone deciding on the value of his own life, and whether it is worth pushing through past trauma to find light on the other side.
Their third single, an acoustic cover of Slipknot's "Snuff," was a surprise hit for the relatively unknown band,[3] garnering over 1.5 million Spotify streams[6] and more than 250,000 combined views and streams on YouTube.
In December of that same year, Ocean of Another received the "Nove Nade" (New Hope) award for Best Newcomer from Ri Rock magazine,[7][8] three months after the release of their first single.[5]
Two Singles and One Day This Pain Will Subside (2023–2024)
The following year saw the band release two more singles: "I Find it Hard to Feel Alive," which delves into the depths of addiction, and an acoustic version of "I Was Never Here."
The band's first EP was released on March 4, 2024. One Day This Pain Will Subside features five tracks: "Embrace the Darkness," "I Am But a Memory," "Terraform," "Shift + DEL," and "Indigo." Raw and experimental, and showcasing a different sound on each track, the EP forms a coherent whole that recognizes the struggles and desperation we all face and offers a glimpse of hope on the other side.[9]
Remedy Sessions (2024)
Remedy Sessions, released on November 1, 2024, reimagined two tracks from One Day This Pain Will Subside: "Embrace the Darkness" and "Indigo." Each song received two acoustic treatments, one with vocals and one as an instrumental.
Loneliness of My Kin (2025)
An examination of what it means to be human in the oppressive decay of late-stage capitalism, Loneliness of My Kin takes listeners through the concepts of personal trauma and heartbreak and into broader themes of climate change and war in the name of systemic greed. The takeaway, according to Pavlović, is: "If you get to know yourself truly and fully, no one can control you through fear."[4]
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Band members
The band's lineup is unchanged from its formation, and features:
- Dorian Pavlović – vocals
- Josip Pilipić – guitars, synthesizer
- Zlatko Štefančić – guitars, synthesizer
- Sven Marenković – bass
- Robert Ban Bebek – drums
Ocean of Another is a do-it-yourself band, and the whole group works together to keep the machine running. Songwriting is a "joint venture,"[4] with recording and video production being kept in house.[10] Music production is the job of guitarists Zlatko Štefančić and Josip Pilipić, while graphic design and visual production is handled by drummer Robert Ban Bebek. Everyone works together to manage social media, marketing, travel arrangements, merch production, and shipping duties.[4]
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Discography
- I Was Never Here – single (2022)
- Can I Stay in the Light? – single (2022)
- Snuff (Acoustic Version) – single (2022)
- I Find it Hard to Feel Alive – single (2023)
- I Was Never Here (Acoustic) – single (2023)
- One Day This Pain Will Subside – EP (2024)
- Remedy Sessions – EP (2024)
- Loneliness of My Kin – EP (2025)
Other Projects
Members of Ocean of Another have been involved in a number of other projects:
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