<p>In 2026, the Oddworld returns to home soil, with <strong>OCEAN GROVE</strong> today announcing their Oddworld Underground Tour this August, joined by special guests <strong>CANE HILL</strong> (USA), who will return to Australia for the first time in a decade this year, as well as <strong>DEFICIT</strong> and <strong>BLINDER</strong>.<br><br>An eclectic trio of misfits spawning from Melbourne, <strong>OCEAN GROVE</strong> have rapidly transcended into a global phenomenon, helmed by inventive thinking and staggering creativity that transcends definitions and defies musical norms. Merging nu metal, hardcore and alternative rock into their signature sound, aka Oddworld Music, <strong>OCEAN GROVE</strong>'s influences span Korn, N.E.R.D, Faith No More and beyond, ultimately delivering an unforgettable sonic experience that is equally visceral and thought-provoking.<br><br>From the 2017 release of their ground-breaking debut album <em>The Rhapsody Tapes</em> through to their most recent full-length, 2024's <em>ODDWORLD</em>, <strong>OCEAN GROVE</strong> have captured critical acclaim, chart success, millions of streams and furthered their world domination at every turn, with fans also relentlessly flocking to witness the group's high energy performances in person. Most recently winning Most Performed Hard Rock / Heavy Metal Work at the 2026 APRA Music Awards for their single <em>RAINDROP</em>, <strong>OCEAN GROVE</strong> also toured across the UK and Europe in 2025 supporting Thornhill, with 2026 ticking off direct national support in January for Poppy's Australian tour, directly supporting Thornhill's biggest headline Australian run to date in February, and also touring across the UK and Europe supporting Poppy in March and April. With <em>Blunt Magazine</em> praising of their 2025 Melbourne headline performance <em>"the Oddworld is more alive than ever"</em>, <strong>OCEAN GROVE</strong> are primed and ready to unleash the Oddworld once