Superocean Channel Vintage New Wave Vibes on Infectious New Single Body Double

Portland dream-pop outfit Superocean just dropped 'Body Double', the title track from their highly anticipated summer EP, and it is a massive step forward for the four-piece. Moving past the spaced-out indie rock of their early days as CASTLES, the band has hit a sweet spot where lush synth pop meets driving indie dance-rock. Frontman Cody Myers fully hands over guitar duties to Eric on this release, focusing purely on rich, vintage synthesizer melodies that drive the track forward alongside a powerhouse rhythm performance by Jason Oppat, who handled both drums and bass.

The road to completing the track was a real test of endurance. While recording at Miracle Lake Studios, producer Skyler Norwood faced a severe, months-long hospitalization. Proving his incredible dedication, Norwood hopped right back into the studio the second he recovered to finish the mix, adding a crisp polish to the band's energetic performance. Heavily inspired by Talking Heads and Tears for Fears, the song carries the bright, punchy pacing of a classic 80s aerobics track.

Lyrically, Myers plays with a cool sense of duality. The track can be taken as a sincere message about deep human connection, or read as a tongue-in-cheek doppelganger horror story. Packed with catchy hooks and custom-built for fist-pumping in a live setting, 'Body Double' delivers an addictive mix of nostalgic new wave styles and modern indie alternative fun.