The End of the Ocean is an American post‑rock band from Columbus, Ohio, known for their cinematic sound and prominent role in the second wave of American post‑rock. Their full‑length debut Pacific‑Atlantic (2011) and the EP In Excelsis (2012) established them as one of the genre’s leading new acts, drawing comparisons to groups such as Explosions in the Sky, This Will Destroy You, Caspian and Red Sparowes. These early releases earned widespread acclaim, accumulating nearly 20 million streams on Spotify and enabling the band to tour extensively. Despite their early momentum, the band soon faced significant personal and internal difficulties. While they continued performing live, issues such as mental‑health struggles, family illness and tension within the group halted their ability to write new material. The pressure to match the success of their first two releases further complicated the creative process. Keyboardist Tara Mayer later explained that the band needed time to “allow ourselves to hurt so that we could heal,” emphasizing that the members had to confront their own vulnerabilities before returning to the studio. When the album ‑aire was released in January 2019, more than seven years had passed since the band’s last new material. The writing and recording process became a central part of the group’s recovery, strengthening the bond between the five members and allowing for a new level of openness in their collaboration.
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We Always Think There Is Going To Be More Time
A Dividing Line
bravado
On Floating
endure
Star-Crossed
On The Long Road Home
Redemption
jubilant
desire
homesick
