Polyenso

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Polyenso
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Polyenso performing at the Corona Theatre in Montreal
Background information
Also known asOceana (2007–2012)
Origin St. Petersburg, Florida, U.S.
Genres Experimental rock, indie rock, post-hardcore (early)
Years active2007–present
Labels
  • Rise
  • Tone Tree
  • Dog Radio
  • Other People
MembersBrennan Taulbee
Alexander Schultz
Denny Agosto
Past membersKeith Jones
Jack Burns
Michael Norris
James O'Brien
Robbie Davis
Hunter Moore Christian Matthews Keller

Polyenso is an American experimental rock band based in St. Petersburg, Florida, United States.

Contents

The band is composed of lead vocalist and keyboardist Brennan Taulbee, multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Alexander Schultz, and percussionist Denny Agosto. The band's members were all at one point in American post-hardcore band Oceana, but moved to lighter, more uplifting music under the name Polyenso in 2012. Their sound is a blend of indie rock, electronic, folk, jazz, and hip-hop.

They released their debut album, One Big Particular Loop, on January 22, 2013. On October 16, 2015, the band released EP1 featuring four tracks from their upcoming second album, Pure in the Plastic. [1] The album, released on April 1, 2016, featured a more pop-inspired sound, without the trumpet playing of their debut album. [2] [3]

Later that year, Alternative Press named the band one of the Top 16 Bands to Watch. [4]

Oceana

In late 2009 Brennan and Denny Agosto have unveiled a new project titled "TROME" (The Rest Of Mother Earth) which was to feature softer, indie-rock music and have released a new demo without a permanent title. [5]

Back to life

Shortly after the reformation the band finally released the music video for 'The Family Disease' which can be watched on their official Myspace page. In January 2010 Alex Schultz was reported playing a show with the band, with some sources saying that he has joined back. On January 25 the band went on to record their new EP. The EP was released May 11, 2010 exclusively through Hot Topic, and it's entitled "Clean Head". [6]

On April 26, 2012 Oceana released a live video of their new song filmed by filmmaker Ryan Zarra for St. Pete Beat. [7]

Members

Former

Discography

Studio albums

TitleRelease dateLabel
The TideMarch 4, 2008 Rise
Birth.EaterMay 26, 2009Rise
One Big Particular LoopJanuary 22, 2013self-released
Pure in the PlasticApril 1, 2016Tone Tree

EPs

TitleRelease Date
Clean Head May 11, 2010
EP1October 16, 2015
Year of the DogJanuary 18, 2019

Singles

TitleRelease Date
Pocket Knife ShadowOctober 15, 2021

Demos

TitleRelease dateLabel
CreationsJuly 25, 2008Rise

Music videos

VideoYearDirector(s)
"The Family Disease"2009Caleb Mallery
"Best Of Friends"2015James Lano & Alexander Schultz
"Soda Pop Fiction"2015Ryan Shuck
"17 New Years"2016Masood Ahmed

Album appearances

MemberAlbumInstrument
The TideBirth.EaterClean Head EPOne Big Particular Loop
Keith JonesGreen check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgVocals
Alex SchultzGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGuitar, Vocals
Jack BurnsGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgGuitar
Robbie DavisGreen check.svgGreen check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgBass
James O'BrienGreen check.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgRed x.svgDrums, Vocals
Brennan TaulbeeRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgVocals
Denny AgostoRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgDrums
Kolby CriderRed x.svgRed x.svgGreen check.svgGreen check.svgBass

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