Being As An Ocean

Melodic Hardcore Band

Being As An Ocean is an American post-hardcore band that was formed in Alpine, California in 2011. The band's music is known for its melodic intensity and emotive lyrics, which often explore themes of love, loss, and personal struggle. Being As An Ocean's lineup has included vocalist Joel Quartuccio, guitarists Tyler Ross and Ralph Sica, bassist Ralph Sica, and drummer Michael McGough. They quickly gained attention with their debut album "Dear G-d..." in 2012, which showcased their signature blend of hardcore punk and melodic hardcore with Quartuccio's distinctive spoken word segments and impassioned screams.