| Ocean City Defender | |
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| Years active | late 00s, early 10s |
| Genres | Synthpop, Shoegaze, Electronic "Synthpop]], Shoegaze, [[Electronic" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. |
| Main songwriter | KP Merkley "Synthpop]], Shoegaze, [[Electronic" cannot be used as a page name in this wiki. |
| Associated bands | Bankloan, Cheepshot
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| Website | oceancitydefender.com
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| Current status | Active |
Ocean City Defender
Members
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Biography
"More than likely a fish out of tropical waters in his native Thunder Bay, K. Preston Merkley makes sparklingly, HI-NRG M83-style synth-pop with wall of sound production" - NXNE
"You don't have to dig very deep in his material to hear the wide range of 80's post-punk influences that play out vicariously through a more modern love for warm and dreamy synth-pop. Using a steady wall of lush instrumentals and hazy vocals, OCD's K. Preston Merkley makes a habit of breaking the pattern you might expect a solo performer to find sanctuary in."- BIRP.fm
Ocean City Defender is the performing name of Ontario-based multi-instrumentalist K. Preston Merkley. Far from the typical sounds of a solo-performer, Ocean City Defender creates lush synthpop songs both on stage and record. Merkley's on stage performance is augmented by the use of video projections creating a visual momentum to match the pace and intensity of his music.
The Golden Hour is Ocean City Defender’s debut EP. Recorded over the fall of 2011, The Golden Hour presents a tight focus on vocal melody and structure; the songs are built around warm synthesizers, hazy guitars, and supported by the steady pulse of drum machines. CBC Radio One called the EP "...essential listening for anyone with ears and a heartbeat"
Ocean City Defender’s influences range widely from the sounds of New Order and Tears for Fears, to M83 and Phoenix.
Past performance experience includes showcasing at NXNE 2012, tours of Ontario, and providing support for fellow Canadian acts such as The Acorn, Wintersleep, The Most Serene Republic, Ohbijou, and Two Hours Traffic.
Discography
- The Golden Hour- EP, January 6, 2012