Oceans Ate Alaska was founded in 2010 by Birmingham University's students James Harrison, James 'Jibs' Kennedy, Josh Salthouse, Alex Hurdley and Chris Turner.
The band would go on to release their first single, "Taming Lions" on 4 August followed by their second single "Clocks" on the 26th both accompanied by a music video and being released through Great Escape Records.
On 7 May 2012 the band released their debut EP, "Into the Deep" through Vagrant Records they would go onto rerelease the EP later that year on Density Records.
On 2 April the band released the music video for their song, "To Catch a Flame" from their new EP.
The band released a physical edition of their "Into the Deep" EP on 13 November thanks to their new label, Density.

On 7 October 2014 the band announced that they have signed to Fearless Records and will be releasing their forthcoming debut album in 2015.
Along with the announcement the band also released their first song from their new album, "Blood Brothers".

On 12 November the band announced that they would be featured on Fearless Records' compilation album Punk Goes Pop 6, covering Beyoncé's "Drunk in Love".

On 6 January 2015 the second single and lead track from their new album, "Floorboards" was released and three days later the band released a guitar play through of the track.
On the 19th the band released a video detailing the story behind their new album, Lost Isles.

On 27 January 2015 the band released their music video for the third single from their new album, "Vultures and Sharks".

The band would go on to release their debut album Lost Isles on 24 February 2015.

On 11 May the band released a music video for their song "High Horse.
Three days later Oceans Ate Alaska were announced to be playing their first ever United States tour in the Summer of 2015 as part of Northlane's Node Tour along with Like Moths to Flames and In Hearts Wake.

The band would go on to play the entire 2016 Vans Warped Tour in the United States alongside bands like Atreyu, Sum 41, Wage War, Whitechapel, New Found Glory, The Word Alive and many more groups.

On 16 December 2016 the band announced that they had parted ways with vocalist James Harrison, but would remain on good terms.
They added that they would reveal their new vocalist in the coming weeks.

On 3 February 2017 the band officially revealed that Jake Noakes would replace Harrison as the band's lead vocalist.
The band released the following statement in regards to the replacement: “ Our new vocalist is our very close personal friend and incredibly talented singer/screamer Jake Noakes from the UK!
It's our honour to be performing alongside of him from here on out, he's an absolute monster!”

On 25 May 2017 the band released "Covert", the first single with Noakes performing vocals.

On 9 June 2017 the band officially announced their sophomore album, "Hikari", would be released on 28 July and would feature a blend of Japanese instruments with drummer Chris Turner, stating that "We have a huge amount of respect for Japanese culture, especially their music" and "These unique and beautiful instruments have inspired us to create something brand new, and we are beyond proud of the end result!".
The following day, Fearless Records released a video introducing fans of Oceans Ate Alaska to the band's new vocalist, Jake Noakes.

On 28 July 2017 the band released their album Hikari as well as a music video for their song "Hansha".

On 14 September 2017 the band was announced to be participating as support for Wage War's massively heavy five band "Deadweight Tour Part Two" alongside Gideon, Varials and Loathe beginning on 24 November.

On 5 January 2018 the band revealed that they will be participating on We Came As Romans' "Cold Like War Tour" with The Plot in You, Currents and Tempting Fate.

On 15 August 2018 the band was announced to opening for Like Moths to Flames on their fall "Dark Divine" tour alongside Phinehas and Novelists beginning on 8 November.

On 12 November the band released their cover of Sting's "Shape of My Heart".
The song was then followed by drummer Chri
Oceans Ate Alaska was founded in 2010 by Birmingham University's students James Harrison, James 'Jibs' Kennedy, Josh Salthouse, Alex Hurdley and Chris Turner. The band would go on to release their first single, "Taming Lions" on 4 August followed by their second single "Clocks" on the 26th both accompanied by a music video and being released through Great Escape Records. On 7 May 2012 the band released their debut EP, "Into the Deep" through Vagrant Records they would go onto rerelease the EP later that year on Density Records. On 2 April the band released the music video for their song, "To Catch a Flame" from their new EP. The band released a physical edition of their "Into the Deep" EP on 13 November thanks to their new label, Density.
On 7 October 2014 the band announced that they have signed to Fearless Records and will be releasing their forthcoming debut album in 2015. Along with the announcement the band also released their first song from their new album, "Blood Brothers".
On 12 November the band announced that they would be featured on Fearless Records' compilation album Punk Goes Pop 6, covering Beyoncé's "Drunk in Love".
On 6 January 2015 the second single and lead track from their new album, "Floorboards" was released and three days later the band released a guitar play through of the track. On the 19th the band released a video detailing the story behind their new album, Lost Isles.
On 27 January 2015 the band released their music video for the third single from their new album, "Vultures and Sharks".
The band would go on to release their debut album Lost Isles on 24 February 2015.
On 11 May the band released a music video for their song "High Horse. Three days later Oceans Ate Alaska were announced to be playing their first ever United States tour in the Summer of 2015 as part of Northlane's Node Tour along with Like Moths to Flames and In Hearts Wake.
The band would go on to play the entire 2016 Vans Warped Tour in the United States alongside bands like Atreyu, Sum 41, Wage War, Whitechapel, New Found Glory, The Word Alive and many more groups.
On 16 December 2016 the band announced that they had parted ways with vocalist James Harrison, but would remain on good terms. They added that they would reveal their new vocalist in the coming weeks. 
On 3 February 2017 the band officially revealed that Jake Noakes would replace Harrison as the band's lead vocalist. The band released the following statement in regards to the replacement: “ Our new vocalist is our very close personal friend and incredibly talented singer/screamer Jake Noakes from the UK! It's our honour to be performing alongside of him from here on out, he's an absolute monster!”
On 25 May 2017 the band released "Covert", the first single with Noakes performing vocals.
On 9 June 2017 the band officially announced their sophomore album, "Hikari", would be released on 28 July and would feature a blend of Japanese instruments with drummer Chris Turner, stating that "We have a huge amount of respect for Japanese culture, especially their music" and "These unique and beautiful instruments have inspired us to create something brand new, and we are beyond proud of the end result!". The following day, Fearless Records released a video introducing fans of Oceans Ate Alaska to the band's new vocalist, Jake Noakes.
On 28 July 2017 the band released their album Hikari as well as a music video for their song "Hansha".
On 14 September 2017 the band was announced to be participating as support for Wage War's massively heavy five band "Deadweight Tour Part Two" alongside Gideon, Varials and Loathe beginning on 24 November.
On 5 January 2018 the band revealed that they will be participating on We Came As Romans' "Cold Like War Tour" with The Plot in You, Currents and Tempting Fate.
On 15 August 2018 the band was announced to opening for Like Moths to Flames on their fall "Dark Divine" tour alongside Phinehas and Novelists beginning on 8 November.
On 12 November the band released their cover of Sting's "Shape of My Heart". The song was then followed by drummer Chri
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