On this episode of The J-Card Podcast, we’re joined by Nathan, Jacob, & Sam from Oceanic to explore why their live performances might matter more than chasing virality. They dive into balancing social media with creativity, and building community through going live on TikTok. We also cover the highs and lows of touring, from packed Chicago shows to an infamous empty bar in Knoxville, and hear candid advice on landing managers and booking agents. Plus, we wrap up with the weirdest game of all: the “Ocean Draft”!
Info on Oceanic’s tour and music is here, and here they are on IG @oceanicofficial
The J-Card is presented by Rue Defense Tape Club, a quarterly, mail-order cassette compilation and DIY audio project. Hosted by Alexei Shishkin, each episode is part music discovery, part oral history, part hangout show. We ask artists, musicians, filmmakers, and other music-minded folks to build us their own personal mixtape and talk about the moments and memories that inspired it.
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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 - Intro to Oceanic
01:39 - What’s Stuck in Your Head?
05:02 - Why Live Shows Matter
08:17 - Using Visual Elements and Working With A Creative Director
11:30 - Adapting to Venues & Show Horror Stories
17:21 - Dream Show They’ve Played
19:05 - Touring vs TikTok
26:13 - Having to be a “Content Creator”
33:56 - How to Get a Manager and a Booking Agent
38:29 - Tour Announcements
42:29 - Mixtape Segment Begins
43:20 - “Seizure of Assets” by Militarie Gun
45:59 - “Mona Lisa” by Porter Robinson
48:07 - “Living Proof” by The War on Drugs
51:17 - “Speech Bubble” by Flyte
54:46 - “Ego Death at a Bachelorette Party” by Hayley Williams
57:21 - “Knives Out” by Radiohead
1:00:58 - Mixtape Wrap-Up
01:01:25 - Game: The Ocean Draft
01:07:05 - Closing & Plugs
01:08:25 - Season Finale Sign-Off
