MIDwest Dream Folk

Oceanographer is an Indie Folk band from Minneapolis, MN Fronted by Val Lowry-Ortega. Oceanographer shines with influences of Laurel Canyon FOLK, 90s Dream Pop, and MIDWEST EMO. Their songs are lyric-forward, REVERB-Heavy, and set to a midwest gothic background.

Oceanographer is a 2024 nominee for best upcoming artist at the Loring awards.

Press:

“Meet val lowry-ortega of Oceanographer” -VOYAGE

“5 Questions with Oceanographer” -Mostly Minnesota

Photo by Hannah Marie Belisle
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Photo by Hannah Marie Belisle
Photo by Hannah Marie Belisle
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Photo by Hannah Marie Belisle