Music updates: The Ocean announces Polish tour and sombr joins Open'er 2027

The post-metal band The Ocean has announced a tour in Poland to support their upcoming album, ‘Solaris’, which is scheduled for release on September 25. The group, featuring a refreshed lineup including drummer Jordi Farré and vocalist Enrico Tiberi, will perform in Krakow at Hype Park on December 8 and in Warsaw at Club Proxima on December 9. The new album was recorded at the historic Hansa Studio in Berlin. Supporting acts for the Polish dates include Belgian bands Psychonaut and Pothamus.

Additionally, organizers of the Open'er Festival have announced that American singer-songwriter sombr will perform on the Orange Main Stage in Gdynia on July 1, 2027. The 21-year-old New York-based artist, known for hits like ‘back to friends’ and ‘undressed’, follows a rapid rise to fame that included a Grammy nomination for Best New Artist. The announcement has sparked mixed reactions among fans on social media regarding the booking.