Osees
Osees are an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1997.
Core member of the band is John Dwyer who has been active on the San Francisco indie scene since the late ’90s. He has worked with several bands, including the Coachwhips, Pink & Brown, Yikes, Up Its Alive, and Swords & Sandals, among others.
Dwyer formed Osees (which is an acronym for Orinoka Crash Suite, Orange County Sound, or whatever Dwyer decided it was on any given day) initially as a vehicle for the experimental instrumentals he was producing in his home studio. The band has changed its lineup and name several times, having previously been known as Orinoka Crash Suite, OCS, Orange County Sound, The Ohsees, The Oh Sees, Thee Oh Sees and Oh Sees.
The group's sound draws from a wide variety of influences, including garage rock, krautrock, psychedelia, and folk music. Osees are noted for their prolific recording output, energetic live shows, and whimsical visual aesthetic. The group has released twenty-nine studio albums, to date, alongside various EPs, singles and compilations. Their latest release, ABOMINATION REVEALED AT LAST, came out in 2025.
About Osees
Osees are an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1997.
Core member of the band is John Dwyer who has been active on the San Francisco indie scene since the late ’90s. He has worked with several bands, including the Coachwhips, Pink & Brown, Yikes, Up Its Alive, and Swords & Sandals, among others.
Dwyer formed Osees (which is an acronym for Orinoka Crash Suite, Orange County Sound, or whatever Dwyer decided it was on any given day) initially as a vehicle for the experimental instrumentals he was producing in his home studio. The band has changed its lineup and name several times, having previously been known as Orinoka Crash Suite, OCS, Orange County Sound, The Ohsees, The Oh Sees, Thee Oh Sees and Oh Sees.
The group's sound draws from a wide variety of influences, including garage rock, krautrock, psychedelia, and folk music. Osees are noted for their prolific recording output, energetic live shows, and whimsical visual aesthetic. The group has released twenty-nine studio albums, to date, alongside various EPs, singles and compilations. Their latest release, ABOMINATION REVEALED AT LAST, came out in 2025.
Electronic, Psychedelic, Punk, Rock, Krautrock, Garage rock
