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Osees

Osees is an American rock band formed in San Francisco, California in 1997, now based in Los Angeles, California. Originally the solo recording project of John Dwyer, the band has evolved through numerous line-up and name changes since its founding, with Dwyer serving as the band leader and primary songwriter throughout. Alongside Dwyer, the band's current line-up includes longtime members, Tim Hellman (bass), Dan Rincon (drums), Paul Quattrone (drums) and Tomas Dolas (keyboards).

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Musical artist.name: Osees
Musical artist.background: group_or_band
Musical artist.image: Osees at Union Transfer, Fall Tour 2024 (cropped).jpg
Musical artist.landscape: yes
Musical artist.caption: Osees at Union Transfer in October 2024
Musical artist.alias: Orinoka Crash Suite (1997–2003)OCS (2003–2005, 2017, 2023)Orange County Sound (2005)The Ohsees (2006)Thee Oh Sees (2006–2017)Oh Sees (2017–2019)
Musical artist.origin: San Francisco, California, U.S.
Musical artist.years_active: 1997–present
Musical artist.current_members: John Dwyer Brigid Dawson Tim Hellman Dan Rincon Paul Quattrone Tomas Dolas
Musical artist.past_members: Ryan Moutinho Nick Murray Petey Dammit! Mike Shoun Lars Finberg Jigmae Baer Patrick Mullins

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Name changes
History
OCS and freak folk-era (1997–2006)
Thee Oh Sees and garage rock-era (2007–2013)
Relocation, line-up change, Oh Sees and Osees (2013–present)
Philosophy
Members
Timeline
Discography
References
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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 off-kilter visual aesthetic. The group has released twenty-eight studio albums, to date, alongside various EPs, singles and compilations.