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THEE OH SEES


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John Dwyer (of Coachwhips, Pink & Brown, OCS, Landed, Yikes, Burmese, The Hospitals, Sword & Sandals, Superpit, The Drums, The Trawgs, Zeigenbock Kopf and Dig That Body Up It’s Alive!) is in Thee Oh Sees and he seems to be making this band the most serious project. He’s done everything from noise to death metal to punk and now Thee Oh Sees. Thee Oh Sees are no doubt the lightest of his excursions, but in contrast to the rest of his resume one could surmise that there are significant reasons for the change. Thee Oh Sees have a lo-fi electric-acoustic sound that’s usually soaked in reverb, making it as if you can hear and see the exact room they recorded in. It creates a very distinct mood that seems to fit their style, lyrics, and melodies. What most people focus on is that Mr. Dwyer is in the band. While it’s certainly a notable quality, the recent band members bring so much more to the table. The earliest recordings are Dwyer’s solo recordings, mostly single instrument/vocal ditties that you can hear him working out. They’re an intimate portrait of John, but without the recent material, the portrait would simply be incomplete. Thee Oh Sees don’t subscribe to any one style. With the addition of Brigid Dawson, Petey Dammit, and a rotating cast of drummers, the sound has grown into the landscape that one man couldn’t create alone. Brigid’s soprano voice brings an almost hauntingly sensitive aspect to the lyrics and melodies, while Petey and Mike’s pounding and insistent backline (and additional drums from Lars Finberg of The Intelligence on recent recordings) complete the frame in its entirety. Their energetic, sweat-laden shows coupled with their prolific recording schedule has garnered them a growing, dedicated fan base. The catalog that this band has put together is growing and growing, albeit under several different monikers, and several different labels.

Latest Articles


OSEES Share New LP 'Intercepted Message' Photo OSEES Share New LP 'Intercepted Message'
by Michael Major - August 18, 2023

The ever prolific and constantly frenetic OSEES finally share their brand new LP, Intercepted Message, via In The Red. Earlier this year, the record was preceded by a handful of singles — 'Intercepted Message,'  'Goon,' and 'Stunner' — which were received with widespread praise....

Frankie and the Witch Fingers Share Seven-Minute Single 'Empire' Photo Frankie and the Witch Fingers Share Seven-Minute Single 'Empire'
by Michael Major - August 16, 2023

Los Angeles psych-punk quartet Frankie and the Witch Fingers have shared new track “Empire” alongside an official video. The final preview from the upcoming record, “Empire” kicks off the album with seven minutes of pure energy and apocalyptically intense lyrics. The accompanying video perfectly cap...

Frankie and the Witch Fingers Share New Single 'Futurephobic' Photo Frankie and the Witch Fingers Share New Single 'Futurephobic'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2023

Los Angeles psych-punk quartet Frankie and the Witch Fingers have shared new track “Futurephobic” alongside an official video. Through six progressively expansive albums, innumerable live dates on an ever-expanding list of continents, and performances with the likes of Thee Oh Sees, Ty Segall, Cheap...

Ron Gallo Debuts 'BIG TRUCK ENERGY' Photo Ron Gallo Debuts 'BIG TRUCK ENERGY'
by Michael Major - February 27, 2023

Lead by delicate strings and a post-punk attitude, this never rings more true than on latest single “BIG TRUCK ENERGY” released. Perhaps Gallo’s most direct and potentially uncomfortable song, it speaks to a variety of political, social and environmental issues we've all become pretty familiar with ...

GONERFEST Returns For Year 20 With Initial Lineup Photo GONERFEST Returns For Year 20 With Initial Lineup
by Michael Major - February 13, 2023

Highlights include a number of acts coming from overseas, including performances by UK artists Chubby & the Gang and Vivron Vavron, Australian bands CIVIC, Dippers, 1-800-Mikey, TV Repairmann, Vintage Crop and C.O.F.F.I.N., Denmark’s The Courettes, Japan’s The Smog, and Lewsberg from the Netherlands...

Ron Gallo Unveils 'YUCCA VALLEY MARSHALLS' Single Photo Ron Gallo Unveils 'YUCCA VALLEY MARSHALLS' Single
by Michael Major - December 15, 2022

Ron Gallo has released 'YUCCA VALLEY MARSHALLS' the latest single off his blistering, brand new studio album, FOREGROUND MUSIC. With the new song, Gallo reflects on a solo west coast trip. After roaming around Los Angeles by himself, he found that LA can be the loneliest place on the planet if you a...

Ron Gallo Announces New Album 'FOREGROUND MUSIC' Photo Ron Gallo Announces New Album 'FOREGROUND MUSIC'
by Michael Major - November 15, 2022

Over the course of 11 songs, Gallo displays what Ann Powers once called “literate electricity.” It moves from fuzz to lounge jazz to freaky pop to post-punk and back again to rollicking, truly FUN rock music, all the while taking aim at any and everything....

VIDEO: The Murlocs Debut 'Compos Mentis' Video Photo VIDEO: The Murlocs Debut 'Compos Mentis' Video
by Michael Major - August 10, 2022

Self-produced by the band in the early stages of the pandemic, Rapscallion was recorded remotely in the home studios of Kenny-Smith (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Callum Shortal (guitar), Matt Blach (drums), Cook Craig (bass), and Tim Karmouche (keys). Watch the new music video ahead of the new album ...

Goon Shares New Single 'Emily Says' Photo Goon Shares New Single 'Emily Says'
by Michael Major - July 13, 2022

Los Angeles indie rock quartet Goon released their final single “Emily Says.” Frontman Kenny Becker wrote “Emily Says” about his wife Emily Elkin, a brilliant cellist who currently plays in Angel Olsen’s band and has played with Olivia Rodrigo, Halsey, Troye Sivan, Thee Oh Sees, Mikal Cronin and mor...

The Murlocs Announce New Album 'Rapscallion' Photo The Murlocs Announce New Album 'Rapscallion'
by Michael Major - July 12, 2022

Hailing from Melbourne, 60’s tinged psych-rock punks The Murlocs have announced their brand new studio album, Rapscallion. Strapped with fuzzy guitar licks, feverish bass and psychedelic brightness, the 12-track collection is a coming-of-age novel in an album form. Plus, check out upcoming tour date...

French Rock 'n Roll Band Double Cheese to Premiere THEE BLACK ALBUM Photo French Rock 'n Roll Band Double Cheese to Premiere THEE BLACK ALBUM
by Marissa Tomeo - March 30, 2022

Hailing from La Rochelle (France), the Double Cheese band kicks out fun, raw garage punk with a slightly off-kilter-charm that seems to define the current sound coming out of France. Their sound is an absolute burner that features grimy guitar solos and conjures up the smell of sweat and spilled bee...

Velvet Starlings Announce Debut Album 'Technicolor Shakedown' Photo Velvet Starlings Announce Debut Album 'Technicolor Shakedown'
by TV News Desk - June 09, 2021

Hailing from Los Angeles and the beach cities of Southern California, the band was founded by guitarist and organ player Christian Gisborne....

Nation Of Language Release 'Across That Fine Line' Photo Nation Of Language Release 'Across That Fine Line'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 03, 2021

With the pandemic putting so much on hold, Nation of Language (Devaney, with keyboardist Aidan Noell and bassist Michael Sue-Poi), decided to forge ahead and begin work on what would become A Way Forward....

Night Beats Shares New Single 'Hell In Texas' Photo Night Beats Shares New Single 'Hell In Texas'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 19, 2021

Made during the height of the California wildfires (where Blackwell now resides), rioting in the streets and a nation in lockdown, Blackwell describes Outlaw R&B as a record “bathed in post-apocalyptic bliss.”...

Night Beats Shares New Single 'Ticket' Photo Night Beats Shares New Single 'Ticket'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 12, 2021

New cut “Ticket” is a fast-moving, no-holds-barred cut tackling police brutality and thinly-veiled corruption in the US. Blackwell says of the song: “‘Ticket’ was recorded in Los Angeles at the height of the riots and chaos in 2020....

Brigid Dawson (Oh Sees) & The Mothers Network 'Ballet Of Apes' Out May 22 Photo Brigid Dawson (Oh Sees) & The Mothers Network 'Ballet Of Apes' Out May 22
by A.A. Cristi - May 06, 2020

Tip-top of our osmosis list is the first quiver of tunes from Brigid Dawson and her newly minted Mothers Network: wise warnings dyed in dark hues, knotted and hard-won torch songs from the edge of a turbulent sea, bittersweet balladry spun in defense against evils familiar and unknown....

Third Man Records Re-Launches Third Man Public Access Photo Third Man Records Re-Launches Third Man Public Access
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 21, 2020

Third Man Records has re-launched Third Man Public Access, which will now consist of long-form broadcasts of exclusive content, intimate at-home performances, readings, music videos and more from Third Man artists and friends in lieu of live-streamed performances....

Pickathon Presents 'A Concert A Day' Photo Pickathon Presents 'A Concert A Day'
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 07, 2020

As we fight COVID-19 together, the power of music to bring hope, foster community, and encourage mental health is more resonant than ever. With this in mind, Pickathon is excited to present A Concert A Day starting April 8, an initiative to help musicians and artist communities through the Recording...

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard To Release New Album & Begin World Tour Next Month Photo King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard To Release New Album & Begin World Tour Next Month
by Tori Hartshorn - July 23, 2019

Australia's King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are soon to embark on a massive headline world tour, just before releasing their fifteenth studio album -- the thrash metal-worshipping Infest The Rats' Nest -- onAugust 16 (ATO Records). The septet will first take on North America, beginning at The Greek...

Dirtnap Records Announces New LP from the Hussy Photo Dirtnap Records Announces New LP from the Hussy
by Kaitlin Milligan - July 18, 2019

Dirtnap Records is proud to announce the release of Looming, the new full-length LP from the Hussy....

Prettiest Eyes Announce New LP Photo Prettiest Eyes Announce New LP
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 10, 2019

Today Castle Face Records signee Prettiest Eyes have announced their new LP and shared the video for their single 'Nekrodisco' on BrooklynVegan. The band will spend this fall touring with Thee Oh Sees. Vol. 3 LP is out 6/24 on Castle Face....

EXEK Announce Fall 2018 North American Tour Photo EXEK Announce Fall 2018 North American Tour
by Macon Prickett - July 25, 2018

Soon after the release of their Ahead Of Two Thoughts album on Superior Viaduct's W.25TH imprint, Melbourne's EXEK will be making a highly anticipated run across the United States this Fall....

Hot Buttered Rum New Album LONESOME PANORAMIC Due Out July 20 Photo Hot Buttered Rum New Album LONESOME PANORAMIC Due Out July 20
by Macon Prickett - May 31, 2018

For nearly two decades, Hot Buttered Rum has attracted a truly multi-generational audience across the States with their high energy and fun-loving performances that showcase their stunning instrumental and vocal ingenuity. Hot Buttered Rum is excited to independently release Lonesome Panoramic, thei...

Austin's 2018 Levitation Music Festival Announces Additional Lineup Photo Austin's 2018 Levitation Music Festival Announces Additional Lineup
by Macon Prickett - March 30, 2018

Today marks the one month countdown to Levitation 2018! Celebrating year 10, Levitation takes over downtown Austin's Red River District for another once-in-a-lifetime lineup with programming spanning continents and decades. The independent gathering has grown from a small word-of-mouth event to an i...

NYC Indie-Punk Scenesters THE NECTARS Release Second Single I WANT IT Photo NYC Indie-Punk Scenesters THE NECTARS Release Second Single I WANT IT
by Macon Prickett - February 23, 2018

New Jersey mavericks The Nectars have landed with their brand new single 'I Want It'. It's a succulent slice of indie-punk topped with a heavy dose of rock attitude and sweet pop sass....












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