OOIOO | |
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 OOIOO performing at All Tomorrow's Parties, 2004 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Japan |
| Genres | |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Trattoria Records, Thrill Jockey |
| Members | YOSHIMIO KayaN AyA MISHINA |
| Past members | Kyoko Maki Yoshiko |
| Website | ooioo.jp |
OOIOO is a Japanese experimental rock band. The four-piece ensemble was founded by Yoshimi P-We (also known as Yoshimio), the drummer and occasional trumpeter for Boredoms.[1] The band's origin lies in a photo shoot that Yoshimi was asked to do for a magazine. She invited a few of her friends to join her, and they created a fake band for the shoot, which they later decided to make real.[2] The band quickly gained attention by being the opening act for Sonic Youth in 1997 on their Japan tour.[3]
According to AllMusic's Kieran McCarthy "It's next to impossible to describe their sound, because — by design — it rarely follows consistent patterns".[1] Some of their music has been described as having "a majestic ebb and flow that suggests natural wonders"[4] or a "witchy, tribal side".[4] Either way, at any one time it may incorporate chanting and punchy drums,[4] dancey polyrhythms[5] atonal composition[5] or psychedelia.[6]
- ^ a b McCarthy, Kieran. "( OOIOO > Biography )". AllMusic. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
- ^ "OOIOO by Scott Davis - BOMB Magazine". bombmagazine.org. Retrieved 2022-04-12.
- ^ "Gold & Green, by OOIOO". Ooioojp.bandcamp.com. Retrieved 2020-03-16.
- ^ a b c Phares, Heather (2005-09-13). "( Gold and Green > Overview )". AllMusic. Retrieved 2009-10-01.
- ^ a b Dodero, Camille (2007-03-21). "New York — Sound of the City — Live: OOIOO's Yoshimi Doesn't Let Those Evil Robots Eat Me". Blogs.villagevoice.com. Retrieved 2009-10-01.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Interviews: OOIOO". Pitchfork.com. 2007-04-05. Retrieved 2009-10-01.