Who are Osees
John Dwyer and his band Osees have been described as ‘Easily one of the most ferocious live bands on the planet’. The post-punk vocalist returns to Australia this March following a sold out 2023 national tour.
The 2025 visit comes off the back of the release of their 28th (yes, 28th!!) album Sorcs 80. Another stab at mutant-punk it may be but Sorcs 80 is unique to the Osees catalogue in that there aren’t any guitars on the album. Two synth samples being the only sounds other than bass, drums and front-man John Dwyer’s vocals. And yet still they deliver the goods with tracks like “Also the Gorilla” and “Termination Office” being amongst their very best.
Live the guitar is very much at the fore as are the duelling drums of Paul Quattrone and Dan Rincon. While bassist Timothy Hellman (real name) and keyboard player Tomas Dolas are the lynchpins holding the sprawling unrestrained chaos at bay, never relenting and ensuring the whole show stays one course.
Where are they playing
Osees will end their Australian tour at Thornbury’s Croxton Bandroom in Melbourne with two dates on 6th and 7th March (Tickets here).
Prior to this they also play dates in Brisbane, Sydney, Adelaide and Perth across February and March.
More Info
Listen to Osees latest album SORCS 80 here.
Get Osees tour info here.