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, Dan Rincon, Paul Quattrone and Tomas Dolas.
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-eight studio albums, to date, alongside various EPs, singles and compilations.
Initially a solo freak folk recording project, Dwyer evolved the project into a full garage rock band, featuring Brigid Dawson, Petey Dammit, Mike Shoun, and Lars Finberg, while releasing the acclaimed albums, The Master's Bedroom Is Worth Spending a Night In, Carrion Crawler/The Dream and Floating Coffin.