OOIOO
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Japan
- Born: 1996 in Japan
- Active: 1996 - present
Biography
OOIOO is an experimental rock band from Japan, formed by *Boredoms* drummer and multi-instrumentalist Yoshimi P-We. The group began as a fictional entity for a magazine photoshoot before evolving into a legitimate, all-female touring and recording act. Known for their unpredictable and genre-defying sound, OOIOO blends elements of psychedelic rock, noise, and tribal rhythms into a unique sonic tapestry. Their dynamic and often chaotic compositions are a hallmark of their work on labels like #Thrill Jockey# and #Polystar#. The band gained early international exposure by opening for *Sonic Youth* in 1997, solidifying their place in the global avant-garde music scene.
Genres
OOIOO Discography
- ∞8∞ (1997) - Album - rated 3.78/5
- Feather Float (1999) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- Gold & Green (2000) - Album - rated 3.72/5
- Kila Kila Kila (2003) - Album - rated 3.52/5
- Taiga (2006) - Album - rated 3.54/5
- Armonico Hewa (2009) - Album - rated 3.53/5
- Gamel (2013) - Album - rated 3.63/5
- nijimusi (2019) - Album - rated 3.32/5
Members
- Yoshimi P-We - vocals, guitar, trumpet, keyboards, drums (1996–Present)
- Kayan - guitar (1996–Present)
- AyA - bass (2001–Present)
- Mishina - drums (2016–Present)
- Kyoko - guitar, vocals (1996–2015)
- Maki - bass (1996–2001)
- Yoshiko - drums (1996–2003)
- Ai - drums (2004–2016)