Unknown Mortal Orchestra
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: New Zealand
- Born: 2010 in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
- Active: 2010 - present
Biography
Unknown Mortal Orchestra (UMO) is a New Zealand psychedelic rock band formed in Auckland and currently based in Portland, Oregon, USA. Primarily composed of singer, guitarist, and songwriter Ruban Nielson, and bassist Jacob Portrait, the band was started by Nielson in 2010. The band's debut album was released in 2011 on #Fat Possum Records#. In November 2013, the band's second album, II, won Best Alternative Album at the New Zealand Music Awards.
Genres
Unknown Mortal Orchestra Discography
- II (2013) - Album - rated 3.69/5
- Multi-Love (2015) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- Sex & Food (2018) - Album - rated 3.39/5
- IC-01 Hanoi (2018) - Album - rated 3.46/5
- V (2023) - Album - rated 3.54/5
- IC-02 Bogotá (2025) - Album - rated 3.03/5
Members
- Ruban Nielson - lead vocals, guitar, drums, bass, keyboards (2009–Present)
- Jacob Portrait - bass, synthesizers, backing vocals (2010–Present)
- Kody Nielson - drums, percussion, synthesizers, backing vocals (2013–Present)