ODESZA: The Cinematic Electronic Duo

ODESZA is an American electronic music production duo from Seattle, Washington, formed by Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight. Their 2017 album "A Moment Apart" was a commercial and critical triumph, debuting at number three on the Billboard 200 chart and winning the Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album.

Early career

The duo formed in 2012 while Mills and Knight were students at Western Washington University. They began crafting music in their college dorm rooms, blending atmospheric textures with hip-hop-inspired beats. Their self-released debut album, "Summer's Gone," emerged later that same year, quickly gaining traction on online music platforms and catching the attention of the Counter Records label.

Breakthrough

ODESZA's major breakthrough arrived with their sophomore album, "In Return," released in September 2014. The album peaked at number one on Billboard's Top Dance/Electronic Albums chart and was eventually certified gold by the RIAA. Its success was fueled by vibrant singles and extensive touring, solidifying their reputation for immersive live performances featuring a full drum line.

Key tracks

Say My Name — Featuring Zyra, this track from "In Return" became their first major hit, achieving platinum certification and defining their melodic, vocal-driven sound.

Line of Sight — A lead single from "A Moment Apart," this song highlighted their evolved, larger-than-life production and featured the vocal duo WYNNE & Mansionair.

Higher Ground — Featuring Naomi Wild, this anthemic single showcased their ability to craft powerful, uplifting dance music with mainstream appeal.

The Last Goodbye — The title track from their 2022 album featuring Bettye LaVette, it exemplified their skill at blending classic soul samples with modern electronic production.

Sun Models — An early fan favorite from "Summer's Gone," this track remains a staple of their sets, encapsulating their sun-drenched, nostalgic aesthetic.

Their Grammy-winning album "A Moment Apart" was followed by the 2022 release "The Last Goodbye," which debuted at number two on the Billboard 200. They have collaborated with a diverse range of artists, including Leon Bridges, Regina Spektor, and Charlotte Day Wilson. The duo also founded their own Foreign Family Collective label, nurturing other electronic acts.

Fans of ODESZA's expansive and emotive brand of electronic music often enjoy the work of similar US-based acts. Rufus Du Sol shares a focus on atmospheric house music and deeply melodic, vocal-centric compositions. Big Wild offers a similarly vibrant and percussion-heavy sound, having been part of the ODESZA touring family. Louis The Child explores comparable melodic bass and future pop territories. Jai Wolf crafts sentimental electronic anthems that occupy a similar emotional space in the indie electronic genre.

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