Brigid Dawson

With an ever mutating sound — not to mention lineup changes and name variations — it’s hard to rank Oh Sees albums, but we’ve attempted to make sense of their sprawling discography by looking at 10 of their best.

RITUAL/HABIT/CEREMONY is an “experiment in symphonic improvisation paired with synthesizer-scapes” featuring some of John Dwyer’s favorite vocalists.

Sonoma, CA’s very vibey Huichica fest will hold its 2022 edition on June 10 & 11, and the lineup also includes La Luz, Damien Jurado, Tamaryn, Wand, Avey Tare, Mega Bog, Mary Lattimore, and more.

Forward-thinking festival Le Guess Who? has announced its 2021 edition, happening November 11-14 in Utrecht, The Netherlands. John Dwyer, Midori Takada, Lucrecia Dalt, Matana Roberts and Phil Elverum are this year’s guest curators.

This week in the Basement: reviews of new albums from Osees and Guided by Voices, plus former Oh Sees member Brigid Dawson, and reissues from Gene and Heavenly.

Best of 2020 season continues… what do you think of Uncut’s list?

Listen to new songs from Muzz (Interpol etc), Sondre Lerche, Migos, Voivod, Maps (Stephen Morris remix), Lady Gaga ft. Ariana Grande, Brigid Dawson (Oh Sees), Spirit of the Beehive, Trash Talk, and more.

Listen to new songs by Arca, Hannibal Buress & Chrome Sparks, Braids, Jess Williamson, Disheveled Cuss, Self Defense Family, Elephant Stone, The Dears, Woolen Men, and more.

Oh Sees hit town over the weekend for a very special OCS show, featuring Brigid Dawson, a string section and the softer side of frontman John Dwyer…

Plus stream OCS’ ’Live in San Francisco’ LP.