What about The O'Jays? They’re soul legends from the 70s, and they gave us "Love Train" and "For the Love of Money." If you’ve ever been to a wedding where someone starts singing about a train, you have these guys to thank. They start with O, but they’re pure heart.
And Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark? Wait, I already mentioned them. But their name is so long it deserves a second mention. I’m leaving it in.
Rockasteria: A Band Called O - "O" (1974 uk, groovy funky glam prog
Don’t sleep on Orange Goblin either. They’re a stoner rock band from the UK, and their name sounds like a rejected Pokémon. But their riffs are heavy enough to sink a battleship. If you like your guitars fuzzy and your vocals growly, this is your jam.
The final O: a quick list for your playlist
I’m just going to drop some names here: OutKast (you already know "Hey Ya!"), Orville Peck (a masked country singer who wears fringe and breaks hearts), and Ox Bow (a punk band from the 90s that will make you feel like you’re in a basement show in 1994). All start with O, all offer something unique.
And let’s not forget OneRepublic. They’re the band that makes you feel like you’re in a car commercial, but in the best way. Their song "Counting Stars" is still stuck in my head from 2013.
So next time you’re scrolling through your music app, stop at the letter O. Give a band like Ozean or Old 97's a listen. You might just find your new favorite obsession. And if you don’t? Well, you can always blame me. But I bet you’ll find at least one that feels like a secret worth sharing.
Now go press play on something starting with O. I’ll wait.
