Artist description The band is fronted by the vocals of both Anna Bernard and Tom Smith introducing a complex array of harmonies to accompany the raw melodic feel. Oskar draw upon a wide range of influences combining the simple, melodic sounds of 60s and 70s English folk scene, with the harder edge of American bands like The Velvet Underground and the mystical, psychedelic feel of The Doors and Mazzy Star.

Music Style Indie folk

Musical Influences The Doors, Mazzy Star, Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground, Fairport Convention, Pentangle, Low

Similar Artists Mazzy Star, Low

Artist History Formed in 2000, Oskars-feather light melodies and soaring intros are a result of three years of musical development and experimentation. Built around the harmonies of Anna Bernard and Tom Smith, the band contrasts the simple melodies of 60s and 70s folk with haunting reverb and rolling bass lines.

Group Members Anna - Lead Vocals, Violin, Tambourine Tom - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica Paul - Bass Guitar Sarita - Drums

Instruments Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Violin, Drums, Harmonica, Tambourine

Albums Seal Sands EP

Location London, UK - United Kingdom

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