THE EVOLUTION
Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight established a new template for electronic live sets. Scroll through their structural eras, explore collaborators, and trace the thundering beats.
Summer's Gone
Harrison Mills and Clayton Knight meet at Western Washington University and form ODESZA. Their debut album, 'Summer's Gone', is released as a free download.
Introduced to the world with no PR budget, 'Summer's Gone' quickly gained viral traction on early music blogs and Hype Machine. The project was named after Clayton's little sister's favorite teacher, and the duo began playing their first live sets using basic MIDI pads in small basement venues.
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1 Million+ Initial SoundCloud StreamsCore Collaborators
In Return & Global Breakout
The release of their sophomore album 'In Return' propels them onto the international stage, featuring the platinum-certified anthem 'Say My Name'.
'In Return' marked a significant artistic shift, focusing on structured songwriting, pitch-bent vocal chops, and deep emotional resonance. The record debuted at #1 on the Billboard Dance/Electronic chart, launching their first-ever sold-out headline world tour.
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Gold Certified Album, #1 Billboard DanceCore Collaborators
The Debut of the ODESZA Drumline
For their Red Rocks headline debut, ODESZA introduces a custom-choregraphed live drumline, redefining what an electronic concert could feel like.
Seeking a way to inject pure, organic energy into their electronic sets, Harrison and Clayton collaborated with a small group of local collegiate marching percussionists. The ODESZA Drumline was born, quickly becoming a signature, thundering staple of their live performances.
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10,000+ Fans at Red Rocks DebutCore Collaborators
A Moment Apart & Grammy Nominations
Their third studio album 'A Moment Apart' secures two Grammy nominations and is accompanied by a massive, custom-built arena tour production.
Written in their newly built studio in Seattle, 'A Moment Apart' was their most grandiose cinematic endeavor yet. The album received Grammy nominations for Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Dance Recording ('Line Of Sight'), and the duo embarked on a global stadium tour.
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2x Grammy Nominations, 50+ Arena StopsCore Collaborators
The Last Goodbye
Following a five-year hiatus, ODESZA returns with their fourth studio album 'The Last Goodbye' and a record-breaking amphitheater tour.
An emotional album meditating on memory, connection, and legacy. Featuring the sampled voice of Bettye LaVette, the project reunited the duo with their massive global fan base. The subsequent tour sold over 450,000 tickets, making it one of the largest electronic music tours in history.