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Artist
Oona
12+ albums
indiefemale vocalistelectropopsinger-songwriterfinnish
about
OONA is a collaboration between songwriter and multi-instrumentalist producer Dave Tweedie, and singer, lyricist and songwriter Oona Garthwaite. They describe their band as "a bombastic swaggering band of foul-mouthed & affectionate sexy people. In the world of pop music, where lip-syncing and ghostwriting are all but ubiquitous, OONA is the authentic article: great musicianship, a truly unique voice and a raw, vibrant stage presence, delivering well-crafted songs and smart lyrics with passion and intent every time. Don’t sleep on it." Their song, "Tore My Heart", broke through to the iTunes top 100 twice in December 2009, following it's featured slot on Fox's So You Think You Can Dance, choreographed to by Sonya Tayeh, and danced by Ellnore Scott and Jakob Karr in Season 6. User-contributed text is available under the Creative Commons By-SA License; additional terms may apply.
why this is interesting
# Why OONA Merits Your Attention This project represents a genuine rarity in contemporary pop: a collaboration between skilled musicians who prioritize craft and authenticity. Tweedie's instrumental arrangements display considerable sophistication, layering textures that avoid predictable production formulas, while Garthwaite's voice carries distinctive character—neither polished nor affected, but genuinely expressive. What distinguishes their work is the integration of sharp, intelligent lyricism with musicianship that feels earned rather than assembled. In an era where much pop music outsources its creation, OONA's hands-on approach to songwriting and arrangement creates an uncommon transparency between intention and execution. Their sound occupies interesting
