Here you’ll find 65 Music artists that start with O that begin with O, organized from “O’Jays” to “Ozzy Osbourne”. The list spans R&B pioneers, heavy metal icons, indie acts, DJs, and international artists across decades. Use this list for discovery, playlist curation, research, or quick reference.
[Music artists that start with O] are solo acts and bands whose professional name begins with the letter O. They include genre-defining acts like “Ozzy Osbourne” and influential groups like “O’Jays”, reflecting popular music’s diversity.
Below you’ll find the table with primary genre, debut year, and origin.
Artist: The official stage or band name, so you can identify and select the act you want.
Primary genre: The main musical style for each artist, so you can filter choices for playlists or research.
Debut year: The artist’s first release or formation year, helping you place acts in a historical timeline.
Origin: The city and country where the artist formed or is based, useful for exploring regional scenes.
Music artists that start with O
| Name | Primary genre | Debut year | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oasis | rock | 1991 | Manchester, England |
| Ozzy Osbourne | heavy metal | 1980 | Birmingham, England |
| Outkast | hip hop | 1992 | Atlanta, United States |
| OneRepublic | pop rock | 2002 | Colorado Springs, United States |
| One Direction | pop | 2010 | London, England |
| Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark | synth-pop | 1978 | Wirral, England |
| Opeth | progressive metal | 1990 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Orbital | electronic | 1989 | Sevenoaks, England |
| Odesza | electronic | 2012 | Seattle, United States |
| Oleta Adams | soul | c.1983 | Seattle, United States |
| Ornette Coleman | jazz | 1958 | Fort Worth, United States |
| Otis Redding | soul | c.1958 | Dawson, United States |
| O‘Jays | soul | 1958 | Canton, United States |
| Orville Peck | country | c.2017 | Canada |
| Olivia Rodrigo | pop | 2021 | Murrieta, United States |
| Olivia Newton-John | pop | 1966 | Cambridge, England |
| Ol’ Dirty Bastard | hip hop | 1995 | Brooklyn, United States |
| Of Monsters and Men | indie folk | 2010 | Reykjavík, Iceland |
| Of Montreal | indie pop | 1996 | Athens, United States |
| Ofra Haza | pop/world | 1983 | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Oneohtrix Point Never | electronic | 2007 | Brooklyn, United States |
| Omarion | R&B | 2005 | Los Angeles, United States |
| Ozomatli | Latin rock | 1995 | Los Angeles, United States |
| Omar Souleyman | electronic/world | c.1994 | Ras al-Ayn, Syria |
| Owl City | synth-pop | 2007 | Owatonna, United States |
| Opus | rock | 1973 | Graz, Austria |
| Orange Goblin | stoner metal | 1995 | London, England |
| Osibisa | Afro-rock | 1969 | London, England |
| Ozric Tentacles | psychedelic | 1983 | Somerset, England |
| Old Crow Medicine Show | Americana | 1998 | Boone, United States |
| Old 97’s | alt-country | 1993 | Dallas, United States |
| Ok Go | alternative rock | 1998 | Chicago, United States |
| Om | stoner/doom | 2003 | San Francisco, United States |
| OMI | pop | 2012 | Clarendon, Jamaica |
| Omega | progressive rock | 1962 | Budapest, Hungary |
| Olive | trip hop | 1994 | London, England |
| OMC | pop/hip hop | 1994 | Otara, New Zealand |
| Obituary | death metal | 1984 | Tampa, United States |
| Otep | nu metal | 2000 | Los Angeles, United States |
| Omar S | techno | 2002 | Detroit, United States |
| Omnium Gatherum | melodic death metal | 1996 | Karhula, Finland |
| Onyx | hip hop | 1988 | Queens, United States |
| Orishas | hip hop | 1999 | Havana, Cuba |
| Odd Future | hip hop | 2007 | Los Angeles, United States |
| Os Mutantes | psychedelic | 1966 | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Oysterband | folk rock | 1976 | Canterbury, England |
| Orange Range | rock | 2001 | Okinawa, Japan |
| Osaka Monaurail | funk | 1992 | Osaka, Japan |
| Otis Taylor | blues | 1995 | Boulder, United States |
| Orla Gartland | singer-songwriter | 2011 | Dublin, Ireland |
| Orelsan | hip hop | 2008 | Caen, France |
| Osees | garage rock | 1997 | San Francisco, United States |
| Otoboke Beaver | punk | 2009 | Kyoto, Japan |
| O.C. | hip hop | 1994 | Brooklyn, United States |
| Okkervil River | indie rock | 1998 | Austin, United States |
| Olly Murs | pop | 2009 | Witham, England |
| Oh No | hip hop | 1999 | Oxnard, United States |
| Omar Apollo | alternative R&B | 2017 | Hobart, United States |
| O-Zone | pop | 1999 | Chișinău, Moldova |
| Ott | electronic | c.1998 | London, England |
| Oliver Heldens | electronic/house | 2013 | Rotterdam, Netherlands |
| Old Dominion | country | 2007 | Nashville, United States |
| Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club | Cuban traditional | 1996 | Havana, Cuba |
| OJ da Juiceman | hip hop | 2001 | Atlanta, United States |
| Orivaldo Pugliese | tango | c.1940 | Buenos Aires, Argentina |
Descriptions
Oasis
Britpop giants known for anthems like “Wonderwall” and Gallagher sibling drama; massive 1990s success.
Ozzy Osbourne
Black Sabbath frontman turned solo star; “Crazy Train” and metal icon with enduring influence.
Outkast
Duo André 3000 and Big Boi; genre-bending, Grammy-winning hits like “Hey Ya!” and “Ms. Jackson”.
OneRepublic
Ryan Tedder’s band with radio smashes such as “Apologize” and “Counting Stars”.
One Direction
X Factor-formed boy band with global hits like “What Makes You Beautiful” and huge fanbase.
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Pioneering synth-pop band behind “Enola Gay” and “If You Leave”.
Opeth
Swedish progressive metal band blending death metal and prog; acclaimed albums like “Blackwater Park”.
Orbital
Brothers Paul and Phil Hartnoll, influential electronic duo known for “Chime” and festival performances.
Odesza
Uplifting electronic duo known for cinematic production and tracks like “Say My Name”.
Oleta Adams
Soulful singer-pianist best known for her cover of “Get Here” and work with Tears for Fears.
Ornette Coleman
Avant-garde saxophonist and free-jazz pioneer; Pulitzer Prize winner and major influence on modern jazz.
Otis Redding
Soul legend known for “Sittin’ On The Dock of the Bay”; hugely influential in R&B and soul.
O‘Jays
R&B vocal group behind classics like “Love Train” and major figures in Philadelphia soul.
Orville Peck
Masked country artist with cinematic voice and queer-forward image, known for “Dead of Night”.
Olivia Rodrigo
Breakout singer-songwriter whose “drivers license” launched a chart-topping debut album “SOUR”.
Olivia Newton-John
Pop/country superstar of “Physical” and “Grease”; multi-award career spanning decades.
Ol’ Dirty Bastard
Charismatic Wu-Tang Clan member with distinctive delivery and hits like “Shimmy Shimmy Ya”.
Of Monsters and Men
Icelandic band known for the hit “Little Talks” and lush folk-pop sound.
Of Montreal
Experimental indie-pop collective from the Elephant 6 scene, led by Kevin Barnes.
Ofra Haza
Israeli singer who fused Yemenite traditions with pop; international hit “Im Nin’alu”.
Oneohtrix Point Never
Daniel Lopatin’s experimental electronic project; acclaimed for ambient, collage-like albums and scores.
Omarion
Former B2K lead who launched a solo career with hits and R&B chart success.
Ozomatli
Genre-blending ensemble mixing Latin, hip-hop and rock; known for energetic, political live shows.
Omar Souleyman
Syrian wedding singer turned international electronic star, famous for ecstatic dabke-influenced performances.
Owl City
Adam Young’s whimsical synth-pop project best known for the hit “Fireflies”.
Opus
Austrian band famed for the 1985 stadium hit “Live Is Life”.
Orange Goblin
Heavy rock outfit known for crunchy riffs and raucous live shows.
Osibisa
Ghanaian-British group blending African rhythms and rock; influential in world music circles.
Ozric Tentacles
Instrumental psychedelic jam band known for lengthy compositions and festival cult following.
Old Crow Medicine Show
String band revitalizing old-time country; co-writers of the modern classic “Wagon Wheel”.
Old 97’s
Energetic alt-country outfit with smart songwriting and devoted fans.
Ok Go
Known for inventive, viral music videos like the treadmill clip for “Here It Goes Again”.
Om
Meditative heavy duo formed by ex-Sleep members; hypnotic, mantra-like songs.
OMI
Jamaican singer whose track “Cheerleader” became a worldwide pop hit.
Omega
One of Hungary’s best-known rock bands, famous for “Gyöngyhajú lány”.
Olive
Trip-hop/pop act best known for the 1996 chart hit “You’re Not Alone”.
OMC
New Zealand act that scored an international smash with “How Bizarre”.
Obituary
Pioneering death metal band from the Tampa scene, known for crushing riffs.
Otep
Fronted by Otep Shamaya, the band mixes aggressive metal with political and feminist themes.
Omar S
Influential Detroit DJ/producer known for stripped-down, funky techno and FXHE label releases.
Omnium Gatherum
Finnish metal band with a steady international profile and melodic complexity.
Onyx
Hardcore rap group best known for the anthem “Slam” and raw delivery.
Orishas
Cuban hip-hop group fusing rap with Afro-Cuban rhythms; notable for bringing Cuban voices to global audiences.
Odd Future
Collective that launched Tyler, the Creator and Frank Ocean; known for provocative art and DIY ethos.
Os Mutantes
Tropicalia icons blending rock and Brazilian tradition; major influence on global psychedelic music.
Oysterband
Long-running folk-rock band known for rousing arrangements and socially conscious songs.
Orange Range
Popular Japanese band mixing pop, rock and hip-hop elements with several national hits.
Osaka Monaurail
Tight Japanese funk outfit inspired by 1960s-70s soul and James Brown.
Otis Taylor
Contemporary blues musician blending folk, country and electric blues with narrative songs.
Orla Gartland
Irish indie-pop singer-songwriter who built a loyal audience online with candid, melodic songs.
Orelsan
French rapper and producer known for sharp lyrics, controversy, and mainstream acclaim.
Osees
Prolific John Dwyer-led act (aka Thee Oh Sees) known for high-energy garage/psych rock.
Otoboke Beaver
Explosive all-female punk band noted for frenetic songs and sharp social commentary.
O.C.
MC affiliated with D.I.T.C., acclaimed for lyrical skills and the underground classic “Time’s Up”.
Okkervil River
Literary-minded indie band known for evocative songwriting and dynamic albums.
Olly Murs
X Factor alumnus turned pop star with upbeat hits and TV presenting work.
Oh No
Producer/MC and Madlib’s brother, known for eclectic sample-based beats and diverse projects.
Omar Apollo
Genre-blending singer and guitarist gaining acclaim for soulful vocals and boundary-pushing songs.
O-Zone
Moldovan pop trio who scored the global 2000s Eurohit “Dragostea Din Tei”.
Ott
Producer/DJ in the psychedelic dub and downtempo scene, noted for lush, textured productions.
Oliver Heldens
Dutch DJ/producer who helped popularize future house with hits like “Gecko”.
Old Dominion
Songwriter-driven country band with chart-topping singles and contemporary country-pop sound.
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club
Revival ensemble featuring Cuban veterans popularized by Ry Cooder’s recordings and documentary.
OJ da Juiceman
Atlanta rapper associated with trap scene and early 2000s Southern hip-hop.
Orivaldo Pugliese
(Note: historic Argentine tango orchestra leader with influential arrangements)