Unknown Mortal Orchestra | Vibepedia

Unknown Mortal Orchestra (UMO) is a [[new-zealand|New Zealand]]-born [[psychedelic-rock|psychedelic rock]] band that has gained a global following for their unique blend of [[funk|funk]], [[soul|soul]], and [[psychedelic-rock|psychedelic rock]]. Formed in [[auckland|Auckland]] in 2010, the band consists of [[ruban-nielson|Ruban Nielson]] (vocals, guitar), [[jacob-porter|Jacob Porter]] (drums), and [[quinn-williamson|Quinn Williamson]] (bass). UMO's music is heavily influenced by [[james-brown|James Brown]], [[parliament-funkadelic|Parliament-Funkadelic]], and [[the-beach-boys|The Beach Boys]], which is evident in their catchy, groove-oriented sound. With their critically-acclaimed albums, such as [[unknown-mortal-orchestra|Unknown Mortal Orchestra]] and [[multi-love|Multi-Love]], UMO has established themselves as one of the most exciting and innovative bands in the [[psychedelic-rock|psychedelic rock]] genre.