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Songs: Ohia
Songs: Ohia is an americana artist from Oberlin, OH formed in 1995. 17 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Americana · Oberlin, OH · Best americana albums
- 17
- Releases
- 1994–2024
- Active years
- 1995
- Formed
Artist
Songs: Ohia is an americana artist from Oberlin, OH formed in 1995. 17 releases are catalogued on Riffiter.
Americana · Oberlin, OH · Best americana albums
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The Magnolia Electric Co.
2003
Songs: Ohia was largely a solo project for singer-songwriter Jason Molina (December 30, 1973 - March 16, 2013). Critics and fans alike have found considerable difficulty in trying to define the band's sound, usually settling on more general labels such as indie rock and folk-rock. Most are quick to draw comparisons to Neil Young and Will Oldham, (the latter of which Molina has collaborated with, alongside Alasdair Roberts, as the Amalgamated Sons of Rest). Molina died aged 39 on March 16, 2013, in Indianapolis as a result of alcohol abuse-related organ failure. Henry Owings, a friend of the musician, published an article on his online music magazine Chunklet that said Molina had struggled with alcoholism for most of the decade leading up to his death. Molina was born in Lorain, Ohio and attended Oberlin College. After playing bass guitar in various heavy metal bands in and around Cleveland, Ohio, Molina made the decision to become a solo artist, recruiting other musicians as needed. He made several home recordings under various names, including Songs: Albian, Songs: Radix, and Songs: Unitas, which he distributed himself at live performances. Molina's first release under the Songs…
