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A page dedicated to the Madison, WI band ...Or Does it Explode? A wish brings rebirth.
…or Does it Explode? This does not make oDiE easy to explain or peg.
(oDiE) was born from the wish to rebuild and reimagine what was once known as Our Friends the Savages. With new guitarist, Brandon Boggess, and bassist, J Granberg, joining Shawn Bass and Erik Rasmuson a new project and vision was born. Melding elements of Midwest emo, post-hardcore, and post-rock oDiE explores the highs and lows of the human experience. While not overtly political, they do not shy from addressing issues of equity, privilege, and power dynamics. Never complacent, they are constantly bending the boundaries of genre constraint. The diversity aims keeps the listener engaged and never complacent. One song may find a polyrhythmic drum beat, a twinkling lead, an atypical chord structure, and a prodding bass line all directing the listener to think, listen, and react. oDiE also mixes in sound samples and a visual projection to heighten the experience. To date, oDiE has released a three-song demo, available for download on Bandcamp. Late 2021/early 2022 should bring their first full length release and a flurry of live performances to showcase their rebirth.
08/21/2026
Show day! We can’t wait to play the terrace again and introduce our friends to our new singer! Come hang tonight. This is the only Madison show we have booked for the rest of the year, so don’t sleep on it.
08/18/2026
Coming up Friday! Memorial Union Terrace with the incomparable Charlieboy! Come hang!
08/14/2026
We’re one week away from our annual performance on the Memorial Union Terrace! This year is special because it’s our first Madison show with our new singer Gracie Venechuk! We’re excited to share the stage with Charlieboy! See you next Friday!
08/07/2026
Our next show! Our annual appearance on the terrace! This year with Charlieboy and our first local show with our new singer!
08/07/2026
The new lineup!
We are delighted to announce that Or Does It Explode is a five piece again! has joined us! Gracie is also in raddish and she brings her vocal and keys talents to the band. She has already been a dynamic addition to the band, and we are excited about the new music we’ve been working on with her! Our first Madison show with her will be August 21st at the Memorial Union Terrace!
07/25/2026
See you tonight, Cincinnati/Newport! With thebeautifulstates, Cassette Stress, Hooks for Feet, MidWest Friends Fest, disposable parts at The Southgate House Revival !
07/21/2026
I got the opportunity to be on with from .man.records ! Check out our conversation. Link in our bio or story. Thanks Edie!
07/19/2026
Hey all! We’re heading to Cincinnati (Newport actually) this Saturday! If we have some Ohio friends, you should come hang!
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07/12/2026
In two weeks we are heading to Cincinnati/Newport to play an awesome event put on by the folks from ! We’re playing the with .parts.cincy and !
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