Odesza

When Harrison and Clayton Knight formed the duo in 2012 at , they found that the spelling "Odessa" was already taken by a Scottish synth band. They pivoted to a Hungarian-inspired spelling—replacing the "ss" with "sz"—to create their own unique identity. 🧊 The Symbols: The Icosahedron

It represents "going with the flow," movement, and creative change. Odesza

The group’s name carries a heavy history. It is inspired by a sunken vessel owned by Harrison Mills' uncle, which was named after the Ukrainian city of . Only his uncle and one other crew mate survived the wreck. When Harrison and Clayton Knight formed the duo

It mirrors their fluid production style, which often starts with a simple piano loop and grows into a complex "collage" of soundscapes. The Creative Spark: Cinematic Storytelling The group’s name carries a heavy history