OK Go

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OK Go

Their music pushes forward through tight rhythms and clever hooks, creating a kinetic energy that demands movement while layering intricate vocal interplay over crisp instrumentation.

alternative rock · geek rock · pop rock · power pop

United States Est. 1998
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The song

“Here It Goes Again”

This track features an infectious hook and dynamic rhythm, making it an engaging introduction to their style and energy.

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About OK Go

OK Go matters for their ability to fuse playful creativity with an infectious sense of rhythm, effectively challenging the norms of both music and visual storytelling.
They’ve carved a unique niche within the alternative rock scene, where their innovative music videos have transformed how audiences engage with songs, turning mere listening into an immersive experience that encourages participation and replay.
They’ve carved a unique niche within the alternative rock scene, where their innovative music videos have transformed how audiences engage with songs, turning mere listening into an immersive experience that encourages participation and replay. This collaborative spirit has inspired a generation of artists to rethink their relationship with visual art in music. The band’s approach revolves around an ethos of experimentation, often intertwining their sound with elaborate visual concepts that enhance their narratives. They leverage technology and choreography to create striking performance pieces that resonate beyond the auditory experience. This commitment to marrying sound and spectacle elevates their work, making concerts feel like multi-sensory events rather than mere musical showcases. Lyrically, OK Go often explores themes of connection, absurdity, and the intricacies of modern life, delivered with a whimsical tone that balances irony with sincerity. Their storytelling embraces both personal anecdotes and broader social commentary, allowing listeners to find relatability amid the funhouse mirrors of their lyrics. The writing feels conversational yet quirky, inviting audiences into a world where humor coexists with introspection.

7 studio albums· 23 total releases· 2 decades· United States

Full discography

OK Go's albums in order, from earliest releases to latest.

23 releases • 7 albums • 3 EPS • 2000–2025
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EPs ()

You're Not Alone album by OK Go

You're Not Alone

2008

OK Go album by OK Go

OK Go

2001

OK Go album by OK Go

OK Go

2000

Singles ()

Upside Down & Inside Out album by OK Go

Upside Down & Inside Out

2016

All Is Not Lost album by OK Go

All Is Not Lost

2011

White Knuckles album by OK Go

White Knuckles

2010

End Love album by OK Go

End Love

2010

This Too Shall Pass album by OK Go

This Too Shall Pass

2010

WTF? album by OK Go

WTF?

2009

Here It Goes Again album by OK Go

Here It Goes Again

2006

Do What You Want album by OK Go

Do What You Want

2006

A Million Ways album by OK Go

A Million Ways

2006

Invincible album by OK Go

Invincible

2006

Oh Lately It's So Quiet album by OK Go

Oh Lately It's So Quiet

2006

Don't Ask Me album by OK Go

Don't Ask Me

2003

Get Over It album by OK Go

Get Over It

2003

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Songs to start with

If you'd rather pick a song than an album.

  1. 1

    "Upside Down & Inside Out" — from Hungry Ghosts (2014)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

  2. 2

    "Impulse Purchase" — from And the Adjacent Possible (2025)

    accessible entry with immediate hook

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