Kody Nielson

Multi-talented musician Kody Nielson has followed multiple paths throughout his career, from confrontational art-punk to neo-psychedelia to electronic pop. The New Zealand native first gained attention as a member of the noisy garage punk band the Mint Chicks, which he co-founded with his brother Ruban in 2001. After releasing several acclaimed albums, the group broke up in 2010, and Nielson formed the more pop-oriented Opossom, whose debut Electric Hawaii appeared in 2012. In addition to playing in his brother's band, the acclaimed Unknown Mortal Orchestra, Nielson began a do...