Ozma is an American
rock band from
Pasadena, California. The band's sound is a mix of nostalgic
new wave–influenced
power pop and
contrapuntal Casiotone-driven melodies sustained by heavy guitar riffs. Since their formation in September 1995, Ozma has released five studio albums and toured the U.S., Japan, and Canada more than thirty times, including extensive touring with stylistically similar groups including
Weezer,
Nada Surf,
Rilo Kiley,
Superdrag,
The Rentals, and
Rooney.