Osi and the Jupiter are a neo-folk band from Kent, Ohio, United States, consisting of multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Sean Kratz and celloist Kakaphonix.
[2] Reviewers have described Osi and the Jupiter's sound as "Paganistic folk with flourishes of orchestral splendour,"[3] and "authentic, beautiful recordings that pay homage to traditional mysticism.
"[4] Kratz' has said in interviews that just a couple of his musical influences are American singer-songwriter Townes Van Zandt, Italian progressive rock band Goblin and experimental Norwegian group Ulver.
[5] Thematically, Osi and the Jupiter records focus on "the spiritual journey of connecting to nature" and "folklore from around the world.
[8] Reviewers called the album "reflective, sorrowful, sage and soothing" and "an emotive and intriguing listen.