Yoko and the Oh No's began as a trio of young Chicagoans with a revved-up retro rock sound that blends spiky garage and vintage soul. Singer Max Goldstein, guitarist Max Loebman, and drummer Stef Roti all played together in an earlier incarnation before regrouping as the Oh No's to record their self-released, self-titled debut in early 2013. At 16, Max L. recorded and produced the record in his childhood basement. With Goldstein as their charismatic frontman, the band's energetic live shows and well-crafted record led to a deal with Autumn Tone Records, which reissued their debut in 2015.