A Song Called Life

In Episode #297, Mykki Blanco sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album, 'Cafe Paradiso'. Their conversation focuses on Mykki’s evolution from performance art and experimental rap into a more intentional approach to songwriting, and what it means to have the music itself take center stage after years of being viewed through the lens of identity. They also discuss fame, social media, c...

In Episode #296, Son Lux sit down with Osi to discuss their latest album, 'Out Into'. Bandmates Ryan Lott, Ian Chang and Rafiq Bhatia reflect on returning to the intimacy of making music together in a room, how years of film scoring reshaped their creative process, and the trust that has kept the trio connected. They also discuss restraint, recognition, and making an album that reveals more with r...

In Episode #295, Atticus Roness sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album, 'Rock 'N' Roll Hit Parade'. They discuss the false starts and reinvention that shaped his solo career, his relationship with songwriting, and why this record feels like the clearest version of himself so far. They also discuss sobriety, finding greater focus in the creative process, and making rock musi...

In Episode #294, Chrome Sparks sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album, Ball of Light. The conversation moves through returning to his own music after an eight year gap, the perfectionism that can make finishing personal work difficult, and what years of collaboration have taught him about trusting instinct and letting go. They also discuss the creative thread that keeps Chrome Sparks recog...

In Episode #293, Marci sits down with Osi to discuss her sophomore album, Mask Lady and Late Night Girl . They discuss the strange encounters and creative choices that shaped the record, from unexpected sounds and visual ideas to the ways we form stories about the people around us. They also discuss masks, identity, and what it means to become a character in someone else’s world without ever reali...

In Episode #292, Hayley Law sits down with Osi to discuss her debut album Last Summer. Their conversation moves through Hayley’s decision to leave the “Hayleau” name behind, how the new music changed the way she understood herself as an artist, and why releasing it under her own name ultimately felt like the most natural choice. They also reflect on the chapter of her career shaped by Riverdale an...

In Episode #291, Cautious Clay sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album, The Hours: High Noon . The conversation focuses on the ideas behind the Hours trilogy, the balance between musical ambition and accessibility, and the importance of letting honesty and intention shape every creative decision. They also touch on how curiosity, collaboration, and a commitment to making work that feels tru...

In Episode #290, Brockhoff sits down with Osi to discuss their debut album, Easy Peeler . They talk about the emotions that shaped the record, what it felt like to finally let it go, and the way vulnerability gradually became something to embrace instead of hide from. Additionally, they discuss Brockhoff's songwriting, the balance between softer moments and grittier guitar driven songs, and ho...

In Episode 289, Lee Lewis sits down with Osi to discuss his latest EP, HOWL . Their conversation moves through reinvention, identity, and the journey from opera to R&B and soul, touching on how Lee found a voice that felt fully his own through songwriting, vulnerability, and creative freedom. They discuss the tension between classical training and self expression, the emotional honesty behind...

In Episode #288, lead vocalist of punk rock band Sincere Engineer, Deanna Belos, sits down with Osi to discuss the band's latest album, Probable Claws . Their conversation moves through the excitement and exhaustion of release week, the band's evolution from its early days to headlining tours, and the ways memory, touring, and lived experience continue to shape Deanna's songwriting. Th...

In Episode #287, Rosa Walton sits down with Osi to discuss her debut solo album, Tell Me It's A Dream . Their conversation focuses on the freedom of stepping into a solo identity, the search for joy after hardship, and the quiet confidence that comes from making music on your own terms, while reflecting on creativity, friendship, and the parts of ourselves that only become clear with time.

In Episode #286, Mainard Larkin sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album Rattlesnake Boy. Their conversation moves through Mainard’s shift from rap into a more storytelling driven songwriting approach, and how identity, vulnerability, and character building shaped both the record and a new creative chapter. Along the way, they discuss reinvention, aging, and the challenge of finding a voice...

In Episode #285, singer-songwriter PJ sits down with Osi to discuss her latest EP, Why Do Feelings Matter Anyway . They discuss the challenges of navigating the music industry while remaining true to her artistic vision, and how experiences with both major labels and independence have strengthened her confidence as a creator. Their conversation also touches on resilience, self-trust, and the minds...

In Episode #284, rapper Nickelus F sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album The Undisputed . They discuss the shift from pursuing recognition to embracing creative freedom, and how years of experience have shaped a quieter but more grounded confidence in Nickelus' work. Their conversation also touches on Richmond’s cultural imprint, the lasting influence of the blog era, and the balance...

In Episode #283, Yaya Bey sits down with Osi to discuss her latest album, Fidelity . Their conversation focuses on the emotional cost of chasing success, the importance of protecting your peace in an industry built on constant motion, and how vulnerability has become central to both Yaya’s life and music. They also discuss the making of Fidelity, from its blend of jazz, hip hop, soul, and dance mu...

In Episode #282, Tiwayo sits down with Osi to discuss their latest album, Outsider . Their conversation focuses on Tiwayo’s path from the Paris suburbs to a sound shaped by blues, gospel, and Memphis soul, as they discuss how loss, family history, and lived experience show up in his music. They also discuss his return to live instrumentation, the role of performance in soul, and what it means to m...

In Episode #281, Amy Gadiaga sits down with Osi to discuss her latest EP, BabyGoated . The conversation moves through her path from France to London, the shift from fitting into jazz tradition to defining her own lane, and her decision to center authenticity over expectation, as they discuss how her Afro-French background, teenage uncertainty, and experiences in male dominated spaces pushed her to...

In Episode #280, artist Hannah Lew joins Osi to discuss her latest album, Hannah Lew . They discuss her shift from years of collaboration into a solo identity, what it meant to finally release music under her own name, and how her background across music and visual art shapes the way she tells stories. They also discuss how success should be defined as an artist, choosing honesty and connection ov...

In Episode 279, Edwin Raphael sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album, I Know A Garden . They touch on ideas of home and identity, unpacking how Edwin’s sense of belonging has shaped both his life and his music. Their conversation moves through instinct, environment, and creative growth, framing the album as a living space built from experience and continually evolving.

In Episode #278, Oakland based artist Sophia Yau-Weeks sits down with Osi to discuss her latest album Misty Mountain. They talk through her roots in Oakland, her time living in London, and the stretch of isolation and illness that influenced her music. The album unfolds as a series of personal stories about love, grief, and figuring herself out, with a songwriting process that moves between instin...

In Episode 277, Berkley-based musician Joel Cherry Tree sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album, Jesus . Joel reflects on building a sound that feels close and unguarded, where songwriting becomes a way of exploring memory, love, and disconnection in real time. The conversation focuses on Joel's creative process, his DIY roots, and the environment that shaped the record, framing Jesus a...

In Episode 276, Berlin-based music artist Claire Dickson sits down with Osi to discuss her latest album Balance . They focus on the intention behind the record and the choices that shaped its sound, with Claire reflecting on how her academic path and career decisions led her deeper into music. She also speaks to the influence of the cities she has lived in, and how her process leans on instinct, i...

In Episode #275, Atlanta-based artist Spencer Thomas sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album Cynical Vision . They talk through how he approaches writing about modern life without losing the feeling of the music, using humor and a light touch to say something real without overexplaining it. The conversation also touches on social media, the weight of constant visibility, and why taking a st...

In Episode #274, Argentinian-born artist and producer Malena Zavala sits down with Osi to discuss her latest album If This Life Could Start Again . She reflects on the space between her Argentine roots and life in the UK, and how that in-between feeling shapes both her identity and her music. Moving through questions of independence, creative rhythm, and performing on her own, the album comes into...

In Episode #273, Antwerp-based multi-disciplinary artist Youniss sits down with Osi to unpack his latest album, Good Effort! . The conversation moves between artistic evolution and lived experience, touching on identity, community, and navigating music and life in Belgium, from its political and colonial history to the everyday realities of racism, and how environment shapes the work and the role...