A Song Called Life

In Episode #299, Willi Carlisle sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album, 'The Universal Bubba'. They discuss Willi's relationship with folk music and poetry, the importance of community and belonging, and how his experiences have shaped the kind of art he wants to make. They also discuss artistic freedom, rethinking success in the music industry, and the role music can play in bringing people together.

In Episode #298, Sen Morimoto sits down with Osi to discuss his latest album, 'Time Is on Your Side'. They focus on Sen's decision to slow down after years of touring, the pressures of building a career in music, and how taking more time with the creative process shaped the new record. They also discuss growing up between cultures, finding community through music, and his efforts to build a more supportive environment for artists through Sooper Records.

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, creative independence, and returning to the stage as a way of reconnecting with the audience.

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 repeated listening.

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 music without worrying about where the genre is supposed to fit.

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 recognizable even as the music continues to change.

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 realizing it.

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 and how the years since have brought her closer to making music rooted in her own life and voice.RSVP for Hayley’s Album Release Show on August 20th at Silverlake Lounge

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 true have defined Joshua's approach to both the album and his career.

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 how making this album helped her reconnect with the reasons she started making music in the first place.