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A Song Called Life
by Osi Atikpoh
The artists shaping today’s music, in conversation. A Song Called Life features in-depth interviews about new releases, creative process, and the experiences behind the work. Hosted by musician Osi Atikpoh, these candid conversations offer an inside look at how music is made and the lives behind it, with artists speaking openly about their work and their journey. Earlier episodes featured broader conversations across culture.
Episodes
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Episode #296: Son Lux
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...
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Episode #295: Atticus Roness
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…
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Episode #294: Chrome Sparks
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...
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Episode #293: Marci
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…
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Episode #292: Hayley Law
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...
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Episode #291: Cautious Clay
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...
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Episode #290: Brockhoff
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...
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Episode #289: Lee Lewis
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...
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Episode #288: Sincere Engineer
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...
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Episode #287: Rosa Walton
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...
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Episode #286: Mainard Larkin
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...
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Episode #285: PJ
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...
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Episode #284: Nickelus F
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…
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Episode #283: Yaya Bey
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…
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Episode #282: Tiwayo
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…
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Episode #281: Amy Gadiaga
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…
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Episode #280: Hannah Lew
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...
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Episode #279: Edwin Raphael
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,...
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Episode #278: Sophia Yau-Weeks
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...
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Episode #277: Joel Cherry Tree
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...
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Episode #276: Claire Dickson
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...
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Episode #275: Spencer Thomas
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....
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Episode #274: Malena Zavala
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.…
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Episode #273: Youniss
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...
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Episode #272: Caleb Hearn
In Episode #272, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Caleb Hearn joins Osi to talk about his latest album, LEAVE THE WORLD BEHIND. They also discuss how early trauma and life’s hardships can shape a creative outlet, the challenge of staying authentic in an industry that often rewards persona, and...
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Episode #271: Ásgeir
In Episode #271, Osi is joined by Icelandic singer-songwriter Ásgeir to talk music, particularly his latest album, Julia. They also discuss what it means to Ásgeir to be so deeply embraced by his home country, his past life as an athlete, his creative process, and more.
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Episode #270: ANoyd
In Episode #270, Osi sits down with rapper ANoyd to discuss his latest album wtfip?, balancing fatherhood with a creative career, developing his unique style as an artist, honoring the craft, and more. ANoyd, born Dashorn Whitehead, is a prominent hip-hop artist from Bloomfield, Connecticut…
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Episode #269: William Jones
In Episode #269, songwriter and recording artist William Jones joins Osi for a wide-ranging conversation about music and the music industry. They explore lessons learned from their experiences in the industry, whether art can truly be separated from the artist, how AI may shape the future of...
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Episode #268: Wormy
In Episode #268, Osi sits down with musician Wormy to talk about his new album, Shark River. They discuss how writing songs about the people closest to you can affect real-life relationships, how humor fits into the songwriting process, and more. Wormy is the solo project of Noah Rauchwerk, a...
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Episode #267: Khushi
In Episode #267, Osi is joined by artist and producer, Khushi. They discuss the process behind his latest album Love Songs & Other Lies, dealing with perfectionism as an artist, the unique ways that being a producer makes you a better artist, and more. Khushi is a British-Indian artist and twice...
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Episode #266: Daphne Gale
In Episode #266, Osi sits down with singer-songwriter Daphne Gale to talk about her latest album, Quietude. Their conversation covers the personal experiences that shaped the record’s concept, along with Daphne’s evolving musical journey. Daphne Gale is a singer, songwriter, and composer based...
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Episode #265: Travis Thompson
In Episode #265, rapper and musician Travis Thompson sits down with Osi for a wide-ranging conversation about music and life. They talk about his latest album, LIFE IS THE SCARIEST MOVIE, the often-overlooked Pacific Northwest music scene, the lessons he’s picked up along the way in his career…
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Episode #264: Benjamin Wallace
In Episode #264, Osi sits down with investigative journalist and author Benjamin Wallace to talk about Satoshi Nakamoto, the mysterious creator of Bitcoin who seemingly vanished from society. They unpack Ben’s 15-year journey chasing the truth, what we actually know today, and why Satoshi...
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Episode #263: Katherine Stewart
In Episode #263, Osi is joined by author and journalist Katherine Stewart to discuss her research into the increasingly visible and influential Christian nationalist movement in the United States. What dangers does this movement pose? Who is funding it? Who are the key players? They answer these...
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Episode #262: Alexander Douglas
In Episode #262, Osi is joined by author Alexander Douglas for a philosophical conversation on identity. Why are we obsessed with “finding ourselves”? What happens when the identity we’ve built for ourselves starts to fall apart? Is identity actually getting in the way of love, peace, and...
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Episode #261: Mato Wayuhi
In Episode #261, musician Mato Wayuhi returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation with Osi about music, creativity, and culture. They dissect Mato’s new album BYGONER, exploring the creative process behind it, discuss the importance of authentic Native representation in media, and…
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Episode #260: DJ L
In Episode #260, Osi sits down with producer and beatmaker DJ L for a wide-ranging conversation about music’s past, present, and future. They discuss and acknowledge the architects of the Chicago drill sound, the producers who’ve shaped hip-hop the most, and whether AI represents the next natural...
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Episode #259: Steven Holland
In Episode #259, Osi is joined by international security specialist Steven Holland to discuss what it truly takes to operate and survive the most dangerous places on the planet. Steven shares how his military background shaped his path into private security, firsthand insight from his work in...
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Episode #258: Drizzy Tae
In Episode #258, rapper Drizzy Tae returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation with Osi about the artistic process. How do you find inspiration when you feel tapped out? How does a young artist navigate the industry without losing themselves? They dig into these questions and more.
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Episode #257: Amanda Ainsworth
In Episode #257, Osi is joined by humanitarian and firefighter Amanda Ainsworth to discuss her evolution from an everyday citizen into a frontline responder supporting major humanitarian crises across Europe. They discuss the experiences that compelled her to take action independently, her time…
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Episode #256: FRKO RICO
In Episode #256, Osi sits down with visual artist and illustrator FRKO RICO for a wide-ranging conversation. What does getting your big break as an artist look like in real time? How do you balance creative freedom with family life? What does “selling out” actually mean? And is AI something…
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Episode #255: Michael Osterholm
In Episode #255, Osi sits down with renowned epidemiologist Michael Osterholm to talk about why it’s so important to start preparing now for the next pandemic. How did politicians and the scientific community fall short during COVID 19, and what lessons do we need to take with us moving forward?...
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Episode #254: Charlotte Blease
In Episode #254, Osi talks with philosopher Charlotte Blease about how artificial intelligence is disrupting and redefining the future of healthcare. They ask the questions everyone’s wondering about: Could AI eventually replace doctors? Are physicians already turning to tools like ChatGPT to…
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Episode #253: David J. Lynch
In Episode #253, Osi sits down with journalist David J. Lynch to unpack how globalization reshaped the lives of American workers. They revisit the 1990s, a pivotal decade when policy decisions and global market shifts set the stage for today’s economic and cultural divides. Lynch explains how...
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Episode #252: Gary Tyler
In Episode #252, Osi sits down with Gary Tyler, who shares his remarkable story of survival and hope after spending 41 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. They revisit the day everything changed, the shooting that led to Gary’s wrongful conviction, and the unbearable weight he carried…
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Episode #251: Bree Groff
In Episode #251, Osi sits down with author and consultant Bree Groff for a wide ranging conversation about work culture in America. The discussion touches on generational differences in attitudes toward work between Boomers and Millennials, how corporate culture has shaped small businesses, how...
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Episode #250: Jimmy Kang
In Episode #250, Osi sits down with music mogul Jimmy Kang, one of the most influential executives in the hip hop and music industry. Jimmy shares his journey from his Korean roots to becoming a powerhouse in the entertainment business, offering unique insights into what it takes to succeed in...
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Episode #249: Akinola Pedro
In Episode #249, Akinola Pedro returns to the podcast for a wide-ranging conversation on music. They discuss the importance of having support at a young age to pursue a career in music, the recent decline in hip hop popularity, the challenges of being a multi-genre artist, and more. Akinola Pedro...
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Episode #248: Tiffany Jenkins
In Episode #248, cultural historian Tiffany Jenkins joins Osi to discuss the rise and fall of private life. As social media, surveillance, and the pressures of constant openness reshape our daily lives, Tiffany and Osi grapple with a timely question: Can private life survive the demands of the...
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Episode #247: Sophia Rosenfeld
In Episode #247, historian Sophia Rosenfeld sits down with Osi to dig into one big question: Does having more choices really make us freer? They discuss how modern society’s obsession with choice can backfire, leading to decision fatigue, anxiety, and second-guessing. From politics to everyday...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The artists shaping today’s music, in conversation. A Song Called Life features in-depth interviews about new releases, creative process, and the experiences behind the work. Hosted by musician Osi Atikpoh, these candid conversations offer an inside look at how music is made and the lives behind it, with artists speaking openly about their work and their journey. Earlier episodes featured broader conversations across culture.
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The artists shaping today’s music, in conversation. A Song Called Life features in-depth interviews about new releases, creative process, and the experiences behind the work. Hosted by musician Osi Atikpoh, these candid conversations offer an inside look at how music is made and the lives behind...
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