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A Song Called Life
Hosted by Osi Atikpoh · EN
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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Episode #271: Ásgeir
Mar 1300:39:55Tap to summarizeIn 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
Mar 300:46:38Tap to summarizeIn 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, known for his powerful storytelling and dynamic stage presence. Growing up with a reggae artist father, ANoyd was immersed in music from a young age, which greatly influenced his artistic journey.
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Episode #269: William Jones
Feb 1100:54:33Tap to summarizeIn 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 songwriting, and more.
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Episode #268: Wormy
Jan 3000:46:48Tap to summarizeIn 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 Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and touring drummer for Samia. His new album, Shark River, is out now on all streaming platforms.
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Episode #267: Khushi
Jan 2300:45:20Tap to summarizeIn 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 Grammy-nominated producer from London. His debut album Strange Seasons was described as a ‘mini masterpiece’ by The Sunday Times, ‘stunning’ by NPR, and ‘a work of unexpected depth and feeling’ by Q Magazine He has worked extensively with James Blake, contributing writing and production on his albums Friends That Break Your Heart, Assume Form and Playing Robots Into Heaven and opening for him on his US and European live tours. Blake has also contributed to Khushi’s work - mixing his first album and remixing his expansive and mind-bending track ‘This Is’. Khushi has produced for artists such as A$AP Rocky, Dave, Erick The Architect, Mount Kimbie, Monica Martin & Ruti amongst others He begins 2026 by releasing his sophomore album ‘Love Songs & Other Lies’
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Episode #266: Daphne Gale
Jan 1200:57:33Tap to summarizeIn 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 between Brooklyn and Berlin. With a sound that feels both new and familiar, sophisticated and uncluttered, she seamlessly blends folk, jazz, and art song into intimate, stirring music. Her latest album, Quietude, was released on January 9, 2026.
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Episode #265: Travis Thompson
Dec 2300:59:40Tap to summarizeIn 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, and more.
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Episode #264: Benjamin Wallace
Dec 2100:49:41Tap to summarizeIn 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 Nakamoto’s anonymity still matters.
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Episode #263: Katherine Stewart
Dec 1200:54:57Tap to summarizeIn 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 questions and more.Katherine Stewart is an American journalist and author who writes extensively about the separation of church and state, the rise of religious nationalism, and global movements pushing back against liberal democracy. In her new book, Money, Lies, and God, she asks a troubling question: why have so many Americans turned against democracy? Drawing on deep, on-the-ground reporting, Stewart brings readers into conferences of conspiracy-mongers, closed-door strategy meetings, and services at extremist churches, while introducing us to the people working to tear the system down.
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Episode #262: Alexander Douglas
Dec 800:53:44Tap to summarizeIn 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 connection? They tackle these questions and more.Link to Against Identity: https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/456203/against-identity-by-douglas-alexander/9780241648216Alexander Douglas is a senior lecturer in philosophy in the School of Philosophical, Anthropological, and Film Studies at the University of St Andrews, and the author of the recent book Against Identity: The Wisdom of Escaping the Self. His teaching and broader academic work are detailed on his university staff page, reflecting his wide-ranging engagement with the field. Douglas’s research centers on the philosophy of the human sciences, with a particular focus on how philosophical ideas about identity shape and illuminate our social interactions.
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