Odyssey Sound Sessions

By Odyssey Sound Space

Get to know your favourite artist's favourite songs with Odyssey Sound Sessions. Each episode invites a musician in for a sound session with music journalist Roxy Lola to discuss the songs that have s... more

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November 20, 2025Florence Road
An Odyssey Sound Session with Florence Road.

The Irish band made up of childhood friends Lily Aron (Vocals), Emma Brandon (Guitar), Ailbhe Barry (Bass) and Hannah Kelly (Drums), spent their teens perfecting their craft in Aron's garden shed in Wicklow, Ireland. The band have had a breakthrough year, establishing themselves as one of the most exciting new acts of the moment. With standout sets at SXSW London and The Great Escape, and support slots with Olivia Rodrigo, sombr, Wallows, Royel Otis, Wolf Alice and The Last Dinner Party to come, their momentum shows no sign of slowing. In this episode the girls talk to Roxy about the songs that have influenced their love of music.

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00:00 Intro

01:00 Talking about Fall Back

02:05 'High' - Slow Pulp

04:47 'How Can I Make It Ok' - Wolf Alice

06:22 'The Borders' - Sam Fender

07:45 'When A Good Man Cries' - CMAT

08:12 'Head Over Heels' - Tears For Fears

09:04 'La Nuit Marche Avec Moi' – Alcest

10:00 'On Your Side' - The Last Dinner Party

11:00 'Milk' - The 1975

12:20 Outro

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November 07, 2025Stella Donnelly
An Odyssey Sound Session with Stella Donnelly.

In celebration of Stella Donnelly's new album Love and Fortune, the artist sits down to discuss the songs that have shaped her songwriting and production. The Australian singer-songwriter has become of the most distinctive voices in indie folk music here today. Her music confronts uncomfortable truths with an unapologetic tenacity, and has earned her critical acclaim and a notoriety for powerfully honest songs with clever melodies. Today, Stella discusses artists including Cat Power, Broadcast, Paul Kelly and more.

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00:00 Intro

01:10 Talking about Love and Fortune

04:35 'Road Rage' - Catatonia

05:46 'Manhattan' - Cat Power

06:23 'Every Time The Sun Comes Up' - Sharon Van Otten

08:38 'Ominous Cloud' - Broadcast

09:41 'From St. Kilda To Kings Cross' - Paul Kelly'

11:26 'Birthday' - The Sugarcubes

12:15 'Treasure' - Aldous Harding

14:30 Outro

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October 31, 2025Johan Lenox
An Odyssey Sound Session with Johan Lenox.

Johan Lenox is a composer, producer, songwriter and singer known for blending classical orchestration with modern pop and hip-hop production. Trained in classical music at Yale, he transitioned from composing symphonies and theatrical works to collaborating with artists like Kanye West, Travis Scott, and 070 Shake. Today, he releases his new album Full Speed Nowhere, a further exploration into the fusion of orchestra and contemporary sounds. Featuring collaborators like 070 Shak, Master Peace, Quadeca, KayCyy, and more, the the record is a cleverly arranged, cinematic soundscape. Full Speed Nowhere firmly places Lenox as one of the most innovative voices in music today. In this episode Lenox talks to Roxy about the songs that have

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00:00 Intro

00:45 Getting into music

04:32 'Runaway' - Kanye West

08:50 'Symphony No. 9: 1. Andante Komodo' - Gustav Mahler

11:18 'Dumb' - Nirvana

14:49 'She's Always a Woman' - Billy Joel

16:34 '22 (OVER SooN)' - Bon Iver

19:04 'Sunrise Letter' - Passion

22:46 'God Only Knows' - The Beach Boys

26:04 'Finale & End Credits' - John Williams

28:06 'Morrow' - 070 Shake

31:13 Outro

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October 10, 2025HAAi
An Odyssey Sound Session with HAAi.

HAAi is the Australian-born, London-based DJ, producer and songwriter renowned for her genre-defying fusion of techno, pop, and experimental sounds. Since her debut album Baby, We're Ascending in 2022, HAAi has captivated us with her innovative approach to electronic music and dynamic live performances. Today, HAAi releases her highly anticipated sophomore album, HUMANiSE. The 12-track project delves into the complexities of human existence in an increasingly digital world, featuring collaborations with artists like Jon Hopkins, Obi Franky, James Messiah, and the Trans Voice choir. In this episode, HAAi talks to Roxy about the six songs that have influenced her production and songwriting.

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00:00 Intro

00:45 Talking about 'HUMANiSE'

03:33 'ANXIETY' - Skybreak

05:10 'WHILE YOU WERE SLEEPING VIP' - Skrillex

06:31 '715 - CREEKS' - Bon Iver

09:42 'Gibson Girl' - Ethel Cain

12:32 'Run' - Air

15:13 Human' - Sevdaliza

16:47 Outro

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October 08, 2025The Rions
An Odyssey Sound Session with The Rions.

Sydney indie-rock newcomers The Rions - Noah Blockley, Harley Wilson, Asher McLean and Tom Partington - have released their highly anticipated debut album: Everything Every Single Day. Recorded alongside Chris Collins, the album, is a vulnerable introspective exploration into growing up, father-son bonds, toxic masculinity and finding joy. In this episode, Roxy speaks to Harley (guitar) and Noah (lead vocals, bass) about the songs that inspired them to make music together.

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00:00 Intro

01:35 'About You' - The 1975

05:48 'I Love Cherry' - Medium Build

08:22 'Let Down' - Radiohead

10:20 'Time To Pretend' - MGMT

12:23 'Landslide' - Fleetwood Mac

13:50 'Never Learned to Dance' - Medium Build

16:04 'Medicine' - Dayglow

20:03 'Decode' - Paramore

26:16 'When We Are Together' - The 1975

30:47 'American Idiot' - Green Day

32:28 Outro

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September 05, 2025shame
An Odyssey Sound Session with shame.

The South London band's fourth studio album Cutthroat drops today, showcasing the band at their best: unapologetic, energetic, kinetic. The five-piece, who opened for Fontaines D.C. earlier this year in Australia, continue to prove themselves as one of the most honest and full throttle bands right now. Writing the new album alongside Grammy-winning producer John Congleton in Brighton, they've created their most sleek and concise album yet, exploring conflict and corruption; hunger and desire; lust, envy and the omnipresent shadow of cowardice. In this episode, frontman Charlie Steen discusses his biggest influences and crafting the energy behind Cutthroat.

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00:00 Intro

00:42 Talking about the new album

02:03 'In Every Dream Home A Heartache' - Roxy Music

03:26'If 6 Was 9' - Jimi Hendrix

04:22 'Midnight Train to Georgia' - Gladys Knight & The Pips

05:22 'Burma-Shave' - Tom Waits

06:50 'THE NWRA' - The Fall

08:11 'Colour Television' - Eddy Current Suppression Ring

09:42 'Down on the Street' - The Stooges

11:22 'Subterranean Homesick Blues' - Bob Dylan

12:12 Outro

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August 22, 2025Wolf Alice
An Odyssey Sound Session with Wolf Alice.

Today Wolf Alice releases their highly anticipated fourth studio album, The Clearing. The Grammy-nominated, Mercury Prize-winning North London quartet first emerged in 2013 and have since become one of the biggest bands in Britain. Their new album sees them reach new heights, a confident new sonic era that's infused with the classic rock-pop Wolf Alice DNA, exploring '70s influences while firmly rooted in the present. In celebration of the release, Joff (guitarist) and Joel (drummer) spoke to Roxy about the songs that have influenced their music-making and playing.

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00:00 Intro

01:17 'Oxygen' - Willy Mason

03:07 'The Black Angel Death Song' - The Velvet Underground

05:40 'Time to Pretend' - MGMT

07:55 'Surf's Up' - The Beach Boys

11:18 'Here Comes A Regular' - The Replacements

14:09 'The Sunshine Underground' - The Chemical Brothers

15:25 Outro

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August 12, 2025Tash Sultana
An Odyssey Sound Session with Tash Sultana.

The Australian multi-instrumentalist, producer, singer and songwriter is coming home. Tash Sultana has announced their first headline shows since 2019, hitting Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane with a string of special intimate performances. Fresh off the release of their Return To The Roots EP, Tash joined Roxy to discuss a playlist of influences.

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00:00 Intro

01:37 'Didn't Cha Know' - Erykah Badu

06:31 'Re: Stacks' - Bon Iver

12:12 'Cay's Crays' - Fat Freddy's Drop

17:18 'Really Love' - D'Angelo

18:26 'Vultures' - John Mayer

19:44 'Your Love Is King' - Sade

21:36 'Taro' - alt-j

24:05 'Waiting In Vain' - Bob Marley & The Wailers

25:45 'Beyond' - Daft Punk

26:45 Outro

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July 31, 2025Billie Marten
An Odyssey Sound Session with Billie Marten.

In celebration of the British singer-songwriter's fifth LP, Dog Eared, Billie Marten joins Roxy to discuss the songs that have soundtracked her life. The album comes after her debut Australian and New Zealand tour earlier this year. Created in New York, alongside Phil Weinrobe and an extraordinary ensemble of musicians, Marten's Dog Eared is one of our albums of the year, with its introspective lyrical complexities and warm, rich production.

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00:00 Intro

01:22 'Delicate' - Damien Rice

05:33 'No Name #2' - Elliott Smith

08:58 'This Side Of The Blue' - Joanna Newsom

14:19 'Yes It's Me, The Goldfish!' - Nuria Graham

16:53 'Place To Be' - Nick Drake

19:18 'May You Never' - The John Martyn Project

24:33 Outro

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July 20, 2025Attention Bird Utopia
An Odyssey Sound Session with Attention Bird Utopia, the collaborative project of Harrison Whitford and Eli Hirsch. On their debut album, Best of Kings, the duo show off their songwriting mastery and clever instrumentation.

Attention Bird Utopia began when Eli Hirsch (Suki Waterhouse, Cautious Clay, Say Lou Lou) was executive producing Suki Waterhouse's 2024 LP Memoir of A Sparklemuffin at his studio in Los Angeles, and Harrison Whitford (Phoebe Bridgers, Matt Berninger, Conor Oberst) dropped in on an afternoon recording session. The two hit it off, bonding over their love of similar music. In this episode they discuss their two personal playlists, featuring Jackson Browne, Elliott Smith and Jimi Hendrix.

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00:00 Intro

00:42 Talking about creating Attention Bird Utopia

03:33 Eli's playlist begins with 'These Days' - Jackson Browne

06:11 'All Apologies' - Nirvana

07:05 'Finishing the Hat' - Stephen Sondheim

08:28 'The Nutcracker Op. 71, Act 2: Pas de deux' - Tchaikovsky

09:33 'Why Can't I?' - Liz Phair

10:00 Harrison's playlist begins with 'Say Yes' - Elliott Smith

12:19 'The Single Petal Of A Rose' - Duke Ellington

16:20 'Little Wing' - Jimi Hendrix

18:08 'Stuck Inside of Mobile with the Memphis Blues Again' - Bob Dylan

19:42 'Skyway' - The Replacements

23:08 Outro

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FAQs about Odyssey Sound Sessions:

How many episodes does Odyssey Sound Sessions have?

The podcast currently has 57 episodes available.