Odyssey Sound Sessions

Odyssey Sound Space
  • 5.0 (1)
  • MUSIC
  • UPDATED SEMIMONTHLY

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 shaped their songwriting, production and sonic style. Each artist has curated an exclusive playlist of songs that have been monumental on their journey and soundtracked their lives. Welcome to Odyssey Sound Sessions!

  1. MAY 6

    Master Peace

    An Odyssey Sound Session with Master Peace. The South East London-born, Surrey-based indie artist is creating some of the most exciting indie music out there right now, with an energetically brilliant live show to back it. Raised on rap, indie and rock, Peace has a wealth of brilliant references that have inspired his project and helped form the spirit of Master Peace: unruly, rebellious, and both sonically and lyrically clever. Master Peace's 2024 debut album 'How To Make A Master Peace' earnt him an Ivor Novello Rising Star Award, Zane Lowe recognition, MTV Push honours, a Rolling Stone nomination, Glastonbury stages and support slots with Franz Ferdinand, Kasabian and most recently 5 Seconds of Summer. Ahead of his trip Down Under to support Young Franco, we spoke to Peace about his unique artistic journey and the songs that have influenced his passion for music. Listen to Master Peace's playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Follow Odyssey Sound Space here. Listen to the new single Love Hate here. 00:00 Intro 02:18 Talking about Stupid Kids 06:48 Talking about his artistic journey 10:56 'So Here We Are' - Bloc Party 13:08 'A Groovy Kind of Love' - Phil Collins 15:50 'Put It On' - Big L 23:06 'Slippin'' - DMX 26:04 'Pretty In Possible' - Caroline Polachek 30:59 'Heartbreak Sedative' - Bickle 33:42 'Bags' - Claire 36:00 Outro For all enquiries please contact roxy@odysseysoundspace.com odysseysoundspace.com

    38 min

  2. MAR 30

    John The Blind

    An Odyssey Sound Session with John The Blind. John The Blind is the artist project of esteemed Grammy-winning songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist John Ryan. Known for shaping globally influential records for artists including Sabrina Carpenter, Olivia Dean, One Direction, Teddy Swims, Delta Goodrem, Pitbull, Niall Horan, Katseye, 5 Seconds of Summer, and Maroon 5, he has recently released his own EP, Indicator. The six-track project is written, produced, performed, and mixed entirely by John, blending country-tinged pop with intimate songwriting, eclectic production, and rich instrumentation. In this episode, John speaks with Roxy about the songs that shaped his love of music, including tracks by The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Radiohead, and more. Listen to John's playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. 00:00 Intro 04:12 'Tonight I'll Be Staying Here with You' - Bob Dylan 7:12 'How to Disappear Completely' - Radiohead 11:01 'I Only Have Eyes For You' - The Flamingoes 12:10 'Mother and Child Reunion' - Paul Simon 13:47 'What's The Difference' - Dr Dre, Eminem, Xzibit 15:07 'Superwoman' - Stevie Wonder 18:13 'Tomorrow Never Knows' - The Beatles 21:02 'Vicious World' - Rufus Wainwright 22:42 'Unknown Legend' - Neil Young 24:05 Outro For all enquiries please contact roxy@odysseysoundspace.com Follow Odyssey Sound Space here. odysseysoundspace.com

    27 min

  3. MAR 23

    Leigh-Anne

    An Odyssey Sound Session with Leigh-Anne. Leigh-Anne is the British singer-songwriter and actress who rose to fame as part of Little Mix. Her recently released debut album My Ego Told Me To is a deeply personal and introspective exploration of her identity and influences, rooted in pop, r&b and her Caribbean heritage. The album debuted in the top 3 on the UK charts, marking a major solo milestone. In this episode, Leigh-Anne speaks to Roxy about her exclusive playlist of influences, and the making of her album. Listen to Leigh-Anne's playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Follow Odyssey Sound Space here. 00:00 Intro 01:49 'Only Girl (In The World)' - Rihanna 03:58 'I Feel Good' - Beres Hammond 06:48 'Woman' - Doja Cat 07:52 'Nights Like This (feat. Ty Dolla $ign) - Kehlani 09:22 'Free Mind' - Tems 10:46 'Turn Your Lights Down Low' - Bob Marley, Ms. Lauryn Hill 11:34 'All For You' - Janet Jackson 13:38 'U Got It Bad' - Usher 14:55 Outro For all enquiries please contact roxy@odysseysoundspace.com odysseysoundspace.com

    17 min

  4. MAR 6

    Sports

    An Odyssey Sound Session with Sports. Oklahoma-based dream-pop duo Sports have recently released their long-awaited self-titled album, Sports. Along with the release comes the announcement of Australian tour dates in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane this July, as part of the band's global tour. Marking a major milestone in the duo's career, Sports is the first project entirely self-produced by the band. We spoke to the band about their core influences. Listen to Christian and Cale's playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Follow Odyssey Sound Space here. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Christian's Playlist 00:49 'Truly Madly Deeply' - Savage Garden 02:48 'I'll Be Around' - Empire Of The Sun 04:26 'Um Um' - Sega Bodega 05:52 'Official' - A.G. Cook 09:19 'Less Than Zero' - The Weeknd 10:53 Cale's Playlist 10:55 'In My Room' - The Beach Boys 12:33 'I Turn My Camera On' - Spoon 14:27 'It's All Over Now, Baby Blue' - Bob Dylan 16:59 'The Youth' - MGMT 19:01 'Sound and Vision' - David Bowie 20:24 Outro For all enquiries please contact roxy@odysseysoundspace.com odysseysoundspace.com

    23 min

  5. JAN 29

    Sleepazoid

    An Odyssey Sound Session with sleepazoid. The Melbourne alt-rock five-piece formed in 2024 are our ones to watch. Ahead of the release of their second EP, NEW AGE, out February 5, Nette and Jim spoke with Roxy about the songs that have influenced their songwriting. Produced and mixed by Jack Nigro at Sonora Studios, the EP is filled with sleepazoid's signature raw energy with influences of post-punk, shoe gaze and grunge. Following their debut EP, the band have built a loyal and growing fanbase, and will be playing Laneway Festival in Melbourne before their headline Australian tour in March. Listen to sleepazoid's playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Subscribe to Odyssey TV here. Follow Odyssey Sound Space here. 00:00 Intro 01:18 Talking about NEW AGE 03:00 'Reptilia' - The Strokes 04:47 'Olympus' - Blondshell 09:09 'Strawberry Letter 23' - Shuggie Otis 10:48 'Key To The City' - Sorry 15:57 'Picture' - feeble little horse 17:10 'Machine Gun' - Portishead 18:26 'My Cherie Amour' - Stevie Wonder 20:55 'U-Love' - J Dilla 21:39 'Knees' - Injury Reserve 24:10 'Somehow.' - Phone Ppl 25:03 Outro For all enquiries please contact roxy@odysseysoundspace.com odysseysoundspace.com

    28 min

  6. JAN 12

    Wet Leg

    An Odyssey Sound Session with Wet Leg. The five-piece from the Isle of Wight have swiftly become one of the most exciting bands in the world right now. Fresh from their three Grammy nominations and ahead of their Laneway Festival appearances across Australia, the band's frontwoman singer, songwriter and guitarist Rhian Teasdale discusses the songs that have been influential along her musical journey. Listen to Wet Leg's playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Follow Odyssey Sound Space here. 00:00 Intro 01:06 Talking about 'moisturizer' 02:01 'Fast Car' - Tracy Chapman 03:48 'Till There Was You' - Shirley Jones 04:48 'Unravel' - Bjork 08:02 'Man Size-Sextet' - PJ Ha rvey 10:17 'Sad Sack' - Oliver Wilde 13:29 'Tuesday' - mary in the junkyard 15:09 Outro For all enquiries please contact roxy@odysseysoundspace.com odysseysoundspace.com

    16 min

  7. 12/12/2025

    Freak Slug

    An Odyssey Sound Session with Freak Slug. Freak Slug is the project of multi-disciplinary artist Xenya Genovese, from Manchester. In 2025, she has been making waves across Australia, the UK, Europe, and the US with a series of standout festival and tour appearances. Creating music that blends 90s rock influences with dreamy, experimental sounds, her latest EP, Loose Tooth and a Short Skirt, has established her as one of the most exciting emerging alternative acts. In this episode, Freak Slug  shares the songs she especially loves to party to, featuring tracks by The Rolling Stones, Black Kids, Nirvana, Prewn, and more. Listen to Freak Slug's playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Follow Odyssey Sound Space here. 00:00 Intro 01:10 Talking about the EP 02:04 'Miss You' - The Rolling Stones 03:46 'I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance' - Black Kids 06:45 'Ice Cream' - New Young Pony Club 07:38 'Mulita' - Leikeli47 08:09 'Let's Make Love and Listen to Death From Above ' - CSS 08:44 'Dirty Dog' - Prewn 09:18 'Marigold' - Nirvana 10:02 'Low Rider' - War 10:35 'This Is the Day' - The The 11:11 'I Can't Stop (Holding On) - The Cleaners From Venus 12:10 Outro For all enquiries please contact roxy@odysseysoundspace.com odysseysoundspace.com

    14 min

  8. 12/05/2025

    Hatchie

    An Odyssey Sound Session with Hatchie. Hatchie, the project of Brisbane born, Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Harriette Pilbeam recently released her new album Liquorice. Created in collaboration with Melina Duterte (aka Jay Som), Hatchie has crafted her most honest, freeing music yet. Over the past eight years, Hatchie has quietly become one of Australia's most compelling musical exports. Her records have earned glowing praise from Pitchfork, The Needle Drop, The Guardian, and NME, and she's shared stages with Kylie Minogue, Japanese Breakfast, and Alex G. In this episode, Hatchie discusses the biggest influences on her musical journey so far. Listen to Hatchie's playlist on Spotify or Apple Music. Follow Odyssey Sound Space here. 00:00 Intro 01:16 Talking about Liquorice 03:03 'Runaway' - The Corrs 05:30 'Pearl' - Chapterhouse 07:17 'Iceblink Luck' - Cocteau Twins 11:20 'Here's Where the Story Ends' - The Sundays 14:39 'Temptation' - New Order 17:16 'I'm Not In Love' - 10cc 20:57 'Lukewarm Love Song' - The Cleaners From Venus 24:22 'Shadow' - Wild Nothing 25:11 Outro For all enquiries please contact roxy@odysseysoundspace.com odysseysoundspace.com

    27 min
See All (65)

About

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 shaped their songwriting, production and sonic style. Each artist has curated an exclusive playlist of songs that have been monumental on their journey and soundtracked their lives. Welcome to Odyssey Sound Sessions!

Information

  • Creator
    Odyssey Sound Space
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    65
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Odyssey Sound Space 2023
  • Show Website
    Odyssey Sound Sessions