Oto and Jaycee talked to local artist, romiin, of Filipino origin to discuss his songwriting process, collaborations with international artists and ventures into the world of DJing.
They also tried some snacks that Jaycee brought back from his trip to Canada.
This episode of WALAO! was dedicated to desi singer songwriters and the South-Asian independent music scene as Oto interviewed Tāmaki Makaurau artist, Sabreen, of Bangladeshi origin to discuss her musical journey and her latest single: Countryman.
Oto talked to Tāmaki Makaurau singer-songwriter of Bangladeshi origin, Sabreen, just after the release of her most recent single: Countryman.
Countryman is a song that takes listeners on a narrative journey through the life of Joe Kum Yung, a retired miner of Chinese origin who came to Aotearoa in the early 20th century, who was murdered by a white supremacist.
Oto talked to Sabreen about the process she went through in writing the song, as well as why Joe Kum Yung's story resonated with her.
Oto and Jaycee spoke with band members Lily and Cam from The First Child about their musical influences, their love for the local scene (honourable mentions of Slow Rage and Melanie) and their upcoming album 'Injected with Angel's Blood'.
Jaycee and Oto spoke to band members Nathan and Carvan from Hitokiri about their band, music and who they see themselves in the local music scene here in Tāmaki Makaurau!
Oto and Jaycee had a chat with Japanese-American artist Mei Semones to discuss her upcoming tour dates, her latest E.P titled - Kurage and how her upbringing in both Japan and the States influenced her unique musical blend of Bossa, Jazz, Mathrock and J-Pop.
Oto and Jaycee chatted with thee amazing Miss Julia ? So to discuss her work as a: musician, drag performer, model, filmmaker and all-round amazing creative.
In their most chaotic interview yet, Oto and Jaycee talked to Varit, Joanne and Ariki from Tāmaki Makaurau's number 1 band - BACKSHOTZ to talk about their gig/wedding happening this Saturday at Poynton Studios.
Oto and Jaycee talked to Filipino-Tāmaki Makaurau artist and producer JHL about their latest single - 'Everything you want' and then went into a wider conversation about their tour in China last year and Filipino music culture.
Oto and Jaycee talked to Tāmaki Makaurau rapper and songwriter Ray Leslie about her upcoming single 'SEWED PIECES,' her new Hip-House direction and blocking out the noise of the digital era.