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.
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.
Oto and Jaycee talked to Tāmaki Makaurau Alt-RnB artist Daniel Ly, AKA TiGER,to talk about his new single - 'Chameleon,'which he also performed on air alongside guitarist Elena!
Oto and Jaycee chatted with Jade and Hon from Club Ruby to discuss their new E.P - 'Don't Gaslight Me'as well as the music video for 'What My Bones Know'which they shot in Vietnam.
Oto and Jaycee chatted with Singaporean Post-Hardcore outfit Faraday about their new E.P 'Delirium,' being the first in a trilogy of releases centered around the D.C comic series The Sandman.
Oto and Jaycee talked to Pōneke singer-songwriter Jeline about her latest single 'losing all of me,' her experiences as a Filipina artist in the Aotearoa music industry and the work she's currently doing at Big Fan's Pan Asian Fan Camp!