We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Osmium. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Osmium below.
Osmium, appreciate you joining us today. We’ve love to hear an interesting investment story – what was one of the best or worst investments you’ve made? (Note, these responses are only intended as entertainment and shouldn’t be construed as investment advice)
Lucas: Our biggest and most important investment to date has been the time we put in in our first year to book and play 60+ shows. We hit the ground running and used every opportunity as a stepping stone toward the next bigger thing. Putting in that work, touring and playing locally, paid off by bringing in over 200 people at our one year anniversary show.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers?
On the periodic table of the elements, Osmium is the heaviest metal. We strive to encompass any and every definition of what “heavy” can mean and incorporate all of it into our music and live show. The downtuned guitar riffs go from groovy and bouncy to chaotic and thrashy in an instant. Drums keep your head banging and eyes peeled back and Matt blasts thru his tom fills and the lyrics range from songs about partying, to songs about breakups and of course lyrics about the destruction of the world. All of that controlled chaos in the music is equally represented in the live performance as Lucas flails around the stage and works the crowd while Matt and Rusty create a backdrop of sensory assault that coalesces into an unforgettable show.
What do you find most rewarding about being creative?
Rusty: To me its the ability to express the many different aspects of your character. It’s a brutal process that involves a lot of honest introspection because to express yourself genuinely through your music, you must be well acquainted with those parts you want to communicate.
Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
Matt: Food Stamps.
Contact Info:
- Website: OsmiumBand.com
- Instagram: @TheOsmiumBand
- Facebook:@TheOsmiumBand
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/channel/UC7AS0_pQ6wv6KozvQdi6NVA
- Other: Osmium.bandcamp.com
Image Credits
©Dread Pirate Photography