Indie Pop Singer/Songwriter OSKA Shares “Gloria”; Sophomore Album Out June 20

Vienna-based indie-pop singer/songwriter OSKA unveils her latest single, “Gloria,” the final preview of her upcoming sophomore album Refined Believer, set for release on June 20. A shimmering mid-tempo pop track, “Gloria” captures the emotional journey of a young woman navigating a toxic relationship while facing harsh judgment from those closest to her.

OSKA shares, “Despite the obstacles and the weight of public opinion, ‘Gloria’ becomes a story of resilience and self-liberation as she finally decides to walk away, choosing her own path without concern for what others may say.”

Following a whirlwind 2024 that included a standout debut at SXSW, support slots for Coldplay and Maggie Rogers in her hometown, more than 20 Million streams, and praise from outlets like Under The Radar (“OSKA has a special talent for bittersweet yearning poeticism”), LUNA Collective (“Vienna’s Rising Star”) and Indie Shuffle (“best act,” “crowd silencer”), OSKA is ready to share her most intimate and expressive work to date.

Produced by David Kosten (Bat for Lashes, Marina Diamandis), Refined Believer explores themes of trust, self-discovery, and quiet resilience through OSKA’s signature whispery soprano and poetic songwriting – from the melancholic beauty of “April, May, July” to the nostalgic uplift of “Forever Blue” to the minimalist ballad “With Love, Your Clementine,” which anchors the album’s quiet strength.

Raised in a small village in Lower Austria, OSKA moved to Vienna at the age of 18 to pursue her passion for music. She began busking on the streets and in the squares of the capital while studying pop and jazz vocals. In 2020, she signed with Nettwerk and released her debut EP Honeymoon Phase the following year to critical acclaim. The project earned her widespread industry recognition, including the XA Music Export Award at the 2020 Waves Vienna Showcase Festival and five Amadeus Austrian Music Award nominations across 2021 and 2022. That same year, she was nominated for the prestigious Anchor Award at Reeperbahn Festival, where jury member Tom Odell discovered her and invited her to support him on his European tour.

OSKA’s 2022 debut album My World, My Love, Paris is a heartfelt collection of songs reflecting on family, youth, and the complexities of growing up. Her distinctive blend of honesty and vulnerability shines through in candid lyrics and tender melodies. In addition to touring with Odell, as well as labelmate Stu Larsen, Matt Simons, and HAEVN, she performed at Eurosonic in 2023, where she was honored with the Music Moves Europe Talent Award — a recognition previously awarded to the likes of Rosalía, Dua Lipa, Hozier, and Adele.

Stay tuned for more news and music from OSKA.