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Talks with Musicians

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Welcome to the Oktaves podcast🎙️! Where we uplift local musicians voices. This podcast is about chatting about and sharing with each other tips and tricks on how to succeed in the music industry as an independent musician, with an emphasis on branding and marketing, and overall management, whether your goal is to stay forever independent or get label-ready. We are very passionate about breaking the cycle of gatekeeping in the industry, so we strive towards bringing you conversations where these layers of the onion will be peeled one by one.

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January 7, 2026

Pussy Riot (Diana Burkot) On Music Activism & new project Sweat and Blood | Oktaves Podcast (Ep. 12)

In today’s episode, Diana Burkot of Pussy Riot joins Oktaves Podcast to discuss her journey from underground activist musician in Moscow to political exile in Iceland. With an 8-year prison sentence hanging over her head and Pussy Riot labeled an “extremist organization” by Russian authorities, Diana shares the untold story of creating art, music, and activism under authoritarian pressure.In this powerful conversation, Diana reveals the inner workings of Pussy Riot as a multi-person art collective, her new “Sweat and Blood” multimedia project, and how she continues to fight government censorship through music, exhibitions, and performance art.Diana takes us behind the scenes of Pussy Riot’s evolution from a two-person collective in 2011 to a rotating group of approximately 20 artists, musicians, and activists. She recounts her first action in Red Square and the infamous 2012 Cathedral of Christ the Savior protest that changed everything. What began as direct political actions has transformed into a multimedia movement spanning exhibitions, albums, performances, and documentary films, each project serving as a platform for political statements that challenge authoritarian power.After fleeing Russia in 2022 following the invasion of Ukraine, Diana faces escalating persecution from afar. On September 15, Russian authorities charged her with “discrediting the Russian army,” carrying an 8-year prison sentence. Just months later on December 15, the government designated Pussy Riot an “extremist organization,” a label that threatens anyone who communicates with members with 6-10 years imprisonment. Despite frozen bank accounts and police harassment of her family, Diana continues creating from Iceland, where she’s building a new artistic home while studying at the Icelandic Art University.Her “Sweat and Blood” project exemplifies her belief in people over heroes, featuring character-driven narratives of everyday resisters like Mila, a feminist activist; Kirill, a Belarusian facing activist burnout; and Igor, who fled militarization. With a major exhibition planned for Sweden in February 2026, Diana is creating an entire artistic universe that challenges algorithmic censorship and documents stories of resistance. She also discusses her experimental “Popera” collaboration, where she composes brass music that bridges fairy tale storytelling with LGBTQ+ rights advocacy.This conversation explores the cost of creative freedom, the power of anonymous resistance inside Russia, and why Diana believes society, not superheroes, will bring change. It’s a testament to art’s role in fighting oppression and the unbreakable spirit of those who refuse to be silenced. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Oktaves podcast🎙️ Talks with musicians! Where we uplift local musicians voices. This podcast is about chatting about and sharing with each other tips and tricks on how to succeed in the music industry as an independent musician, with an emphasis on branding and marketing, and overall management, whether your goal is to stay forever independent or get label-ready. We are very passionate about breaking the cycle of gatekeeping in the industry, so we strive towards bringing you conversations where these layers of the onion will be peeled one by one. We are also here to uplift and shed light on independent (or previously independent) musicians in our community, who are so kind to share their struggles, their wins, successes, their strategies, and advice or some secrets possibly to how they got there. 🔗 Follow Oktaves:https://instagram.com/withoktaveshttps://facebook.com/oktaveshttps://tiktok.com/@withoktaves

December 30, 2025

Why this 18-Year-Old Artist is way ahead of most Independent Musicians | BIRTA DÍS | Oktaves Podcast (Ep.12)

At just 18 years old, Birta Dís is already navigating the music industry with a level of clarity, intention, and momentum that many artists only reach years later. In this episode of the Oktaves Podcast, Birta Dís talks openly about graduating high school, choosing music without a safety net, and stepping into the realities of releasing music professionally at a young age.The conversation explores songwriting as a form of self-reflection, music as emotional processing, and how Birta Dís developed her voice before feeling “ready.” She shares how her early songs came together, what it was like to reach out to producers for the first time, and how collaboration helped her move from private songwriting into public releases. Birta Dís also explains how she applied for and received a music grant, what that validation meant at such an early stage, and how learning to write grant applications forced her to articulate her artistic direction clearly. She reflects on performing her own songs live, building confidence on stage, and understanding how songs change when played with a band rather than written alone.The episode goes deep into early career decision-making: balancing fear and ambition, learning how the industry works without formal backing, and resisting the pressure to rush or brand herself too early. Birta Dís talks about using TikTok as a creative testing ground, not just for reach but for confidence, and how sharing unfinished ideas helped her trust her instincts as an artist. Her inspirations being Elín Hall, BRÍET, Ásgeir Trausti, and Leith Ross to name a few.This episode is both emotionally grounded and practically useful. It offers rare insight into what it actually looks like to start a music career young: the uncertainty, the courage, the structure behind creativity, and the quiet work that happens long before momentum is visible.This episode is about starting early, taking yourself seriously, and learning how to grow without losing your sense of self. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Oktaves podcast🎙️ Talks with musicians! Where we uplift local musicians voices. This podcast is about chatting about and sharing with each other tips and tricks on how to succeed in the music industry as an independent musician, with an emphasis on branding and marketing, and overall management, whether your goal is to stay forever independent or get label-ready. We are very passionate about breaking the cycle of gatekeeping in the industry, so we strive towards bringing you conversations where these layers of the onion will be peeled one by one. We are also here to uplift and shed light on independent (or previously independent) musicians in our community, who are so kind to share their struggles, their wins, successes, their strategies, and advice or some secrets possibly to how they got there. 🔗 Follow Oktaves:https://instagram.com/withoktaveshttps://facebook.com/oktaveshttps://tiktok.com/@withoktaves

December 23, 2025

What Independent Musicians Can Learn About Emotional Songwriting | SVAVAR KNÚTUR | Oktaves Podcast (Ep. 11)

Svavar Knútur is one of Iceland’s most respected singer-songwriters, known for deeply human songs that explore grief, healing, love, and service. In this episode of the Oktaves Podcast – Talks with Musicians, Svavar reflects on a 15-year musical journey that began as a way to survive personal loss and gradually became a lifelong devotion to music as healing work.This conversation moves through songwriting as a cartographer’s journey through grief, why Svavar refuses to write blame-driven breakup songs, and how music can serve both the artist and the listener. He speaks openly about collaboration, ego, service over domination, and how one song unexpectedly became a lifeline for listeners recovering from eating disorders.The episode also dives into unconventional recording techniques, creative constraints, and Svavar’s belief that artists last longer when they build community rather than chase status. This is a rare, reflective conversation about what it actually means to live in service of music.This episode is emotionally grounded, quietly radical, and deeply relevant for musicians navigating purpose, longevity, and meaning in their work.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Oktaves podcast🎙️ Talks with musicians! Where we uplift local musicians voices. This podcast is about chatting about and sharing with each other tips and tricks on how to succeed in the music industry as an independent musician, with an emphasis on branding and marketing, and overall management, whether your goal is to stay forever independent or get label-ready. We are very passionate about breaking the cycle of gatekeeping in the industry, so we strive towards bringing you conversations where these layers of the onion will be peeled one by one. We are also here to uplift and shed light on independent (or previously independent) musicians in our community, who are so kind to share their struggles, their wins, successes, their strategies, and advice or some secrets possibly to how they got there. 🔗 Follow Oktaves:https://instagram.com/withoktaveshttps://facebook.com/oktaveshttps://tiktok.com/@withoktaves

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What is Talks with Musicians?: Welcome to the Oktaves podcast🎙️! Where we uplift local musicians voices.

This podcast is about chatting about and sharing with each other tips and tricks on how to succeed in the music industry as an independent musician, with an emphasis on branding and marketing, and overall management, whether your goal is to stay forever independent or get label-ready. We are very passionate about breaking the cycle of gatekeeping in the industry, so we strive towards bringing you conversations where these layers of the onion will be peeled one by one.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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