There are artists who perform songs… and then there are artists who completely inhabit them. Ollie Wride falls firmly into the second category.
Fresh off sold out shows across the U.S. and ahead of another packed Los Angeles performance, Ollie Wride stopped by The SoCal Sound for a full band edition of The Pinfield Sessions with Matt Pinfield — delivering soaring vocals, deeply personal stories, and a live performance with amplified energy that filled the whole upper story of The SoCal Sound studios.
Performing songs including “A Matter of Time,” Ollie and his band transformed the studio into something cinematic, emotional, and undeniably human. The session captures everything fans have connected with in his music: themes of perseverance, nostalgia, self-discovery, and triumph over adversity.
During the conversation with Matt Pinfield, Ollie opened up about growing up in northern England, discovering music through Queen and David Bowie, and eventually finding creative freedom after years of being signed, dropped, and pushed through the music industry machine. What followed was an unlikely breakthrough through the synthwave movement and the now-beloved collaboration with FM-84 on “Running in the Night,” a song that helped launch an entirely new chapter of his career.
“What followed was an unlikely breakthrough through the synthwave movement and the now-beloved collaboration with FM-84 on ‘Running in the Night,’ a song that helped launch an entirely new chapter of his career.”
The interview also dives into Ollie’s love of performance, songwriting, and the emotional connection behind his music — something that clearly resonates with audiences around the world. From shows in Los Angeles at the mint to fans flying in internationally to see him perform, Ollie Wride’s rise has been built on authenticity, vulnerability, and unforgettable live shows.
For Matt Pinfield, the conversation became a celebration of musical lineage — from Freddie Mercury and Queen, to Bowie, Roxy Music, and the timeless power of artists who create fearlessly and stay true to themselves.
Watch Ollie Wride perform live and hear the full conversation with Matt Pinfield now as part of The Pinfield Sessions, exclusively from The SoCal Sound.
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- · Host: Matt Pinfield
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