OSKA leans into honesty and growth on heartfelt album Refined Believer

While her debut, My World, My Love, Paris, focused on growing up and figuring things out, this new record feels more grounded, like she’s getting closer to understanding herself and the world around her.

The ten-track album opens with “The Final Straw,” a soft and emotional track about the slow end of a relationship. Like much of the album, it doesn’t rely on big moments or loud production, instead, it’s all about small details and real feelings. OSKA’s light, airy voice floats delicately over a plucky acoustic guitar and her angelic harmonies pierce straight into your soul.

There are a few shifts in pace throughout the album. “Like A Song” brings in drum machines and a more upbeat feel, while “Gloria” stands out as one of the most confident tracks with its infectious chorus that will have you chanting along, emitting the ultimate freeing feeling, particularly when paired with lyrics about letting go of judgment. “April, May, July” and “With Love, Your Clementine” bring the mood back to something more reflective, highlighting OSKA’s ability to turn quiet thoughts into something moving. OSKA reinforces the idea of less is more, allowing her spine-tingling, ethereal vocals and minimalist instrumentation to shine without distraction.

What makes Refined Believer special is its consistency. The songs all feel connected, tied together by themes of trust, resilience, and self-discovery. It’s not flashy or overproduced, but that’s the point, OSKA knows how to say a lot without needing to shout.

This is a soft, sincere album that grows with each listen. It shows how much OSKA has developed as an artist, and proves she’s not afraid to take her time, dig deeper, and be real.