oysterboy

About

" Youthful anthems that warm the heart and brighten surroundings "

After achieving considerable success with his original band, the indie-rock group Terrific Sunday, Piotr Kołodyński decided to embark on his own path. As a vocalist, guitarist, lyricist, and composer, he adopted the alias oysterboy, and under this name, he aimed to share his personal inspirations that warm the heart and brighten his space.

Hailing from Poznań, the artist made a name for himself as a talented vocalist and frontman. In his solo project, Kołodyński does not stray too far stylistically from Terrific Sunday – it’s still indie rock, with the difference being that while his band were closer to the British post-Britpop scene of the 2000s/2010s, oysterboy takes a turn towards the sunny American coast, heavily influenced by surf rock, dream pop and Americana. The entire concept of the endeavor named oysterboy revolves around a longing for summer, but not just as a season. Kołodyński sings emotional anthems about youthful dilemmas, immature love, and a desire to return to carefree times. His passionate, sometimes naive, but always moving songwriting grabs the heart even tighter because Piotr’s voice is full of expression. Both on record and in concerts, oysterboy holds nothing back.

The title of his debut album, ‘Odes to Summer Days’, perfectly captures the atmosphere of the ten songs it contains. The simple, guitar-driven compositions bring to mind associations with Real Estate, Beach Fossils, or Mac DeMarco – they are full of sunshine, and the sound is bright and warm. The indie-dream-surf-rock vibe fits perfectly with the song lyrics, making oysterboy’s debut album incredibly cohesive. It is worth noting that despite operating within a fairly uniform style, Kołodyński never lacks ideas for catchy melodies or original lyrics. Although oysterboy may sound like the project of a young novice, the high level of composition, production, and lyrics reveal Piotr Kołodyński’s experience and talent – he is a conscious artist who knew exactly what he wanted when deciding to pursue a solo career.