Greywind Talk About Creating a World Where It’s Okay to Be Sad: "Severed Heart City"

In this episode of OurSpace with Matt Vettese, I’m joined once again by Steph and Paul O’Sullivan of Greywind, marking their return to the show for a deeper, more reflective conversation about escapism, grief, mental health, and their upcoming record.

We dive into Greywind’s single “Make Believe (Love Me)”, the concept behind their upcoming album Severed Heart City, and why the band intentionally creates live shows as a place of escape and healing, rather than bringing the weight of the outside world onto the stage. Steph and Paul open up about the idea of performing as an alter ego, “fake it till you make it,” and how confidence on stage can inspire fans, especially young women, to feel powerful and seen.

This conversation also explores:
• Writing “sad songs that sound happy”
• Using music as therapy and processing grief through songwriting
• The meaning behind recurring themes of death and loss in Greywind’s music
• How their uncle’s passing shaped the band’s origin and emotional honesty
• Why Severed Heart City is a place where it’s okay to be sad, but not stuck
• The story behind tracks like “Coping the Coma,” “Moon,” and “I Kill All My Friends”
• Balancing dark subject matter with hope, catharsis, and connection
• Building a long-term artistic world and lore across records
• Staying true to their sound while evolving into pop-punk and emo night anthems

Steph and Paul also talk about being dropped by labels, learning resilience, developing thicker skin in the music industry, and why believing in yourself matters more than external validation. We close by discussing touring plans, fan connection, and where Greywind wants to play next, including a strong love for Canada!

If you’re into emo, alternative rock, pop punk, emotionally honest songwriting, or bands that turn pain into community, this is a must-watch conversation.

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