With his long unshorn hair and calm demeanour, Josh O’Bree, originally from Port Elizabeth, entered the Cape Town live music scene like a zen saviour. His brand, Foulplay, is playing a major role in the revival of the iconic local live music scene that institutions such as Mercury Live and The Assembly once championed. We sat down with him to talk about his upbringing, Foulplay journey and challenges, his passions, and his future plans.