In a rare and revealing conversation, Aimée Osbourne—musician, singer, and eldest daughter of rock legend Ozzy Osbourne—joined Tom via Zoom from Los Angeles for a deep and introspective interview that pulls back the curtain on her life beyond the shadow of her famous surname.
Unlike her younger siblings, Aimée famously chose to stay out of the spotlight during the family’s early 2000s MTV fame frenzy. Now, with her music project ARO (her initials), she’s stepping forward on her own terms—armed with a unique voice, artistic vision, and stories of both quiet resistance and creative triumph.
“It was never about rebellion. I just knew I had to find my own voice before anyone tried to give me one,” Aimée says when asked about growing up in the Osbourne household.
She speaks candidly about her decision to stay out of The Osbournes reality show, choosing privacy over fame at a time when the world was eager to turn her family into television icons.
“I’ve always been proud of my family, but I also knew that I needed to protect my own sense of self. That didn’t come easy, especially as Ozzy’s daughter.”
In the interview, Aimée reflects on the long and winding road to releasing her own music. Her new single, “Shared Something With The Night,” is haunting, cinematic, and deeply personal—a dark dream wrapped in ethereal synths and poetic restraint. It’s the latest glimpse into her upcoming debut LP, a project that’s been years in the making.
“There were a lot of false starts,” she admits. “I had to overcome a lot—emotionally, professionally. The industry didn’t know what to do with someone like me who didn’t want to cash in on a last name.”
Still, her perseverance paid off.
Aimée also opened up about her holy trinity of influences: Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, and PJ Harvey—women known not just for their voices, but for their uncompromising artistic integrity.
“Those artists gave me the courage to not be afraid of being different. To be theatrical, moody, complicated—unapologetically so. Kate Bush taught me that eccentricity is a strength.”
She also reveals how those influences helped shape the sound of ARO—atmospheric, introspective, and emotionally layered.
Despite the pressure of being born into a rock dynasty, Aimée has quietly carved her own lane—one built on subtle power, authenticity, and creative independence. Her music doesn’t scream for attention—it haunts, lingers, and resonates.
“I’m still growing into my identity as an artist,” she says. “But for the first time, I feel like I’m telling the truth—my truth.”
Watch the full interview with Aimée Osbourne as she talks about family, fear, and finding her voice through music.
Listen to ARO’s latest single “Shared Something With The Night” now—available on all streaming platforms.