Oshman has added a standalone single to his catalogue. The release follows the 2022 self-titled Oshman single, giving listeners another opportunity to explore the artist’s sound.

Previously, the artist’s name was included in the title, but with Deserted, a different concept is introduced. The word itself brings to mind ideas of abandonment and solitude, while the cover artwork communicates this through a desert setting. The release adopts a distinct visual identity without going into great detail about its meaning.

In the artwork, a dune is split between warm light and deep shadow, with the sun appearing far off in the distance. The difference from the seated figure featured in the self-titled single is apparent. While one introduces a person into the picture, the other uses a landscape to communicate its title.

This marks an interesting development in how the catalogue is presented. An artist does not necessarily have to appear on every cover for the work to maintain a consistent identity. A distinct title and image can give each release its own character while preserving a sense of continuity. Deserted demonstrates this approach by moving beyond the visual direction established in the earlier release.

The title itself is very much a blank canvas that audiences are invited to interpret. It may suggest a sense of emptiness, isolation or a deeply personal experience of loss. Its meaning remains open to interpretation and does not necessarily reflect the artist’s personal story or the subject of any particular lyrics. As a release title, it offers listeners something to consider without revealing all the answers in advance.

For listeners discovering Oshman through Deserted, the 2022 self-titled single provides an introduction to the artist’s earlier work. Placing both releases side by side offers a simple look at the progression of the catalogue: an artist-named record followed by a release with a more distinctive title and visual concept. This provides context for the new single without making assumptions about commercial success or a change in musical style.

Deserted is available as a standalone single, with Oshman credited as the only artist in the track listing. It is a separate release that stands on its own while remaining part of the artist’s growing catalogue, giving listeners more options when exploring his music.

The single is available on Spotify. With a different name and a distinctly different cover, Deserted offers Oshman another entry point in his release history, demonstrating how the artist’s public presentation can evolve beyond the portrait and naming approach used for the earlier single.