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Odd Us sits down with People to chat about becoming a dad, leaving Survivor and his music. Without the million-dollar prize in the bank, Baskauskas is supporting himself with his music. Calling himself Odd Us, he has released an album, "The Tree and the River."
"It's been a challenge getting people to listen, because they think of me as simply a Survivor winner, and I get it. I wouldn't go out of my way to listen to a reality star's music either," he says. "So that's why I go by Odd Us, which is actually the way my name is pronounced. I love Survivor, but obviously my music is something entirely different." (See one of his videos here.)
The music career is going well. Last month, on back-to-back nights, Odd Us opened for Edward Sharpe and then played the Troubadour, opening for Brandon and Leah, the pop duo formed by Bruce Jenner's older son, Brandon.
Odd Us's music has been heard on TV shows like Buckwild and NBC's Mercy. "The feedback has been tremendous," says Baskauskas. "It's really gratifying to see people responding to the music, having moments with it."
And what about the baby? Although he's apprehensive about midnight feedings and diaper duty, he's says he's completely ready for fatherhood. "I'm most looking forward to having the baby fall asleep in my arms. We can't wait to meet this little soul."
Odd Us released his debut album The Tree and the River this August. Keep an eye out for brand new tracks from Odd Us in the coming months, and in the mean time, listen to the album and more at http://www.oddus.com/music/
