FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music

Mxmtoon, an American singer-songwriter and social media star, shares insights on her musical journey that began with the ukulele. She discusses her latest album 'Rising,' reflecting on how songwriting serves as a vital form of self-expression, especially during teenage years. Mxmtoon navigates the pressures of success and the importance of vulnerability in her music, detailing her evolution from simple performances to intricate productions. She also emphasizes the joy of connection through creativity and shares her unique escape from industry pressures.

At this point vocalist Floor Jansen barely needs an introduction. She's been the forceful frontwoman for Finnish metal band Nightwish since 2013, and before that she made a name for herself in metal bands After Forever and Re:Vamp. In more recent years, Floor has started to focus on her solo work as well, which included introducing herself to new audience through the popular Dutch TV show 'De Beste Zangers van Nederland', and now it's German counterpart 'Sing Meinen Song'. We spoke with Floor about her approach to songwriting, the song 'Fire', finding her own sound, Tuomas Holopainen's songwriting, still improving as a vocalist, working towards an album, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Clemens Rehbein and Philipp Dausch, the talented duo behind Milky Chance, discuss their unique blend of folk, reggae, and electronic music. They reflect on their swift rise to fame and the challenges of balancing creativity with productivity. The pair shares insights on building their own record label and the independence it brings, especially after pandemic struggles. They also talk about the joy of covering songs, the creative process behind their new single 'Synchronize,' and the evolution of their musical journey.

Joe Satriani is an American guitarist, composer and songwriter who with his masterful instrumental rock music has sold over 10 million albums throughout his career. He has taught some of the most well-known guitarists around, including Steve Vai and Metallica's Kirk Hammett, and founded the G3 Tour in 1995 in which he also toured with a slew of guitar virtuosos. Satriani recently released his latest album 'The Elephants of Mars', and we spoke with him about the album, a time when he was still a beginner, finding workarounds on the guitar, Eddie van Halen, a song inspired by Questlove, songs that keep evolving, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Raoul Kerr is a rapper for Indian folk metal band Bloodywood and has also made a name for himself with the indie hip hop band No Flag. Bloodywood combines a unique mix of traditional Indian instruments, hard-hitting metal riffs, and Hindi/Punjabi vocals and English rap verses that delve into a myriad of social issues. They released their first album 'Rakshak' this year and are growing their fanbase all over the world. We spoke with Kerr about the album,  the Indian musical landscape, making the world a better place, their creative process, helping people through difficult times with music, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's always such a pleasure to talk with singer, songwriter and musician Beth Hart. Beth is someone who rose to fame in 1999 with the song "LA Song (Out of This Town) and has impressed listeners with her soulful and raw vocals both in her solo work and alongside guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa ever since. Beth is also someone who hasn't had an easy life, and yet has always been brutally honest in our interviews about the ups and downs, which always makes for a interesting conversation, simply because it's so genuine. This time around we spoke about her 'A Tribute to Led Zeppelin' album, working on herself during the pandemic, healing through music, her vocal takes, other artists she'd like to cover, writing new songs and so much more!Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Selah Sue (Sanne Putseys) is een Vlaamse singer en songwriter die in 2010 doorbrak met het nummer 'Raggamuffin', dat haar o.a. een support optreden voor niemand minder dan Prince opleverde. Met haar debuutalbum Selah Sue (2011) en later ook Reason (2015) weet de Belgische zangeres meerder prijzen in de wacht te slepen, waaronder enkele Music Industry Awards, en spreekt ze ook een breder internationaal publiek aan. Na de afgelopen jaren wat meer tijd voor zichzelf, en haar moederschap te nemen, is Selah Sue nu weer helemaal terug met het album 'Persona'. We hadden een openhartig gesprek met haar over het album, stoppen met antidepressiva, muziek als therapie, zich nog nooit zo gedreven voelen als nu, de innerlijke criticus, haar eigen definitie van succes naleven, en nog veel meer! Interview door: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Swedish metal band Sabaton has a new album out in 'The War to End All Wars', so we caught up with frontman Joakim Brodén once again to talk about the album, dealing with the lockdowns, not being done with the first World War yet, expanding on the songs on their History channel, the real life people they sing about, getting personally affected by the stories, going back on tour and a lot more! Sabaton is a highly acclaimed heavy metal band from Falun, Sweden, who with their powerful and military history-inspired songs have captivated audiences all over the world. Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

J.P. Cooper is an English singer and songwriter who burst onto the music scene in 2016 with the single 'Perfect Strangers' alongside Jonas Blue and his own song 'September Song' from his successful debut album 'Raised Under Grey Skies' (2017). Cooper found himself in unfamiliar commercial territory and had to do some soul-searching to find a balance between commercial success and getting back to who he really is as an artist. His new album 'She' (2022) is the result, and we spoke about the album, putting more of himself in the songs, success and imposter syndrome, how he writes, connecting with the listener, the women in his life, healing through songwriting, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Join Alex Kapranos and Bob Hardy of Franz Ferdinand as they discuss their journey from formation to fame, reflecting on their unique sound that blends dance music with rock. They share stories of performing at Glastonbury and the nerves that come with it. The duo reminisces about songwriting, the influence of The Beatles, and their greatest hits compilation. They also dive into the emotional impact of line-up changes and their new musical direction with songs like 'Curious' and 'Billy Goodbye.' It's a vibrant look at over 20 years in the music scene!