FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music

Right before the lockdown took effect here in the Netherlands I had the chance to sit down with Tommy O'Dell from indie rock band DMA's. I've been aware of the band for quite some time; I know a bunch of people who are really into them and I spoke with Matt a couple of years ago. So I was actually quite curious what the band would come up with for their third album THE GLOW because I heard it was going to be different. We spoke with Tommy about the album, finding his voice, what he has learned as a frontman, ambition, staying true to yourself and not trying to please everyone, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

The first time I heard 'Lost On You' it left such an immediate impression on me. I loved the bluesy instrumentation and Laura's vocals are simply incredible, the tone, the natural vibrato, the whistle, everything just worked. When the opportunity arrived to sat down and Talk with Laura Pergolizzi I was quite excited. The day of this interview was a chilly September day, made even colder by the wind, but even so we decided to do the interview outside because the only other option was a noisy cafe. I found Laura to be a very laid back yet open person who is not only a great storyteller in her music, but in conversation as well. We spoke about her "Jim Morrison phase," a difficult time in her life, the good and bad in life, her appreciation of her fans and a lot more! I was also pleasantly surprised how well LP's music was received internationally and the outpouring of support I found online. Well deserved!By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I first met Luka and Stjepan back in 2014 and this is the second time I had to pleasure to sit down with them. What I love about these guys is that they are incredible musicians but don't take themselves too seriously either. They like to joke around a lot, and with their dry Balkan sense of humor it's tricky but really fun for a somewhat serious interviewer, as I am. We spoke about their album Score, which remains my favorite work of theirs, on which they play various movie scores that mean a lot to them. We also spoke about making people fall in love with the cello, the energy they have on stage, staying true to themselves, and a lot more!Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Back in 2016 we sat down with Graham Nash, who 's been making a name for himself for several decadec, first with The Hollies, and later with CSNY and his solo work. The occasion was the release of his solo album This Path Tonight, but the conversation quickly veered off into other topics as well, like songwriting, his divorce and finding new love, the rise of Donald Trump, his relationship with David Crosby and why CSNY broke up, among other things. There are several moments where Nash is passionate and raw in his answers, showing he hasn't missed a step since when he first started. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Out of all of the interviews I have done over the years this one probably sticks out to me most. It was just after my internship at FaceCulture, we were at Lowlands festival in the Netherlands, and it sounds silly now (remember it was 2013) but we decided out of practicle reasons we'd only interview a single person from each of the bands that day. This is why Josh isn't in the interview. The music of Twenty One Pilots struck me immediately: It was creative, unpredictable, catchy, but it also had substance, which surprised me because you don't often get that combination of qualities. We had this little dark shack backstage and from the moment we started talking it was like I was talking to an old friend, I barely had to think. Tyler is incredibly eloquent and able to express in great detail his thoughts and feelings. Combined with the willingness to be open and genuine this made for a very real, honest conversation, where afterwards it felt almost like stepping out of a haze. It's been incredible to see Tyler and Josh grow out into these musical superstars and over the years I've been lucky enough to talk to them on a bunch of occasions, but this one is still my favorite. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I had such a good time talking with guitarist, singer and composer Gregor Mackintosh, primarily known for his work with Gothic Metal band Paradise Lost, but also Vallenfyre and Strigoi. I'll admit I will never be the biggest metal connoisseur but to delve into the album Obsidian and the impact that Paradise Lost has had on the genre is fascinating. We talked about the title Obsidian, goth clubs in the 80s, having creative outlets outside of Paradise Lost, a loss of focus in the 2000s, painting pictures with music, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

In deze uitzending van Behind The Music op Iedereen Live was niemand minder dan rapper en producer Big2 (Twan van Steenhoven) van The Opposites te gast. Het resultaat was een openhartig en vooral ook interessant gesprek over het verleden en de toekomst van The Opposites, zijn solo werk, producties voor anderen, wat het vaderschap hem gebracht heeft en meer! Zoals altijd bespraken we ook weer de leuke en scherpe vragen van fans!Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

'Daar Gaat Ze' kwam uit in 1989. Ik was toen 3. Over de jaren hoorde ik het nummer natuurlijk nog regelmatig voorbijkomen, en het leuke is dat toen ik het nummer weer luisterde ter voorbereiding voor dit gesprek het me net zo raakte als dat het altijd had gedaan, alleen nu (met wat jaren aan levenservaring) snapte ik ook waarom. Het was een absoluut genoegen om met Kris en Koen te kunnen zitten om te praten over hoe zij zelf die tijd van enorme populariteit hebben ervaren, het belang van geloofwaardigheid, elkaar blijven uitdagen, de meest recente plaat Tweesprong en nog veel meer. Door: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Sometimes when I go into these interviews I do not fully comprehend the impact the musician in question has had on the development of not only their style of music, but also on their listeners as well. Bob Mould definitely falls in this category. Not only his work with Hüsker Dü in the 80s, but also with Sugar in the 90s and now his solo work, has inspired countless musicians and fans all over the world, and continues to do so. Bob was gracious enough to answer some questions about his past work, including why Hüsker Dü fell apart and the rock scene back then, before moving towards his most recent solo album Sunshine Rock. It was an absolute pleasure.By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Blind Melon rose to stardom with their hit No Rain in 1993 andtragically the band theoretically ceased to exist after lead singerShannon Hoon died in 1995. Few people knew Hoon was an avidcamera-enthousiastic who filmed almost every aspect of his life right upuntil the day he died. This paved the way for the penetratingdocumentary All I Can Say about Hoon's life. So when Blind Melonguitarist Rogers Stevens and Christopher Thorn visited Amsterdam topromote All I Can Say I could't resist to ask them about Hoon, BlindMelon and more!By: Martin KuiperSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.