FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music
FaceCulture
FaceCulture is a daily-updated music platform for in-depth interviews, live sessions, and a lot more with your favorite artists. While we operate mainly on YouTube and other video services, with this podcast we wan't to enable people to listen to a selection of both old and new interviews whenever and however they prefer. A short disclaimer: Because a lot of our interviews are conducted at festivals, music venues, hotels, restaurants, and the like, the quality of the audio isn't always in our full control, so please bare with us when the sound quality doesn't always match that of other podcasts. Having said that, we do want to provde the listener with as comfortable a listening experiences as possible, so not every interview that we do as FaceCulture will find its way to the podcast. All interviews we do are still available on www.youtube.com/faceculture. Thanks for your continued support!
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Aug 1, 2023 • 21min
Dexys - Kevin Rowland (2023)
Dexys, formerly known as Dexys Midnight Runners, is a pop rock band from England that made quite an impact during the 80s, most notably with the singles "Come On Eileen" and "Geno". Although the band broke up at the end of the 80s, singer, songwriter and frontman Kevin Rowland reformed Dexys in 2003 and followed up with new music almost a decade later. Their latest release is 'The Feminine Divine' (2023) and we spoke with Rowland about the album, his restricted upbringing, the creative process, having something to say, changing his views on women, 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.
Jul 10, 2023 • 16min
Durand Jones (2023)
Durand Jones is a Louisina-born singer and songwriter who first rose to popularity as the frontman for soul band Durand Jones & The Indications. Alongside the Indications, Jones has released three studio albums, with a fourth one on the way. Jones also released a very personal solo album 'Wait Til I Get Over' (2023) on which he explores his roots in the rural town of Hillaryville, Louisiana, as well as queer love. We had a quick chat with Jones about his childhood, releasing a solo album, the songs 'That Feeling', James Bladwin, 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.
Jul 7, 2023 • 22min
Protomartyr interview - Joe and Greg (2023)
Protomartyr is a post-punk band formed in Detroit, Michigan in 2010. The band impressed witht heir debut album 'No Passion All Technique' (2012), and their mix of dynamic heavy music and poetic lyrics continued to turn heads the world over. We had a chat with vocalist and lyricist Joe Casey and guitarist Greg Ahee about their latest album 'Formal Growth In The Desert', having had doubt about making a new album, the passing of his mother, sonic landscapes, joe's lyrics, 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.
Jul 7, 2023 • 37min
DevilDriver - Dez Fafara (2023)
Dez Fafara is a vocalist and bandleader most known for his work in metal bands Coal Chamber and DevilDriver. With DevilDriver Dez released 10 studio albums, the latest being Dealing with Demons I and II. We had a chance to speak to Dez about doing a double album, doing their best work now, underground art, his exceptional work ethic, a spiritual experience while on tour, fighting for his life, 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.
Jul 4, 2023 • 30min
Bear's Den - Andrew Davie (2023)
Bear's Den is a folk rock duo, consisting of Andrew Davie (lead vocals, guitars) and Kevin Jones (bass, drums, guitars) that has released five studio albums since their inception in 2012. Songs like 'Agape', 'Isaac', and 'Above the Clouds of Pompeii' propelled the band to international attention and the bands hasn't looked back since. We spoke with Andrew about the latest EP First Loves (2023), the impact of becoming a father, dealing with doubt, exploring the concept of love, intimate moments on stage, 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.
Jun 27, 2023 • 26min
Fifth Angel - Ken Mary (2023)
Ken Mary is a drummer, producer, songwriter and vocalist who's combined works have sold millions of albums worldwide. Mary has worked in a diverse array of genres and with artists like Alice Cooper, The Beach Boys, Don Dokken, and more. Mary is perhaps most know for his tenure in metal band Fifth Angel, which started as his high school rock band, and had some modest success in the Seattle music scene before the band disbanded in 1990. Fifth Angel reformed in 2017, and we spoke with Ken about their most recent album 'When Angels Kill'. We also spoke about how grunge wiped out everything, timeless music, growing as an artist, music being devalued these days, 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.
Jun 6, 2023 • 20min
Billie Marten (2023)
Billie Marten is a British singer and songwriter who released her first single 'Ribbon' at only 14 years old. The next year she was nominated for the BBC Sound of 2016, followed quickly by her debut album 'Writing of Blue and Yellows' (2016). Her second album 'Feeding Seahorses by Hand' was released in 2019 and on the follow-up 'Flora Fauna' (2021) Marten showed a more mature version of herself. Her latest album 'Drop Cherries' (2013) continues this evolution as an artist. We spoke with Billie about clarity in songwriting, struggles with her musical identity, writing an album about a lover, touring in America, 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.
May 10, 2023 • 37min
Arjen Lucassen - Supersonic Revolution (2023)
Arjen Lucassen is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist widely known for his progressive work under the moniker Ayreon. We have been talking with Arjen for years now, this time about his latest project called Supersonic Revolution. We spoke with Arjen about forming a new band, juggling multiple projects at once, The Golden Age of Music, 70s inspired music, covering ZZ Top, Van Halen, future plans and a lot more! Interview by: Martin KuiperSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.
May 8, 2023 • 35min
Freya Ridings (2023)
Freya Ridings is an English singer, songwriter and instrumentalist whose 2017 single "lost Without You" became a top then his in the UK. Since then she released her well-received self-titled debut album in 2019, and has now released her sophomore album Blood Orange (2023). We spoke with Freya about Blood Orange, growing up around music, confidence, inner growth, moments of joy and gratitude, her voice, 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.
May 1, 2023 • 25min
Enter Shikari - Rou Reynolds (2023)
Rou Reynolds, the dynamic frontman of Enter Shikari, discusses the band's remarkable journey through the pandemic and their return to music. He shares insights on their latest album, A Kiss For The Whole World, and the shift from extensive songwriting to more concise tracks. Rou emphasizes the significance of friendship and communication in sustaining band dynamics since 2003. He also reflects on the creative challenges of isolation, the joy of genuine audience connection, and the transformative experience of recording together in a remote farmhouse.
