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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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.
May 1, 2023 • 27min
Jake Isaac (2023)
Jake Isaac is a charismatic singer and songwriter from South-London whose influences range from pop, to soul, to folk. Jake started out as a session musician and released his first album 'Our Lives' in 2017. On his second album 'Honesty' the songsmith started to explore a more vulnerable side of himself when it comes to love and relationships, and he continues this evolution on his latest offering 'For When It Hurts'. We had a lovely chat about Paul Simon, taking risks in life, resiliency in love, working with Jack Savoretti and Joss Stone, doing some acting, 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 • 30min
The Tallest Man On Earth (2023)
Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man On Earth is a Swedish singer-songwriter whose poetic lyrics and gravely voice has captivated listeners since the release of his self-titled debut EP in 2006. His first full album 'Shallow Grave' (2008) and the follow-up 'The Wild Hunt' (2010) garnered the Swedish songwriter an international following, and he has aimed to evolve his folky sound ever since. His latest effort is the album 'Henry St.' (2023), an album on which he enlisted the help of a full band for the first time. We sat down with Kristian in Amsterdam and talked about the album, his connection to the U.S., feelings of gratefulness, confidence and doubt in songwriting, his songs impacting others, 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.
Apr 18, 2023 • 22min
Natalie Merchant (2023)
Natalie Merchant is an American singer and songwriter known for her recognizable voice and literary lyrics. Merchant rose to fame during the 80s with alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, and in 1993 decided to pursue a solo career. Her solo debut Tigerlilly (1995) was a huge success, and more albums followed. Her latest album 'Keep Your Courage' (2023) is the first album she released since her self-titled album in 2014. We were lucky enough to speak with Natalie about the album, songwriting, love in all its forms, social commentary, greek mythology 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.
Apr 11, 2023 • 31min
Last In Line - Phil Soussan (2023)
Phil Soussan is a British bassist, songwriter and producer who has worked with a host of artists ranging from Ozzy Osbourne to Jimmy Page and Toto. In 1986 he co-wrote Ozzy's massive hit single 'Shot In The Dark', and he has also released a couple of successful solo albums. Soussan joined rock band Last in Line, a band formed by the original members of Dio after the passing of frontman Ronnie James Dio, replacing all-round musician Jimmy Bain after his death in 2016. We spoke with Phil about the new Last In Line album Jericho (2023), writing Shot In The Dark, The Beatles, timeless music, pushing the envelope, what makes a good song, 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.
Apr 6, 2023 • 28min
Benny Sings (2023)
Benny Sings is a Dutch musician, songwriter and producer who has released 10 albums to great international success, the latest being 'Young Hearts' in 2023. Benny also has collaborated with artists like Mac DeMarco, Rex Orange County and Free Nationals. We spoke with Benny in his Amsterdam studio about the new album, being in music for over 20 years, setting goals, confidence as a songwriter, working with Kenny Beats, taking the next step, lovable losers, and a lot more! Interview by:Robin HignellFaceCultureSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.
Apr 4, 2023 • 33min
Matt Corby (2023)
Matt Corby is an Australian singer-songwriter who reached the top of the Australian charts with his debut album Telluric (2016). Once a Australian Idol runner-up, Corby has since developed into a multi-instrumentalist, incorporating an eclectic mix of influences into his carefully crafted songs. His latest album is 'Everything's Fine' (2023), recorded while his house was underwater due to severe floods. We spoke about the album, the addictive nature of songwriting, how parenthood changed him, enjoying the little things, setting the bar high for himself, 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.
Mar 30, 2023 • 19min
Floor Jansen (2023)
Floor Jansen is a vocalist and songwriter who initially made a name for herself in the metal scene with After Forever and ReVamp, and rose to new heights after joining Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish in 2013. Jansen gained more widespread attention after participating in the Dutch TV show Beste Zangers in 2019, which led to her focusing on more pop-centric solo material and doing a solo tour. Her debut solo album is called 'Paragon', and we spoke with Floor about the album, finding her musical direction, insecurities about songwriting, singing pop vs singing metal, music that inspires people 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.
Mar 28, 2023 • 29min
Roo Panes (2023)
Roo Panes, an English folk singer and songwriter known for his soulful music, discusses his latest album, 'The Summer Isles.' He shares how the Scottish Alps and Somerset's countryside influence his writing process. The conversation delves into his personal journey, including how he met his wife, weaving love stories into his songs. Roo reflects on the balance between societal expectations and the pursuit of genuine contentment, underscoring the importance of authenticity and mindful choices in both music and life.
Mar 10, 2023 • 29min
Ron Gallo (2023)
Ron Gallo is a Philadelphia based singer, songwriter and musician who effortlessly goes from garage punk to art rock, and everything in between. On his latest album FOREGROUND MUSIC, Gallo tackles some of today's biggest struggles with his usual dose of cynicism, charm and humor. How do you remaining optimistic with world seemingly on fire all around you, and navigate all the anxieties that come with living in the modern world? We spoke about the album, a fragmented audience, the importance of humility, Big Truck Energy, taking things day by day, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin Hignell Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.
