FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music

Benson about: 0:00 how he discovered he could sing 2:51 his artistic side 4:36 his first real concert 7:04 having immediate success 8:48 living life in order to write songs 11:31 What Was 14:03 emotional songs 16:10 love from fans 17:51 working on a full album Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video interview with vocalist, keyboard player and songwriter Dan Smith from English indie rock band Bastille. FaceCulture spoke with Dan about the new album Give Me The Future, his modes of escaping the world, seeing Big Thief live, their music being about escapism, his style of songwriting, being more certain in what he wants to say, using sci-fi to tell stories with substance, Future Holds, a poem by Riz Ahmed, how we perceive the future, creating a fictional world for the album, songwriting as an escape, learning to be a frontman, how he feels on stage, having a #1 album again, what's next for the band, and a lot more! (01/03/2022) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Zoltan about: 0:00 being forced to take a break 2:40 what drives him 4:18 living life to the fullest 5:54 manifesting thoughts 7:45 wanting to be an astronaut 9:13 getting started on AfterLife 11:17 the band being polarizing 13:00 success and envy 14:59 fresh energy in the band 17:04 true creative freedom 18:18 the concept of AfterLife 21:38 a cultural paradigm shift 24:31 near-death experiences 27:01 psychedelic experiences 29:25 Judgement Day Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hannes about: 0:00 growing up around music 2:30 his guitar style 5:03 writing for LoveCop 8:40 what makes a good Royal Republic song 10:55 creative freedom 13:34 keeping the listener guessing 16:20 an 80s influence 18:20 the essence of the band 22:11 enjoying the little things 24:53 playing the new songs live 27:15 best and worst moment on stage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hamish about: 0:00 the song 'Questionable Hit' 4:47 discomfort in songwriting 6:30 'Juliets as Epithet' 9:55 the eb and flow of life 11:19 the title 'A Firmer Hand' 13:19 'Big Cat Tattoos' 18:21 sexuality and competitiveness 23:33 being uncompromising in his writing 26:33 Tommy Cooper's death 31:15 feeling more comfortable on stage Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sarah and Gianni about: 0:00 life on and off the road 2:42 making it look effortless 4:33 On The Road 8:23 being genre-less 13:06 involving their kids 16:30 learning from covers 19:44 Better At Love 20:51 working on a new album 22:41 whe waterflute 24:59 traveling Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Aaron about: 0:00 Into The Blue 1:13 shaping his sound 3:09 what makes a song work 6:25 how he writes songs, 7:50 learning from Dan Auerbach 9:51 the themes on the album 13:19 optimism 17:16 hamonizing his own voice, 19:21 producing vs touring Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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AWOLNATION is an American alternative rock band fronted by singer, songwriter and producer Aaron Bruno. The band had a tremendous crossover hit on their hands with the single 'Sail' from their debut album 'Megalithic Symphony' (2011) and the success continued with follow-up album 'Run' in (2015). We caught up with Bruno to talk about his latest, and perhaps his last, offering: 'The Phantom Five' (2024) We also spoke about fatherhood, going independent again, the decline of the superstar, playing with sound, artistic freedom, 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.

Charlotte Wessels is a Dutch singer-songwriter, who made a name for herself as the lead vocalist for symphonic metal band Delain, and has been focusing on solo work since 2020. FaceCulture spoke with Charlotte about her third solo album 'The Obsession', opening up about her OCD, singing with Simone Simons, working with ex-Delain members again, the song 'Dopamine', 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.

Nestor is a Swedish melodic hard rock band, that formed in 1989 but didn't release any music until 2021. The band, fronted by producer and singer Tobias Gustavsson, makes a mix of classic and 80s inspired rock combined with a solid hard rock base. After their debut album 'Kids in a Ghost Town' (2021) the band released their follow-up 'Teenage Rebel' in 2024. We spoke with Tobias about 'Teenage Rebel', the early days, his vocal style and confidence as a singer, nostalgic sounds, having an ear for melodies, the law of Jante 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.

Alfie Templeman is an English singer, songwriter, musician and producer who released his first EP 'Like An Animal' at the age of 15. He released his debutalbum 'Mellow Moon in 2022, which made it to the top spot of the UK indie charts and garnered him a solid following on social media along the way. We had a chance to speak with Alfie about his latest album 'Radiosoul', getting into music at a young age, getting more personal in his songs, working with Nile Rogers, touring vs being at home, and a lot more! interview by Robin Hignell Support the Show.Thank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Max Cavaler is one of the founders of Brazilian metal heavyweights Sepultura, and after his departure in 1996 has formed multiple bands including Soulfly, Cavalera Conspiracy and Go Ahead And Die.  Max is releasing a re-recording of the classic Sepultura album 'Schizophrenia' and we spoke with him about the early days, chasing dreams, the birth of Death/Trash, the sound of Schizophrenia, hidden gems, breaking a guitar while writing a riff, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the Show.Thank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Bad Nerves is a British power-pop rock 'n' roll band who've recently been getting a lot of buzz, in part due to some pubic support from the likes of Billie Joe Armstrong (Green Day) and Justin Hawkins (The Darkness). The ramones/strokes inspired band released their self-titled debut album in 2020 and are following it up with the equally energetic 'Still Nervous' (2024). We had the chance to talk with frontman Bobby Nerves about the new album, support from famous people, touring the U.S. with Royal Blood, creative flow, fast songs, the end of boredom, the power in words, and a lot more! 'Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the Show.Thank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Lo Moon is a Los Angeles based alternative rock band that made waves with their debut single 'Loveless' and their self-titled debut album that followed soon after. The band was formed after singer-songwriter Matt Lowell moved to LA to pursue music where he met the rest of the band. Lo Moon has supported the likes of The War On Drugs, Glass Animals and London Grammar just to name a few. Their latest album is 'I Wish You Way More Than Luck' and we had the chance to chat with Matt about the album, a time where he felt lost artistically, going back to his roots, creative expression, and a lot more!Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the Show.Thank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Unleash The Archers is a Canadian metal band fronted by vocalist Brittney Hayes (aka Brittney Slayes). With their unique mix of power, melodic and death metal, and a foundation of classic heavy metal, the band managed to make a name for themselves, and their album 'Apex' (2017) in particular turned quite a few heads and led them to where te band is today. Their most recent album is 'Phantoma', an ambitious AI inspired epic that is both musically and conceptually well thought out. We spoke with Brittney about the album, her songwriting throughout the years, dystopian futures, AI, creating a sonic landscape, being a new mom, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the Show.Thank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

DARIN is one of Sweden's biggest pop stars and songwriters having had 8 of his 9 albums reach the top spot in the charts. DARIN rose to prominence after finishing as the runner-up in the first season of Swedish Idol, followed up by the succesful debut album 'The Anthem' (2005) After a number of hit singles and albums DARIN switched to singing in Swedish with the album  'Fjärilar i magen' (2015). His latest single is 'Electric', written about a magical night out and falling in love, and we had a chat with DARIN about the single, upcoming work, his start in music, personal growth, coming out, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the Show.Thank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Frank Turner is an English singer-songwriter with roots in the punk scene. He first made a name for himself as the vocalist for post-hardcore band 'Million Dead'. After the band split in 2005 Turner ventured into an acoustic-orientated solo career. As a solo artist Frank has released 10 albums, and all his albums from Tape Deck Heart (2013) onward have cracked the U.K. album top 5. FTHC (2022) even managed to conquer the top spot. His latest album is 'Undefeated' (2024), and we spoke with Turner about the album, arguing with his 15-year-old self, being independent again, creating a community,  Henry Rollins, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the Show.Thank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Lias Saoudi is the frontman for British indie rock band Fat White Family. The band made a name for itself with their deliberately confrontational approach and sound, and insanely energetic and unhinged live performances. They debuted in 2013 with 'Champagne Holocaust', soon to be followed up by 'Songs For Our Mothers' (2016). Their third record 'Serfs Up!' marked their biggest commercial success to date. We spoke with Lias about their latest offering, 'Forgiveness is Yours' (2024), a sense of home, his writing style, the band still being around, interpersonal problems, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellRoots Music RamblerHear great conversations with the artists behind the music you love, new music and more!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Thank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Sam Harris is the vocalist for American alternative rock  band X Ambassadors. The band, founded in Ithaca, New York, gained widespread attention with their debut album 'VHS' (2015) behind hit songs like 'Renegades' and 'Unsteady'. X Ambassadors released their follow-up album 'Orion' in 2019 and the concept album 'The Beautiful Liar' in 2021. Their latest album is the intimate 'Townie' (2024), which reflects on their hometown and the personal experiences that shaped them. We spoke with Sam about Townie, writing what feels truthful, the importance of mentors, a stripped back sound, the song 'Follow The Sound Of My Voice', and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellRoots Music RamblerHear great conversations with the artists behind the music you love, new music and more!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the Show.Thank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Palace is an alternative rock and blues band formed in London back in 2012. The band released its debut album 'So Long Forever' in 2016 to somewhat unexpected success, and continued their musical exploration on 2019's 'Life After' and 2022's 'Shoals'. Before starting on their most recent album 'Ultrasound' (2024) the band finished their most extensive US tour to date. We spoke with Leo (vocals) and Rupert (guitar) about the new album, the formation of the band, their love for the blues, imposter syndrome, the concept of love, 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.

GHØSTKID is the brainchild of German vocalist and musician Sebastian “Sushi” Biesler formed in 2020.  Biesler left  successful electronicore band Electric Callboy after being their vocalist for 10 years, citing that he wanted to go in a new musical direction.  GHØSTKID  made its debut with a self titled album (2020) and is now back with their follow-up 'Hollywood Suicide' (2024). We spoke with Biesler about the album, quitting electric callboy, forming his own band, art that challengers you, Korn, Rick Rubin and being authentic, 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.

Boundaries is a Connecticut-based metalcore band that has been on a steady rise ever since its inception in 2014.  The album 'Burying Brightness' (2022) in particular had a warm reception and the band continues this trend on their latest album 'Death Is Little More' (2024). We had a fun chat with Tim (drums), Matt (vocals), and Cory (guitar) about the new album 'Death Is Little More', the early years, the creative process, constructive criticism, doing collaborations, gaining momentum, 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.

Myrath is a Tunisian progressive metal band that incorporates Arabic and Middle Eastern instrumentation with power metal and progressive rock. Under the guidance of French producer Kevin Codfert the band has been able to release numerous albums and tour internationally, with their fourth album 'Legacy' (2016), including the single 'Believer', proving to be the band's breakthrough. Their latest album is 'Karma' (2024), and we spoke with Kevin Codfert about the album, metal in Tunisia, folkloric elements, a hopeful message, getting their music out there, 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.

Bassist, singer and songwriter Alicia Vigil is the latest addition to power metal band DragonForce. After earning her stripes in female rock band 'She Demons' Vigil decided to form her own band 'Vigil of War', in which she both sings and plays bass. In 2019 she was asked to join speedmetallers DragonForce and the rest is history. We spoke about how she got into music, forming her own band in 'Vigil of War', joining DragonForce, practicing relentlessly to learn all the songs, the new album 'Warp Speed Warrios', and lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Doodseskader is een Belgisch duo bestaande uit Tim de Gieter (Amenra) en Sigfried Burroughs (Kapitan Korsakov) met een genre-overstijgende mix van sludge, doom, hardcore, metal en industrial hiphop. Onder het motto "Harde tijden vereisen harde muziek" begint de band tijdens de COVID lockdowns met experimenteren  en al snel volgt hun debuut EP 'MMXX: Year Zero' (2020). Met hun zelfomschreven sonische terreur en genaadeloos oprechte teksten, zowel bruut als kwetsbaar, zoekt het duo de grenzen op van wat het betekent om harde muziek te maken. Onlangs bracht de band hun tweede langspeler 'Year Two' (2024) uit en wij spraken beide heren over het album, hun diepgaande vriendschap, niets willen verbloemen, door negatieve gedachten heen worstelen, mens mogen zijn, vechtlust 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.

Joe McGillveray is the guitarist for Scottish indie rock band The Snuts. After generating a grassroots following with the success of a few self-released singles, the band signed with Parlophone and released their debut album 'W.L.' (2021) to great acclaim and claimed the top spot in both the British and Scottish album charts. The follow up album 'Burn the Empire' did almost as well, peaking at the third spot, but it became clear that the band wasn't on the same page with their label. So for their latest album 'Millennials' the band went back to their independent roots. We spoke with Joe about the new album, TRNSMT festival, the early days of the band, having their debut album reach the number one spot, taking creative control back 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.

Exhorder is one of the pioneers within the groove-oriented thrash metal scene, later occupied by heavyweights like Pantera and Machinehead. The New Orleands band, with vocalist and guitarist Kyle Thomas at its helm, has made waves in the metal scene since their debut album 'Slaughter in the Vatican' was released in 1990.  The band broke up a few years after their second album 'The Law' (1992) and didn't release new music until 2019 with the album 'Mourn the Southern Skies'. We spoke with Kyle about their latest album 'Defectum Omnium' (2024), the punk mentality, making people feel something with their music, his voice, keeping a band together, guitarist Pat O'Brien (Cannibal Corpse) joining the band, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellI'm Sorry Zero Points ~ Eurovision podcast with Adrian & Seamus.It's season 3 of I'm Sorry Zero Points. Adrian & Seamus bring...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Olof Mörck is a musician and composer who plays guitar and writes songs for Swedish genre-bending metal band Amaranthe. With vocalist Elize Ryd in front, and their ever evolving musical palette,  the band found mainstream success with their second album 'The Nexus' (2013) and have continued their steady growth ever since. Their latest effort is the album 'The Catalyst' (2024) and we spoke with Olof about the new album, Metallica, melodies, pushing boundaries, how meeting Elize changed everything, uplifting people, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellI'm Sorry Zero Points ~ Eurovision podcast with Adrian & Seamus.It's season 3 of I'm Sorry Zero Points. Adrian & Seamus bring...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Jason Lytle is the driving force behind legendary American indie rock band Grandaddy. The band was formed in 1992, and has released six studio albums to date including the critically acclaimed 'Sumday' in 2003. Grandaddy disbanded in 2006, but reunited in 2017 to release their new album 'Last Place'. Their latest album is 'Blu Wav' (2024) and we spoke with Jason about the album, the misuse of technology, how he creates songs,  pedal steel guitar, making the music sound effortless, and a lot more! (10/01/2024)Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Benjamin Francis Leftwich is an English singer-songwriter, whose debut album 'Last Smoke Before The Snowstorm' launched him into the spotlight in 2011. With his introspective, acoustic sound Benjamin managed to rack up hundreds of millions of listens on Spotify throughout his career. His latest album is 'Some Things Break', and we spoke with Benjamin about the new album, authentic songwriting, letting go of fear, his voice, wanting to be useful, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellI'm Sorry Zero Points ~ Eurovision podcast with Adrian & Seamus.It's season 3 of I'm Sorry Zero Points. Adrian & Seamus bring...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Eicca is a Finnish cellist, songwriter and producer most know for being a founding member of symphonic metal band Apocalyptica. The band has released 9 albums and has sold millions of records across the world. His latest undertaking is being a composer and soloist for the orchestral metal project 'Bright & Black'. We spoke with Eicca about the Bright & Black album, the intricacies in writing for an orchestra, getting out of the way of a song, metal vs classical music, working on a new Apocalyptica album, finding a healthy work-life balance, and a lot more! (07/02/2024)Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Luis Vasquez was a musician, singer, songwriter and producer who made post-punk records under the monniker The Soft Moon. Vasques grew up playing punk rock in California and formed his one-man band The Soft Moon in 2009. He released six albums since, the lastone being 'Exister' in 2022. Vasquez unexpectedly passed away in January of 2024. In this interview from 2018 we talked about his album Criminal, growing up without a father, a cinematic quality to his music, his writing process, dishonesty in the music industry, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Vera Sola (Danielle Aykroyd) is an American-Canadian singer, multi-instrumentalist, writer and much more. After studying poetry and literature at Harvard, Sola fell into music and released her debut album 'Shades' (2018) to critical acclaim. She continues her brand of captivating and almost hypnotizing  Americana on her sophomore album 'Peacemaker' (2024), as she continues to explore and define her own musicality. We spoke about Peacemaker, a drive towards exceptionalism, songwriting, Skip James and the Delta Blues, purging emotions, honesty and truth, and a lot more! (04/12/2023)Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Kyle Rasmussen is a vocalist and guitarist for Portland-based extreme metal band VITRIOL. The band has just released their emotionally-charged second album 'Suffer & Become'. We had a fascinating and candid conversation with Kyle about the album, suffering for his art, his obsessive nature and autism diagnosis, technical prowess vs vibe, creative writing, and a lot more! Interview by: Robin HignellI'm Sorry Zero Points ~ Eurovision podcast with Adrian & Seamus.It's season 3 of I'm Sorry Zero Points. Adrian & Seamus bring...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Spinvis is de eemansband van Erik de Jong die sinds z'n verrassende debuut in 2002 niet meer weg te denken is uit het Nederlandse muzieklandschap. Hoewel zijn muziek niet zo makkelijk te omschrijven is maakte de eigenzinnige muzikant furore met klassiekers als 'Baggagedrager' en 'Voor Ik Vergeet' en wist hij in de afgelopen 20 jaar een loyale scharing aan fans achter zich krijgen. Z'n meest recente wapenfeit is 'Be-bop-a-lula' uit 2023. Wij spraken met Erik over perfectie, twijfel, z'n rol als muzikant, de dagelijksheid beschrijven, religie en betekenis, een publiek dat met hem meegroeit, en nog veel meer! Interview door: Robin HignellI'm Sorry Zero Points ~ Eurovision podcast with Adrian & Seamus.It's season 3 of I'm Sorry Zero Points. Adrian & Seamus bring...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Clémentine Delauney is a french vocalist and songwriter most known for her work with symphonic metal bands Serenity, Visions of Atlantis and Exit Eden.  We had a chat with Clémentine  about the newe Exit Eden album 'Femmes Fatales', women in metal, authenticity, singing in French for the first time, her happy place, 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.

Rick Witter is the frontman for British alternative rock band Shed Seven. The band was a part of the Britpop scene of the 90s, during which they released four top-20 albums in the UK. Their most successful album was 'A Maximum High' (1996) accompanied by the hit single 'Going For Gold'. The band broke up in the early 2000s but reformed some years later, and started releasing new music in 2017 with the album 'Instant Pleasures'.  Their latest album is A Matter of Time (2024) and we had a chat with Rick about the album, the second life of the band, an underdog mentality, working with Pete Doherty, 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.

Thomas Vikström is a Swedish vocalist and frontman for symphonic metal band Therion. The band draws inspiration from metal and classical music alike, and has released 19 albums since its inception in 1988. Their latest album 'Leviathan III' is the final installment of the Leviathan trilogy, a genre-bending mix of styles, from death and gothic metal to neo-classical. We spoke about the 'Leviathan III' album, KISS, how grunge changed everything, having an outside lyricist, the live shows, 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.

Declan Welsh & The Decadent West is a Glaswegian indie rock band known for their energetic live shows, and clever, relatable lyrics.  The band released their debut album 'Cheaply Bought, Expensively Sold' in 2019, which included the singles 'Absurd' and 'No Fun'. They recently released their follow-up album '2', and we had a chat with frontman Declan Welsh about the album, evolving as a band, his affinity with words and lyrics, a need to express himself, his idea of success, 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.

Silenoz (Sven Atle Kopperud) is a guitarist and founding member of Norwegian symphonic metal band Dimmu Borgir. Their brand of symphonic black metal, through albums like 'Enthrone Darkness Triumphant (1997) and Spiritual Black Dimensions (1999), established them as one of the biggest bands in the genre. We spoke with Silenoz about the album 'Inspiratio Profanus,' a collection of all of the covers they have done in the past. We also spoke about how he got into metal, broadening his musical horizon, learning from covers, writing new music, fan expectations, 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.

Video interview with Australian singer-songwriter and musician Angie McMahon. Angie made her debut with the single 'Slow Mover' in 2017 and followed it up with her debut album Salt (2019).  With a beautiful voice and very candid and honest lyrics, McMahon's music continued to win souls winning an Australian Independent Record Award along the way. Her latest offering is the album 'Light, Dark, Light Again' (2023) and we had a chance to talk with Angie about the album, doubt, songwriting, vulnerability, self-compassion, the recording process, 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.

The Kills is an English/American alternative rock duo comprised of guitarist Jamie Hince and vocalist Alison Mosshart. The band has been releasing albums since the early 2000s, the latest being God Games (2023) We caught up with Jamie and Alison to talk about the album, experimenting with a new sonic palette, Beck, choirs, the themes on the album, 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.

Jack McEwan is the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter for Australian psychedelic rock band Psychedelic Porn Crumpets. The band has come up alongside a wave of Australian psychedelic rock bands like King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard and Tame Impala. They have released 6 studio albums, the latest being 'Fronzoli' (2023). We had a fun chat with Jack about the new album, Britpop, how he records, nonsensical lyrics, playing live shows sober, 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.

LANY is an American dream pop band consisting of vocalist and pianist Paul Jason Klein and drummer and programmer Jake Clifford Goss. Their first three albums LANY (2017), Malibu Nightds (2018) and Mama's Boy (2020) all made it into the US album top-40. Their latest album 'A Beautiful Blur' (2023) came out earlier this year and we spoke to Paul and Jake about the album, being an independent band, mood vs technical prowess, songwriting, learning from others, Home is Where the Hurt is, 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.

Tarja Turunen is a Finnish classical and heavy metal vocalist who is most known for being the former singer for Symphonic metal band Nightwish. After her departure from Nightwish in 2006, Tarja focused on her solo career that combined elements from classical, metal and rock music. Her first solo album 'Henkäys ikuisuudesta' (2004) was inspired by Christmas, and in 2017 she released'From Spirits and Ghosts (Score for a Dark Christmas)'. Her latest album Dark Christmas (2023) continues this trend of her dark, gothic interpretations of Christmas classics. We spoke with Tarja about her favorite Christmas memory, creepy children's choirs, music saving her in dark times, the other side of Christmas, 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.

Pär Sundström is the bassist, bandmanager and founding member of Swedish power metal band Sabaton. Sabaton is known for writing powerful hevay metal songs that are inspired by (military) history, and in doing so have become one of the biggest metal bands in the world. Recently, the band released an animated movie 'The War To End All Wars', which is based on the songs from their album of the same name, which is being shown in museums all over the world. We had a chat with Pär about the movie, supporting museums, the significance of WWI, their songwriting process, going back into the studio, 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.

Beirut is the musical project of multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and producer Zach Condon. The Santa Fe born Condon has garnered a worldwide following with his  blend of indie, folk, pop and world music, behind hit songs like 'Santa Fe' and 'Nantes'. For his latest album 'Hadsel' Concon set up shop in the small town of Hadsel in Northern Norway. We spoke with him about the album, his struggles with his voice, being a night person, his obsessive nature, layering his own vocals, not being made for the road, 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.