FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music

0:00 z'n jeugd 2:41 opgroeien met Normaal 7:10 de eerste stapjes richting de muziek 10:06 de impact van Normaal 14:12 de formatie van de Heinoos 16:26 de Normaal "sound" 19:09 meer eigen werk 21:35 samenwerking met Bennie Jolink 22:54 hoe z'n familie over z'n muziek denkt 26:45 waarom het niet werkte met Bennie 29:32 succes en de debuutplaat 33:38 de "tentcultuur" 36:26 doorgroeien 38:16 'Pluk de Dag' en 'Wonder' 40:00 de balans tussen covers en eigen werk 42:02 overeenkomsten met Bennie Jolink 49:50 omgaan met moeilijke tijden 50:57 een documentaire maken 54:35 Erik stopt met de band 1:01:36 de balans opmaken en doorgaan, nieuw bandlid 1:03:20 Ruben Hanevelt 1:05:15 werken aan een nieuw album Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nader about: 0:00 Lebanese blues 2:21 an American influence 6:15 honesty in music 7:46 a love letter to Beirut 12:33 staying positive 15:21 the universality of music 16:45 his creative process 20:06 imposter syndrome 21:24 the two sides of resiliency 25:05 a hypnotic quality 26:46 electronics 28:14 preparing for the live shows 29:44 Under The Sun Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Patrik about: 0:00 how he joined the band 3:00 his previous band Dawn Of Silence 4:18 writing songs for bloodbound 7:10 Field Of Swords 11:10 his songwriting process 12:57 vocal melodies 15:08 keeping their day jobs 17:43 finding inspiration everywhere 19:09 the song 'As Empires Fall Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Skin about: 0:00 why the new album took a long time 2:12 writing new songs 4:48 writing session 6:51 'An Artist Is An Artist' 9:49 a third chapter for the band 12:00 having a "peter pan complex" 14:46 still having a lot to say 19:05 'Meltdown' 22:10 the album title 'The Painful Truth' 25:45 Cass dealing with cancer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Benji and Arya about: 0:00 the new album ‘Smile' 2:40 Our Religion 4:23 their philosophy on music 7:31 winning over fans 10:01 connecting with people 11:15 L.O.V.E. (Smile Please) 15:06 Black Stars 17:53 empowering people 19:27 Arya's drumming 20:45 good vibes in the studio 22:59 a sense of gratitude Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In deze podcast praten Rinus Gerritsen, Berget Lewis en Martin Kuiper over Live Up To Your Love, een song van Rinus Gerritsen met zangeres Berget Lewis op zang. Live Up to Your Love heeft een onmiskenbare 80s feel en is de eerste release van Rinus' Garage, het solo project van Rinus Gerritsen. Iedere maand brengt de voormalig bassist van Golden Earring een nieuw nummer uit, vaak met een gastzanger of zangeres. Bij elk nummer hoort een eigen podcast, waarin wordt gepraat over het ontstaan van de track. Iedere song heeft een uniek verhaal en een unieke muzikale kleur. Produced and Composed by Rinus Gerritsen Rinus Gerritsen - All Instruments except drums Barry Hay - Lyrics Berget Lewis - Vocals Ton Dijkman - Drums, recorded at Ton's Place Recorded at Rinus'Garage Mixed and mastered by Erik Kuijlaars at Parkroad Studio Voorburg Rob von Römer - Video Join the FaceCulture-communty and get exclusives! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-uC8tfchhyy2tFwZJ2yXjw/join Buy FaceCulture merchandise: WORLD: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/faceculture/ NL: https://shop.spreadshirt.nl/faceculture/all Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video interview with American vocalist Derrick Green from Brazilian heavy metal band Sepultura. FaceCulture spoke with Derrick about living in Amsterdam, when he joined Sepultura, where his passion for music comes from, Henry Rollins, always being open to learn, challenging yourself creatively, dealing with the pandemic, writing about mental health issues on Quadra, why he stopped drinking, lyric writing, Guardians of Earth, collaborations on SepulQuarta, ‘Mask' with Devin Townsend, the diversity of vocalists, touring possibilities, the pandemic and misinformation, missing live shows, moving back to L.A., and a lot more! (15/07/2021) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video interview with singer, songwriter and musician Carina Round from alternative rock band Puscifer. FaceCulture spoke with Carina about playing the new album Existential Reckoning, Live at Arcosanti, making an album during the pandemic, the sonic landscape of the record, the Fairlight CMI, how they write their songs, the chemisty within the band, a sense of humor, Maynard's lyrics, people “getting” the album, what Existential Reckoning means to her, blurring out the noise, and a lot more! (05/11/2020) 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 French DJ and producer Paul Armand-Delille (Polocorp) from electronic music duo Polo & Pan. FaceCulture spoke with Paul about his first impression of musical partner Alex, opening up for collabs, the success of the debut album Caravelle, working on Cyclorama, Ani Kuni, the visual aspect of what they do, Requiem, the production process, translating the songs to a live setting, Magic, the line between upbeat and corny, and a lot more! (21/06/2021) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video interview with singer-songwriter Mike Rosenberg, better known as Passenger. FaceCulture spoke with Mike about a year without live shows, extra work on Songs for the Drunk and Broken Hearted, music in difficult times, the full spectrum of emotions, the title track, character based writing, Nothing Aches Like a Broken Heart, the emotionality of a song, people connecting to his music, drowning your sorrows, strength through vulnerability, and a lot more! (7/01/2021) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kate about: 0:00 having multiple forms of creative expression 2:37 the reality of a creative life 5:18 songwriting with Dan Carey 9:40 the difficulties of writing 10:35 The Line Is A Curve 12:15 having friends contribute to the album 15:30 Priority Boredom 17:35 the role of a writer 19:19 inspiration from other artists 20:44 the audience 22:28 accepting failure 26:31 the most truthful take Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jonathan about: 0:00 Marzipan 3:30 coloring outside of the lines, 5:24 going with your gut 7:37 how Eat The Worm was made 9:18 a narrative style of writing 12:30 Hey Love 15:50 what music means to him 17:30 Wim Hof 17:48 playing the album live 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 Tatiana Shmailyuk and bassist Eugene Abdukhanov from Ukrainian progressive metalcore band Jinjer. FaceCulture spoke with Tatiana and Eugene rising in popularity, releasing the new album Wallflowers, adjust to life without touring, music as escapism, the writing process, working on the sound of the new album, Tatiana needing pressure to write lyrics, being a live-oriented band, high-flowing poetry, improvising with vocals, personal lyrics, Copycat and authenticity in art, creating something of your own, and a lot more! (05/08/2021) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video interview with American singer-songwriter Jason Mraz and his cat. FaceCulture spoke with Jason about feeling priveledged during social distancing, Gratitude, taking the good with the bad, using music to combat depression, what makes a song great, reggae music, his new album Look For The Good, You Do You, self-acceptance and mindfulness, our common humanity, and a lot more! (12/06/2020) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In deze podcast blikken Rinus Gerritsen, Michel van Dijk en Shell Schellekens met presentator en interviewer Martin Kuiper terug op het album Gerritsen en Van Dijk uit 1979. De iconische soloplaat van Rinus Gerritsen en Michel van Dijk uit 1979 is opnieuw tot leven gebracht in een frisse, krachtige nieuwe versie — remastered door Erik Kuylaars. Het album klinkt nu helderder, dieper en authentieker dan ooit. Deze release vormt de officiële aftrap van het solo project van Rinus Gerritsen, waarin binnenkort veel nieuw, eigen werk verschijnt. Bij elk nieuw nummer hoort een eigen podcast, met telkens verschillende zangers, zangeressen en drummers en andere muzikanten die meewerken aan de nieuwe composities. Zo krijgt iedere track een uniek verhaal en een unieke muzikale kleur. Voor het oorspronkelijke Gerritsen & Van Dijk-album is er nu al een complete videopodcast, waarin Rinus, Michel van Dijk en Shell Schellekens terugkijken op de opnames, de verhalen en de sfeer van deze bijzondere plaat, gepresenteerd en geïnterviewd door Martin Kuiper, opgenomen door Rob von Römer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video interview with George “Johnny 3 Tears” Ragan from the American rap rock band Hollywood Undead. FaceCulture spoke with Johnny about the song Idol, dealing with a global crisis, Heart of a Champion, the soundtrack of our lives, the universality of music, writing for New Empire Vol. 2, Coming Home, looking for a silver lining in these times, inspiring people with music, songs that had a big impact on his own life, and a lot more! (30/10/2020) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Sonia about: 0:00 living a nomadic lifestyle 1:42 Shipibo healing 4:01 why it took a while to make a new album 5:26 Amen 7:13 'Forgiveness Is' and her miscarriage 9:30 ancestors visiting her in her dreams 21:00 the importance of dreams 27:16 Rosa 29:15 Living Through Collapse 32:11 forgiveness 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 drummer Joe Seaward from psychedelic pop band Glass Animals. FaceCulture spoke with Joe about gearing up towards the third album Dreamland, suffering a terrible accident, a time for reflection, not taking things for granted, finding out who the people around you really are, the first rehearsal after the accident, the songwriting for Dreamland, Your Love, how he connects with all of the songs on the album, songs that make you feel, not being able to tour the album, finding new ways to present the album, and a lot more! (21/07/2020) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Johnny and Tré about: 0:00 when Tré joined the band 2:11 being like a family 4:33 an exchange of musical influences 8:38 the new album You Broke Me 10:09 Through Being Blue Over You 13:17 staying present 14:36 learning from The Rolling Stones 16:20 honing your craft Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Alex about: 0:00 his music being recognized 5:54 reactions to Kimiyo 9:07 a transformation through music 11:48 surviving a cardiac surgery gone wrong 16:50 the musical ideas on Kimiyo 19:30 staying positive 22:28 accepting changes in himself 26:06 his father's passing and going solo 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 Faroese singer, songwriter and musician Eivør Pálsdóttir. FaceCulture spoke with Eivør about growing up in a secluded place, being close to nature, electronic and organic sounds, how she starts on a new album, the new album Segl, her creative force, opening up for collaborations, Only Love with Ásgeir, Let It Come, listening to your inner voice, contrasts, a crossroads in her life, creative freedom, the title Segl (sail), hope, Patience, making people feel something, and a lot more! (08/09/2020) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video interview with drummer and producer David Maclean from art rock band Django Django. FaceCulture spoke with David about creativity during lockdown, escapism, seeing the world, Waking Up, the start of the band, looking back at the debut record, the process of making an album, Glowing in the Dark, Kick the Devil Out, combining seriousness with humor, making a cohesive collection of songs, taking on production duties, Got Me Worried, putting together the live show, shows still being cancelled, and a lot more! (20/01/2021) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Video interview with Steven Ansell who alongside Laura-Mary Carter forms English alternative rock duo Blood Red Shoes. FaceCulture spoke with Steven about not fitting in in Brighton, the punk spirit, dealing with the lockdown, Laura learning to drive, the tone of the new album Ghosts On Tape, MORBID FASCINATION, stripped down tracks, lyric writing, I AM NOT YOU, not being able to play live, pride for what they have accomplished, the secret of longevity, serial killer podcasts and documentaries, and a lot more! (13/01/2022) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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.