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 HignellIndie Artist Music Hustle with Blonde IntelligenceIndie Artist Music Hustle with Blonde Intelligence is where you will experience...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 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.

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.

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.

Daniel 'DL' Laskiewicz is a heavy metal vocalist for heavy metal band Bad Wolves. DL started out as the guitarist for metalcore band Acacia Strain, before replacing Tommy Vext in Bad Wolves in 2021. Bad Wolves scored a massive hit with their cover of The Cranberries 'Zombie'. However, the relationship with previous singer Vext turned sour over the next few years and led to an ugly departure in 2021. 'Die About It' (2023) is the first album that has DL's full contributions as a bandmember, and it in part deals with the negativity surrounding the band over the past few years. We spoke about a fresh start for the band, dealing with haters, his impact on the sound of the band, being authentic, live shows and more! Interview by; Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Andy McCluskey is a vocalist, bassist, songwriter, and one half of English electronic duo Orchestal Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD). The band rose to fame with the single 'Enola Gay' (1980) and took another step with their third album Architecture & Morality (1981). After a few commercially less successful albums (ones that are appreciated much more these days), other half of the duo Paul Humphreys left in 1989, leaving McCluskey as the sole remaining member of OMD, before disbanding in 1996. OMD got back together in 2006 and have since released four new albums to a resurging fanbase. The latest is 'Bauhaus Staircase' (2023), and we spoke with McCluskey about the album, the two stints of the band, writing hits like 'Enola Gay', political songs, doing everything with energy, the value of art, 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.

Sharon den Adel is the lead vocalist for Dutch symphonic metal band Within Temptation, as well as her solo project My Indigo.  Within temptation broke through internationally with their second album 'Mother Earth (2000) and has continued to grow and evolve musically ever since. We spoke with Sharon about their latest album 'Bleed Out' (2023), giving people something new, writing political songs, writing for her voice, standing up for yourself, preparing for the upcoming world tour, 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.

Jack Steadman is a singer, songwriter, musician and producer known as the frontman for indie band Bombay Bicycle Club and his solo project Mr Jukes. With Bombay Bicycle Club steadman released 6 albums, with the fourth 'So Long, See You Tomorrow' (2014) reaching the top spot in the UK album charts. We spoke with Jack about the new album 'My Big Day' (2023), Mr Jukes, why the band needed a hiatus, doing the best you can, nostalgia, working with Chaka Khan, connecting with people through music, 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.

Laura Pergolizzi, better known as LP, is a singer songwriter and musician from Long Island, New York. After a slow start with their first two albums, and writing for others (including Rihanna and Cher), LP got their break with the fourth album 'Lost On You' (2016),  with the title track reaching the top spot on the charts all over Europe. On their next two albums, Heart to Mouth (2018) and Churches (2021), LP continued to display their unique vocals and poignant songwriting to international acclaim. We spoke with LP about the latest album 'Love Lines' (2023), living hard and fast, songwriting, authenticity, taking care of their voice, navigating relationships, 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.

Leah Wellbaum is a writer, illustrator, and musician, and the vocalist and guitarist for alternative rock band Slothrust. Their upcoming EP 'I Promise' features an interpretation of 90s R&B classic 'PONY' by Ginuwine. We spoke about the EP, automatic writing, eco-sexuality, the concept of making a promise, 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.

Steven Wilson is an English musician, songwriter, and producer who cut his teeth in music as the founder of progressive rock band Porcupine Tree and art-pop duo No-Man. Starting in 2003 Wilson began releasing music under his own name as well, to equally great acclaim. His latest musical outing comes in the form of the album 'The Harmony Codex'. a conceptual album that feels like a culmination of all his previous work. We we're able to chat to Steven about the album, a free writing process, analog synths, why a lot of music sounds the same these days, ambiguity in the world, having the confidence not to care, 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.

Marlene Bakker is een singer-songwriter die voornamelijk in het Gronings zingt. Haar debuutalbum RAIF (2018) werd goed ontvangen; zo kreeg ze lovende recensies van onder meer Frits Spits, won ze de Streektaalprijs uitgereikt door Dagblad van het Noorden, en tourde ze mee met Daniel Lohues. Onlangs kwam opvolger 'Oaventuren' (2023) uit en wij hadden wederom de kans om Marlene hier wat vragen over te stellen. We spraken over het album, het succes van RAIF, terug verhuizen naar het platteland, ons cultureel erfgoed, witte wieven, melodieën en zanglijnen 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.

Mick Flannery is an Irish singer and songwriter whose debut album 'Evening Train' (2005) immediatly caught the attention of listener and critic alike. Since then, Mick has released numerous number one albums in Ireland and has garnered a loyal following oversees. His latest collection of songs was released in the album 'Goodtime Charlie'. We spoke with Mick about the new album, drawing on America as an influence, traditional Irish folk, writing in a single voice, songwriting, finding joy, and a lot more! (05/09/2023)Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Teddy Swims is an American singer-songwriter who is known for his strong, gritty and soulful voice as he effortlessly combines elements of R&B, Soul, Pop and more. Teddy initially rose to fame through posting covers of some of his favorite songs on social media, the most notable being his version of Shania Twain's 'You're Still The One'.  After a few EPS with his own material Teddy released his debut album 'I've Tried Everything But Therapy (Part 1)' (2023) spearheaded by lead single 'Lose Control'. We spoke with Teddy about releasing his debut album, tasting success, his music helping people, writing about love, toxic relationships, feeling at peace 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.

Ásgeir Trausti Einarsson is an Icelandic singer-songwriter whose intimate and soulful folk songs, combined with electronic elements, has made quite a few waves. His debut album Dýrð í dauðaþögn (2012) was huge in his native Iceland, where it is said one in ten owned his album. After translating the album into English  on 'In The Silence' (2014) the rest of the world quickly followed suit. His most recent album is a lo-fi reworking of the 'Time On My Hands' album (2022), an attempt to strip back some of his songs and not rely on heavy production to make a song. We spoke about stripping songs back, his home studio, always coming up with new ideas, Snowblind, already working on new music, and a lot more! (2023)Interview by: Robin Hignell Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Sam Bettley is the bassist for English metalcore band Asking Alexandria. The band has released eight studio album, the latest being 'Where Do We Go from Here?'. The bands big breakthrough came with their third album 'From Death To Destiny' (2013) and throughout the years the band has incorporated new elements into their brand of post-hardcore. We spoke about the new album, how he ended up in the band, personal milestones, setting ridiculous goals, the chemistry within the band, Danny's 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.

Ashnikko is a genre-bending singer, rapper, and songwriter whose stylized pop music has made her into an online sensation. She collaborated with Yung Baby Tate on 'Stupid', going viral across the various social media platforms. Ashnikko not only blurs the line between musical genres, there is also a unique visual aesthetic to her artistry. We were lucky enough to talk to her in the lead up to her debut album 'Weedkiller', and spoke about the album, her connection to nature, confidence, a multi-media approach, her fans, negative people, the power of music, 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.

Birdy (Jasmin van den Bogaerde) is an English singer and songwriter who has beenmaking waves ever since releasing her debut single, a cover of Bon Iver's 'Skinny Love', in 2011. After releasing a succesful eponymous album of covers the same year, Birdy truly broke through with her second album 'Fire Within' (2013). Her Latest album is 'Portraits' (2023) and we had a chat with Birdy about the album, authentic songwriting, Kate Busg, her vocals, 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.

John Corabi is a rock vocalist and guitarist known for his work with The Scream, Union,  Mötley Crüe and hard rock supergroup The Dead Daisies. After a few years of absence from The Dead Daisies, a time when rock veteran Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple)  took over vocal duties, Corabi is now back with the band, have just released ther 'Best Of' album, and he is cautiously optimistic that they'll start working on new music in the near future. We spoke about always being at the right place at the wrong time, the greatest 15 years of music, enjoying the little things, why so many bands break up, 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.

Kataklysm is a Canadian death metal band founded in Montreal in 1991. Vocalist and bassist Maurizio Iacono joined the band in 1998, and immediately had an impact on the musical direction of the band. Throughout their 20+ year career the band has stood for consistency and has expanded their audience to span the whole globe. Their 2015 album 'Of Ghost and Gods' even won them a Juno Award for best metal album. We spoke with Maurizio about the new album Goliath, music as therapy, standing up agains goliaths, the value of art, metal concerts, 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.

Todd La Torre (Crimson Glory/Rising West) is the vocalist for American progressive metal band Queensrÿche, replacing original singer Geoff Tate in 2012. Queensrÿche has made 16 studio albums to date, and sold over 20 million albums in that span. Their latest album is Digital Noise Alliance (2023) and we were able to sit down with La Torre to talk about the album, becoming a better musician, Tormentum, vocal ideas, Artificial Intelligence, 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.

Michel Langevin is the original drummer for Canadian progressive trash metal band Voivod, having been part of the band since its inception in 1982. Over the course of four decades Voivod's music has changed over the years, ranging from speed metal to trash, and more! Their fifth album 'Nothingface'(1989) managed to crack the Billboard charts and put the band on the map for a wider audience. Their latest album is 'Morgöth Tales' (2023) and we had a chat with Michel about the album, his drumming, the impact of AI, surviving shifts in the musical landscape, important moments for the band, 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.

James Kennedy is a Welsh independent singer, songwriter, author and musician, previously from rock band Kyshera. Aside from his succesful rock autobiography 'Noise Damage: My Life as a Rock'n'Roll Underdog' (202) Kennedy has released 5 solo albums,  the latest being 'Make Anger Great Again'. We had a chat with James about re-releasing some of the songs as the 'Make Acoustic Great Again' EP, being shadow banned on YouTube, a few tough years, getting assaulted by police officers, resilience, acoustic songs, 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.

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.

Georgia Barnes is an English producer, singer, songwriter and drummer that combine electronic dance elements with underground pop. Georgia is also the daughter of Leftfield producer and DJ Neil Barnes. Georgia's sophomore album 'Seeking Thrills' in particular was very well received for its combination of emotionality and danceable beats.  For her third album 'Euphoric' Georgia enlisted the help of producer Rostam (ex-vampire weekend), and we had a chat with her about the album, working with Rostam, her creative process, spending time in L.A., 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rou Reynolds is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, author, and frontman for English rock band Enter Shikari. Their debut album Take To The Skies (2007) shot up to the the 4th place in the UK charts and their eclectic style of electronically-infused alternative rock and socially aware lyrics have captivated listeners ever since.  Their latest album is A Kiss For The Whole World (2023) and we had a chat with Rou about the album, resurrecting the band, introspection, creativity and self-worth, the longevity of the band, 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Andrew "Roo" Panes is an English folk singer and songwriter who made quite a few heads turn with his debut album 'Little Giant' (2014) and the follow up 'Paperweights' (2016). His introspective and soulful songs have amassed millions of plays and have been featured in TV shows. His latest album is 'The Summer Isles', his fourth full-length album, and we spoke with Roo about the album, painting forests, authenticity in songwriting, how to spend your time on earth, the song Suburban Pines and how he met his wife, 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.

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.

You Me at Six is an English pop-punk band whose catchy and hard-driving hooks have captured the imagination of their fans even before the release of their debut album 'Take Off Your Colours' in 2008. Their fourth album 'Cavelier Youth' and their sixth album 'Suckapunch' both topped the UK charts, and aside from playing on the Warped Tour and Soudwave they have also been on the road with some of their peers like Fall Out Boy, All Time Low and Bring Me The Horizon just to name a few. We spoke with frontman Josh Franceschi before their show in Amsterdam about their new album 'Truth Decay', the early years of the band, musical experimentation and being honest in their lyrics, the appreciation they have for their fans, 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.

Chris Harms is the frontman and founder of German gothic metal band Lord of the Lost. Their eclectic brand of music, consisting of industrial metal, glam rock, pop and more has led to the release of 8 studio albums, the latest being 'Blood & Glitter' released in 2022. We spoke with Chris about the early days of the band, following their own path, trying to be understanding of haters, electronics in metal, potentially competing in the Eurovision Song Contest, 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.

Dave Portner, better known as Avey Tare, is a musician and songwriter know both for his solo work as well as being part of experimental pop band Animal Collective (alongside Deakin, Panda Bear and Geologist).  Both Animal Collective and Tare's solo work is characterized by musical exploration and experimentation as it effortless moves through a plethora of styles,m including psychedelia, noise and freak pop, and electronica. We spoke with Avey about his new solo album '7s', freedom in Animal Collective, how he got started in music, going back to hte core of creativity, his ever-changing songwriting style, 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.

Martijn Westerholt is a keyboardist and songwriter, and founder of Dutch symphonic metal band Delain. Westerholt is also known for his work with symphonic project Eye of Melian. After six succesful albums with Delain, vocalist Charlotte Wessels left the band in 2021, leaving the future of the band up in the air. Westerholt has decided to continue the band with a new line-up, and so we spoke with him about how the band almost ended, the new members, their new album Dark Waters, dealing with critique on social media, therapeutic songwriting, future plans, and more! Interview by: Martin KuiperSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Björn Gelotte is a musician, songwriter and guitarist, most know for his work with Swedish heavy metal band In Flames. With In Flames, Gelotte has released thirteen albums. They have been instrumental in establishing the modern melodic death metal scene, and have garnered both critical and commercial acclaim. We spoke with Gelotte about their latest album 'Forgone', who he is outside of the band, his connection with vocalist Anders Fridén, efficiency in music, music best being experienced live, Steve Vai, 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.

Jared James Nichols is an American blues/rock guitarist and vocalist, known for his "pick-less" playing style and as the frontman of the rock trio that bears his name. Nichols recently released his self-titled album so we caught up with the guitar virtuoso to talk about how he got into the guitar, Jeff Beck, his coice and contantly developing his skills, authenticity vs perfection, dealing with a broken arm 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.

Naaz Mohammad is een Koerdisch-Nederlandse artiest die gelijk met haar debuutsingle 'Words' in 2017 grote indruk maakte. Hoewel de zangeres uitgroeide tot een van de popbeloftes van Nederland, en ze tweemaal een Edison pop prijs won en internationaal optrad, verdween ze eind 2019 uit de schijnwerpers.  In dit gesprek spraken we over deze veelbewogen periode in haar leven, waarin ze uiteindelijk vrijheid en zelfstandigheid vond. Haar debuutplaat 'Never Have I Ever' (2023) is daarvan het resultaat, en wij spraken Naaz over het album, een keerpunt in haar leven, geen druk meer voelen, opnieuw beginnen, zichzelf gezien voelen, zingen in haar moederstaal, en nog veel meer! Interviewer: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Gaz Coombes is an English musician, singer and songwriter who first rose to fame as the frontman for alternative rock band Supergrass, whose debut album 'I Should Coco' (1995) made a lot of heads turn, particularly because fo the hit single 'Alright'. After his departure from Supergrass in 2010 Gaz found himself still writing songs for what eventually would be his succesful solo career. 'Turn The Car Around' (2023) is his most recent endeavour, having released three solo albums previously, and we spoke with Coombes about the album, the freedom to explore ideas, writing for Supergrass and the Supergrass reunion, the themes on the new album, the magic of playing live, feeling thankful, 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.

Back in 2017 we had a fascinating conversation with German guitarist Michael Schenker, most know as an early member of hard rock band Scorpions, before making his name with rock band UFO and later the Michael Schenker Group. Schenker is considered as a hugely influential guitarist, having influenced bands like Metallica, Pantera, Testament, Iron Maiden, and many more. We spoke with Schenker about his Resurrection album (2018), but also about his guitar influences, the single string style, his time with Scorpions and UFO, not expecting any awards, 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.

Neil Barnes is a DJ, producer and musician who makes up one half of renowned UK electronic music duo Leftfield. Their debut album 'Leftism' (1995) was a great success and remains one of the more influential albums in the UK dance scene. Leftfield recently released only their fourth album 'This Is What We Do', and we spoke with Neil about writing for the album, making genre-less music, getting through a cancer diagnosis, setting the bar high for themselves, keeping Leftfield relevant, 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.

Ryan Guldemond is a guitarist and vocalist for Canadian indie rock band Mother Mother, and we were lucky enough to talk to him before their show in Amsterdam. Mother Mother has released several albums since their inception in 2005. Even so, arguably their biggest break came fairly recently, in 2021, when there was a resurgence in popularity, particularly of their second album 'O My Heart,' (2008) on TikTok. This introduced Mother Mother to a completely new generation of listeners to great success. The band released their latest album 'Inside', last year, so we spoke with Ryan about the album, creativity, his start in music, a resurgence on social media, Christmas, 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.

Conor Mason is a vocalist and musician most know for being the frontman for English indie rock band Nothing But Thieves. With Nothing But Thieves Mason released three albums (so far) to great success, with the most recent being 'Moral Panic' (2020). With the pandemic affording him time he otherwise wouldn't have, Mason released his first solo EP 'Man-Made Sunshine' this year. We spoke with Conor, as always very candidly and openhearted, about his solo album, dealing with physical and mental illness, his lowest point, healing through music, 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.

Alphaville is a German synth-pop band that gained tremendous international popularity in the 1980s with their hit songs "Forever Young" and "Big In Japan". The band continued to released albums throughout the decades, with vocalist Marian Gold being the only constant member throughout. Their latest album 'Eternally Yours' (2022) is a symphonic reworking of some of their best and most popular songs, and we spoke with Marian about the album, his start in music, the early success of Alphaville, Brian Eno and David Bowie, Forever Young, 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.

Brian Fennell, better known by his solo project SYML, is a singer and songwriter from Seattle. With his autobiographical songwriting, falsetto voice and minimal approach, Fennell creates these beautiful musical landscapes full of depth and emotion. His first big break came in 2017 with the song 'Where's My Love', which has garnered hundreds of millions of views/listens since its release. We spoke with SYML about his upcoming album 'The Day My Father Died', dealing with pain and grief, his guitar playing, working with Elbow's Guy Garvey, 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.

Larkin Poe is a Grammy-nominated American roots rock band headed by sisters Rebecca and Megan Lovell. With a fierce touring appetite and a strong body of work the sisters have carved out a nice space for themselves in the roots rock scene. Their third album 'Venom & Faith' reched the top spot on the Billboard Blues charts and netted the band a Grammy nomination for Best Contemporary Blues Album. We were able to chat with Rebecca and Megan about their most recent release 'Blood Harmonies' (2022), their sibling bond, still surprising each other, finding your own path, their musical upbringing, trusting yourself, 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.

PUP, is a Canadian punk rock band that formed in Toronto in 2013. Their self-titled debut album put the punk world on notice, and they have been a staple in the scene ever since. We managed to sit down with guitarist Steve Sladkowski before their show in Amsterdam to talk about their latest album 'The Unraveling of PUPTheBand', being back on tour, their musical identity, the fragility of the band, making connections through music, 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.

Johnny Took is a guitarist and songwriter for the DMA's, an indie rock band from Sydney, Australia. The band gained notoriety with their Britpop inspired debut single 'Delete' and subsequent debut album Hills End (2016). Since then the band has expanded their sound, experimenting with electronics on their third album The Glow (2020) and continuing this trend on their upcoming album How Many Dreams? In our talk Johnny reassures us, however, that they are still a rock band and fans should not be too worried. We spoke about the upcoming album, their fans, old vs new songs, his early musical influences 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.

Charlotte Wessels is a Dutch singer, songwriter and instrumentalist, previously known as the lead vocalist for symphonic metal band Delain, and now focusing on her solo work. We spoke with Wessels about her new album 'Tales From Six Feet Under Vol. II', creating a feeling of togetherness in her live shows, allowing her songs to evolve, the musical direction she is going in, the struggle for equality, 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.

Dayglow is the indie pop project by singer, songwriter, and producer Sloan Struble.  Although he writes, plays, and records everything himself, he does tour with a band. Struble released his debut album 'Fuzzy Brain' in 2018 which featured  the massively popular 'Can I Call You Tonight', and his following has been growing ever since. We managed to sit down with Sloan when he was in Amsterdam to talk about his new album 'People In Motion', still developing his sound, his DIY mentality, the music business, the recording process, the song Deep End, 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.

Camilla George is a Nigerian-born, London-raised saxophonist, composer, improviser and bandleader whose blend of afrobeat, hip hop, jazz and more has garnered her an impressive following. George recently released her second album 'Ibio Ibio', that was inspired by her Nigerian heritage and African history. We spoke with Camilla about the music she grew up with, the London jazz scene, having a life outside of music, delving into her heritage, hope and joy, 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.

Marlon Williams is a New Zealand singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor who'se self-titled debut album was released to great critical acclaim in New Zealand in 2015. His follow-up album 'Make Way For Love' (2018) topped the New Zealand charts, as has his newly released album 'My Boy'.  We spoke with Marlon about the album, his maori roots showing up in his music, dipping his toe into acting, simplicity in his writing, fanding a healthy work/life balance, touring with Lorde, 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.

Lewis Capaldi is a Scottish singer and songwriter who topped the UK Charts first with his single 'Someone You Loved', followed by his debut album 'Devinely Uninspired to a Hellish Extent' (2019). Capaldi was so popular that he made history by selling out an arena tour even before his debut alum was released. We spoke with Lewis about what he's been up to since then, his best and worst gigs, the ridiculousness of the music industry, working on his upcoming second album, finding a healthy work/life balance, 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.

Tom Chaplin is an English singer, songwriter and musician, best known as the frontman for pop rock band Keane. Chaplin achieved massive international success with Keane, behind their best-selling debut album Hopes and Fears (2004) and the albums and singles that would follow after. After the band went on hiatus in 2013 Chaplin announced  that he was pursuing a solo career as well. His third solo album 'Midpoint' was released this year, and we had a candid conversation with Chaplin about the album, climate change, asking yourself life's biggest questions, happiness, honesty in his lyrics, 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.

David Paich (1954) is an American musician, songwriter, vocalist and producer, best known as co-founder, songwriter and vocalist for rock band Toto. Aside from the millions of records sold with Toto, Paich has also written for some of the greatest artists in music, including Michael Jackson, Donna Summer, Rod Stewart and more! In 2022, Paich released his first ever solo album 'Forgotten Toys' and we were lucky enough to talk with David about writing poems as a child, Elton John, his time in Toto, old vs modern production techniques, working on 'The Girl Is Mine' with Michael Jackson, and of course the new album. Interview by: Martin KuiperSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Heather Baron-Gracie is the lead singer, songwriter and guitarist for English indie pop band Pale Waves. The band first garnered success with the release of their 80s inspired synth-pop debut single 'There's a Honey' and their second album 'Who Am I?' (2021) made it into the top three of the UK album charts. We spoke with Heather about their new album 'Unwanted' (2022), making an album during lockdown, honest and raw lyrics, wanting to play arenas, talking about mental health, people treating you differently with success, and a lot more! (09/08/2022)Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Max Cavalera is a Brazillian guitarist, singer and songwriter wo co-founded heavy metal band Sepultura in 1984, and after his departure in 1996 formed his new band Soulfly. He is also known for his work alongside his brother Igor in Cavalera Conspiracy and heavy metal supergroup Killer Be Killed. FaceCulture spoke with Max about the new Soulfly album Totem, the music he grew up with, finding heavy metal at the right time, his gift for writing angry songs, native tribes in North America, Marc Rizzo leaving the band, Eddie van Halen, the bond he shares with his brother Igor 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.

Gilbert O'Sullivan is an Irish singer-songwriter that made his claim to fame in the early 70s with standout hits like  'Alone Again (Naturally)',  'Claire', and 'Get Down'. O'Sullivan continued to release albums throughout the decades, all the way up to his latest album 'Driven' (2022).  Despite being 75 years of age, the songsmith has never lost his passion for songwriting and making music, as evidenced by the album's title. We spoke about his drive, The Beatles, his creative process, the art of songwriting, working with Mick Hucknall and KT Tunstall, modern music, 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.

Katie Melua is a Georgian-British singer-songwriter who's first two albums Call Off The Search (2003) and Piece By Piece (2005) topped the UK album charts. Ever since, Melua has expanded her sound and continued to release albums to great success. In yet another step to take her out her comfortzone and grow as an artist Melua enlisted producer Simon Goff, whose solo album 'Vale' she adored, to create and release and album together, which ultimately would be 'Aerial Objects' (2022). We spoke about how the started working together, what they learned from each other, architecture and space, Katie's lyric writing, 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.

Jerry Cantrell is the founder, guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for American rock band Alice in Chains, a band that was instrumental in developing the Seattle sound. Tyler Bates is a musician, composer and producer who has worked on numerous film scores including 300 and the John Wick franchise. Cantrell enlisted the help of Bates for his new solo album 'Brighten', after having worked together previously on the John Wick 2 soundtrack. We spoke with Jerry and Tyler about 'Brighten, dark cinematic vibes, lyric writing, looking back at the legacy of Alice In Chains, 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.

JoyCut is an Italian electronic, post-rock band formed by Italian multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Pasquale Pezzillo. The cinematic sonic landscapes that JoyCut creates has led them to open for bands like Arcade Fire, Editers and Modest Mouse. From the outset the band has also been active in promoting a sustainable and green future and our evironment plays a significant part in the music that they make. We had a fascinating conversation with Pasquale about their most recent album 'The BlueWave', field recordings, finding inspiration in Japan, understanding yourself through music, a crisis for humanity, realistic solutions, 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.

Timothy Bruce Schmit is a singer, songwriter an bassist most know for his work with country rock band Poco, and as a member of Eagles.  He wrote the song "Keep on Tryin'" for Poco, which at the time was a huge hit, and after joining the Eagles in 1977 Schmit made an immediate contribution with the song "I Can't Tell You Why".  Schmit has also worked as a session musician with various musicians, and has released several solo albums, the latest being 'Day By Day' (2022). We spoke with Timothy about finding his stride as a songwriter, his time with the Eagles, creative freedom, songs inspired by his wife, how he deals with negative thoughts, his continuing passion for making music, and more! Interview by: Robin Hignell  Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Wallis Bird is and Irish musician, singer and songwriter, these days based in Berlin, who has released 7 albums to date. We had a lovely conversation with Wallis about her latest record 'Hands', being creative during the lockdowns, musical exploration, doing things outside of music, getting sober, overcoming a traumatic moment, getitng better with age, 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.

Mark Wystrach is the lead singer for Grammy nominated country band Midland, which he formed in Dripping Springs Texas alongside Jess Carson and Cameron Buddy. The band released their debut album 'On The Rocks' in 2017, accompanied by the well-received single 'Drinkin' Problem'. Having recently release their third album 'The Last Resort: Greetings From', we managed to catch Mark while they were on tour in Amsterdam to talk about the new album, reconnecting with European fans, their Tequila brand Insolito, forging your own path, the album title, taking things one day at a time, 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.

Aaron Bruno is the frontman of American alternative rock band AWOLNATION. The band made huge waves with their debut album Megalithic Symphony (2011), accompanied by the huge crossover hit 'Sail'. The subsequent album Run (2015) was equally well received. During the pandemic Bruno started working on what would become 'My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers, and Me' (2022), a collaborative cover album. We spoke with Aaron about the album, covering well-known songs, music as an escape, learning from dissecting other people's songs, collaborations, his writing approach, writing new songs, 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.

P.J. Morton is a Grammy winning musician, singer, songwriter and producer who alongside his solo work also plays keyboard for pop band Maroon 5. Morton just released his new album Watch The Sun and we were lucky enough to sit down with him to pick his brain about the album, the music he grew up with, his sound, digging deep, how the pandemic influenced the album, working with NAS and Stevie Wonder, 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.

Jonathan Higgs is a singer, songwriter and filmmaker, most known as the frontman for British art rock band Everything Everything. The band has released six albums to date, all to critical and public acclaim, with the latest being 'Raw Data Feel.' We spoke with Jonathan about the new album, A.I., creating an album during the pandemic, more positivity in the songs, creative freedom, the idea of "Kevin", 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.

Mxmtoon is an American singer-songwriter, YouTuber and TikToker. She first made a name for herself playing the ukulele on social media, acquiring millions of streams and followers in the process . Since then Maia has released her debut album The Masquerade (2019) and her most recent album 'Rising' (2022). We spoke with mxmtoon about the new album Rising, how she fell into songwriting, how her sound has changed over time, dealing with success and pressure, acknowledging your feelings, the notion of mortality, 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.

At this point vocalist Floor Jansen barely needs an introduction. She's been the forceful frontwoman for Finnish metal band Nightwish since 2013, and before that she made a name for herself in metal bands After Forever and Re:Vamp. In more recent years, Floor has started to focus on her solo work as well, which included introducing herself to new audience through the popular Dutch TV show 'De Beste Zangers van Nederland', and now it's German counterpart 'Sing Meinen Song'. We spoke with Floor about her approach to songwriting, the song 'Fire', finding her own sound, Tuomas Holopainen's songwriting, still improving as a vocalist, working towards an album, 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.

Milky Chance is a German musical duo comprising of singer and songwriter Clemens Rehbein and DJ/producer Philipp Dausch that combines folk/reggae/jazz and more  with electronic  beats.  Their first singe 'Stolen Dance' (2013) was an immediate worldwide hit, quickly followed by their debut album Sadnecessary. Since then the band has released three more albums, and are now working towards a new album with Synchronize being the first single. We spoke with both Clemens and Philipp about their immediate success, what drives them, the business side of music, Trip Tape and doing covers, their creative 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.

Joe Satriani is an American guitarist, composer and songwriter who with his masterful instrumental rock music has sold over 10 million albums throughout his career. He has taught some of the most well-known guitarists around, including Steve Vai and Metallica's Kirk Hammett, and founded the G3 Tour in 1995 in which he also toured with a slew of guitar virtuosos. Satriani recently released his latest album 'The Elephants of Mars', and we spoke with him about the album, a time when he was still a beginner, finding workarounds on the guitar, Eddie van Halen, a song inspired by Questlove, songs that keep evolving, 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.

Raoul Kerr is a rapper for Indian folk metal band Bloodywood and has also made a name for himself with the indie hip hop band No Flag. Bloodywood combines a unique mix of traditional Indian instruments, hard-hitting metal riffs, and Hindi/Punjabi vocals and English rap verses that delve into a myriad of social issues. They released their first album 'Rakshak' this year and are growing their fanbase all over the world. We spoke with Kerr about the album,  the Indian musical landscape, making the world a better place, their creative process, helping people through difficult times with music, 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.

It's always such a pleasure to talk with singer, songwriter and musician Beth Hart. Beth is someone who rose to fame in 1999 with the song "LA Song (Out of This Town) and has impressed listeners with her soulful and raw vocals both in her solo work and alongside guitar virtuoso Joe Bonamassa ever since. Beth is also someone who hasn't had an easy life, and yet has always been brutally honest in our interviews about the ups and downs, which always makes for a interesting conversation, simply because it's so genuine. This time around we spoke about her 'A Tribute to Led Zeppelin' album, working on herself during the pandemic, healing through music, her vocal takes, other artists she'd like to cover, writing new songs and so much more!Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Selah Sue (Sanne Putseys) is een Vlaamse singer en songwriter die in 2010 doorbrak met het nummer 'Raggamuffin', dat haar o.a. een support optreden voor niemand minder dan Prince opleverde. Met haar debuutalbum Selah Sue (2011) en later ook Reason (2015) weet de Belgische zangeres meerder prijzen in de wacht te slepen, waaronder enkele Music Industry Awards, en spreekt ze ook een breder internationaal publiek aan. Na de afgelopen jaren wat meer tijd voor zichzelf, en haar moederschap te nemen, is Selah Sue nu weer helemaal terug met het album 'Persona'. We hadden een openhartig gesprek met haar over het album, stoppen met antidepressiva, muziek als therapie, zich nog nooit zo gedreven voelen als nu, de innerlijke criticus, haar eigen definitie van succes naleven, 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.

Swedish metal band Sabaton has a new album out in 'The War to End All Wars', so we caught up with frontman Joakim Brodén once again to talk about the album, dealing with the lockdowns, not being done with the first World War yet, expanding on the songs on their History channel, the real life people they sing about, getting personally affected by the stories, going back on tour and a lot more! Sabaton is a highly acclaimed heavy metal band from Falun, Sweden, who with their powerful and military history-inspired songs have captivated audiences all over the world. Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

J.P. Cooper is an English singer and songwriter who burst onto the music scene in 2016 with the single 'Perfect Strangers' alongside Jonas Blue and his own song 'September Song' from his successful debut album 'Raised Under Grey Skies' (2017). Cooper found himself in unfamiliar commercial territory and had to do some soul-searching to find a balance between commercial success and getting back to who he really is as an artist. His new album 'She' (2022) is the result, and we spoke about the album, putting more of himself in the songs, success and imposter syndrome, how he writes, connecting with the listener, the women in his life, healing through 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.

Franz Ferdinand is a Scottish indie rock band that took the UK music scene by storm with hits like 'Take Me Out' and 'Do You Want To', ever since their award winning self-titled album, released in 2004. The band solidiefied their meteoric rise with their follow-up album 'You Could Have It So Much better', which reched a top-10 spot in multiple countries around Europe. After three more albums, Franz Ferdinand has now released the compilation album 'Hits To The Head' covering the biggest songs of their 20+ year career. We spoke with frontman Alex Kapranos and bassist Bob Hardy about the beginnings of the band, surreal amounts of success, nerves at Glastonbury, a pure approach to songwriting, The Beatles, some line-up changes, what's next for the band, and a lot more!Interview: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

James Morrison is an English singer and songwriter who scored a massive hit with his first single 'You Give Me Something', followed by the hugely popular debutalbum Undiscovered in 2007.  Since then, the Brit has released four more albums and several hit singles like 'Wonderful World', 'Broken Strings' (with Nelly Furtado),  and 'I Won't Let You Go', just to name a few. We had a candid conversation with James about his recently released 'Greatest Hits' album, reflecting on his career, his most successful songs, recording new versions, his music still resonating with people, writing two new songs, the treadmill 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.

HammerFall is a Swedish heavy metal band founded by ex-Ceremonial Oath guitarist Oscar Dronjak in 1993.  The band has released 12 albums over their nearly 30 year lifespan, the latest being Hammer of Dawn. We spoke with Oscar about the new album, his chemistry with vocalist Joacim Cans, the song 'Venerate Me', trusting his gut, no wasted moments in the songs, keeping everyone in the band fresh, finally going back on tour 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.

Lara Chedraoui is een Belgische zangeres, songwriter, actrice en frontvrouw voor indierockband Intergalactic Lovers. De eerste successen werden geboekt met het nummer 'Fade Away' en 'Delay' en het daaropvolgende debuutalbum 'Greetings & Salutations'. Dit leidde tot vele optredens zowel in thuisland België als in Nederland en in de jaren erna volgden nog twee goed ontvangen platen. Nu, na een aantal jaren stilte rondom de band, en een paar hele moeilijke jaren voor Chedraoui in haar persoonlijk leven, is de band terug met  het vierde album 'Liquid Love'. We hadden een heel mooi en diepgaand gesprek met Lara over het album, mensen aan het bewegen krijgen, leren van een moeilijke tijd in haar leven, niet altijd productief hoeven zijn, wat songwriting met haar doet, het belang van humor, het goede met het slechte nemen, 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.

Thom Sonny Green is the drummer for English indie rock band Alt-J and Green has also released an electronic solo album in 'High Anxiety' (2016).  Alt-J was formed in Leeds back in 2007 and with their debut album An Awesome Wave (2012) managed to win the British Mercury Prize. Their follow up 'This Is All Yours' (2014) landed them the number 1 spot on the UK charts and earned them a Grammy nomination. We spoke with Thom about their latest album 'The Dream' (2022), taking some time off, channeling his feelings through music, the camaraderie within the band, William Shakespeare, the song Get Better, field recordings and playing with sound, thoughts on a new solo 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.

Noah Lennox, also known as Panda Bear, is an American multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter who aside from his solowork creates and performs alongside musicians Avey Tare, Geologist and Deakin in the experimental pop band Animal Collective. The band made a name for themselves with their 2007 outing 'Strawberry Jam' and the 2009 follow-up 'Merriweather Post Pavillion', which is their most successful album to date. We spoke with Lennox about the new album 'Time Skiffs', injuring his hand, how the collective got started, his creative process, working in service of the songs, being guarded about lyrics, the song Prester John, a crossroads in the music industry, 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.

Teddy Richards is an American guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer, who also happens to be the son of legendary soul singer Aretha Franklin. We spoke with Teddy about growing up in an academic household, when he started writing songs, having a DIY mentality and finding clever ways to get live bookings, forging his own path, not relying on his mothers name, developing his sonic personality, his upcoming album 'Solitaire', 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.

Steve Vai is a virtuoso guitarist, composer, singer, songwriter and producer who played with anyone from Frank Zappa to David Lee Roth to Whitesnake, and also has an impressive solo career. The three time Grammy winner recently released his latest solo outing 'Inviolate', an instrumental exploration on the guitar that includes a very unique instrument: The Hydra. Vai was extremely kind to sit down and talk with us about the album, working with Frank Zappa, dealing with adversity, genuine creativity, being careful with your ego, his creative process, Eddie Van Halen, working on new guitar techniques 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.

Swedish guitarist and vocalist Kee Marcello made his name as the guitarist for rock bands like Easy Action and Europe. The first album he made with Europe, Out of This World (1988), bears the same name as his new musical project Out Of This World, alongside vocalist Tommy Heart. We spoke with Kee about their self-titled debut album, how he got into playing the guitar, having a crazy time with Europe, the business side of the music industry, why 80s culture still remains popular, being all in with his new band, his signature sound, 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 Wombats is an indie rock band formed in Liverpool, England who's last three albums al made it into the top-5 album charts in the UK. We spoke with drummer and percussionist Dan Haggis about the upcoming album 'Fix Yourself, Not The World', but also about being off tour for so long, challenging themselves musically, finding new ways to shape songs, making a connection through music, self-discovery, his excitement for the future, 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.

Michael Schenker is a German guitarst most known for his work with British hard rock band UFO, German rockers Scorpions and his own bands, including The Michael Schenker Group.  Back in 2017 we traveled to Koln, Germany and sat down with Michael to talk about how he got started and his fascination with the single string, his time alongside brother Rudolph Schenker in Scorpions, joining UFO, inspiration and creativity, influencing other metal bands, Michael Schenker Fest and the Resurrection album, 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.

English singer-songwriter Tom Grennan first made waves after featuring on Chase & Status's "All Goes Wrong" before releasing his top-5 debut album Lighting Matches. We chatted with Tom about his sophemore album Evering Road, developing his voice, focusing on his mental and physical health, being back on stage, working with Calvin Harris, potentially working with Ed Sheeran, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Mark Tremonti is a virtuoso guitarist, songwriter and vocalist, best known for his work with rock band Creed, hard rock band Alter Bridge, and his own band Tremonti. The band has released their latest record Marching in Time and we spoke with mark about the album, challenging himself as a guitarist, his synergy with Alter Bridge bandmate Myles Kennedy, his kids not being into rock music, writing song lyrics, upcoming tours, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Ted Aguilar is the guitarist for one of the quintessential Bay Area trash metal bands: Death Angel. After being a fan of Death Angel from the beginning, he was asked to join as the rhythm guitarist when the band reformed in 2001, after being on hiatus for most of the 90s. We spoke with Aguilar about the new live album 'Bastard Tracks', a collection of rare or never performed live tracks that span the bands 30+ year existence. We also spoke about how he ended up joining the band, the Bay Area trash scene, his favorite tracks to play live, having perseverance in a difficult industry, adapting to life as a musician during the pandemic, working on a new Death Angel 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.

Ema Jolly is a pianist, composer, electronic music producer and label owner Ema Jolly, better known by her stage name Emika. We had a fascinating conversation with Emika about what it is like to be an independent artist in the current musical climate. We spoke about  the VEGA trilogy, a look back at her work after 10 years in music, that she just released. We also talked about gear as a gateway to another world, music as exploration and discovery, challenging art, dealing with anxiety and doubt, having a very diverse fanbase, making heartfelt music, virtual reality shows, technological developments in music, music therapy, surviving the industry, dealing with manipulation, valuing art and the willingness to pay for it, how music is consumed, what she is working on now, 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.

We had a beautiful conversation with American singer-songwriter Timothy Showalter, better known as Strand of Oaks. Ever since his first album 'Leave Ruin' in 2009  Showalter has continued to release albums, evolving and developing his craft along the way, the most recent being  'In Heaven'. We also spoke about taking up painting, a jazz approach to the album, quitting alcohol, not wanting to drag people down, being proud of his own artistry, support from his wife and My Morning Jacket, breaking a generational cycle, human connectivity and so much more. It honestly was an absolute joy to talk with Tim again. I hope you enjoy it as well!Interview by: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Nathaniel Rateliff is a singer, songwriter and musician, who is most known for his solo albums and his work with backing band The Night Sweats.  After making a name for himself in the Denver music scene, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats released their hugely succesful self-titled debut album, driven by hit singles S.O.B. and I Need Never Get Old.  Their latest album, The Future, was released in November 2021, and we spoke with Nathaniel about the album, his songwriting process, being a bandleader, asking questions with his songs, I'm On Your Side, hope, looking towards the future, 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 first time we spoke with Irish singer-songwriter David Keenan was at the Lowlands festival back in 2017, his first interview outside of Ireland he told us. Since then we have been lucky enough to sit down with David to talk about his critically acclaimed debut album 'A Beginner's Guide To Bravery', and now his follow up album 'WHAT THEN?'. In the lead-up to the new album Keenan went through somwhat of a personal transformation, and so we spoke about him putting himself together again, falling in love with writing again, identity and balance, expanding his sound on the new album, being honest with himself in his lyrics, 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.

Parcels is a five-piece electropop band hailing from Byron Bay Australia, and is now based in Berlin. After releasing their debut EP Clockscared in 2015 the band had the chance to work with French electro-duo Daft Punk on the track 'Overnight'. The band released its self-titled album in 2018 to great critical acclaim and lead to them playing all around the world. Now with their second album, a double album, Day/Night the band has taken a next step in their musical exploration. We spoke with bandmembers Louie Swain and Patrick Hetherington about the new album, music that forces you to be present, string arrangements, Somethinggreater, and unreliable narrator, moving to Berlin, putting the songs first, 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.

James Michael is a producer, songwriter, musician and vocalist, most know for forming and being the lead singer in American rock band SIXX:A.M., alongside bandmates Nikki Sixx (Mötley Crüe) and DJ Ashba (Guns N' Roses). SIXX:A.M. has released five studio albums since 2007, and have recently released their greatist hits album 'HITS'. We had a wonderful conversation  with James about being an observer of life, music production then and now, the HITS album, living out his rock star dreams, talking about addiction, the connection with their fans, 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.

Dani Filth is the vocalist and founder of extreme metal band Cradle of Filth who have been a staple in the death and extreme metal scene (and beyond!) ever since their debut album 'The Principle of Evil Made Flesh' in 1994. The UK band recently released their thirteenth studio album 'Existence Is Futile', and we spoke with Dani about the album, the world spiralin out of control, nods to previous albums, catharsis in creativity, How Many Tears to Nurture a Rose?, showing other sides of his creativity, the volatility of being in a band, 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.

DJ Moneyshot and Rackabeat are two Bristol-based funk and hip hop DJs and producers who combined forces to form The Allergies. Their funky approach to classic beats and feel-good vibes has lead the duo to release five albums, the latest being 'The Promised Land'. We spoke with Moneyshot and Rackabeat about getting through the pandemic, balancing the old and new, how sampling works, the golden era of soul and funk, working with rapper Andy Cooper (Ugly Duckling), gaining new fans, 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.

James Cassells is the drummer for British metalcore band Asking Alexandria.  Since their inception in 2006 the band has released seven albums, the most recent being ' See What's on the Inside'. Aside from doing well in their home country the band has gained popularity and success in the United States, particularly with their third album 'From Death To Destiny.' We spoke with James about his growth as a drummer, challenges for the band early on in their career, reconnecting with his bandmates, going back to the core of what they do, the creative process of See What's On The Inside,  going back on tour again, 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.

Nicholas Allbrook is an Australian musician, singer and songwriter, most known for his work as the frontman for psychedelic rock outfit POND and his work with Tame Impala. POND recently released their 9th studio album, aptly named '9', so we sat down with Nick to talk about the album, coming up in the Perth music scene, experimental recording techniques, the joy of collaborations, the business side of art, this being the first time he's off tour for an extended period, 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.

Josh Katz is a guitarist, vocalist and producer for American rock band Badflower. The band immediately made waves with ther EP 'Temper', which made Apple Music name them Artist of the Week in 2016. Their debut album 'OK, I'm Sick' was released in 2019 to good acclaim, propelled by the heartfelt, authentic, and at times confrontational lyrics by Katz. Badflowers recently released their second album 'This Is How The World Ends', and we spoke with Katz about the album, how he started writing songs, his development as a lyricist, the song 'Family', wanting to sound genuine, escapism vs confrontational art, struggling with being thoughtful, 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.

Amyl and the Sniffers is a punk rock band from Melbourne, Australia, that created quite a bit of buzz with their eponymous debut album released in 2019. The authentic and raw character of the music in their debut led the band to winning a ARIA for Best Rock Album and praise from critics and fans alike. We spoke with vocalist Amy Taylor and guitarist Dec Martens about their recently released second album 'Comfort To me', developing as a band, the themes on the album and Amy's lyrics, the songwriting process, missing the stage, channeling energy into other things, 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.

Jean-Michel Jarre is a French composer, producer and performer and a pioneer in the electronic music genre. His first mainstream success came with the release of his 1976 album Oxygène, followed by   Équinoxe in 1978. Jarre has played in front of some of the largest crowds ever assembled, including a concert in front of 3.5 million Russians in celebration of the 850th birthday of Moscow.  More recently the Frenchman has ventured into the realm of VR as he held a virtual New Year's Eve concert from a virtual Notre Dame. The performance was captured as the album 'Welcome To The Other side. We spoke with Jean-Marie about the album, three very influential people in his life, innovations in music technology, binaural recording, respecting creativity and intellectual property,  lessons from his mother, 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.

Troy Donockley is an English composer and multi-instrumentalist (particularly the Uilleann pipes) who has played with all kinds of artists, but is probably most known for his work in symphonic metal band Nightwish. Auri, a band he formed with Nightwish founder Tuomas Holopainen and his wife Finnish singer Johanna Kurkela just released their second album 'II - Those We Don't Speak Of' and we spoke with Troy about the album, the songwriting approach, singing on a couple of songs, Light and Flood, a sense of gratitude, how things are in Nightwish, and a lot more! I've been lucky enough to speak with Troy on several occasions and as always his charm, kindness and eloquence is an absolute pleasure! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Dustie Waring is a guitarist in American progressive metal band Between The Buried And Me.  The North Carolina based band made a name for itself with its technical and groovy sound and their willingness to adapt and evolve with every album. The band recently released their tenth record 'Colors II',  which serves as a follow-up to their acclaimed 2007 release 'Colors'. We spoke with Dusty about not repeating themselves, songs that are difficult to play, working on an album during the pandemic, being proud of what you create, art that is willing to take risks, 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.

Álvaro Soler is a Spanish-German singer who made a name for himself with the 2015 hit song "El Mismo Sol" of which he later recorded another version with Jennifer Lopez. His next single 'Sofia' subsequently reached the top spot in many countries in Europe. Soler released his third album 'Magia' this year and we spoke with him about contrast in his music, memories of summer holidays, getting back into producing, the song En Tu Piel, feeling useless without live shows, enjoying the moment, 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.

Gary Kemp is a guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and producer, most known for his work as the principal songwriter for English pop band Spandau Ballet. Kemp penned hits like 'Gold' and 'True' on the band's way to over 25 million records sold world wide.  With the future of Spandau Ballet very much uncertain Kemp released his second solo album 'Insolo' this year, and we sat down with him to talk about it. We also spoke about what got him into songwriting, scoring massive hits with Spandau Ballet, moving away from the past, playing in Nick Mason's Saucerful of Secrets,' a sense of fearlessness, 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.

Tom Odell is an English singer-songwriter who immediately started making waves with his debut EP 'Songs from Another Love' in 2012, with the lead single 'Another Love' becoming an international hit. This success lead him to win the BRIT's Critic's choice award the next year. Odell has since released four top-5 albums in the UK, the latest being Monsters, which was released this year. We had a very open and introspective conversation about the new album, finding himself in a difficult place mentally, his identity outside of music, having an obsessive nature, a very expensive microphone and his vocal takes, expressing something pure, a sense of fearlessness, 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.

Jack Savoretti is an English singer-songwriter who with his most recent album 'Europiana' managed to top the UK charts for a second time in a row, following his previous album 'Singing to Strangers'. We have been lucky to talk with Jack for quite some years now and it's always such a pleasure. On this occasion we delved into 'Europiana', memories of childhood summer holidays, surrounding himself with people that help elevate what he does, recording the album in the famous Abbey Road studios, what true love really is, and a lot more! Enjoy!By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Ashlyn Rae Willson, or just Ashe, is an American singer and songwriter most known for the hit single 'Moral of the Story' that appeared in the Netflix film 'To All The Boys: P. S. I Still Love You'. She released her exciting debut album 'Ashlyn' in May, 2021, and we spoke with her about the album, feeling like she has no limitations, a song for her brother who passed away, the impact music can have, writing about her divorce, working with producer FINNEAS, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Garbage is an American rock band fronted by Scottish vocalist and musician Shirley Manson. The band immediately made waves with their eponymous debut album (released in 1995) and their follow-up 'Version 2.0' (1998) topped the UK charts and earned the band two Grammy nominations. Garbage released their seventh studio album ' No Gods No Masters' in June of 2021 and we spoke with Shirley Manson about the album,  witnessing a people's revolution in Santiago, Chile,  The Men Who Rule The World and equality for women, Uncomfortably Me, why being in a band means so much to her, our tendency towards greed, 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.

UB40 is an award winning reggae band from Birmingham, England. They have sold over 70 million records worldwide , including two UK number one albums in Labour of Love (1983) and Promises and Lies (1993), and had international smash hits in Red Red Wine, Food For Thought, and covers of I Got You Babe and (I Can't Help) Falling in Love With You. We spoke with founding member Robin Campbell about their latest album Bigga Baggariddim, the state of reggae these days, the success years, music reflecting the times, his brother Ali quitting the band and no longer speaking to him, 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.

English alternative rock band Wolf Alice burst on the scene with their debut album 'My Love Is Cool' in 2015 and they haven't look back since. Their second album 'Visions of a Life' (2017) received universal acclaim and was considered to be one of the best albums of that year.  The band's recently released third album 'Blue Weekend' came in at the top spot on the UK charts,  as their sound continues to expand. We spoke with vocalist Ellie Rowsell and drummer Joel Amey about the new album, bonding at an Airbnb, giving their songs the "campfire test", gaining confidence in the writing process, Ellie's lyrics, the importance of the live aspect of what they do, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Michelle Zauner is a musician, director and author, most known for spearheading  indie pop band Japanese Breakfast to great critical acclaim.  Zauner made her writing debut with the book 'Crying in H Mart: A Memoir', which deals with grief after losing a parent.  We spoke with her about her most recent album 'Jubilee', the  differences between writing songs and a book, going in a new direction, self imposed pressure, delving into the Beatles, how she thinks about success, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Daughtry is an award winning American rock band conceived by American Idol finalist Chris Daughtry. Their self-titled debut album (2006) ended up topping the Billboard 200 and sold more than six million copies in the U.S. and the band continued to make waves with albums like 'Leave This Town' and 'Break The Spell' ever since. We spoke with frontman Chris Daughtry about going independent, starting from the ground up,  the song 'Heavy Is The Crown' , the late Chris Cornell, challenging himself vocally, going sober and the importance of mental health, and what's coming next for the band! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Adam Duritz is a musician, songwriter, record and film producer, and frontman for American rock band Counting Crows. With hits like 'Mr. Jones', 'A Long December', and  'Accidentally in Love' just to name a few, the band has sold over 20 million records worldwide and have been nominated for a Grammy (twice!) and an Academy Award. We had a lovely conversation with Adam about their latest offering 'Butter Miracle, Suite One', why he took some time off from releasing music, the evolution of his songwriting, dealing with the ghosts from your childhood, learning how to live, feeling responsible for his crew, working on 'Butter Miracle, Suite Two', and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Dave Wyndorf is the lead vocalist and guitarist for American rock band Monster Magnet, a band that helped build the stoner rock genre, and scored big hits in the 90s with the songs 'Space Lord' and 'Negasonic Teenage Warhead'. Their latest album A Better Dystopia is a collection of covers from obscure tracks from the late 60s and early 70s that have made an impression on Dave. His love for this era of music becomes apparent immediately as we talk about Hawkwind and bands that deserve more recognition, art in the internet world, the age of infotainment, the live scene of the 70s, the challenge in covering songs from this era, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

English musician, singer, songwriter an producer Gary Numan has seen just about anything in his illustrious career that spans over 45 years.  First as a member of new wave band Tubeway Army, then as a solo artist where he scored massive hits with songs like 'Cars' and 'Are 'Friends' Electric', in the  early 80s. He also saw some lows as not every album reached its commercial expectations, but with his previous album Savage (Songs from a Broken World) that reached the no. 2 spot in the charts, it's fair to say he is back on top. His latest album is Intruder, and we spoke with Gary about the new album, the brutal nature of the music business, writing about climate change, his creative daughters, science vs religion, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Myles Kennedy is a guitarist and vocalist, most known as the frontman for American rock band Alter Bridge. Kennedy also fronted rock band The Mayfield Four, and has collaborated on two full albums (and more!) with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash. After his solo debut in 2018 with the album Year of the Tiger, 2021 saw the release of his second solo outing The Ides of March. We spoke about the album, getting out of your bubble, playing slide guitar, songwriting and making sense of the world, his need to create, affecting people 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.

St. Vincent (real name Annie Clark) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer whom debuted in 2007 with the album 'Marry Me,' and particularly made waves with the critically acclaimed, Grammy winning, eponymous album 'St. Vincent' in 2014. We had a lovely and intriguing conversation with her about her latest album 'Daddy's Home', writing about her father's incarceration, the various approaches to songwriting, the sleazy sound of the early 70s, writing about flawed people, not worrying about the commercial side of what she does, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Nancy Wilson made a name for herself alongside her sister Ann Wilson in the highly successful Seattle-based rock band Heart, with whom she sold over 35 million records. With a career spanning over five decades Nancy has experienced it all, and has now released her solo album You and Me. We spoke with Nancy about her new album, songwriting before she joined Heart, storytelling, dealing with change, writing songs for the late Eddie van Halen and Layne Staley (Alice in Chains), and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Australian singer, songwriter and musician Julia Stone (Of Angus & Julia Stone fame) released her third solo album 'Sixty Summers' and we were lucky enough to sit down with Julia and have an openhearted conversation about the album, making bold choices, working with Doveman and St. Vincent, strength and vulnerability, songs having multiple interpretations, nostalgic summer nights, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Chuck Billy is the vocalist and frontman for American thrash metal band Testament. The band was formed back in 1983, so Chuck has been around for a while, and has some great stories to tell. We spoke about his start in music, the Bay Area metal scene in the 80s, the decline of mainstream metal, their album Brotherhood Of The Snake, dealing with cancer, and a lot more!By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

When we spoke to singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran back in 2011 his debut album + had just been released and the young musician was on the cusp of superstardom. Obviously, no one could predict exactly how big he would get as the years continued, which makes it even more interesting to hear his perspective on music and life at such an early stage in his career. We spoke about becoming famous, moments of doubt, the American dream, and of course the songs on +. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

British singer-songwriter Declan McKenna first made waves back in 2015 with the song 'Brazil' and his sharp pen and catchy melodies continue to turn heads (and ears) to this day.  His latest album, Zeros (2020), made it all the way up to the 2nd spot in the UK charts and we had an opportunity to catch up with him to talk all about the album, the Social Dilemma documentary, happy accidents, observing the world, his favorite lyric on the album, and a lot more. I've spoken to Declan on numerous occasions before, and the one thing that really strikes me about him aside from his general friendliness, is that despite the substantive subject matter of his music he doesn't seem to take things too seriously, music is and has always been all about fun for him. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I first got the chance to speak to English alt-pop duo Oh Wonder after they released their hugely popular self-titled debut album back in 2015. We spoke with Josephine and Anthony  a second time at the Pinkpop festival in the Netherlands following the release of their second album Ultralife, and we got to explore their musical and personal lives even more. In this third interview, just before the whole Covid-19 thing, we talked about their third album No One Else Can Wear Your Crown.  As you talk to people more often you begin to form trust, and in this third interview we delved evend eeper, exploring subjects like imposter syndrome,  what it is like to spend so much time together, not really wanting to be famous, interpreting music in many ways, how they wanted to step up their live shows, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Billy Lockett is a pianist, singer and songwriter from Northampton UK, who scored well with his album 'Together at Home' and his recent EP Reflections. The lockdown forced Lockett to reflect on his life and career, and as a result he decided to get rid of some bad habits, including his drug use. We spoke with the singer-songwriter about starting a new chapter in his life, the Reflections EP, sadness in songs, creativity and drugs, and a lot more! By: Robin Hignell Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Back in 2008 we were extremely lucky to get an interview with then 19 year old Adele, just as her star was on the rise and she had released her first album 19. Obviously nobody knew exactly how big her voice and music would become, and the ridiculous levels of success she would rise to. That's partly why we really like this interview, because it shows Adele as who she was at that moment in time, how she thought about her music and where she wanted to take it. We spoke about the album, Etta James and Ella Fitzgerald, songwriting, being just like anyone else, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

The Human League is an English synth-pop band that made waves in the 80s with their seminal album Dare, which included the single "Don't You Want Me". Back in 2011 we had the honor of sitting down with Philip, Joanne and Susan for an interesting conversation about the then new album Credo, playing live, electronic music, Herbie Hancock, the hit song Don't You Want Me, success, old synthesizers and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

We had a lovely conversation with vocalist Ariel Bloomer from American rock band Icon for Hire back in 2007. We spoke about Linkin Park, taking care of your mental health, being an independent artist, the importance of her fans and interacting with them, dealing with criticism, and of course the new album Amorphous. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

We first spoke with American musician, singer, and songwriter Ron Gallo back in 2017 when he played the Paradiso in Amsterdam. Since then Ron has been through a lot, and we caught up to talk about his new album PEACEMEAL, looking back at HEAVY META, fighting complacency, hitting a wall, trusting himself more, starting over, 90s hip hop, HIDE (MYSELF BEHIND YOU), cherishing the moment, how he uses his voice, songs evolving over time, EASTER Island, learning how to relax, what the future holds.By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Waddy and Danny, along with their bandmates, are some of the most prolific session musicians of all time, having written for and played with artists like Linda Ronstadt, Jon Bon Jovi, Carole King, Stevie Nicks, James Taylor, and countless more! We spoke with Waddy and Danny about how The Immediate Family was formed, the chemistry amongst them, session work, getting credit for your work, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Another throwback to a fascinating conversation we had in 2008  with drummer and songwriter Tomas Haake from the Swedish extreme metal band Meshuggah. We spoke with the eloquent drummer about his early years of drumming, Rush, drum techniques,  the album obZen and the song Bleed, writing lyrics for the band, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

In our first interview in 2010 Steve Lukather spoke with no strings attached. And honest and outspoken he has been in every FaceCulture interview since then! With his new record 'I Found the Sun' out it was time to sit down with Steve once more. We spoke about everything from his time in Toto, to his admiration for George Harrison, getting anger out through music, a darker period and how he got sober, playing with Paul McCartney, trying to capture a "real" performance on his new record, and a lot more! By: Martin KuiperSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Back in 2010 we sat down with vocalist and guitarist Jerry Cantrell and drummer Sean Kinney from the American rock band Alice in Chains. We had an in-depth conversation with the iconic Seattle rockers about how they started in music, the time they were homeless, horrible lyrics, Layne's death and legacy, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Alternative rock band Shame turned quite a few heads with the release of their debut album Songs of Praise in 2018.  We had a fascinating conversation with frontman Charlie Steen about the much-anticipated follow-up Drunk Tank Pink (released last month), existential doubt, the success of the debut album, growing as a band, a sense of gratitude and pride, and a lot more!   By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

We have been speaking to Simone Simons, vocalist for Dutch symphonic metal band Epica, for years, and each interview is an absolute pleasure to do. On this occasion we spoke about the upcoming album Omega, writing with the band together in one room, her dreams and nightmares, the Omega Point theory, looking back at their earlier work, working with Ayreon on Transitus, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Steven Wilson is a singer, songwriter and producer known for both his work as founder and frontman for the progressive rock band Porcupine Tree and his solo work. We've been lucky enough to talk to Wilson throughout the years, as he is always honest and genuine in his answers. This time we spoke abou his upcoming sixth solo studio album The Future Bites, falling out of love with the guitar, the evolution of music, creativity and technology, the internet changing human nature, curiosity being under threat, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Jeff Tweedy, known for his work with the widely acclaimed  alternative rock band Wilco, is one of those artists for whom songwriting seems easy. He even wrote a book called 'How to write one song' that appeared just last October. Unsurprisingly then, it was an absolute privilege to be able to pick his brain a bit about creativity and the songwriting as we discussed his latest album Love Is The King.  We also spoke about how he deals with doubt, discovery through songwriting, punk and country music, being creative in times of social isolation, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

It's very difficult to describe how I felt the first time I heard Nordic folk band Wardruna's music, there is something primal about it, something that reaches you down to the core, something one needs to experience for themselves. It was such a pleasure to talk with the creative mind behind the project, Einar Selvik, about how he thinks about songwriting, how his surroundings inspire him, but also his interest in Nordic culture from a multi-disciplinarian standpoint, and the new album Kvitravn. We also discussed his work on the video game Assassins Creed: Valhalla, how he experiences performing live, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Another one of our highlights over the years: It's not often you get the chance to speak to someone of the caliber of Bruno Mars, especially not amidst his ascent to superstardom. We spoke with Bruno about his first steps in music, how artists like Prince and Jimi Hendrix helped shape him,  songwriting and doo-wop music, the Grammy Awards, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Back in 2012 we had the chance to speak with at that point former The Smashing Pumpkins guitarist James Iha around the release of his second solo album Look To The Sky. We spoke about the music he grew up with and how the Smashing Pumpkins got started and the succes they had, but also where he was at that point with progressive supergroup A Perfect Circle and running his own label and studio. We also spoke about the rift between him and The Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, who at that time had reformed The Smashing Pumpkins after their break up in 2000, and there was some contention about why Iha wasn't part of it. Luckily it all turned out well as Billy and James reunited in 2018 and continue to make music together to this day. Interview by: Martin KuiperSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Everybody of my generation knows who Jamaican artist Shaggy is; first it were songs like Mr. Bombastic and Oh Carolina that were played on every music channel I can remember, then it we're songs like It Wasn't Me and Angel  that caught our ears. Over the years, and into decades Shaggy has been releasing music and jumping outside of his comfort zone for new musical projects, and now he has a Christmas album 'Christmas in the Islands' to give a people a sense of the holidays as they are celebrated in the Caribbean. We spoke about his earliest Christmas memories, why he ended up in music, always wanting to learn new things, and his love for Bob Marley. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Back in 2012 we were able to catch up with guitar legend Steve Vai around the release of his 8th album The Story of Light. FaceCulture founder Martin Kuiper had an insightful conversation with Steve about how his passion for guitar and music developed from his childhood, battling depression in his 20s and how he got through it, playing with artists like Frank Zappa and Joe Satriani, and of course the album itself.  Throughout the interview Vai talks with an air of experience and wisdom, eloquently illuminating his story and his perspectives on music and the world. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I was aware of Steps as a young teen (5,6,7,8 and Tragedy were played on all the music channels all the time) but exactly how big they were I never realised before doing research for this interview.  It was great to talk to Claire, Faye and Lee about the ups and downs in their career and to see them coming out more confident and happy on the other side with a new album What The Future Holds.  As a line in the titletrack reads, the band has "one foot in the past and one foot in the future", they will always acknowledge the hits that got them to this point, but also look for new ways to surprise and excite their audience.  A wonderful new chapter for the group has begun.By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I first got to know who Guy Sebastian was through a song called "Battle Scars" that he recorded with American Rapper Lupe Fiasco. It wasn't just the quality of  his voice that struck me, but also that what he was singing felt sincere and struck a chord.  Ever since then Guy has reached great heights not only in Australia but in the rest of the world as well. In this interview we talked about his latest album T.R.U.T.H., reflecting on his life and career, finding a silver lining, adding positivity to the world, the song Before I Go, writing Choir for a friend who passed away, the importance of mental health, gaining strength from the people around him, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Back in 2010, we had the chance to talk to singer and songwriter Sia. What makes this interview interesting is that it was right as the Australian musician started gaining worldwide attention with the album We Are Born. Soon after she would be catapulted into the limelight with songs written for artists like David Guetta, Beyonce, Rihanna, and of course her own hit album 1000 forms of Fear (which includes 'Chandelier'). We spoke with Sia about her shyness, abusing alcohol in the past, writing for others, being realistic about music, and a lot more. Perhaps worth of note is that this interview was conducted before Sia prefered to hide her fame because of her rising fame. The interview is also still available on our YouTube channel!Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

One of the perks of this job is that there are some incredibly talented people who's brain I can pick about their craft, and guitar virtuoso John Petrucci is definitely one of these people. Listening to his second solo record Terminal Velocity was an absolute pleasure, and as someone who tries to play guitar from time to time, also made me question my life choices a little bit. On the record Petrucci delves into sides of himself he doesn't often get to show in his other creative outings like progressive metal juggernaut Dream Theater. We spoke about the blues, the impact of the late Eddie van Halen, his approach to the guitar, the album of course, and a lot more. I hope you enjoy it.By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

As someone who grew up in the 90s, hearing that I could interview one of the Spice Girls was tremendously exciting. Since their break-up Melanie Chisolm, aka Sporty Spice, has continued to develop herself as an artist and has release several solo albums starting with the very succesful Northern Star in 1999. Now, more than two decades later, she released her latest album 'Melanie C' and we spoke with her about the album, talking about mental health, the notion of fame, some big decisions in her life, still being unapologetic, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Ever since their self-titled debut album back in 2015 we at FaceCulture had the pleasure to talk to English rock band Nothing But Thieves, and frontman Conor Mason in particular, on numerous occasions. Over this time, we've developed an understanding with each other, and Conor's openness and willingness to talk about anything ranging from when he suffered with depression to his musical thought process, has made for some very insightful and fascinating conversations. In this interview we spoke about their latest album Moral Panic, his path of self-discovery, polerization in society, writing songs just for himself, the uncertain future, and a lot more! We hope you guys enjoy these talks as much as we do!By: Martin KuiperSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

We were extremely lucky and glad to have Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee sit down with us to talk about their upcoming album The Bitter Truth and a lot more. Right from the start the conversation flowed naturally from why it is important to vote and having your voice be heard, to how the sound of the band has evolved to where it is now. We also spoke about continuously striving to be your true self, dealing with these dire times, what to expect from the upcoming album.By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I remember being mesmerized by the soothing voice of Katie when her album Piece By Piece came out back in 2005. It has been wonderful to see her develop and progress with each album, exploring different sides of her psyche, her heritage, and her sound. Although FaceCulture has spoken to Katie a number of times it was personaly my first time, and her thoughtfulness and eloquence did not dissapoint. We spoke about her lastest record Album No. 8, the notion of "love propaganda", being adventurous, changing things up, celebrating great musicianship, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I knew very little about Faroese artist Eivør before this interview, but delving  into her life and music I discovered this wonderfully original and truly enchanting singer, musician and performer. Even more so, both uf us were a bit sick of talking about the pandemic and all the depressing news surrounding it, so we dicided to skip all of that and turn our conversation to her new album Segl. The interview flowed very naturally as we ventured into her somewhat isolated upbringing, being close to nature, electronic vs organic sounds, a crossroads in her life, wanting to make people feel something, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Toen het debuut van Spinvis uitkwam, was ik direct gefascineerd door de sferische muziek van Erik de Jong, de man achter Spinvis. Ik was net begonnen met FaceCulture en moest en zou Spinvis voor de camera krijgen voor een interview. Begin 2003 was het zover. We mochten langskomen in Nieuwegein en namen plaats in de studio waar jarenlang gesleuteld was aan het debuut. Erik liet horen hoe hij nummers had opgebouwd en diemiddag staat in mijn top 10 van meest onvergetelijke FaceCulture-momenten. Door de jaren heen hebben we Erik vaak gesproken en elk gesprek was uniek en inspirerend. In dit interview spreken we over z'n meest recente plaat 7.6.9.6., zich verzetten tegen verwachtingen, elektronica in z'n muziek, dat muziek meer is dan alleen emotie oproepen, niet kunnen optreden en nog veel meer!Martin KuiperSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Nickelback, despite being one of the most successful Canadian bands ever, has gotten a lot of flak over the years, and so has its polarizing frontman Chad Kroeger, unfairly in my estimation. I was pleasantly surprised about how approachable and genuinely friendly Chad seemed to be when I went to interview him in 2017 for the Feed The Machine album. He was honest, didn't take himself too seriously, and seemed very proud of the work they had done on their latest album. We spoke about his recovery from vocal surgery, writing a heavier album, not worrying about the haters and more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

We recently had a fun chat with guitarist and songwriter Kragen Lum, know for his work with Psychosis, Prototype, and for the last 10+ years with thrash metal band Heathen. We spoke about growing up around so much rock and metal, the new album Empire of the blind, the crazy times we are living in, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Israeli singer-songwriter Asaf Avidan is an artist in the truest sense of the word. He started his musical journey first as part of Asaf Avidan & the Mojos, and since 2012 on his own, gaining an audience both at home and abroad. One of his earlier songs, "Reckoning Song" was covered by German DJ Wanklemut and became a smash hit all over the world. But when asked about the cover he says he prefers the original. Avidan is someone who puts a lot of care into his music, he digs deep, asks himself the difficult questions in life, and expresses his experiences and emotions through music. We recently spoke about his new album Anagnorisis, which led into a conversation about the chaotic nature of being, finding meaning in life, his attempts at a polyamorous relationship, and, of course, how all of this fits in with his music. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I don't remember how I first got to hear Big Thief, it was probably through NPR's Tiny Desk concerts, a haven for good music. Ever since hearing them I was sold, "Mary" in particular struck a chord, so when the opportunity arose I jumped at chance to sit down with Adrianne in a small pink room in Amsterdam to talk about tapping into inspiration, creativity and songwriting, wanting to be part of something bigger, alienation in society, the album U.F.O.F., and a lot more! She struck me as somewhat shy, and not the biggest fan of having a camera shoved in her face, but I have immense appreciation for how she genuinely tried to give honest answers to the questions I was asking, as vague as they might have been at times. It was an absolute pleasure. They were slated to play a festival in the Netherlands this summer, which was cancelled for obvious reasons, so I'll have to wait a bit longer before I get to see them live.By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

In 2015 I had the chance to talk with Welsh singer, songwriter, and producer Marina Diamadis who at the time was touring for her album Froot as Marina and the Diamonds. We spoke about having a day off in Amsterdam, not wanting to censor herself, not caring about popularity, long-term pressure, sorting out her thoughts and a lot more. It's been great to see Marina developing herself as an artist over the years, her creativity continues to set her apart, and the fact that she is all doing it on her own terms is truly inspiring to see. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Back in 2016 I had the chance to sit down with American rapper G-Eazy when he was on tour in Amsterdam. We spoke about enjoying the city, his album When It's Dark Out, his eclectic musical upbringing, dealing with haters, Everything Will Be Ok, the power of music, and a lot more.On a side note, I want to commend Gerald (his real name) for his professionalism. I had the chance to speak with him on a separate occasion at a festival. Hip Hop festival are unfortunately notorious for artists cancelling last minute or not showing up for interviews. Out of the 8 interviews I had scheduled Gerald was the only one who I ended up talking to that day, even though he was the biggest name on the list. For a little music interviewer like me it showed great character from both him and his team and credit needs to be given where credit is due. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Like many others I grew up with the music of Linkin Park. The combination of hip-hop and metal elements and a powerful voice that sang lyrics with substance were very appealing to a teenager trying to figure out life. Evidenced by the millions of records sold their music resonated with people, it was and still is a refuge for people who needed "Somewhere To Belong". I had the chance to interview them in March of 2017 about the One More Light album. I remember Chester and Mike being in good spirits, joking around, as we spoke about the album, emotionality in songs, advice from Rick Rubin, Chester having had a tough time after breaking his leg, and a lot more. It was rough hearing Chester had taken his own life only months later. Life is difficult. Be kind to each other. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Scottish singer-songwriter Lewis Capaldi was in Amsterdam to play a show at the Paradiso in December of 2018 and I had the chance to go backstage before the show for a little chat. Anyone who knows just a little bit about Lewis knows that he has a great sense of humor, is very easy to talk to, and doesn't take himself too seriously, while at the same time crafting these incredibly authentic, emotional songs. We spoke about his successes before even releasing a debut album, writing at night, Someone You Loved, a tip for beginning musicians, and working on his first album. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Scottish singer and songwriter Derek William Dick, better known as Fish, rose to fame as the frontman for progressive rock band Marillion in the 80s, penning hits like Kayleigh and Lavender. After leaving the band Fish continued to turn heads with his solo work, culminating in his final (ever!) album Weltschmerz which is released this year. It was an absolute pleasure to talk to fish, as he was very kind with his time, his willingness to discuss any- or everything, and his very accessible personality. It genuinely felt like talking to someone I had known for years. We talked about the current situation in the world with the pandemic, why he left Marillion at the height of their powers, what he wants to do after he retires from music, and a lot more! I hope you enjoy this talk as much as I did! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Back in 2018 I was invited to take the train up to Köln, Germany to interview Tuomas for both the Nightwish Decades album and for the debut of Auri, a band Tuomas had created with his wife and singer Johanna Kurkela and bandmate and multi-instrumentalist Troy Donockley. In my talk with Tuomas we journeyed through the history of the band, the various line-up changes, the music that came out of it like The Poet and The Pendulum, and arrived at where the band was now, the chemistry between them and his start on what would become Human:||:Nature. After having had the pleasure to talk to people like Floor and Troy in the past, it was a great experience to talk to the mastermind behind this fascinating band and see things fall into place. Tuomas, as always, was considerate and intelligent in his answers which made for an interesting (retro)perspective on the band up until Decades. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I was first introduced to the music of Glen Hansard through the movie Once, but it wasn't until researching him for this interview, and delving into the album Didn't He Ramble, that I got a real sense of what kind of songwriter he was. It's not just the storytelling, but the warmth, the sincerity, the emotion that draws you in. And in person, he was the same; he was open, genuine, contemplative about his own craft, all the things you need for a good conversation. We spoke about the album, art vs craft, writing about his friends, music with no agenda, emotionality, and a lot more! After the interview he also played us a beautiful rendition of "Her Mercy" my favorite song on the album. In these moments I feel really lucky to have this as a job!By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Another one of my favorites from back in 2016. Matt is such a charismatic and intelligent talker and his openness about not only the music but how he perceives things in the world and his own emotions and feelings is really engaging. Oh, and the music isn't too bad either! We spoke about self-acceptance, not having one particular sound, music as catharsis, his appreciation for fans, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Another one of my favorites. Before we started the interview Corey and I were talking a bit. He couldn't have been more genuine and nice. Then, as I pressed record the mask went on and I must admit for the first minute or so it felt a bit strange  and intimidating. But as our conversation went on about his first introduction into metal, sharing pain and grief, doing things their own way, previous slipknot albums, and more! his kindhearted nature shined through once more. It was an absolute pleasure and it has broadened my mind about what I thought metal music was. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

This was actually my very first interview I did for FaceCulture. It was my first week, and it just so happened that I was the only one available. It didn't hurt that I harbor a strong love for the blues, so it was decided that I would be thrown into the fire and interview global star Joe Bonamassa, one of the best blues guitarists I've ever heard play. The one thing that I remember most from this interview, aside from how courteous and open Joe seemed to be, was the realization that he was just another guy. Obviously one that was ridiculously talented, but a person like me and you. This was a very useful lesson to have learned early on because seeing "famous" people on a screen is very different from sitting across from them, and I was very glad that it didn't affect how I approached Joe that day and everyone I've interviewed since. We spoke about his then acoustic show in the Vienna Opera House, being an interpreter of the blues, Rory Gallagher, his work with Kevin Shirley, not being predictable, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

As I walked into the Gibson guitar offices in Amsterdam (one of our favorite spots to film for obvious reasons) Mike was sitting there just noodeling on some of the guitars. It is a special thing to see a truly professional musician playing a song from up close. I had interviewed Mike before, but I prefer this one because we immediately could talk about substantive things. We spoke about his American roots, To Be Free, a delicate subject, the American songwriting tradition, a road trip, the extremes in America, a visual approach, acoustic versions, having a big song, the title track Runaway, and a lot more!By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

This very intimate interview with Charles Bradley was one of the first that I edited when I started working for FaceCulture back in 2013. My colleague Martin Kuiper did the interview, and I was blown away by how raw and real this interview was as they chronicled through the immensely difficult and tragic life Charles had lived, from being homeless as a teenager to being wrongfully put in jail, to the present where he was living his dream of bringing people joy with his music. I had the good fortune to meet and interview Charles myself a couple of years later, and for a man who had every right to be bitter about the cards he was dealt in life, he seemed like one of the most genuinely warm and loving people I have ever met. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Sometimes the most fun interviews are the ones you didn't expect to happen. I was scheduled to interview Theresa Wayman from the American indie rock band Warpaint at the Best Kept Secret festival in the Netherlands. So I prepared accordingly, but at the last second she was no longer available so I got to talk with Stella and Jenny Lee instead. With my preparation mostly out the window I decided to just try to have as genuine a conversation with them as I could. Plus, I had spoken to Jenny Lee on a couple of occasions so I knew it would be excellent anyway. Both Stella and Jenny Lee were great fun and I really loved the laid back attitude we all had in this interview. We spoke about Stella joining the band, recording The Fool, developing in other musical areas, dealing with egos,  trying to avoid pressure, growing as a band and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Back in early 2019 we had a chance to sit down with New-Zealand artist Aldous Harding when she was in Amsterdam. From the moment we started the interview I noticed how deliberate she was in choosing her words. I truly appreciated that she took time to think about giving the most genuine answers to my, at times admittedly somewhat vague, questions. We spoke about the notion of having a purpose, falling into music, her album Designer, making the personal impersonal, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

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.

Since my first interview with Tom en Tim in 2005 I have followed the band with interest. So when I had the opportunity to talk to them about their comeback album Cause & Effect in 2019 I was really curious how their relationship had evolved after the band's break up in 2013. And I couldn't resist to ask Tim about his thoughts about Tom's solo album TheWave ;-)By: Martin KuiperSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

IedereenLive: Behind the Music met Eric van Eerdenburg van lowlandsFaceCulture bedacht en produceerde rondleidingsvideo metfestivaldirecteur Eric van Eerdenburg van Lowlands tot en met 2019 en ikheb Eric leren kennen als een aimabele man met een sterke visie opmuziek en zijn festival. Donderdag 14 mei was hij bij mij in deuitzending van Behind the Music op IedereenLive. Eric sprak over hetniet doorgaan van Lowlands 2020, de belofte aan Nederlandse artiestenvoor Lowlands 2021, wat de overheid kan bijdragen aan de muziekindustriein deze tijd en meer! Ook kregen we erg mooie vragen vanLowlands-bezoekers en stuurde Big2 van The Opposites een videoboodschapin over Lowlands.Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Burmudian singer-songwriter Heather Nova has been releasing music for well over 25 years, and the passion and fervor with which she approaches her music to this day is inspiring to see. We spoke about her album Pearl (2019) and what songwriting means to her, but also on a more personal level about going through a divorce, her relationship with nature, and how topics like these find a way into her music. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Before doing this interview I actually had met Wesley on one occassion, only briefly, when I was filming an interview with him in one of the first weeks as an intern at FaceCulture. The Lumineers were already riding high with their hit song "Ho Hey" and their debut album but what struck me about Wesley was how open he was in talking about his life and his music (something that at the time I thought very successful musicians were reluctant to do). The Lumineers have continued to write poignant and honest songs over the years but for me personally album III, the one I was going to interview them about, took it to another level. I've always loved the more narrative style of songwriting, and how III weaves in characters and stories, while also addressing some very relevant and important issues like alcoholism and addiction that are very dear to their own hearts was a joy to listen to. We spoke about dealing with their early success, taking the stigma away from addiction, not shying away form difficult subject, transcending generations, and a lot more! By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I had interviewed Canadian musician, singer and songwriter Patrick Watson years earlier, in the same hotel, so I knew he would be a interesting and willing talker. When I arrived, however, I realized I had forgotten my research, and the hotel restaurant was so loud that there was no real way to do the interview inside. We had to be creative, so when Patrick spotted a very colorful egg to sit in I knew it was going to be alright. I remembered the gist of what I wanted to ask so we just started talking away, about his new album The Wave, getting run over by bikes in Amsterdam, growing as a songwriter, his admiration for Connan Mockasin, and a lot more. I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did. By: Robin HignellSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

To be honest I didn't know that much about the drums before getting the opportunity to talk to founder, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Jonathan Pierce just over a year ago. So I didn't really know what to expect, but from the get-go this conversation felt like talking to someone I had know for years. Jonathan spoke openly and candidly about being vulnerable, what makes him most happy, tapping into emotions and connecting with others through music. The conversation went so organically that I had to remind myself that he also had a new album, Brutalism, coming out and needed to ask a few questions about that as well. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I remember being shown a performance of "Flow" on YouTube years ago and it absolutely mesmerized me. This was before loop stations were commonly used so the fact that he could create all these sounds and weave them into an awesome track just seemed so amazing to me. And most importantly, you could see the passion, the genuine creative talent, with which he did it. So fast forward to years later and I happen to get a chance to sit down with Benjamin Standford, better known by Dub FX, for a conversation. We spoke about his album Roots, but also about what drives him in doing what he does, being an outsider, forging his own path, setting high standards for himself, and a lot more. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

This was the third time I personally had the pleasure of sitting down with Beth Hart (FaceCulture has spoken with her many times). She's such an honest and candid person and because she's had quite the life already she always has an interesting perspective on things. Which makes my job even easier. For this interview the only aim was to focus on positive things, like her early love for the piano, accepting who she is, learning with every record, and of course her most recent album War In My Mind. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Although being a self-proclaimed introvert this interview with American singer-songwriter Damien Jurado was one of those conversations that felt very natural from the beginning. We spoke about his upcoming record What's New Tomboy, how he writes his songs, his friendship with producer Richard Swift who sadly recently passed away, and a memory of Bo Diddley's Oh Yeah, among other things. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

It was such a pleasure sitting down Status Quo's own Francis Rossi for a conversation. The interview took place in the American hotel in Amsterdam, where Rossi said he had lived for several months in years past. He seemed to be in a great mood and is quite the conversationalist which made the interview flow very naturally. We talked about his experiences in the music business, his relationship with friend and colleague Rick Parfitt and Status Quo's latest album Backbone and a lot more. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I had heard and read a lot about James before sitting down with him, both good and bad. Of course I'd seen him on X-Factor UK but I didn't really know what to expect. He was in Amsterdam for a showcase and was kind enough to sit down with us to talk about his music, reinventing himself, letting go of the pressure he dealt with earlier in his career, music snobbery and more! What I remember most from our talk was how honest he was, which isn't always the case when talking to major label artists of his caliber. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Although FaceCulture had spoken to him before, this was personally my first time sitting down with Sabaton's Joakim "Jocke" Brodén. The funny thing is that I initially was supposed to talk with drummer Hannes and it was only minutes before that I realized that Joakim was going to do the interview. Sometimes in this line of work the most fun and sincere conversations are the ones that you didn't prepare for, and it always helps to talk to someone who is as easy-going as Joakim. We spoke about taking a critical look at his own music, writing about a dark period in history, self-imposed pressure, evolving without losing your identity, his thoughts on what comes next, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Hearing the stories guitarist and songwriter Rich Robinson has to tell from his 35+ year experience in music are simply amazing for any music lover, and I must admit this interview inspired me a great deal. Robinson talks about his early influences like R.E.M. and the Beatles, She Talks To Angels, surreal moments in his career, his critique of the music industry, his friendship with fellow guitarist Marc Ford, the fractured relationship with his brother (and former The Black Crowes vocalist) Chris Robinson, and a lot more. Enjoy!Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Back in early 2018 we had the chance to talk to Billie Eilish, a rising star at that point. The buzz around her was already quite strong and you could feel that she was going to do great things in music and beyond. We spoke about songwriting, unexpected fame, what makes a good song, her ambitions outside of music, and a lot more. Check it out!Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Over the years we have been lucky enough to have spoken to the guys from Nothing But Thieves, and vocalist Conor Mason in particular, on a number occasions. This particular interview is a short one, about 12 minutes, in which we catch up with Mason and reflect with him on the band's second album Broken Machine (2017) and how he is in a much better place after having gone through struggles with exhaustion and depression in years past. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

In early 2018 Dominic Richard Harrison, aka YUNGBLUD, was in Amsterdam and our Brazillian colleague Joao Perassolo caught up with him and spoke about his musical upbringing, not being afraid to speak out, Polygraph Eyes, rock 'n roll getting a bit boring, and a lot more! His usual infectious energy makes for both a interesting and fun, but above all honest, conversation.Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

It was such a treat to sit down with one half of Swedish powerhouse Roxette: Per Gessle. Having been responsible for some of the most iconic songs of the late 80s/early 90s on their hit albums Look Sharp! and Joyride, Per had more than his share of insight into the music industry and how they fared in it. We spoke about his early influences, sudden international success, the arrival of grunge music and how it affected his musical identity, Marie not being able to tour anymore, what he is working on these days, and a lot more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Over the years we have been lucky enough to sit down with English singer-songwriter Jack Savoretti on a number of occassions. This interview, conducted in March of this year, is the latest in which we talk about the road to his chart-topping album Singing To Strangers, a cinematic quality, Bob Dylan, his love for entertaining people, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

We had the pleasure of speaking to guitarist, singer, songwriter and producer Billy Howerdel, who aside from A Perfect Circle is also known for his solo project ASHES dIVIDE. We spoke with Billy about his guitar playing, early influences, how he works with Maynard James Keenan, controlling your ego, reactions from fans, future plans, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

I remember listening to Death Cab For Cutie quite a bit in my first years of college, well before the idea of working in music was planted in my mind. So having the chance to sit down with Ben and Nick was such a treat. We talked about their album Thank You For Today, it being a pivotal album for the band because of a lot of changes they were experiencing, learning from every album they've made, and a lot more! We even talked about Seattle desperately deserving an NBA team (I had Seattle Supersonics socks on and Ben noticed) but unfortunately this was when the camera was turned off already. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

This wasn't my first time sitting down with English singer-songwriter James Morrison. I was lucky enough to have a conversation with him on a few other occasions and the thing that struck me every single time, aside from his kindness, was his honesty and willingness to talk about the difficult things in his life. On this occasion we talked about his latest album You're Stronger Than You Know, self-acceptance, feeling empowered through his wife, having a newfound sense of freedom, and a lot more! Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

We spoke with American country music superstar Carrie Underwood in August of 2018 right before her very first live performance in the Netherlands. We talked about her sixth album Cry Pretty that was released a few weeks later, writing songs about real life, her voice, getting into producing, and a lot more!Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.

Nathaniel Rateliff is another one of those artists that had been on my radar for a while. Over the years I had listened to his work with the Night Sweats and saw him perform live at the Paradiso in Amsterdam. It was such a treat to get the chance to pick his brain a little bit, this time with a focus on his solo album And It's Still Alright, vulnerability and what it means to have a solo album out again. Support the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.