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FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicCharlotte Wessels (2024)Charlotte Wessels is a Dutch singer-songwriter, who made a name for herself as the lead vocalist for symphonic metal band Delain, and has been focusing on solo work since 2020. FaceCulture spoke with Charlotte about her third solo album 'The Obsession', opening up about her OCD, singing with Simone Simons, working with ex-Delain members again, the song 'Dopamine', and a lot more! Interview by: Martin KuiperSupport the showThank you for listening! For more interviews with your favorite artists visit the FaceCulture YouTube channel.2024-11-2637 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicBenny Sings (2023)Benny Sings is a Dutch musician, songwriter and producer who has released 10 albums to great international success, the latest being 'Young Hearts' in 2023. Benny also has collaborated with artists like Mac DeMarco, Rex Orange County and Free Nationals. We spoke with Benny in his Amsterdam studio about the new album, being in music for over 20 years, setting goals, confidence as a songwriter, working with Kenny Beats, taking the next step, lovable losers, and a lot more! Interview by:Robin HignellFaceCultureSupport the showThank you for listening! For more i...2023-04-0628 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicSoulfly - Max Cavalera (2022)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...2022-08-0948 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicJack Savoretti (2021)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 Hignell2021-07-2026 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicAshe (2021)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 y...2021-07-1335 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicGarbage - Shirley Manson (2021)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...2021-07-0120 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicUB40 - Robin Campbell (2021)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...2021-06-2940 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicWolf Alice - Ellie Rowsell & Joel Amey (2021)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 th...2021-06-2428 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicJapanese Breakfast - Michelle Zauner (2021)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...2021-06-2220 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicDaughtry interview - Chris Daughtry (2021)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: Ro...2021-06-1732 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicCounting Crows - Adam Durtiz (2021)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 c...2021-06-1529 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicMonster Magnet - Dave Wyndorf (2021)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...2021-06-0850 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicGary Numan (2021)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, an...2021-05-2735 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicMyles Kennedy (2021)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! 2021-05-2526 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicSt. Vincent (2021)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 show2021-05-2029 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicNancy Wilson from Heart (2021)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 y...2021-05-1331 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicJulia Stone (2021)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.2021-05-0430 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicTestament - Chuck Billy (2016)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.2021-04-2933 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicEd Sheeran (2011)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 f...2021-04-2213 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicDeclan McKenna (2020)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 h...2021-04-2029 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicOh Wonder (2020)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 in...2021-04-1525 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicBilly Lockett (2021)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 yo...2021-04-1331 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicAdele (2008)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...2021-04-0115 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicThe Human League - Philip Oakey, Joanne Catherall and Susan Ann Sulley (2011)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.2021-03-2521 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicIcon for Hire - Ariel Bloomer (2021)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.2021-03-2320 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicRon Gallo (2021)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...2021-03-1625 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicThe Immediate Family - Waddy Wachtel & Danny Kortchmar (2021)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.2021-03-0924 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicMeshuggah - Tomas Haake (2008)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.2021-03-0428 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicSteve Lukather (2021)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 s...2021-03-0241 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicAlice In Chains - Jerry Cantrell and Sean Kinney (2010)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.2021-02-2539 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicShame - Charlie Steen (2021)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.2021-02-1621 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicEpica - Simone Simons (2021)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.2021-02-1134 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicSteven Wilson (2021)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 f...2021-02-0330 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicJeff Tweedy (2021)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! 2021-01-2635 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicWardruna - Einar Selvik (2021)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...2021-01-1935 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicBruno Mars (2011)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.2021-01-0518 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicJames Iha (The Smashing Pumpkins/A Perfect Circle) (2012)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...2020-12-2326 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicShaggy (2020)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 m...2020-12-1726 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicSteve Vai (2012)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 th...2020-12-1733 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicSteps - Claire Richards, Faye Tozer and Lee Latchford-Evans (2020)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 al...2020-12-1523 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicGuy Sebastian (2020)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 Be...2020-12-0834 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicSia (2010)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...2020-11-2617 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicJohn Petrucci (Dream Theater/G3) interview (2020)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...2020-11-2433 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicMelanie C (2020)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 Hignell2020-11-1723 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicNothing But Thieves - Conor Mason (2020)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...2020-11-1027 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicEvanescence - Amy Lee (2020)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 show...2020-11-0331 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicKatie Melua (2020)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 Hignell2020-10-2728 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicEivør interview (2020)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 pe...2020-10-2034 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicSpinvis (2020)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 int...2020-10-0640 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicNickelback - Chad Kroeger (2017)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...2020-09-2913 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicHeathen - Kragen Lum (2020)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.2020-09-2438 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicAsaf Avidan (2020)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...2020-09-2229 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicBig Thief - Adrianne Lenker (2019)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...2020-09-1733 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicMarina and the Diamonds (2015)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. B...2020-09-1515 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicG-Eazy (2016)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...2020-09-1011 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicLinkin Park - Mike and Chester (2017)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...2020-09-0815 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicLewis Capaldi (2018)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...2020-09-0324 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicFish (ex-Marillion) (2020)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...2020-09-0157 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicNightwish - Tuomas Holopainen (2018)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 h...2020-08-2720 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicGlen Hansard (2015)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...2020-08-2529 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicThe 1975 - Matt Healy (2016)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 c...2020-08-2018 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicSlipknot: Corey Taylor (2015)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 m...2020-08-1131 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicPassenger interview (2018)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...2020-07-2115 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicJoe Bonamassa (2013)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...2020-07-2128 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicCharles Bradley (2013)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...2020-07-2133 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicWarpaint interview - Stella Mozgawa and Jenny Lee Lindberg (2018)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...2020-07-2128 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicAldous Harding (2019)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 f...2020-07-1625 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicDMA's - Tommy O'Dell (2020)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...2020-07-1428 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicLP (2016)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...2020-06-3021 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music2Cellos interview - Stjepan Hauser and Luka Šulić (2017)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...2020-06-2519 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicGraham Nash (2016)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...2020-06-2323 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicTwenty One Pilots: Tyler Joseph (2013)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...2020-06-1822 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicParadise Lost - Gregor Mackintosh (2020)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 Hignell2020-06-0421 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicBehind the Music - Twan van Steenhoven (Big2/The Opposites)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.2020-05-311h 00
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicClouseau interview - Koen en Kris Wauters (2019)'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...2020-05-2834 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicBob Mould (2018)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...2020-05-2630 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicBlind Melon - Rogers Stevens and Christopher Thorn (2019)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, Blind...2020-05-2126 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicKeane - Tom Chaplin and Tim Rice-Oxley (2019)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.2020-05-1931 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicBehind the Music - Eric van Eerdenburg van LowlandsIedereenLive: 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...2020-05-1559 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicHeather Nova (2019)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.2020-05-1419 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicPatrick Watson (2019)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...2020-05-1228 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicThe Lumineers - Wesley and Jeremiah (2019)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...2020-05-1224 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicThe Drums - Jonathan Pierce (2019)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...2020-05-0734 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicDub FX (2020)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...2020-05-0524 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicBeth Hart (2019)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 f...2020-04-3029 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicDamien Jurado (2020)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.2020-04-2830 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicStatus Quo - Francis Rossi (2019)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 y...2020-04-2343 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicJames Arthur (2019)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. 2020-04-1620 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicSabaton - Joakim Brodén (2020)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...2020-04-1415 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicYUNGBLUD (2018)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.2020-04-1021 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicNothing But Thieves - Conor Mason (2018)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.2020-04-1012 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicBillie Eilish (2018)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.2020-04-1020 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicRoxette - Per Gessle (2018)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...2020-04-1028 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicRich Robinson - The Black Crowes/The Magpie Salute (2018)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...2020-04-1029 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicA Perfect Circle - Billy Howerdel (2019)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.2020-04-1031 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicJack Savoretti (2019)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.2020-04-1027 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicDeath Cab For Cutie (2018)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...2020-04-1025 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicJames Morrison (2019)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 y...2020-04-1027 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicCarrie Underwood (2018)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.2020-04-1021 min
FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The MusicNathaniel Rateliff (2020)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 v...2020-02-2718 min