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246 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsFaceCulture is a daily-updated music platform for in-depth interviews, live sessions, and a lot more with your favorite artists. While we operate mainly on YouTube and other video services, with this podcast we wan't to enable people to listen to a selection of both old and new interviews whenever and however they prefer. A short disclaimer: Because a lot of our interviews are conducted at festivals, music venues, hotels, restaurants, and the like, the quality of the audio isn't always in our full control, so please bare with us when the sound quality doesn't always match that of other podcasts. Having said that, we do want to provde the listener with as comfortable a listening experiences as possible, so not every interview that we do as FaceCulture will find its way to the podcast. All interviews we do are still available on www.youtube.com/faceculture. Thanks for your continued support!
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Dexys - Kevin Rowland (2023)
August 01, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBDexys, 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 proc...
Durand Jones (2023)
July 10, 2023 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDurand 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, t...
Protomartyr interview - Joe and Greg (2023)
July 07, 2023 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBProtomartyr 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! ...
DevilDriver - Dez Fafara (2023)
July 07, 2023 10:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBDez 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 Hignell Roots Music Rambler Hear great conversations with t...
Bear's Den - Andrew Davie (2023)
July 04, 2023 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBBear'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 momen...
Fifth Angel - Ken Mary (2023)
June 27, 2023 14:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBKen 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...
Billie Marten (2023)
June 06, 2023 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBBillie 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 Bill...
Arjen Lucassen - Supersonic Revolution (2023)
May 10, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBArjen 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 Kuiper Roots Music Rambler Hear gre...
Freya Ridings (2023)
May 08, 2023 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBFreya 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 Hignell Roots Music Rambler Hear great conversations...
Jake Isaac (2023)
May 01, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.7 MBJake 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 i...
The Tallest Man On Earth (2023)
May 01, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBKristian 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 ...
Enter Shikari - Rou Reynolds (2023)
May 01, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBRou 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 ...
Natalie Merchant (2023)
April 18, 2023 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBNatalie 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...
Last In Line - Phil Soussan (2023)
April 11, 2023 13:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBPhil 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...
Benny Sings (2023)
April 06, 2023 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBBenny 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: Rob...
Matt Corby (2023)
April 04, 2023 13:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBMatt 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...
Floor Jansen (2023)
March 30, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBFloor 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 he...
Roo Panes (2023)
March 28, 2023 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBAndrew "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 ...
Ron Gallo (2023)
March 10, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBRon 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 ...
You Me At Six - Josh Franceschi (2023)
March 07, 2023 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBYou 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 ...
Lord of the Lost - Chris Harms (2023)
March 02, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBChris 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: R...
Avey Tare (Animal Collective) (2023)
February 28, 2023 12:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBDave 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...
Delain - Martijn Westerholt (2023)
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MBMartijn 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 c...
In Flames - Björn Gelotte (2023)
February 14, 2023 11:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBBjörn 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 li...
Jared James Nichols (2023)
January 31, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBJared 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 Hignell Roots Music Rambler Hear great conversat...
Gaz Coombes (2023)
January 12, 2023 14:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBGaz 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, a...
Naaz (2023)
January 12, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBNaaz 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 resul...
Leftfield - Neil Barnes (2022)
December 28, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBNeil 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 l...
Mother Mother - Ryan Guldemond (2022)
December 20, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBRyan 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 su...
Conor Mason (2022)
December 08, 2022 13:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBConor 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 ...
Alphaville interview - Marian Gold (2022)
December 06, 2022 14:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBAlphaville 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,...
SYML - Brian Fennell (2022)
November 25, 2022 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBBrian 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 gu...
Larkin Poe - Rebecca and Megan Lovell (2022)
November 15, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBLarkin 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' (20...
PUP - Steve Sladkowski (2022)
November 10, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBPUP, 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 Hignell Support the sh...
DMA's - Johnny Took (2022)
November 09, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBJohnny 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 ...
Charlotte Wessels (2022)
November 01, 2022 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30 MBCharlotte 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 Kuiper Roots Music Rambler Hear great c...
Dayglow - Sloan Struble (2022)
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBDayglow 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 mu...
Camilla George (2022)
October 04, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBCamilla 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...
Marlon Williams (2022)
September 27, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBMarlon 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! ...
Lewis Capaldi (2022)
September 20, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBLewis 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...
Tom Chaplin (2022)
September 15, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBTom 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 ...
David Paich (2022)
September 13, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBDavid 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 ...
Pale Waves - Heather Baron-Gracie (2022)
August 23, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBHeather 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 treatin...
Soulfly - Max Cavalera (2022)
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MBMax 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...
Gilbert O'Sullivan (2022)
July 26, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 17.9 MBGilbert 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 a...
Katie Melua & Simon Goff (2022)
July 22, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBKatie 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 a...
Jerry Cantrell & Tyler Bates (2022)
July 14, 2022 12:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBJerry 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 ci...
JoyCut - Pasquale Pezzillo (2022)
July 05, 2022 14:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBJoyCut 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 Blue...
Timothy B. Schmit (2022)
June 23, 2022 13:00 - 27 minutes - 18.6 MBTimothy 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 ...
Wallis Bird (2022)
June 21, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBWallis 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 Roots Music Rambler Hear great conversations with the artists behind the music you love, new m...