FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music

Video interview with British singer-songwriter Rory Graham, better known as Rag'n'Bone Man. FaceCulture spoke with Rory about Skunk Anansie, his musical household, starting in hip hop, realizing he could sing, The Rum Committee, personal lyrics, stage fright, No Mother, Human, completing the debut album, a song for his grandmother, surprising people, and a lot more! (20/08/2016) Hosted by Simpleca...

Video interview with multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun from the American alternative pop band Twenty One Pilots. FaceCulture spoke with Tyler and Josh about being back at Lowlands, pesky flies, Goner, always getting better, trying to top Vessel, Stressed Out, wanting to do things that matter, a special moment on stage, sharing what they make, longevity, serving t...

FaceCulture spoke with Dan Smith and Chris Wood of the South-London based band Bastille about their debut album Bad Blood, the first meeting, Dan Smith' being a control freak, song writing, don't wanting to be a singer songwriter, historical facts and stories, Pompeii and lots more! (20/02/2013) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collect...

Arjen about: 0:00 the Ayreon anniversary shows 3:40 his new solo album 'Songs No One Will Hear 6:21 the music inspiring the story 9:20 what he would do if the world was ending 11:30 Mike Mills' narration 14:18 a song with Floor Jansen 16:08 Shaggathon 18:43 where to be when the world ends 20:56: Just Not Today 22:59 the album title 25:57 are we alone in the universe 27:28 the last line on the albu...

Gary about: 0:00 the gap between album releases 2:43 recovering from a violent attack 7:05 how his injuries affected his singing 10:51 why Eric Klinger left in 2007 13:11 Eric returning to the band 16:53 choosing between Eric and Matt Sheridan 18:54 Uncle Sam Wants You! 21:43 a decline in free speech 24:22 Sky's The Limit and very personal songs 29:03 naming the album Stone Cold Anger 30:32 releas...

Coosh about: 0:00 going from karaoke to being in a band 3:00 karaoke fans 5:53 writing original songs 7:23 'Good Man Down' and sobriety 12:35 'It Takes The Village' 14:50 'We Don't Belong Here 17:45 standing up for freedom 19:29 songs that stay relevant 21:37 trying to grow the band 23:25 listeners around the world 26:35 their 'Hold The Line' cover Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm...

Alissa about: 0:00 picking a band name 2:41 Checkmate 5:19 gaining a new perspective 7:20 meeting Dani Sophia 10:36 her first meeting with Alyssa Day 11:59 why she wanted a band and does collaborations 14:11 the sound of the band 18:33 her background in art 21:55 the joy of painting 24:37 appreciating life 27:18 coming from a creative family 29:10 what is next for Blue Medusa Hosted by Simplecast,...

In deze podcast praten Rinus, Michel en Shell met Martin Kuiper over het nummer "Little While". Een nummer geschreven door Rinus met tekst van Michel. De track is onderdeel van Rinus’ Garage, het solo project van Rinus Gerritsen. Iedere maand brengt de voormalig bassist van Golden Earring een nieuw nummer uit, vaak met een gastzanger of zangeres. Bij elk nummer hoort een eigen podcast, waarin word...

Video interview with James McGovern (vocals) and Damien Tuit (guitar) from the Irish punk band The Murder Capital. FaceCulture spoke with James and Damien about architecture, the music they grew up with, More Is Less, finding an original sound, how they write songs, creating a cohesive album, romance, suicide, Slowdance, knowing what to put in and take out of a song, isolation, the album title Whe...

Video interview with Martijn Westerholt (keys) and Charlotte Wessels (vocals) from the Dutch Symphonic metal band Delain. FaceCulture spoke with Martijn and Charlotte about Masters of Destiny, how ideas turn into songs, the things you can and cannot control, the album Apocalypse & Chill, working with a theme, Creatures, To Live Is To Die, what songwriting means to them, Ghost Home Heart, touri...

Jack about: 0:00 growing up on 'Miss Italia,' 4:02 the start of 'We Will Always Be The Way We Were' 6:42 writing without a plan 9:49 keeping his passion for music alive 11:52 acceptance 13:41 The Making Of You 16:51 a cohesive album 18:02 KT Tunstall and other collaborations 20:05 Anything But A Fool 21:22 finding inspiration in his wife 22:42 a useful album 24:30 the Royal Albert Hall Hosted by S...

Alissa about: 0:00 picking a band name 2:41 Checkmate 5:19 gaining a new perspective 7:20 meeting Dani Sophia 10:36 her first meeting with Alyssa Day 11:59 why she wanted a band and does collaborations 14:11 the sound of the band 18:33 her background in art 21:55 the joy of painting 24:37 appreciating life 27:18 coming from a creative family 29:10 what is next for Blue Medusa Hosted by Simplecast,...

Video interview met Bennie Jolink, zanger van de Achterhoekse rockgroep Normaal. FaceCulture sprak met Bennie over z’n liefde voor tekenen, beginnen aan de nieuwe plaat en boek Bernard Jolink: Post Normaal, hoe muziek in z’n leven kwam, het op z’n eigen manier doen, success, het eerste grote optreden met Normaal, waarom boerenrock aansloeg, een rel bij TopPop, eigenwijsheid, Ik Goa Mien Eigen Gang...

Video interview with frontman Johnny Borrell from the English indie rock band Razorlight. FaceCulture spoke with Johnny about the first song he ever wrote, playing in front of people, London in the 90s, changes in music culture, Olympus Sleeping, a difficult period for the band, songwriting, the importance of the first line, Carry Yourself, and a lot more! (03/02/2019) Hosted by Simplecast, an Ads...

Video interview met Barry Hay (frontman Golden Earring) en JB Meijers (gitarist, zanger, producer) over hun samenwerkingsproject dat heeft geleid tot het album For You Baby. FaceCulture sprak Barry en JB over hun eerste ontmoeting, Ilse’s Veranda, muziek humor en drank, een soepele samenwerking, de keer dat Barry fluit leerde spelen, For You Baby, I Hope I Never van Split Enz, het zanggeluid van B...

Video interview with Dutch musician Tim van Berkestijn, better known as Benny Sings. FaceCulture spoke with Benny about his early band Love Boat, why he started singing, his first album Champagne People, what makes music great, City Pop, thinking about quitting music, what drives him, Everything I Know, writing about Love, his connection with Japan, having an international focus, anxiety, and a lo...

Video interview with vocalist David Shaw from the American rock band The Revivalists. FaceCulture spoke with David about finding his passion in music, his supportive parents, meeting Zack, growing as a person and as a band, Men Amongst Mountains, the new album Take Good Care, being a fighter, making musical decisions, Shoot You Down, Other side of Paradise, magical moments, Oh No, spreading the ar...

Video interview with American singer and songwriter Kurt Wagner from the alternative country band Lambchop. FaceCulture spoke with Kurt about going to art happenings as a kid, not being afraid to try something new, FLOTUS, working with Matthew McCaughan, the exchange of information, the notion of perfection, different approaches to songwriting, Flower, the new normal, technology, not going overboa...

Video interview with American singer, songwriter, and musician Kevin Morby. FaceCulture spoke with Kevin about his fascination with religion, the song Beautiful Strangers, the phrase “Oh My God”, showing religion from all angles, growing up in the religious midwest, working with Sam Cohen again, focusing on his vocals, writing on airplanes, Hail Mary, unconventional songs, talking his time with th...

Video interview with English singer-songwriter Benjamin Francis Leftwich. FaceCulture spoke with Benjamin about looking back at After The Rain, wasted time, having been distracted from reality, isolation and self-hatred, getting clean, recording the new album Gratitude, creativity without drugs, recovery as a work in progress, The Mess We Make, his music affecting people, a fresh perspective on th...

Video interview with Chris Mac (Bass/synths) and Marlon Gerbes (synths/samples) from the New Zealand band Six60. FaceCulture spoke with Chris and Marlon about Chris joining the band, albums as snapshots, growing with each album, tapping into a feeling, how they write songs, The Greatest, the All Blacks, touring all over the world, looking into their Maori roots, traditional instruments, Tomorrow,...

Video interview with American singer, songwriter and Alabama Shakes front woman Brittany Howard. FaceCulture spoke with Brittany about the need to create, the influence of her sister, what drives her, being emotionally drained, waiting to release her solo debut album Jaime, self-imposed pressure, Stay High, putting others before herself, and a lot more! (05/09/2019) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWiz...

Desert Flower is een persoonlijk nummer over de ex vrouw van Rinus en de moeder van zijn twee dochters. De track is onderdeel van Rinus’ Garage, het solo project van Rinus Gerritsen, waarbij de voormalig bassist van Golden Earring iedere maand een nieuw nummer uitbrengt, vaak met een gastzanger of zangeres. Bij elke compositie hoort een eigen podcast, waarin wordt gepraat over het ontstaan van de...

Video interview with Norwegian singer and songwriter Sigrid. FaceCulture spoke with Sigrid about her hometown, dramatic songs, starting with songwriting, other interests, needing to feel comfortable, Sight Of You, a mathematical approach, melodies, In Vain, vocal takes, the fans, and a lot more! (07/02/2019) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information abou...

Video interview with Ryan Henderson and Matt Carins better know as the Australian band Hollow Coves. FaceCulture spoke with Ryan and Matt about their new album Wanderlust, their first impression of each other, how they got into music, hip hop, rap, growing up in a musical family, how they started making music, Soundcloud, traveling, their first live shows, writing, touring, lyrics, how they write,...