FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music

Michel Langevin is the original drummer for Canadian progressive trash metal band Voivod, having been part of the band since its inception in 1982. Over the course of four decades Voivod's music has changed over the years, ranging from speed metal to trash, and more! Their fifth album 'Nothingface'(1989) managed to crack the Billboard charts and put the band on the map for a wider audience. Their...

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

Georgia Barnes is an English producer, singer, songwriter and drummer that combine electronic dance elements with underground pop. Georgia is also the daughter of Leftfield producer and DJ Neil Barnes. Georgia's sophomore album 'Seeking Thrills' in particular was very well received for its combination of emotionality and danceable beats.  For her third album 'Euphoric' Georgia enlisted the help of...

Dexys, formerly known as Dexys Midnight Runners, is a pop rock band from England that made quite an impact during the 80s, most notably with the singles "Come On Eileen" and "Geno".  Although the band broke up at the end of the 80s, singer, songwriter and frontman Kevin Rowland reformed Dexys in 2003 and followed up with new music almost a decade later. Their latest release is 'The Feminine Divine...

Durand Jones is a Louisina-born singer and songwriter who first rose to popularity as the frontman for soul band Durand Jones & The Indications. Alongside the Indications, Jones has released three studio albums, with a fourth one on the way.  Jones also released a very personal solo album 'Wait Til I Get Over' (2023) on which he explores his roots in the rural town of Hillaryville, Louisiana, as w...

Protomartyr is a post-punk band formed in Detroit, Michigan in  2010.  The band impressed witht heir debut album 'No Passion All Technique' (2012), and their  mix of dynamic heavy music and  poetic lyrics continued to turn heads the world over. We had a chat with vocalist and lyricist Joe Casey and guitarist Greg Ahee about their latest album 'Formal Growth In The Desert', having had doubt about m...

Dez Fafara is a vocalist and bandleader most known for his work in metal bands Coal Chamber and DevilDriver.  With DevilDriver Dez released 10 studio albums, the latest being Dealing with Demons I and II.  We had a chance to speak to Dez about doing a double album, doing their best work now, underground art, his exceptional work ethic, a spiritual experience while on tour, fighting for his life, a...

Bear's Den is a folk rock duo, consisting of Andrew Davie (lead vocals, guitars) and Kevin Jones (bass, drums, guitars) that has released five studio albums since their inception in 2012. Songs like 'Agape', 'Isaac', and 'Above the Clouds of Pompeii' propelled the band to international attention and the bands hasn't looked back since. We spoke with Andrew about the latest EP First Loves (2023), th...

Ken Mary is a drummer, producer, songwriter and vocalist who's combined works have sold millions of albums worldwide. Mary has worked in a diverse array of genres and with artists like Alice Cooper, The Beach Boys, Don Dokken, and more. Mary is perhaps most know for his tenure in metal band Fifth Angel, which started as his high school rock band, and had some modest success in the Seattle music sc...

Billie Marten is a British singer and songwriter who released her first single 'Ribbon' at only 14 years old. The next year she was nominated for the BBC Sound of 2016, followed quickly by her debut album 'Writing of Blue and Yellows' (2016). Her second album 'Feeding Seahorses by Hand' was released in 2019 and on the follow-up 'Flora Fauna' (2021) Marten showed a more mature version of herself. H...

Arjen Lucassen is a singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist widely known for his progressive work under the moniker Ayreon.  We have been talking with Arjen for years now, this time about his latest project called Supersonic Revolution.  We spoke with Arjen about forming a new band, juggling multiple projects at once, The Golden Age of Music, 70s inspired music, covering ZZ Top, Van...

Freya Ridings is an English singer, songwriter and instrumentalist whose 2017 single "lost Without You" became a top then his in the UK. Since then she released her well-received self-titled debut album in 2019, and has now released her sophomore album Blood Orange (2023). We spoke with Freya about Blood Orange, growing up around music, confidence, inner growth, moments of joy and gratitude, her v...

Kristian Matsson, aka The Tallest Man On Earth is a Swedish singer-songwriter whose poetic lyrics and gravely voice has captivated listeners since the release of his self-titled debut EP in 2006. His first full album 'Shallow Grave' (2008) and the follow-up 'The Wild Hunt' (2010) garnered the Swedish songwriter an international following, and he has aimed to evolve his folky sound ever since. His...

Jake Isaac is a charismatic singer and songwriter from South-London whose influences range from pop, to soul, to folk. Jake started out as a session musician and released his first album 'Our Lives'  in 2017. On his second album 'Honesty' the songsmith started to explore a more vulnerable side of himself when it comes to love and relationships, and he continues this evolution on his latest offerin...

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

Natalie Merchant is an American singer and songwriter known for her recognizable voice and literary lyrics. Merchant rose to fame during the 80s with alternative rock band 10,000 Maniacs, and in 1993 decided to pursue a solo career. Her solo debut Tigerlilly (1995) was a huge success, and more albums followed. Her latest album 'Keep Your Courage' (2023) is the first album she released since her se...

Phil Soussan is a British bassist, songwriter and producer who has worked with a host of artists ranging from Ozzy Osbourne to Jimmy Page and Toto. In 1986 he co-wrote Ozzy's massive hit single 'Shot In The Dark', and he has also released a couple of successful solo albums. Soussan joined rock band Last in Line, a band formed by the original members of Dio after the passing of frontman Ronnie Jame...

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, work...

Matt Corby is an Australian singer-songwriter who reached the top of the Australian charts with his debut album Telluric (2016). Once a Australian Idol runner-up, Corby has since developed into a multi-instrumentalist, incorporating an eclectic mix of influences into his carefully crafted songs. His latest album is 'Everything's Fine' (2023), recorded while his house was underwater due to severe f...

Floor Jansen is a vocalist and songwriter who initially made a name for herself in the metal scene with After Forever and ReVamp, and rose to new heights after joining Finnish symphonic metal band Nightwish in 2013. Jansen gained more widespread attention after participating in the Dutch TV show Beste Zangers in 2019, which led to her focusing on more pop-centric solo material and doing a solo tou...

Andrew "Roo" Panes is an English folk singer and songwriter who made quite a few heads turn with his debut album 'Little Giant' (2014) and the follow up 'Paperweights' (2016). His introspective and soulful songs have amassed millions of plays and have been featured in TV shows. His latest album is 'The Summer Isles', his fourth full-length album, and we spoke with Roo about the album, painting for...

Ron Gallo is a Philadelphia based singer, songwriter and musician who effortlessly goes from garage punk to art rock, and everything in between. On his latest album FOREGROUND MUSIC, Gallo tackles some of today's biggest struggles with his usual dose of cynicism, charm and humor. How do you remaining optimistic with world seemingly on fire all around you, and navigate all the anxieties that come w...

You Me at Six is an English pop-punk band whose catchy and hard-driving hooks have captured the imagination of their fans even before the release of their debut album 'Take Off Your Colours' in 2008. Their fourth album 'Cavelier Youth' and their sixth album 'Suckapunch' both topped the UK charts, and aside from playing on the Warped Tour and Soudwave they have also been on the road with some of th...

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

Dave Portner, better known as Avey Tare, is a musician and songwriter know both for his solo work as well as being part of experimental pop band Animal Collective (alongside Deakin, Panda Bear and Geologist).  Both Animal Collective and Tare's solo work is characterized by musical exploration and experimentation as it effortless moves through a plethora of styles,m including psychedelia, noise and...