The Music To Live For With Shanti's Podcast

This is the last episode of 2025! Thank you, Kevin, for being so generous in sharing what you do for a living — I didn’t even know that job existed! And thank you for bringing so much energy and wisdom, offering a fresh perspective on today’s music scene and what it means to work in this industry. What a perfect way to close the year. #MusicIndustryTalk #FreshPerspective #Podcast2025   Contact Kev...

Episode 64 of Music To Live For with Shanti is out now — featuring the Danish heavy hitters MITE ⚡️ Recorded in collaboration with AngerXrage Booking. This time I sat down with Jeppe and Mona, bassist and vocalist of the band, to talk about their powerful new direction and the recent line-up change. With a stacked list of shows already lined up for 2025 and an explosive new album in the works, MI...

🎙️ Podcast Episode 63 is out now! This week I had the pleasure of interviewing Tommi, a Finnish model who’s not only fully tattooed but also deeply connected to the hardcore and straight edge scene. We talk about how he got into modeling, his inspiring future projects, and dive into the Finnish hardcore scene that shaped him. 🔥 If you’re into hardcore culture, tattoos, or just need some extra mot...

✨ Episode 62 is a very special one! I had the absolute honor of talking with Jay Aust, guitarist of the band Hamartia – a band that has inspired me deeply since my teenage years. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d one day get the chance to interview him. And now, after 23 years, Hamartia are back playing “To Play the Part”… news that filled me with pure joy. This conversation was energeti...

  🎙️ Episode 61 is out now! This time, I’m joined by the brilliant stand-up comedian Tamer Kattan — originally from the U.S., now based in Berlin 🇺🇸➡️🇩🇪 I saw him live once and instantly became a fan. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ the power of humor 🎤 stand-up comedy across cultures ✊ social justice and speaking your truth 🎶 and of course… music! Tamer brings a sharp mind, a big heart, and...

🎙️ Episode 60 is out now! This week on Music to Live For with Shanti, we’re joined by the incredible mezzo-soprano Anna Nero ✨ An inspiring and thought-provoking conversation that will definitely lead to more episodes with this brilliant artist. Together, we dive into how opera can be reimagined for today's world — modern, digital, and deeply human. 🎶💡 If you’re passionate about music, innovati...

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT – #59 🔥 This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with the powerhouse guitarist from slam metal band Xmutiny 🤘 A true blast of energy — we dove into everything from how modern studio production really works, to the way society operates in the U.S. today, and how music is perceived in this chaotic world 🎸🧠 Always a pleasure to have such raw, honest conversations. You don't...

🎧 EPISODE 58 – OUT NOW! 🎧 A truly fascinating conversation with two members of Longsleeve and the Weirdboys from Zurich! 🇨🇭 Their sound is an electrifying mix of punk, industrial, and techno—bet you never expected something like this from Swiss artists! 🔥 Together, we dive deep into what it means to carry forward a bold musical project in today’s world. Don’t miss this one! 🚀 🎙️ Listen now on...

Episode 57 – Hardcore Spirit from Hawaii w/ Gavin Otsuka 🌊🔥 In this episode, we dive deep into the hardcore scene of Hawaii with Gavin Otsuka—owner of Still Proud and vocalist of Ikaika. We talk about life on the islands, the local hardcore movement, starting a band, and creating bold, meaningful designs that stay true to who you are. Pure hardcore energy, straight from paradise. 🌺🏴 Massive th...

Episode 56 – A New Year, A New Perspective: Portrait Photography with Christian Meuwly Welcome to the first episode of 2025! We’re kicking off the year with an inspiring conversation with the talented portrait photographer Christian Meuwly. In this episode, we dive into the unique world of photography in the music industry. Christian shares his experiences working closely with musicians, the emoti...

✨ The Final Episode of 2024 is Here! ✨ I’m thrilled to share the last episode of this year, where I had the pleasure of speaking with Paulina Pitenko and Eleonora Kostina, the brilliant minds and talented artists behind Sax&Perc — a dynamic duo of saxophone and percussion. 🎷🥁 Their passion and creativity have not only earned them multiple competition wins but also drive their mission to ex...

  🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎙️   We’re thrilled to announce our first episode in collaboration with Anger X Rage Booking, straight from Denmark! 🇩🇰   In this episode, we sit down with Tore and Kim from Danish hardcore/beatdown bands Hard Lessons and NonRestraints to dive into the Danish scene, motivation, PMA (positive mental attitude), and deep reflections on the hardcore community. 🔥   Th...

We had the incredible Italian music journalist Vittoria Brandoni join us for a deep dive into the current hardcore scene. 🎤✨ In this episode, we explored: The dynamic landscape of today's hardcore music 🎶 The pivotal role and challenges faced by women in a predominantly male scene 💪 Vittoria's personal journey and experiences as a female vocalist in the band Rescüe Cat 🐱 The phenomenon of vio...

🎙️ Episode 52 is live! 🎙️ Join me and my good friend, Aaron King, on this week’s podcast. Aaron, a proud straight edge and a member of The New Fury, dives deep into the current music scene. We chat about everything from the energy of Seventh Dagger to how today's musical landscape is evolving. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation! Tune in now and let us know what you think! 🔥🎧 #Podcast...

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Melina Murray and Samuel Jasinski from the amazing Limmat Quartet. 🎶 We dove deep into their unique musical journey, exploring their passion for anime and film soundtracks, and how they blend these influences into their performances. 📽️🎵 From exciting collaborations with artists across various genres to creative alternatives to playing classic...

And we have arrived at episode number 50! I am extremely happy with this achievement in a project like this podcast: a small passion that I share with all of you. My guest is a very special and close person: Filippo Buzzini. Filippo is a "Visual Pratictioner" or "Graphic Recorder" who created my wonderful logo with his graphics company. I grew as a person and as a musician with Filippo and in this...

As many of you know, I have always been a lover of melodic punk rock. Mamba Bites, a band from French-speaking Switzerland, combine this music with so much energy and melody that it is impossible not to like it and throw yourself into the pogo. I had the pleasure of interviewing Lucie and Theo and together we talk about the band, how they formed and how important is the female presence in the punk...

My friend musician and producer Noom is back at the microphone of MTLFWS! Today we are going to talk about a very important topic: how to succeed in supporting new musicians and artists? What important advice should be given? What is the importance of investing in one's goals, and not just time and sweat, let's talk about money.    Instagram   https://bigfamrecords.podia.com/   https://linktr.ee/b...

I finally got to record an episode with someone I admire and respect very much-Catherine Savi, aka LaCate. She is the brilliant mind who directed and designed the theme song for my podcast. With her I discuss the importance of art and how it is crucial to respect the value of an artist, touching on topics like AI and how music helps her in her work.    This episode is in Italian but you can find s...

After interviewing several hardcore band members and often touching on moshpit and violent dancing, I thought it behooves me to devote an episode entirely to this dance-beloved and hated in the scene itself. Panda, a longtime friend and member of the SOSF Crew explains to me why it is a key part of the hardcore scene and his experience as a crew member, as authentic supporters of the scene.   Inst...

When Anissa completed the new lineup of Sunset'99 (Episode 34), I was very impressed with her energy and how the band members talked about her. She is an energetic singer with very catchy ideas, and I discuss jazz, stage presence, and respect for women in the music scene with her.   Instagram   Sunset'99     Contact Podcast: musictoliveforwithshanti@gmail.com Instagram Website   Collaborations: Ti...

Sometimes having a fresh opinion from a young musician is what is needed. Nico was kind enough to share his view regarding the contemporary beatdown and metalcore scene, discussing moshing, respect, and straight edge.    Instagram   Jorelia  Xno crutchX     Contact Podcast: musictoliveforwithshanti@gmail.com Instagram Website   Collaborations: Till Deaf Recordings Sketchy Solutions Knives Out Reco...

The passion that certain persons have for their profession is contagious: Annika writes online articles reviewing various bands, well-known and underground. Her interest leads her to visit several events and get a real feel for the scene she loves. We talk about this in this episode with an emphasis on topics such as being a woman in the metal scene and the importance of subcultures.    Instagram...

Here I am back with an episode devoted primarily to the Straight Edge but told through Kelly's eyes. She a mother, a blogger and grew up in the hxc scene. She explains to me what this life choice means and what difficulties she experienced being a woman in a scene that is still predominantly male. Be sure to go and read some of the articles on her site.   Website Instagram Linktree   Contact Podca...

I don't remember whether I was on Instagram or TikTok, I just know that I discovered Jet Jag this way and fell in love with their sound. I was extremely happy when their singer, Pete Zen, agreed to record this episode in which we talk about our passion for melodic punk rock and how social media is helping new bands grow. Also about how it is crucial to rely on a producer even in an era in which yo...