FaceCulture: Giving You The People Behind The Music

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  Keane interview - Tim Rice-Oxley (2005) 13.08.2026 25dk
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  Keane interview - Tom Chaplin (2005) 10.08.2026 24dk
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  Epica interview - Mark Jansen about 'Aspiral', fatherhood, near-death experiences and more! (2025) 04.08.2026 27dk

  Video interview with vocalist, guitarist and songwriter Mark Jansen from Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. FaceCulture spoke with Mark about the time in between albums, learning from the Alchemy Project, starting on Aspiral, the album titel 'Aspiral', The "A New Age Dawns" theme, near-death experiences, becoming a father, T.I.M.E., sharing control over the songwriting, After Forever reunion shows, working with Sander Gommans again, Darkness Dies in Light, and a lot more! (02/04/2025)
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  Epica interview - Simone Simons on new album 'Aspiral', Vermillion, Metallica and more! (2025) 01.08.2026 30dk

  Video interview with vocalist Simone Simons from Dutch symphonic metal band Epica. FaceCulture spoke with Simone about her solo album 'Vermillion', working with Ayreon, experimenting with her voice, writing sessions for the new Epica album, her favorite tracks on Aspiral, the title track 'Aspiral', having multiple songwriters in the band, her passion for music, 'A New Age Dawns' series, band dynamics after all these years, the song selection process, future goals, opening for Metallica, and a lot more! (2025)
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  Ayreon interview - Arjen Lucassen (2020) 29.07.2026 39dk

  Video with Dutch singer, songwriter, composer, and producer Arjen Lucassen, most known for his work under the name Ayreon. FaceCulture spoke with Arjen about Eddie van Halen, the rock & roll lifestyle, what he has learned from his previous albums, taking risks, the beginning of Transitus, starting with the story, John Carpenter, finding the right vocalists, ghost movies, the plot of Transitus, shorter songs, Tom Baker and Doctor Who, working with his heroes, Dee Snider, how Joe Satriani got involved, Marty Friedman’s guitar skills, casting Tommy Karevik and Simone Simons, doing everything different, trying to get the movie made with Dick Maas, performing live, and a lot more! (08/10/2020)
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  Behind the Music livestream - Joe from Nothing But Thieves (with Dom as our secret guest)! (2021) 26.07.2026 1sa 12dk

  Every Friday in 2021 we will host a Behind the Music NL live stream at the FaceCulture YouTube channel!! Friday February 5 at 15hrs CET we had Joe from Nothing But Thieves as our guest! And luckily Dom could make it as our secret guest.
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  Jacob Collier interview (2016) 23.07.2026 13dk

  Video interview with the English jazz musician Jacob Collier. FaceCulture spoke with Jacob about his recently released album In My Room, the first album he ever bought, Stevie Wonder, his musical family, when jazz came into his life, being a solo act, loving harmony and rhythm, playing different instruments, learning, being good enough, social media, the creative process, a good song, growing, staying true to himself, his song Hajanga, exploring and a lot more! (09/07/16)
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  Tokio Hotel interview - Bill and Tom Kaulitz (2017) 20.07.2026 9dk

  Video interview with singer Bill Kaulitz, and his twin brother, guitarist Tom Kaulitz, from the German alternative rock band Tokio Hotel. FaceCulture spoke with Bill and Tom about going back to their roots, simplicity, writing on their own, Boy Don't Cry, shaping Dream Machine, writing a cool pop song, What If, their loyal fans, and a lot more! (19/03/2017)
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  Loic Nottet interview (2017) 17.07.2026 14dk

  Video interview with Belgian singer Loïc Nottet. FaceCulture spoke with Loïc about Queen, wanting to be a performer, The Voice, Selfocracy, horror films, the image of a mirror, difficulties growing up, his sound, and a lot more!
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  Nightwish interview - Floor Jansen (2020) 14.07.2026 9dk
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  Rag 'n' Bone Man interview (2016) 11.07.2026 14dk

  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)
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  Twenty One Pilots interview at Lowlands with Tyler & Josh (2015) 08.07.2026 13dk

  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 the song, playing live, and a lot more! (23/08/2015)
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  Bastille interview - Dan Smith and Chris Wood (2013) 05.07.2026 18dk

  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)
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  Arjen Lucassen interview - New Solo album, the end of the world, Floor Jansen, Ayreon +more! (2025) 02.07.2026 30dk

  Video interview with Dutch singer, songwriter, instrumentalist and producer, Arjen Anthony Lucassen. FaceCulture spoke with Arjen about the Ayreon anniversary shows, his new solo album 'Songs No One Will Hear, the music inspiring the story, what he would do if the world was ending, Mike Mills' narration, a song with Floor Jansen, where to be when the world ends, Just Not Today, the album title, are we alone in the universe, the last line on the album, what's next for him, and a lot more! (02/09/2025)
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  Pro-Pain interview - 'Stone Cold Anger', a violent mugging, line-up changes +more! 28.06.2026 33dk

  Video interview with vocalist and bassist Gary Meskil from American heavy metal and hardcore band Pro-Pain. FaceCulture spoke with Gary about the gap between album releases, recovering from a violent attack, how his injuries affected his singing, why Eric Klinger left in 2007, Eric returning to the band, choosing between Eric and Matt Sheridan, Uncle Sam Wants You!, a decline in free speech, Sky's The Limit and very personal songs, naming the album Stone Cold Anger, releasing albums more regularly, and a lot more! (21/04/2026)
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  Who On Earth interview - 'It Takes The Village' album, freedom, sobriety +more! 25.06.2026 28dk

  Video interview with vocalist Andrew "Coosh" Couche from American metal band Who On Earth. FaceCulture spoke with Coosh about going from karaoke to being in a band, karaoke fans, writing original songs, 'Good Man Down' and sobriety, 'It Takes The Village,' 'We Don't Belong Here,' standing up for freedom, songs that stay relevant, trying to grow the band, listeners around the world, their 'Hold The Line' cover, and more! (17/04/2026)
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  Blue Medusa interview - Alissa White-Gluze about forming a new band, painting +more! 22.06.2026 31dk

  Video interview with the Canadian vocalist, songwriter, and artist Alissa White-Gluz, from metal band Blue Medusa, and much more! We spoke with Alissa about picking a band name, Checkmate, gaining a new perspective, meeting Dani Sophia, her first meeting with Alyssa Day, why she wanted a band and does collaborations, the sound of the band, her background in art, the joy of painting, appreciating life, coming from a creative family, what is next for Blue Medusa, and a lot more! (08/05/2026)
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  Podcast: Rinus Gerritsen, Michel van Dijk, Shell Schellekens en Martin Kuiper over Little While 19.06.2026 40dk

  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 wordt gepraat over het ontstaan van de track. Iedere song heeft een uniek verhaal en een unieke muzikale kleur. In this podcast, Rinus, Michel, and Shell talk to Martin Kuiper about the song "Little While". A song written by Rinus with lyrics by Michel. The track is part of Rinus’ Garage, the solo project of Rinus Gerritsen. Every month, the former Golden Earring bassist releases a new song, often featuring a guest vocalist. Each song comes with its own podcast, in which they discuss the creation of the track. Every song has a unique story and a unique musical character. Produced and Composed by Rinus Gerritsen Lyrics by Michel van Dijk Rinus Gerritsen: All Instruments, except Drums Michel van Dijk: Vocals Shell Schellekens: Drums, (Recorded at Parkroad Studio) Berget Lewis: Featering on Vocal Recorded at Rinus’Garage Mixed /mastered by Erik Kuylaars at Parkroad Studio Video by Rob Von Römer
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  The Murder Capital interview (2019) 25.05.2026 29dk

  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 When I Have Fears, and a lot more! (02/07/2019)
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  Delain - Charlotte and Martijn interview (2019) 22.05.2026 20dk

  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, touring vs studio, and a lot more! (21/01/2020)