We speak with British singer-songwriter Shura about her upcoming album, ‘I Got Too Sad For My Friends’, which is full of ethereal vocals and synths, and packs an emotional punch. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we’re dancing to disco and boogie from Brazil as we feature the latest compilation by Horse Meat Disco, ‘Horse Meat Disco Presents Disco & Boogie From Brazil Vol. 1’. Fernando Augusto Pacheco caught up with Horse Meat Disco member Luke Howard to discuss deep-cuts and Luke’s passion for Brazil. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We talk about ‘High Tide’, a touching film that looks at the life of a heartbroken Brazilian immigrant in the queer mecca of Provincetown, Massachusetts. The film is a directorial debut for Italian writer and director Marco Calvani and features Marco Pigossi in the lead role. Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with both of them about the film, which is part of London’s BFI Flare festival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to Jean-Yves Leloup, the curator of ‘Disco, I’m Coming Out’. Visitors to the exhibition at Philharmonie de Paris will find out more about the music that in the 1970s dominated airwaves around the world, including, of course, in France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To celebrate the 97th Academy Awards, Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with the CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, Bill Kramer. Plus, we invite film critic Karen Krizanovich to discuss this year’s nominees. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Laura Kramer meets Carlos Diehz, the Mexican actor and architect making his big-screen debut in ‘Conclave’. He talks about his breakout role, stepping onto a film set for the first time and how his background in architecture unexpectedly prepared him for acting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To celebrate the 18th anniversary of Catarina Portas’ homeware brand, A Vida Portuguesa, New York’s Museum of Modern Art invited her to create a pop-up shop in its Design Store. We spoke with Catarina about her collaboration with the museum and the importance of keeping craft traditions in Portugal alive. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian actress Fernanda Torres and Brazilian director Walter Salles about their film, ‘I’m Still Here’. The film is already one of Brazil’s most successful-ever features and has been nominated for three Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actress for Torres. The film tells the story of Eunice Paiva, who became an activist after her husband disappeared during the country’s military dictatorship. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Pierre-Olivier Persin, the lead special make-up effects designer for ‘The Substance’. The gory body-horror satire was nominated for five Baftas and five Oscars, including best picture, best director for Coralie Fargeat, best actress for Demi Moore, and best makeup and hairstyling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Mae-Li Evans talks to DJ Norsicaa, curator of ‘Ayo Ke Disco: Boogie, Pop and Funk from the South China Sea’, the newest album by independent label Soundway Records. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Austrian singer Sofie Royer about her new album, ‘Young-Girl Forever’. The electro-pop record paints the contradictions of being a female artist today. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks to rising star Babymorocco. The singer’s debut album, ‘Amour’, is a poppy mix of crunchy synths and sexy vibrations, and will be released on 6 December. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian musician Rogê about his new album, ‘Curyman II’, a celebration of samba. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We explore the intersection of country music and politics in the US with a report from the birthplace of American singer-songwriter, Hank Williams. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Scott Beck and Bryan Woods, directors of A24’s psychological thriller ‘Heretic’, featuring Hugh Grant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Anglo-Italian musician Jack Savoretti speaks to Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco about his latest album, ‘Miss Italia’, on which he embraces his roots and sings in Italian. Savoretti discusses his partnership with Birra Moretti Sale di Mare and Secret Escapes, celebrating the essence of Italian culture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Montpellier-born musician Kazy Lambist on his latest album, ‘ Moda ’, and how Turkey influenced the release. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with veteran Italian DJ, producer, chef and label owner Manfredi Romano, professionally known as DJ Tennis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Charles de Montalivet, UK managing director for Shiseido, about the current landscape of the beauty and wellness market and the company’s plan for growth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with the founder of Ostinato Records Vik Sohonie, who just released a new compilation entitled ‘Synthesizing the Silk Roads: Uzbek Disco, Tajik Folktronica, Uyghur Rock & Crimean Tatar Jazz from 1980s Soviet Central Asia’ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with leading Brazilian fashion voice Lilian Pacce, UNWTO sustainability specialist Camila Villas and Brazilian designer Marilia Biasi, curators of ‘Brazil: Creating Fashion for Tomorrow’. The exhibition is being held at the Embassy of Brazil in London until Tuesday 17 of September. This year’s theme is ‘A Chain of Women’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Danish award-winning director Susanne Bier to discuss her latest series, ‘The Perfect Couple’, on Netflix. It’s a new must-watch murder-mystery with an incredible cast that includes Nicole Kidman, Liev Schreiber and Isabelle Adjani. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with head bartenders and mixologists Bastien Rémillieux and Julien Lecharpentier from The Maybourne Riviera Hotel’s prestigious Ceto Bar and Le 300. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with legendary Japanese city-pop singer Penny Tohyama. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Sally El Hosaini and James Krishna Floyd, directors of ‘Unicorns’, a cross-cultural romance about an Essex mechanic and a British-Indian drag queen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Laura Kramer speaks to executive chef Elliott Grover about his culinary journey, from a teenager inspired by a documentary about the Queen to winning the UK’s Best Steak Restaurant at Cut at 45 Park Lane. He discusses his bold career moves, cooking at the Oscars two years in a row and his passion for premium hospitality. Plus: why champagne and hot dogs are made for each other. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with designer and entrepreneur Brendan Murdock, founder of London apothecary Anatomē. They speak about the company’s new products and Murdock’s new book, ‘The Modern Apothecary’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with two pop music legends – Jenny Berggren and Ulf Ekberg – from Swedish group Ace of Base. They meet in Copenhagen to discuss their legacy as one of the best-selling bands in the 1990s, as well as their recent documentary for Viaplay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Marta Pallarès, head of press for Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival. They discuss its forthcoming 22nd edition, stellar line-up and international expansion. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Monocle’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco celebrates the centenary of the iconic Copacabana Palace hotel in Rio. He speaks with Belmond brand and marketing director Roberta Almeida and Gabriel Oliveira, Farm Rio’s brand director, who recently launched a special selection of products to celebrate the hotel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
