Music
Five floor-fillers from Brazilian Carnival that will bring the ‘bloco’ to you
Listen to Monocle’s Carnival playlist with tunes by Léo Santana, Gretchen, Marina Sena and more.
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This year’s evolution of Singapore’s National Day song shows how the young country’s identity is shifting
Singaporeans belt out a new National Day anthem every year, but what do these patriotic tunes tell us about the city-state’s place in the world?
Foreign policy and fado: An inside look at the Brazilian ambassador to the UK’s surprising new project
Antonio Patriota shares his views on art as a tool of soft power and the importance of music in his diplomatic journey.
Interview: Japanese super-duo Yoasobi on how they spin literary tales into catchy synth soundscapes
We meet J-pop’s hottest international act, which made its highly anticipated European debut this month in the UK. Acclaimed for transforming fictional stories into chart-topping hits, the duo has captivated fans around the world.
Interview: Singer Giorgio Poi breaks down the meaning behind the music on his new album ‘Schegge’
Singer-songwriter Giorgio Poi hails from northern Italy but he found his groove in his twenties when he was living in London and Berlin. After releasing his debut Italian-language record in 2017, he found fans…
Interview: Mathieu Jaton on the secret sauce behind the Montreux Jazz Festival
From nurturing new talent to honouring soul legends, Montreux’s maestro reveals how he balances heritage and innovation to create an intimate festival for international audiences. We sit down with the man behind the music.
Eurovision is back in Switzerland after 69 years: Monocle’s take on the big night
The world’s most popular singing competition has come full circle. Here are some performers to look out for as we get ready to vote on this year’s winner.
Hot tickets: The best of this month’s cultural releases
On our round-up is everything from a steamy Brazilian thriller and an art installation’s debut in Iceland to a small-screen exploration of humans and machines.
The festival, record factory and app showing the music industry a world beyond streaming
We meet the teams behind three businesses giving the sector a new sound, from a platform that brings artists and fans together to a company at the forefront of the record revolution.
Playlist: 50 cosy songs for long, dark nights
As the nights draw in – at least, in the northern hemisphere – Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco picks 50 songs to accompany the season.
