Monocle Meets
Monocle’s editors sit down with leaders in politics, business, culture, design and media. Fresh perspectives and sharp insights from the world’s best and brightest.
Latest Episodes
Sarah Andelman and Melissa Menta on fashion and Peanuts
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco meets Sarah Andelman, the founder of creative consulting company Just an Idea and Melissa Menta, SVP of global brand and communications for Peanuts, to talk about Snoopy in Style NYC.
Jannis Stürtz, the man behind Habibi Funk Records, on his new label
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Habibi Funk founder Jannis Stürtz. He tells us about his new label, Audible Beauty, and an upcoming compilation of Beirut’s city pop.
Silva on his breezy new album ‘Rolidei’, our album of the summer
Monocle Radio’s Fernando Augusto Pacheco speaks with Brazilian singer Silva about his new album Rolidei, a collection of breezy, summery songs inspired by the sea and the sounds of Carnival.
Chase & Status on life on tour and making music that lasts
Monocle Radio’s Tom Webb speaks with Chase & Status backstage for their show with Cupra in Shoreditch about their new music, life on tour and the lessons that they have learnt over two decades in the industry.
Valentino Vivace – a bright star in the world of Swiss pop
We hear from Swiss musician Valentino Vivace, one of the most exciting voices in Swiss pop music today. Known for his groovy Italo disco beats, Vivace takes a more introspective approach in his new album Oscillare.
Ebs Burnough – the man behind Sundance’s move to Boulder
US filmmaker, producer and chair of the Sundance Institute Ebs Burnough tells us about the festival’s move to Boulder and more about his former job at the White House during the Obama administration.
From CSS frontwoman to visual artist, we hear from Luísa Matsushita
Visual artist Luísa Matsushita tells Monocle about her new exhibition with Aberto at São Paulo’s Teatro Cultura Artística. The former CSS frontwoman also explains how she found her calling in painting.
The siblings behind Charvet, France’s oldest shirtmaker
We speak with Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban, the siblings behind France’s oldest shirtmaker, Charvet. The house was acquired by Chanel early in July, so we paid a visit to hear more about the Charvet story.
Brazilian musician Muca discusses his new album ‘Beleza’
We speak with Brazil-born and London-based musician Murillo Sguillaro, known as Muca, about “Beleza”, a soulful and breezy new album made alongside bossa nova legend Roberto Menescal.
Palestinian-Italian singer Tära, the queen of Arab’n’B
We speak with Palestinian-Italian singer Tära about her new EP, ‘Zefiro’, a delightful fusion of R&B and Middle Eastern music.
