Monocle on Culture
Robert Bound and guests explore what’s new in art, film, books, and media. Expect lively discussions, in-depth interviews, and expert insights.
Latest Episodes
Now That’s What I Call Music
As the king of compilations ‘Now That’s What I Call Music’ celebrates its 100th edition, Henry Rees Sheridan sits down with Peter Robinson, journalist and founder of Popjustice, and Rob Copsey, editor of The Official Charts, to discuss the legacy of this musical brand.
The Sessions at Midori House: Talos
Irish musician Eoin French, AKA Talos, joins us in the studio to play acoustic versions of his electro-pop.
Hayward at 50
As the Hayward Gallery celebrates half a century, Robert Bound takes a look at why it was built, the art it has housed and its importance in London. He is joined in the studio by Jane Morris, editor at large of ‘The Art Newspaper’, and architecture and culture writer Owen…
The Sessions at Midori House: Our Girl
London trio Our Girl are set to release their debut album ‘Stranger Today’. Lead singer Sophie Nathan comes to Midori House to play an acoustic set.
‘McQueen’
Robert Bound is with the film critics Anna Smith and Tim Robey to discuss the legacy of celebrated fashion designer Alexander McQueen as depicted in a new film ‘McQueen’, and to work out what makes a great fashion documentary.
The Sessions at Midori House: Mixtape
Listen back to some great live sessions in the Monocle studios by Tennis, Chip Taylor, Songhoy Blues, and Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear.
‘High as Hope’ by Florence + the Machine
Music journalists Liv Siddall and Sarah Carson join Robert Bound in the studio to discuss Florence + The Machine’s fourth album ‘High as Hope’.
The Sessions at Midori House: Mixtape
We relive some past performances by the likes of Cults, Holly Williams, Pins and The Barr Brothers.
Ed Ruscha and Thomas Cole at the National Gallery
We examine the link between two exhibitions being held concurrently at the National Gallery: Thomas Cole’s ‘Eden to Empire’ and Ed Ruscha’s ‘Course of Empire’. Robert Bound is joined in the studio by Ossian Ward, head of content for the Lisson Gallery, and Eddy Frankel, visual art editor at ‘Time…
The Sessions at Midori House: Jason Mraz
The Grammy-winning, Broadway-performing, avocado-farming, charity-running musician Jason Mraz plays tracks new and old and chats about his upcoming album ‘Know’.
