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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
‘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’.
Studio 54
As ‘Studio 54’ hits cinemas, Robert Bound is joined by film critic Jason Solomons and Horse Meat Disco DJ Severino Panzetta to discuss the documentary about the legendary New York nightclub, as well as the club’s legacy and the music and movies it reminds them of.
The Sessions at Midori House Mixtape
We dig out some memorable performances from the Sessions’ archive, including those by Calexico, Andreya Triana, Local Natives and The Dø.
‘The President is Missing’ by Bill Clinton and James Patterson
We dive into one of the biggest political thrillers of the year, co-written by former president Bill Clinton and prolific American author James Patterson. Robert Bound is joined by journalist Sarah Shaffi and Ted Hodgkinson, senior programmer for literature and spoken word at the Southbank Centre.
The Sessions at Midori House: Fatoumata Diawara
Malian singer Fatoumata Diawara joins us in the studio to sing from her new album ‘Fenfo’ and chat to Andrew Mueller about her relationship with Africa.
