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
Why go solo?
When’s the right time to ditch your band and go it alone? How does the creative process differ and do you miss your fellow musicians? We speak to music journalist Andrew Mueller about the…
Culture’s greatest summer hits
We go over our highlights from this summer, from sound art enjoyed in train carriages, an interview with documentary film-maker Joshua Oppenheimer to a quick stop-off at Sonar festival in Barcelona among much, much…
What is indie?
Indie can be applied to a number of things: a record label, a film, a genre, even a haircut. We take the term and apply it to music and film with Will Hodgkinson, pop…
Can Toronto be the next Austin?
We assess the success of the Austin-Toronto Music City Alliance, and see how Toronto is building itself as a music destination through interviews with mayor John Tory, British broadcaster and festival organiser Rob Da…
Where have all the nightclubs gone?
As nightclub numbers dwindle in the UK and licensing laws put more much-loved dance floors under threat, we take a global look at nightlife. From London to Beirut to Seoul, we discuss why a…
What happens in an animation studio?
We delve into the world of the animator as we undergo this week’s cultural investigation. We speak to Jude Brownbill at Disney Pixar; director of ‘Moomins on the Riviera’, Xavier Picard; and House of…
How do you fall asleep?
We explore what makes us fall asleep, from bedtime stories at the Ace Hotel to a retreat for insomniacs in rural England. We discuss how sleep affects creativity or whether being in possession of…
What does an editor do?
We gain an insight in to the role of the editor – whether creating a novel, a magazine or a movie – through the eyes of Faber and Faber’s senior editor Walter Donohue, film…
How do you make a myth?
Myths are like history only they’re not real. But they’re reasonable, kind of. To answer the question “How do you make a myth?” we talk to classicist Natalie Haynes about their enduring appeal. We…
How do you appreciate sound art?
Robert Bound speaks to artists, curators, the uninitiated and the professionals to get a handle on sound art – will it ever be as easy to love as a painting or as in vogue…
