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
When indigenous culture meets international pop
Robert Bound visits London’s newest theatre space, The Shed, we hear from the Bologne Children’s Book Fair and enjoy a session from the Leisure Society. Plus a Mexican festival where indigenous culture meets international…
Highlights from SXSW
A look at the best of SXSW festival in Austin, we meet artist Ian Whittlesea and enjoy a session from soul star Cody Chestnutt.
Deconstructing Suede’s new album
Brett Anderson tells Robert Bound about Suede’s new album, we hear how Malian state TV channel ORTM operates and meet an entrepreneur who loves print journalism so much that he bought his local paper.
West Asia’s viewing habits
A look at the viewing habits of West Asia at the DISCOP TV conference in Istanbul, we enjoy a session from France’s favourite English singer-songwriter Charlie Winston and check out the Adelaide Festival of…
Saudi Arabian art
We head to Ouagadougou to attend the Fespaco film festival, meet soul singer Jamie Lidell, enjoy a session from Canadian musician Cold Specks and discuss Saudi Arabian art.
How you review an art exhibition
We ask Ossian Ward how you review an art exhibition, visit a pop-up bamboo Cantonese opera theatre in Hong Kong and attend the recent MusicTech summit in San Francisco. Plus a session from Villagers.
Japan’s Kyary Pamyu Pamyu
Japanese pop megastar Kyary Pamyu Pamyu stops by Midori house, we hear what cinema was on show at this year’s Berlin International Film Festival and get a minute of sound from Rio carnival
Publishing in Burma
Robert Bound asks what Burma’s publishing market looks like, enjoys a session from multiple Grammy award-winning Steve Earle and gives his take on London Underground’s largest-ever art commission.
Investigating Midem and NAPTE TV’s relevance
We ask whether the Midem music conference in Cannes and NAPTE TV market in Miami are still relevant. Plus Jennifer Trausch talks us through her huge Polaroids of the deep south and we travel…
Sundance old and new
Sundance old and new: Robert Bound meets Jackie Siegel, star of Queen of Versailles – the break out hit of Sundance 2012 and asks what went down well at this year’s Festival. Plus a…
