Music To Live For With Shanti - EP. 59 - Chris Alexis (US) Guitarist for XMutiny (Slam Metal)

🎙️ Episode 60 is out now! This week on Music to Live For with Shanti, we’re joined by the incredible mezzo-soprano Anna Nero ✨ An inspiring and thought-provoking conversation that will definitely lead to more episodes with this brilliant artist. Together, we dive into how opera can be reimagined for today's world — modern, digital, and deeply human. 🎶💡 If you’re passionate about music, innovation, and the future of classical art forms, this one’s for you. 🎧 Available now on all streaming platforms! #Podcast #AnnaNero #MusicToLiveFor #OperaReimagined #ModernOpera #Mezzosoprano #ShantiPodcast #Episode60 #MusicAndTechnology #ClassicalMusicToday Instagram   TikTok   Website     Contact Podcast: [email protected] Instagram Website

🎙️ NEW EPISODE OUT – #59 🔥 This week I had the pleasure of sitting down with the powerhouse guitarist from slam metal band Xmutiny 🤘 A true blast of energy — we dove into everything from how modern studio production really works, to the way society operates in the U.S. today, and how music is perceived in this chaotic world 🎸🧠 Always a pleasure to have such raw, honest conversations. You don't want to miss this one! Contact XMutiny:    Instagram   Website     Contact Podcast: [email protected] Instagram Website

🎧 EPISODE 58 – OUT NOW! 🎧 A truly fascinating conversation with two members of Longsleeve and the Weirdboys from Zurich! 🇨🇭 Their sound is an electrifying mix of punk, industrial, and techno—bet you never expected something like this from Swiss artists! 🔥 Together, we dive deep into what it means to carry forward a bold musical project in today’s world. Don’t miss this one! 🚀 🎙️ Listen now on your favorite platform! #Podcast #NewEpisode #LongsleeveAndTheWeirdboys #Punk #Industrial #Techno #MusicTalks   Contact Longleeve   Instagram   Spotify     Contact Podcast: [email protected] Instagram Website

Episode 57 – Hardcore Spirit from Hawaii w/ Gavin Otsuka 🌊🔥 In this episode, we dive deep into the hardcore scene of Hawaii with Gavin Otsuka—owner of Still Proud and vocalist of Ikaika. We talk about life on the islands, the local hardcore movement, starting a band, and creating bold, meaningful designs that stay true to who you are. Pure hardcore energy, straight from paradise. 🌺🏴 Massive thanks to Knives Out Records for the support! 🙌 🎧 Tune in now! #Hardcore #Podcast #StillProud #Ikaika #KnivesOutRecords   Contact Gavin:    Still Proud Website    Ikaika Linktree     Contact Podcast: [email protected] Instagram Website

Episode 56 – A New Year, A New Perspective: Portrait Photography with Christian Meuwly Welcome to the first episode of 2025! We’re kicking off the year with an inspiring conversation with the talented portrait photographer Christian Meuwly. In this episode, we dive into the unique world of photography in the music industry. Christian shares his experiences working closely with musicians, the emotional depth of capturing their essence, and the challenges and rewards of being a freelance artist. We also explore sources of inspiration, the realities of being a person of color in the classical music scene, and what it takes to carve out a space in this industry. A must-listen for photographers, musicians, and creatives alike! Tune in now.   Contact Christian Meuwly   Website    Linktree     Contact Podcast: [email protected] Instagram Website

✨ The Final Episode of 2024 is Here! ✨ I’m thrilled to share the last episode of this year, where I had the pleasure of speaking with Paulina Pitenko and Eleonora Kostina, the brilliant minds and talented artists behind Sax&Perc — a dynamic duo of saxophone and percussion. 🎷🥁 Their passion and creativity have not only earned them multiple competition wins but also drive their mission to explore and propose new musical dimensions. 🌟 This episode is the perfect way to close out 2024 with enthusiasm and personality. Don’t miss it! Let me know your thoughts in the comments! 👇 #SaxAndPerc #PodcastEpisode #NewMusic #DynamicDuo #Creativity #PassionForMusic #2024WrapUp   Sax&Perc Links   Instagram   YouTube      Contact Podcast: [email protected] Instagram Website

  🎙️ New Podcast Episode Out Now! 🎙️   We’re thrilled to announce our first episode in collaboration with Anger X Rage Booking, straight from Denmark! 🇩🇰   In this episode, we sit down with Tore and Kim from Danish hardcore/beatdown bands Hard Lessons and NonRestraints to dive into the Danish scene, motivation, PMA (positive mental attitude), and deep reflections on the hardcore community. 🔥   This is just the beginning of our collaboration—more episodes are on the way!   Tune in, get inspired, and let’s keep the energy alive! ⚡   #PodcastLaunch #AngerXRageBooking #HardcoreScene #DanishHardcore #Beatdown #PMA #HardLessons #NonRestraints #Collaboration   Contact Anger X Rage Booking   Hard Lessons Instagram   NonRestraints Instagram        Contact Podcast: [email protected] Instagram Website

We had the incredible Italian music journalist Vittoria Brandoni join us for a deep dive into the current hardcore scene. 🎤✨ In this episode, we explored: The dynamic landscape of today's hardcore music 🎶 The pivotal role and challenges faced by women in a predominantly male scene 💪 Vittoria's personal journey and experiences as a female vocalist in the band Rescüe Cat 🐱 The phenomenon of violent dancing and its impact 🕺 How social media is reshaping the hardcore community 📱 This is a must-listen for anyone passionate about music and cultural shifts within the scene. Tap the link in bio to tune in! 🔗 #Podcast #HardcoreScene #WomenInMusic #VittoriaBrandoni #RescüeCat #MusicJournalism #ViolentDancing #SocialMedia #Episode53 #ListenNow    Contact Vittoria:   Instagram    Podcast   Linktree   Contact Podcast: [email protected] Instagram Website  

🎙️ Episode 52 is live! 🎙️ Join me and my good friend, Aaron King, on this week’s podcast. Aaron, a proud straight edge and a member of The New Fury, dives deep into the current music scene. We chat about everything from the energy of Seventh Dagger to how today's musical landscape is evolving. Don’t miss out on this insightful conversation! Tune in now and let us know what you think! 🔥🎧 #PodcastEpisode52 #AaronKing #StraightEdge #TheNewFury #SeventhDagger #MusicScene #PodcastLife #NewEpisode #musictoliveforwithshanti   Contact Aaron:   Instagram    Linktree   The New Fury:   Instagram    Contact Podcast: [email protected] Instagram Website   Collaborations: Till Deaf Recordings Sketchy Solutions Knives Out Record Caosart Ink

In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Melina Murray and Samuel Jasinski from the amazing Limmat Quartet. 🎶 We dove deep into their unique musical journey, exploring their passion for anime and film soundtracks, and how they blend these influences into their performances. 📽️🎵 From exciting collaborations with artists across various genres to creative alternatives to playing classical music, Melina and Samuel share their insights and stories that are sure to inspire music lovers of all kinds. 🌟 Tune in now to hear about the innovative spirit of the Limmat Quartet and their love for music that transcends traditional boundaries. You won't want to miss this one! 🎙️ Listen to the latest episode on your favorite podcast platform. #Podcast #NewEpisode #LimmatQuartet #AnimeMusic #FilmScores #MusicCollaboration #ClassicalMusic #MusicInnovation #MelinaMurray #SamuelJasinski #MusicLovers #Inspiration Contact Limmat Quartet:   Website   Instagram    Linktree   Contact Podcast: [email protected] Instagram Website   Collaborations: Till Deaf Recordings Sketchy Solutions Knives Out Record Caosart Ink