British musician Callum Plowright, is the singer-songwriter for a band I used to play with called 'Oh Howl'. Together with violinist Raphaela Cornut we played many gigs in Manchester, and we recorded a cd. The six songs on the cd are featured in this episode.

Amsterdam-based live-coding rap group Panda Zooicide (see their website for full description), took the time to answer my questions about influences, aesthetics, and being a parent as a touring musician. The music in this episode can be listened to further on Soundcloud, among other platforms. But if you can, make sure to see them live.

British harpist Alexander Rider, generously shares his journey as a musician and freelancer with us, as well as some live performances of French repertoire.

Turkish musician Burak Mungan talks about kirtan, medicine songs, collective music-making, yoga, and Turkish psychedelic folk from the 70's. The music in this episode gives a small impression of how a kirtan gathering can sound like, through private recordings used with permission from Burak.

Norwegian musician Jogeir Daae Mæland, took the time to talk with me about his musical journey, about contentment, practice, Kalandra, making money, and why it can be worth signing up with a record label. The music featured in this episode is by Jogeir.

Russian/Dutch musician Maya Fridman, found some time during her busy days to have a talk about playing the cello and being a musician...

Swedish musician Tobias Karlehag, shares his story as a percussionist, modular synth performer, improviser and composer. The music featured in this episode is from his album 'Process'.

Icelandic/British musician, composer and performer Matthías Sigurðsson, shares his story as a musician with us. From clarinet to live electronics, Reykjavik to Amsterdam, student to freelancer to student again, we get to hear about an exciting journey as well as lots of Matthías' music.

Polish pianist Aleksandra Bobrowska, took the time to share her thoughts on the projects that are currently close to her heart. We also get to hear excerpts from her recording of the Chopin mazurkas, as well as a taste of Duo Aldice, the duo she has with singer Candice Ielo.

Swedish guitarists Emil Greilert and Karl-Johan Thenström share their thoughts on musical creativity, how one can make money these days, and if the album as format is obsolete. The music featured in this episode is by the band 'sthlm underground', and solo projects by Emil. Details are in the timeline section of the show notes.

Spanish musician Guillem Duquette dropped by to talk about inspiration, the horrors of recording oneself, and the word 'musician' as identity. The music featured in this episode is by Guillem Duquette.

Norwegian musician and improviser Inga Margrete Aas, reflects on life as a musician.

Harpist Anastasia Razvalyaeva talks about the challenges she has been facing during the recent lockdowns in Budapest.

Dutch/South-African cellist and composer, Wilma Pistorius, shares her thoughts and experiences with us.

Pianist and composer Kaja Draksler shares her thoughts on working as a freelancer and being a musician.

It just turned 2021, and at age 31 I decided it was time to make a living as a cellist.