With a passion for independence, Rebecka Reinhard possesses a drive to create without interference from commercial forces. And for this incredible singer, songwriter and producer, it’s paying off; but it hasn’t been an easy road. Rebecka talks to podcast host Grace McCallum about dealing with mental health, finding her place in the world and within herself. Rebecka is softly spoken with a voice that could soothe any ache. But when she sings it’s just otherworldly. Rebecka’s one to watch with her soulful lyrics, incredible voice, and innate talent. Listen to the songs that have inspired Rebecka, and hear some of the music she's produced, at the Sound Minds Playlist on Apple or Spotify Sound Minds is produced for Reason Studios by SoundCartel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Alchemist
As a singer, songwriter and producer, Mattias Lindblom embodies the soul of music. A highly spiritual person, Mattias is guided by creativity and the search for what exists beyond what we see, beyond our imagination. Success came his way early in his career as co-founder of the band Vacuum, even as a solo artist he’s adored by fans all over Europe, particularly in Russia. Today, Mattias works with some of the most talented artists in the world including Tania Doko and Tina Arena, experiences that have been extraordinary, as he explains to host Grace McCallum. Listen to the songs that have inspired Mattias, and hear some of the music he's produced, at the Sound Minds Playlist on Apple or Spotify Sound Minds is produced for Reason Studios by SoundCartel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Engineer
Linn Fijal is one of the most accomplished sound engineers in Sweden today. Linn’s worked with some of the biggest artists of our time including, Rihanna, Abba and The Hives. Despite facing a wave of gender bias at University, it was Linn’s hard work and phenomenal talent that got her to exactly where she predicted: Studio Manager and Sound Engineer at one of the best recording studios in Sweden, Riksmixningsverket (RMV), owned by Benny Andersson. Listen to the songs that have inspired Linn, and hear some of the music she's produced at the Sound Minds Playlist on Apple or Spotify Sound Minds is produced for Reason Studios by SoundCartel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One in a Bazilian
Eric Bazilian is overflowing with creative energy, it’s in his blood. Barbara Bazilian, his mother, was a piano prodigy. No wonder then that this singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist has achieved such great success; from co-founding The Hooters to performing at Live Aid, to writing the Joan Osborne classic ‘One of Us’ and continuing to write, sing and mentor young artists today. Eric talks to host Grace McCallum about his compelling career journey, and so much more. Listen to the songs that inspired Eric, and hear some of his own songs at the Sound Minds Playlist on Apple or Spotify Sound Minds is produced for Reason Studios by SoundCartel.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sound Minds takes a peek inside the studio and inside the minds of some very different artists, producers and songwriters. Singer, journalist and host of the podcast, Grace McCallum, finds out how the road less travelled shaped the life, music and career of each artist, and that the idea of “making it” is not one-size-fits-all.
And don’t miss the quickfire round of questions, where Grace puts each artist through their paces, with some very quirky and revealing results.
To discover the music of each artist, and the songs that have inspired them, the Sound Minds Apple and Spotify playlists will also be available once the podcast launches, on Tuesday 26 October 2021.