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Hallo everybody and welcome to my brand new podcast. Music to live with Shanti is me, Shanti a Swiss musicologist and stage manager, talking with different artists and discussing different topics belonging to the music business. Who are those persons who chose art as a profession and what can we learn from their professional and personal experiences.
Episodes

Saturday Mar 08, 2025
Saturday Mar 08, 2025
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

Saturday Feb 22, 2025
Saturday Feb 22, 2025
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.

Saturday Dec 21, 2024
Saturday Dec 21, 2024
✨ 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

Saturday Nov 16, 2024
Saturday Nov 16, 2024
🎙️ 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

Saturday Jul 20, 2024
Saturday Jul 20, 2024
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
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Saturday Jul 06, 2024
Saturday Jul 06, 2024
🎙️ 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
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Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
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
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Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Music To Live For With Shanti - EP. 50 - Filippo Buzzini (CH) - Graphic Recorder
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
Saturday Mar 30, 2024
My guest is a very special and close person: Filippo Buzzini. Filippo is a "Visual Pratictioner" or "Graphic Recorder" who created my wonderful logo with his graphics company. I grew as a person and as a musician with Filippo and in this episode we talk about our musical adventures, visions on music and how it has always positively influenced our lives.
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Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Music To Live For With Shanti - EP. 49 - Mamba Bites (CH) - Punk Rock
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
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Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Music To Live For With Shanti - EP. 48 - Noom (CH) - Producer/Dj
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
Saturday Sep 23, 2023
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