Have you ever considered how much better some of our favorite scenes on TV are due to the powerful music that accompanies them? We often become so immersed in the experience that we don’t even think about the music separately; yet, it resonates with us on a deep level. Today, I am joined by Thomas Foguenne, one of the talented composers responsible for this impact. We will discuss his early education, the different career paths available for composers versus film scorers, the composers he admires, and the various approaches he takes in his work. Thomas Foguenne is a Belgian-Taiwanese composer and pianist based in Belgium and Taiwan. He holds degrees in composition, piano, chamber music, and harmony from the Royal Conservatory of Music in Mons (Belgium), where he also studied orchestral conducting and electroacoustic music. In 2024, he won the Taipei Golden Horse Award for Best Film Music for his score for the Singaporean film Stranger Eyes by Yeo Siew Hua, after being nom...

Welcome to the second part of our interview with Joyce! Last week, we discussed her early influences and the music experiences that launched her journey as a songwriter, as well as the realities of pursuing a music career and the various elements that accompany it. Today, we will talk about her latest album, "Talent Flower," and how she developed the concept. We’ll also discuss her collaboration with multiple artists on the album and the meanings behind their work. Key themes include the exchange of talent for love and luck, coping with emotions, and the stories behind some of her songs. JOYCE 就以斯 is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter who has been making waves in the indie music scene since 2019. With her dreamy vocals and introspective lyrics, she has quickly gained a loyal following. Her music often explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life.  To know more about Joyce and her music, please visit:  YouTube IG Spotify

Hello, and join us for a chat with Taichung's amazing Joyce! Today's episode will include some of her early influences and musical experiences that launched her journey as a songwriter, some of her inspiration for her music, and the reality of pursuing a career in music beyond just playing. At the end, we will also take a sneak peek into Joyce's creative methods.  JOYCE 就以斯 is a Taiwanese singer-songwriter who has been making waves in the indie music scene since 2019. With her dreamy vocals and introspective lyrics, she has quickly gained a loyal following. Her music often explores themes of love, loss, and the search for meaning in life.  To know more about Joyce and her music, please visit:  YouTube IG Spotify

Thank you for joining us again for our exciting discussion with Ale Maya for the second time! Today, we will take a look at the concepts Ale has stored in her mind for the upcoming album, as well as get some samples of her existing work with some background info about them. Later, she will share with us her plans for this year and some advice that works for her whenever she finds herself struggling.  Ale Maya is a Paraguayan singer-songwriter based in Taiwan. She crafts retro-inspired indie pop that explores love, identity, and becoming who you are on your own terms. Her first EP was released in 2023, a few singles came out in 2025, and her first album release is scheduled for 2026. To know more about her music, please visit:  Facebook Spotify Street Voice YouTube