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Laughta sits down with Night Shift, a rising Saudi pop rock band, to talk about how the group came together and the journey behind their growing sound.
Night Shift reflect on collaboration, live performance, songwriting, and the dynamic of building music as a team while balancing different personalities and creative strengths.The conversation explores pop rock influences, vocal training, independent artistry, and the making of their debut album Midnight Motion.
A vibrant episode on creativity, community, and a band carving out their own lane in the Saudi pop music scene.
Laughta sits down with Hanan Kamal, drummer, cellist, and graffiti artist, to talk about creativity, self-expression, and the many forms her artistry takes.
Hanan reflects on music, visual art, and the emotional experiences that inspire her work, while sharing how she continues to evolve as a creative voice within Saudi’s growing scene.
The conversation explores vulnerability, experimentation, and the power of creating without limits.
Laughta sits down with Gimmix, a genre-blurring band redefining what a Saudi rock act can sound like, to talk about their journey, their dynamic as a group, and the energy behind their live shows.
Gimmix reflect on growing up together, creative differences, and how collaboration, even when chaotic, leads to their strongest music.The conversation explores live performance, self-recording, independence, and why their sound refuses to be boxed into one genre.
A high energy episode on creativity, experimentation, and building something that’s truly your own.
Laughta sits down with DJ RAG to talk about her journey into DJing, from curiosity and learning the craft to performing on some of the biggest stages in the region.
DJ RAG reflects on growth, discipline, and the reality of building a career in music, from long hours and constant development to navigating the highs and lows of the industry.The conversation explores production, branding, community, and why passion, consistency, and collaboration are key to long term success.
A high energy episode on creativity, resilience, and thriving in the Saudi music scene.
Laughta sits down with Al Shaikh, a rising rapper from Jeddah, to talk about his journey into music and the drive behind his growing presence in the Saudi scene.
Al Shaikh reflects on ambition, consistency, and what it takes to stand out as a new artist, from developing his sound to building momentum and staying focused on his vision.The conversation explores collaboration, identity, and the mindset needed to break through and create something that lasts.
An exciting episode on hunger, growth, and a new voice making his mark.
Laughta sits down with Nourah Alammary, singer, songwriter, creative director, and vocalist of Nourah and the Nice Band, to talk about the many paths that have shaped her creative life.
She reflects on performing, songwriting, wellness, and the role music has played in helping her express herself with honesty and depth.
The conversation explores representation, women in music, live performance, and the importance of creating space for emerging artists to grow, experiment, and be seen.
A thoughtful episode on artistry, courage, and building a creative life on your own terms.
Laughta sits down with Sweam Odee, two emerging artists from Jeddah, to talk about their journey into music and the energy behind their growing sound.
They reflect on creative chemistry, collaboration, and what it means to come up as part of a new wave of artists shaping the scene. The conversation explores ambition, identity, and the excitement of building something fresh in Saudi music.
A lively episode on movement, momentum, and the next generation coming through.
Laughta sits down with rising Saudi artist Shargeeya to talk about her journey into music, the influences that shaped her sound, and how growing up across different places informed her artistry.
She reflects on performance, collaboration, social media pressure, and why staying true to yourself matters more than chasing trends.
The conversation explores artist development, authenticity, and the importance of building a career with patience, purpose, and long term vision.
A thoughtful and inspiring episode on culture, creativity, and finding your own lane.
Laughta sits down with WafDigga, a producer working out of one of the region’s leading studios, Merwas, to talk about his journey into music and the craft behind his sound.
He shares how sampling shaped his approach, why simplicity in production is powerful, and how collaboration plays a key role in creating records.
The conversation explores AI in music, authenticity in production, and the importance of building your own identity rather than following trends.
An insightful episode on sound, process, and staying original as a producer.
Laughta sits down with Khaleeji Blonde, an artist blending music, visuals, and storytelling into a fully immersive creative world.
She shares how music became her main form of expression, using it to build a mysterious, evolving narrative that listeners can step into and interpret in their own way.
The conversation touches on creativity without restriction, balancing art and audience, and navigating identity while keeping the focus on the music itself.
A distinctive and conceptual episode about storytelling, imagination, and creating on your own terms.
From the publisher's feed
The Laughta Likes Show is a weekly English-language radio and podcast series from MBC LOUD, hosted by British Arab artist and producer Laughta. The series introduces global audiences to the artists…
Drawing on Laughta’s background as an international artist and creative storyteller, each episode offers a focused, human portrait of a guest’s creative journey, exploring craft, identity, and ambition through a globally accessible lens.
Across the season, the show brings together a wide and carefully curated range of voices, including a Saudi female promoter building the country’s heavy metal scene from the ground up, a four-piece all-women Arab psychedelic rock band from Riyadh, genre-defining singers and songwriters working across languages and traditions, and globally recognised producer Che Pope, who is actively collaborating with emerging artists in Saudi Arabia.
Grounded in lived experience and creative practice, these conversations create a genuine platform for cultural exchange, inviting audiences to engage with the creativity, ambition, and energy shaping the Saudi music scene today.