On this week's episode we talk to the legendary Emmy-nominated composer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Tim Lauer. A true secret weapon of the industry, Tim has worked on hundreds of major label albums across every genre imaginable. He has worked with artists from Taylor Swift and Dolly Parton to Megadeth and the Smashing Pumpkins. His TV credits include serving as the Executive Music Producer for the hit show Nashville, as well as on shows like Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist and Greenleaf where he wrote and performed the show's main theme song with vocals from legendary singer Mavis Staples. Currently, Tim is releasing music with his own band Bien and is the Executive Music Producer Amazon Prime Video series Rose Hill releasing later this year.

The Links:

• Tim's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6LE7crTPORsG0jNivRG9wb?si=gwvQg6DRQ02hMldO22GllQ&utm_source=copy-link&pi=xYNdg9y4Roat_
• Bien (Tim's Band)- https://open.spotify.com/artist/2uodbv2953Z7R1ipwucK2A?si=ELYRhXrMQMWyA7bPwiJo4w&nd=1&dlsi=b0a82ce0f55845fc
• Liv Angell- https://open.spotify.com/artist/5oPHUq62pJ0lJn4F3IUYoP?si=QSKWlWiFQo2khkEQSmSVmg&nd=1&dlsi=5dfbf0f78c3d456f

Our guest this week is songwriter and musician John Garrison. First finding fame as the frontman of acclaimed rock band Budapest, John has become one of the world's premier session musicians working with artist from Benson Boone and Christina Aguilera to Lewis Capaldi and Robbie Williams. Most notably, John as worked with James Blunt for the last 19 years as his bassist. Currently, John is preparing to release his song 'Remembrance' under the project Satellites on 28th August.

The Links:

• John's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7rWPB2XXZ6ac6X1xcEMOum?si=ITLie-WmRyKDCjsyEjP6KQ&utm_source=copy-link&pi=rIwh2e5UTs25V
• Satellites- https://open.spotify.com/artist/3Vnzk8iBOzzKNFZqW1seB6

This week's episode is a very special one. Due to a guest dropping out last minute, we have the Mixtape Me's very own co-host and resident scientist Robert Tracey making their mixtape. A great musician in his own right with an eclectic taste in music, this is a really interesting conversation and definitely one not to be missed.

The Links:

• Rob's mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0XG24Xrhiw1sfIXhlIGzRy?si=V6olI7l5R6ahW_4EWC7WNg&utm_source=copy-link&pi=Q1cRY__kTLybr
• Dino Con- https://www.dinocon.co.uk/
• Prom Nitez- https://open.spotify.com/artist/2FWfbl8ieX1s3y6sjYYytR

This episode's guest is guitar virtuoso and R&B icon Kerry '2 Smooth' Marshall. First finding his passion for playing the guitar whilst in the US army, his career has skyrocketed providing top-tier backing for artists like Jason Derulo, SZA, and Ledisi on major TV and festival performances. Famously, he performed with Jason Derulo on the iconic American morning show, Good Morning America. Also, this is the first guest we have had who is a voting member of the Recording Academy. Currently, Kerry is providing amazing musical education and inspiring other to pick up a guitar through his online education platform, Kerry's Kamp.

The Links:

• Kerry's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5hcmR1cHzEMpsrzDSvn9w6?si=hVxAzLQvRaSba8wJfUK3eQ&utm_source=copy-link&pi=tYQTigKvR7KL_
• Kerry's Kamp- https://www.kerryskamp.com/

In this episode we speak to one of the most recorded and visible percussionists in the industry, Bashiri Johnson. Brought up in the Bed-Stuy district of Brooklyn and mentored by the legendary jazz musician James Mtume, his career first took off in the late 70s after achieving a gold record for Stephanie Mills 'Whatcha Gonna Do With My Lovin'. Since then, his career has gone from strength to strength playing on era defining anthems by artists including Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson, Madonna, Miles Davis, and Aretha Franklin to name just a few. Most notably, he spent 20 years as the percussionist in Whitney Houston's live touring band. Furthermore, this is the first guest on the podcast who played at the iconic Live Aid concert providing backing for Hall & Oates and the iconic duet between Mick Jagger and Tina Turner.

The Links:

• Bashiri's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1OIXkoXA9iSn39WEkIJU3D?si=vZdasfZQShSbqD0-OtMztA&utm_source=copy-link&pi=milIswJ4SNCsL
• Bashiri's Linktree- https://linktr.ee/bashirijohnson
• Whitney Houston- Abraham, Martin and John- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXmdErMWgdM

In this week's episode, we speak to cellist, composer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist Khari Mateen. In 2006, when he was just 19 years old, he secured his first major milestone co-producing and arranging on The Roots Grammy nominated album Game Theory. Since then, he has gone onto work with artists including Jill Scott, Teddy Swims, and Post Malone. He then transitioned into composition for film and television, scoring projects that went onto receive Emmy and Peabody nominations. Most recently, he scored the highly anticipated Sundance documentary Jane Elliott Against the World which will be release later this year.

The links:

• Kahri's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0p8qLCk0H8VmB80imremQc?si=vy7wuG79Qz-lvAmqxQIKig&utm_source=copy-link
• Jane Elliott Against the World- https://www.janeelliottfilm.com/
• Find out more about Khari Mateen here- https://www.kharimateenmusic.com/

This week's guest is the legendary founder of electroclash disrupters Chicks on Speed, Alex Murray-Leslie. Founding the group in 1997, they bridged the gap between the Dadaist art philosophy and synth-punk tonalities. Since then, they have gone on to collaborate with everyone from Yoko Ono to Karl Largerfeld and, in 2003, released their era defining anthem 'We Don't Play Guitars' featuring Peaches. Currently, Alex is a Professor of Digital Performance and is an artistic researcher, pioneering research into 'objektinstruments'- interactive wearable musical technology that turns fashion and the human body into live synthesisers.

The Links:

• Alex's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/63QbFlbjn18cOzf54jHBPm?si=t4WOqF75QSSKyLwNmD5MHg&utm_source=whatsapp&pt=007b94b63ca4edb53234a8f87b20fdcd&pi=W1-I8iIaThq4e
• AATMA on Hong Kong Community Radio performing “TAKSEER" June 27, 2024- https://soundcloud.com/hkcrlive/takseer-w-jessika-khazrik-27062024

In this weeks episode we talk to a true musical genius and multi-intrumentalist Davide Rossi. He first picked up an instrument at age four before entering the Turin Conservatory in 1981. Since then, he has worked with a vast array of critically acclaimed artists. He went on to spend 13 years touring as the electric violinist for Goldfrapp. By 2008, he reached global acclaim, headlining Glastonbury with The Verve and composing the iconic string arrangements for Coldplay’s Viva la Vida. This is truly an episode no to be missed!

The Links:

• Davide's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4iXMswEWPTcBUbRSyftAtW?si=pDRNd37jS2OSQwEL51ZTfA&pt=bab2983d15f1c7860d9eb9572f67b708&pi=Qa9A9w2hTp-mC
• Find out more about Davide Rossi here- https://www.daviderossimusic.com/