The Mixtape Me

Dylan Killingbeck

Welcome to the Mixtape Me podcast. In each episode, we talk to guest with a vast wealth of knowledge and many years of experience in the music industry. Each episode has a specially curated playlist to accompany the chat which you can find in the show notes. Make sure to subscribe to never miss an episode

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S1 · E18
Thursday · 55 min
The Mixtape Me- Ian Chang (Son Lux)
A big moment for the Mixtape Me as we welcome the drummer of one of our all time favourite band to the podcast, Ian Chang. Ian is a founding member of the alternative experimental rock band Son Lux. The band shot to fame in 2013 with their album Lanterns, featuring hit song 'Lost it to Trying'. Since then, the band has gone from strength to strength going on to create iconic film scores for movies including Thunderbolts and Everything Everywhere All At Once for which they received an Oscar nomination. It was for this film they co-wrote the song 'This is a Life' with Mitski and David Byrne. Currently, Son Lux are gearing up to go on a world tour and are releasing a new album called Out Into on 18th September. The Links: Ian's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40iHrQXandRUb5PCM9t7Vc?si=OgYw9UXcTRKJA-cO6k6_WQ&utm_source=whatsapp&pi=spbf7txmQv6VJ Son Lux- bio.to/sonlux Ian Chang- Spiritual Leader https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CS7rDZhcHL0
S1 · E17
September 10 · 44 min
The Mixtape Me- John Hassall (The Libertines/April Rainers)
On this week's episode we speak to legendary bassist and musician John Hassall. John is an original member of the band The Libertines and has featured on all of their albums. If you were a fan of British indie in the 200s, you will instantly recognise his iconic basslines for hits including 'Can't Stand Me Now' and 'Don't Look Back into the Sun'. Most recently, John played on their chart topping album All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade. In 2026, John released the second self-titled album for his project John Hassall and the April Rainers, coming ten years after their debut album. Make sure to check out their new release as this is something not to be slept on! The Links: John's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6DMjTihvH5OL7sRGEZddkL?si=ALKLKWwvRr2M97H6sF6Drw&utm_source=whatsapp&pi=f2xjS6ReQ5m2N John Hassall and the April Rainers- linktr.ee/theaprilrainers
S1 · E16
September 3 · 57 min
The Mixtape Me- Adam Znaidi (Wes Banderson)
Our guest today a master of blending high-concept film aesthetics with top-tier musicianship, the wonderful Adam Znaidi. A composer, bassist, and multi-instrumentalist, Adam is a well respected palyer in the world of jazz and prog. However, he is best known as the founder and riving force behind Wes Banderson- a collective that takes the iconic hyper-stylised world of director Wes Anderson and reimagines it live on stage through live intrumentation. Currently, Wes Banderson are touring throughout September- make sure not to miss them live. The Links: Adam's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7wuU3J41FbrVfHbdvJJDbV?si=ICLe7gfUQCWpk98V8YenZQ&utm_source=copy-link&pi=pgnm5hW_SaGt6 Adam's song of 2026- https://www.youtube.com/shorts/8q4Ea_JP8tc Wes Banderson- https://wesbanderson.com/ Adam's upcoming solo releases- https://adamznaidi.bandcamp.com/
S1 · E15
August 27 · 55 min
The Mixtape Me- Tim Lauer (Taylor Swift/Smashing Pumpkins)
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
S1 · E14
August 20 · 49 min
The Mixtape Me- John Garrison (James Blunt)
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
S1 · E13
August 6 · 41 min
The Mixtape Me- Robert Tracey
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
S1 · E12
July 30 · 40 min
The Mixtape Me- Kerry '2 Smooth' Marshall (Jason Derulo)
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/
S1 · E11
July 23 · 48 min
The Mixtape Me- Bashiri Johnson (Whitney Houston/Luther Vandross)
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
S1 · E10
July 16 · 53 min
The Mixtape Me- Khari Mateen (The Roots/Jill Scott)
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/
S1 · E9
July 9 · 53 min
The Mixtape Me- Alex Murray-Leslie (Chicks on Speed)
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
S1 · E8
July 2 · 51 min
The Mixtape Me- Davide Rossi (Goldfrapp/Coldplay)
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/
S1 · E7
June 25 · 36 min
The Mixtape Me- Paul-Ronney Angel
Our guest this week is a multi-instrumentalist and rock 'n' roll frontman, Paul-Ronney Angel. Originally from Norway, his musical output changed forever in 2002 when he formed a theatrical nine-piece musical collective, the Urban Voodoo Machine. They have gone from strength to strength ever since releasing the seminal album 'Bourbon Soaked Gypsy Blues Bop 'n' Stroll' and collaborating with legendary artists including Wilko Johnson, Jim Jones, and even sharing the stage with Goran Bregovic. Currently, Paul is gearing up to release his second solo album 'Tales From a Lone Ranger' which you can find more information about below. The Links: Paul-Ronney Angel's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5xmEBiANtMfGYC1VepEGdx?si=ki-ZjxXkSViAmEjKDGbiHA&pi=RNEu5oJ8Ts6Y_&pt=4102cd194111b61630e2e9d4a74b4fd6 https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/pradbh/paul-ronney-angel-tales-from-a-lone-ranger-new-album
S1 · E6
June 18 · 53 min
The Mixtape Me- Smokey Hormel (Beck/Johnny Cash)
In this episode we talk to guitar supreme Smokey Hormel. First finding fame as a guitarist in the band the Blasters, he has gone on to have one of the most eclectic careers in the music industry working with artists including; Tom Waits, Adele, Norah Jones, Beck, and Joe Strummer just to name few. However, he is probably most well-known for his work on Johnny Cash's string of iconic Rick Rubin produced albums in the 90s, including the seminal single 'Hurt'. Smokey has been a part of Beck's band for 30 years and is featured on Beck's 2026 single 'Ride Lonesome'. The Links: Smokey's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2mtgfp6tYDtdPiAYlwq2gP?si=6HS8S8XUSFCVQSUQ5ug7Fg&pt=17402fa483a7f7f8178170ca37d9af7c&pi=Vo7IkU2vROiFk Find out more about Smokey on his website- https://www.smokeyhormel.com/
S1 · E5
June 11 · 48 min
The Mixtape Me- Rowetta
This week we talk to legendary singer and Manchester icon Rowetta. First finding fame during the 'Madchester' scene, she has gone on to work with many music icons from Peter Hook to Paul Weller. Notably, she provided the vocals to 1989's house music mainstay 'Reach Out' by Sweet Mercy which went on to be sampled by Black Eyed Peas on the track 'Boom Boom Pow'. Most recently, she provided vocals on the EP 'Put on a Record Tommy' by Tom A. Smith. The links: Rowetta's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1iAtzsZwINhZKPcXsbtVkd?si=a6Ny400ySgi9qVUwzBo-Cg&pt=3db302b8f0ccc39e2f0b06ebfc60fbb4&pi=i9YDwECSQ12qj Tom A. Smith 'Put on a Record Tommy' (featuring Rowetta)- https://open.spotify.com/track/3ltV7o6cES5QLAOnudIRl1
S1 · E4
June 4 · 49 min
The Mixtape Me- Dale Davis (Amy Winehouse Band)
In this week's episode, we talk to the bassist and producer Dale Davis. Dale first found fame as part of Freak Power with Norman Cook (aka Fatboy Slim). After Freak Power, Dale went on successful tours with artists including Paul Young and Tina Turner. However, he is probably most well known as the musical director for Amy Winehouse. He is currently touring with the Amy Winehouse Band. The links: Dale's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6URNsJX6FruM78IOr10BgS?si=txiPtRf3Squ8hu8ogaEQJQ&pt=a6542939bad957aaaeb3262183dad105 The Amy Winhouse Band- https://theamywinehouseband.com/ BYAMM's Bandcamp (original Freak Power keyboardist and collaborations with Dale)- byamm.bandcamp.com Faceless by Carly Bryant (keyboardist for the reformed Freak Power) and produced and mixed by Dale- carlybryant1.bandcamp.com/album/faceless The Friends of Norman Havelock's Bandcamp- tfonh.bandcamp.com
S1 · E3
May 28 · 1 hr 3 min
The Mixtape Me- I Monster
In this weeks episode we talk to the Dean Horner and Jarrod Gosling from the amazing I Monster. First finding fame with their seminal album Neveroddoreven featuring tracks Daydream in Blue and Who is She, they have had a recent renaissance thanks to their music surging in popularity on TikTok. With new music on the way, times are very exciting for I Monster fans. Link for Hannah Hu's The Veil Has Spoken which releases on 3rd June and is produced by Dean- https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/4FCm9AIMfE2re9vmysEHYa Dean's mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3nh0Z8HYlFusYRXI6ZciP5?si=TOuGVKrTRO-mXGeXtRoZpg&pt=a438d059cd6b193f4ce09488b936d9ec Jarrod's mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1jQl1BGy3bwmTxoxgknMel?si=Z501cFJaQaK5tSOLD7fyAA&pt=0076cc3e1505bfc70df2ce43bf7351d4&pi=gdD0KPsbTsamt
S1 · E2
May 21 · 38 min
The Mixtape Me- Sam Barsh (Kendrick Lamar/Aloe Blacc)
Sam Barsh's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1d9qTZClw1frTUD7lC60Bh?si=aeINsNiBQfuCyAr67jXcmw&pt=4d939bc27834afb91b64e58ebf62e975&pi=4SR_3ELkSbexm Link to the single 'the Earl of Essex County' from the album the album 'Straight08', a collaborative album by Sam Barsh, Mark Guiliana, and Keyon Harrold which releases on 19th June- https://orcd.co/theearlofessexcounty
S1 · E1
May 14 · 46 min
The Mixtape Me- Colin Wolfe (Dr Dre/NWA)
Colin Wolfe's Mixtape- https://open.spotify.com/playlist/29fPA7OEtpjRVhdoENWHMo?si=3jlkDqu7T9yY9ypOwTMYqg&pt=0e7128f597d05cb2a1e5262ca9806a62&pi=hfILB3JqRMy8S Check out this amazing new release from Colin's new project- https://open.spotify.com/album/6jEspqCrU2G94UTRxac9cs?si=1x3w4G2iRWyKDrIwAC4Ymg&nd=1&dlsi=26ac10e29b414637

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