The Mixtape Me

The Mixtape Me

por Dylan Killingbeck
Temporada 1
The Mixtape Me- Khari Mateen
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/
The Mixtape Me- Alex Murray-Leslie
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
The Mixtape Me- Davide Rossi
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/
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
The Mixtape Me- Smokey Hormel
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/
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
The Mixtape Me- Dale Davis
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
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
The Mixtape Me- Sam Barsh
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
The Mixtape Me- Colin Wolfe
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