The Mixtape Me

This week's guest is visionary orchestral arranger, conductor, and composer Sally Herbert. First finding fame as a member of synth-pop duo Banderas, Sally has gone on to work with many iconic artists from Bjork and Radiohead to London Grammar and Kylie Minogue. However, she is probably most well-known for providing the orchestral arrangements for all of Florence and the Machine's albums. In 2026,...

This week's guest is a true icon of the early 2000s British surrealist scene, Dave Brown. Dave first found fame on the award winning BBC comedy series The Mighty Boosh as the talking gorilla Bollo whose catchphrase, 'I've got a bad feeling about this', became instantly synonymous with the show. He was also involved behind the scenes, helping to choreograph the show's iconic dance routines and was...

This week's guest is internationally renowned Emmy-winning composer David Fleming. Many people became aware of his talents through his working relationship with icon Hans Zimmer, working with him on scores such as Blue Planet II. Since then, David has gone from strength to strength working on multiple icon projects both in film and television. His projects include everything from The Last of Us an...

On today's episode, we are talking to the legendary director Kevin Kerslake. One of the most influential music video directors in rock history, he has directed icons including PJ Harvey, Prince, X, and Soundgarden. However, he is probably most well known for helping craft the visual identity of grunge icons Nirvana, directing videos including Come As You Are and In Bloom. The Links: Kevin's Mixtap...

Our guest this week is DJ and artist Stanely Chow. You will surely have seen many of his world-renowned work which has featured everywhere from the front cover of the New Yorker to the walls of Manchester's Northern Quarter. As a globally respected illustrator and portrait artist, he has captured everyone from Marcus Rashford to David Bowie to Andy Burnham. Notably, Stan went on to receive a Gramm...

Our guest this week we welcome and post-punk and new wave icon to The Mixtape Me- guitarist and frontman Phil Thompson. He is most well known as the guitarist and songwriter for the band Department S, working on some of their biggest hits. He has toured recently with the Scottish post punk pioneers The Rezillos when they were opening up for the 2026 B52s and Devo co-headline tour. Most recently, h...

In this week's episode, we are joined by the amazing singer-songwriter Roseanna Brown. First finding fame as a member of the family pop-rock band The Rua, the band went from strength to strength securing Billboard hits and touring with acts including Westlife and the Goo Goo Dolls. Since then, Roseanna now operates as a solo artist and songwriter. She has had a phenomenal run of release, most rece...

In this weeks episode, we are talking to the UK's premier musical tribute to the music of Shrek- The Ogretones! Hailing from the swamps of Hampshire, The Ogretones perform the Shrek soundtrack live in concert dressed as the iconic characters of the movie franchise. Performing their first live concert in 2022, they have gone from strength to strength performing at large venues and world renowned fe...

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...

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 a...

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 rei...

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 Produ...

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 prepari...

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/0XG24Xrhi...

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...

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 streng...

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 f...

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...

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...

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 legenda...

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 pro...

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...

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:...

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...

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