Getting to know creatives in the music industry. Interviews and discussions with musicians, artists, music industry professionals and everyone in between. Brought to you by the Masterlink Sessions.
Lionel Lodge is our guest this week on the Masterlink Podcast, Season 2 | Episode 25. Lionel talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra).Lionel is CEO of Synclodge - a sync licensing management system. He is also a recording engineer and musician. We talk about his passion for fair usage in the music industry and why it led him to create Synclodge.Learn more about Lionel.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
3/23/23 • 54:10
Stacey Haber is our guest this week on the Masterlink Podcast, Season 2 | Episode 24. Stacey talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra).Stacey is wearer of many hats: Lawyer, Judge, Publisher, CFO, Manager and everything in between. Check out this fascinating chat as we delve into neighbouring rights, NFTs and new age of music ownership.Learn more about Stacey.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
3/16/23 • 56:45
Jesse Hoff is our return guest this week on the Masterlink Podcast, Season 2 | Episode 23. Jesse talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra).Jesse is a renowned amplifer designer and well known for his line of Lazy J guitar amplifiers, used by all the greats (Eric Clapton, Nalle Colt (Vintage Trouble), David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh, Steve Winwood.)Learn more about Lazy J AmpsClick HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Outro music by Jesse Hoff and Rob Blackham 'High Time' & 'Why Not You'.Support the show
3/9/23 • 45:32
Jesse Hoff is our guest this week on the Masterlink Podcast, Season 2 | Episode 22. Jesse talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra).Jesse is a renowned amplifer designer and well known for his line of Lazy J guitar amplifiers, used by all the greats (Eric Clapton, Nalle Colt (Vintage Trouble), David Gilmour, Mark Knopfler, Pete Townshend, Joe Walsh, Steve Winwood.)Learn more about Lazy J AmpsClick HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
3/2/23 • 41:50
Dan Coggins is our guest this week on the Masterlink Podcast, Season 2 | Episode 21. Dan talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra).Dan is a renowned electronic design engineer and well known for his now legendary Lovetone FX pedals, Dinosaural guitar effects and as of recent Thorpy FX.He also has an impressive vinyl collection and as a passionate music lover has an extensive knowledge of music history including plenty of interesting details.Learn more about Dan Coggins & ThorpyFXClick HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
2/23/23 • 61:46
Aynsley Lister is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 20. Aynsley talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) about guitars... and a few other things, like guitars and pedals. We had a lot of fun also talking about touring and being a young musician in the late 90s.Learn more about Aynsley Lister HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
2/16/23 • 44:02
When Rivers Meet are our guests on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 19. Husband and wife duo Aaron and Grace talk to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) about how they said no to a major label, making social media work for them and how to rock up a mandolin.Learn more about When Rivers Meet HERE.You can vote for When Rivers Meet in the UK Blues Awards.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
2/9/23 • 44:47
Ben Mark is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 18. Ben talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his recording process, inspiration and some choice bits of gear he's picked up along the way.Learn more about Ben HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
2/2/23 • 67:29
Chris CJ Hillman is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 17. CJ talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his incredible instrument, the pedal steel guitar, touring and his varied record collection. And on top of it all Chris is treating us to playing the 'steel' live on the podcast!Learn more about CJ HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
1/26/23 • 55:45
Gabriella Swallow is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 16. Gabi talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about her incredibly varied and busy schedule, her beautiful cello and managing a family (whilst being a single mum).Learn more about Gabi HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the showSupport the show
1/19/23 • 49:49
Tim Debney from Fluid Mastering is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 15. Tim talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his long and varied career in audio and specifically mastering, gear and the loudness wars.WARNING: this episode contains lots of tech talk!!Learn more about Tim HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
1/12/23 • 61:19
Troy Redfern is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 14. Troy talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his career, his thoughts on playing vintage guitar, religion and the art of music.Learn more about Troy HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
12/23/22 • 51:57
Mollie Marriott is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 13. Mollie talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about her long and varied career, her thoughts on the music industry and her rock and roll roots being the daughter of Small Faces front man Steve Marriott.Learn more about Mollie HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
12/22/22 • 65:15
Will Todd is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 12. Will talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) about being a composer, work-life-balance, his seminal work 'Mass In Blue' and how not to put a sock on.Learn more about Will HERE.Apologies for the audio dropouts in this episode.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, you could buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
12/15/22 • 47:35
Greta Lovisa is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 11. Jono talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) about her dispute of the label 'singer/songwriter, her journey in music across different continents and being a young and up-and-coming artist.Listen to Greta HERE.Apologies for the audio dropouts in this episode.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
12/8/22 • 41:34
Jono McNeil is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 10. Jono talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his coaching of new and upcoming acts, building relationships with people and social media in the new music industry.More info on Jono McNeil HERE.Apologies for the audio dropouts in this episode.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
12/1/22 • 53:32
Jennifer Robb is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 9. Jennifer talks to guest-host Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about her extensive career as a vocalist, educator and being Frida in the internationally renown pop group Björn Again.More info on Jennifer Robb HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
11/24/22 • 49:05
Kim Chandler is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 8. Kim talks to Rob Blackham (Blackham Images) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about her extensive career as a vocalist, educator and all-round super human!More info on Kim Chandler HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
11/17/22 • 50:00
Ian Edwards is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 7. Ian talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about his guitar education platform Guitar Breaks, being an educator and music in general.More info on Guitar Breaks HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
11/10/22 • 49:52
Simon Allen is our guest on this week's Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 6. Simon talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about composition, musicianship and being head of jazz at the Purcell School of Music.More info on Simon Allen HERE and more info on the Purcell School of Music HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
11/3/22 • 46:29
T.I.G.Y. are our guests on this Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 5. The dream pop duo of Bailey Tzuke and Matthew Racher talk to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about living life in 3D, navitaging the music industry, songwriting and we try and answer the unfathomable question: are we human or are we dancer?More info on T.I.G.Y. HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as a Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
10/27/22 • 59:27
Alice Armstrong is our guest on this Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 4.The musician and songwriter talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about her love of performing, drawing, fine art history, songwriting and her love of dogs!More info on Alice Armstrong HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
10/20/22 • 41:04
Leoni Jane Kennedy is our guest on this Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 3.The musician and songwriter talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about crafting her songs, her recent move to London and starting her masters degree and about getting endorsed by PRS!More info on Leoni Jane Kennedy HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
10/13/22 • 38:43
Helena May is our guest on this Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 2. The vocalist, singer and songwriter talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about living in Vienna, writing her album, making a living as a musician and finding love in the city she now calls her home.More info on Helena May HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
10/6/22 • 43:29
Dean Parker is the first guest on this Masterlink podcast, Season 2 | Episode 1.The guitarist, singer and songwriter talks to James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) about inspiration, Sam Fender, making a living as a musician, about writing lyrics and his views on digital streaming. Oh yes, and his hat maker!More info on Dean Parker HERE.Click HERE if you want to see this podcast as a VODCAST join us as Patreon to watch this exclusive content.If you like this podcast and want to show your one-off support, why don't you buy us one or two cups of coffee HERE.The gorgeous voice in the intro belongs to Gina Melotte.Intro and outro music 'Kerria Lacca' by Redtenbacher's Funkestra.Support the show
9/29/22 • 44:18
In this 'Part 1' of our special two-part episode James and Stefan have curated the best bits from all 49 podcasts for your listening pleasure. Thank you for listening.Also a BIG thank you to all our guests for spending some time with us and sharing their stories:- Mark Ede- Connor Selby- Sophie Ackroyd- Ben Edwards- Tony Remy- Laura Evans- Elles Bailey- Karl Vanden Bossche- Georgia van Etten- Hollie Rogers- Jade Like The Stone- Ben Hemming- Leo Appleyard- Scott McKeon- Vin Goodwin- Rob Blackham- Robin Davey and Greta Valenti- Jana Varga- Fred Mollin- Fiona Cruickshank- Mike Sturgis- Peter Mills- Elliot Ireland- Kat EatonSeason 2 will follow shortly.Visit us and watch our videos HERE.Buy as a cup of coffee - or two HERE.Become a Patreon HERE.Support the show
9/23/22 • 27:17
In this 'Part 2' of our special two-part episode James and Stefan have curated the best bits from all 49 podcasts for your listening pleasure. Thank you for listening.Also a BIG thank you to all our guests for spending some time with us and sharing their stories:- Simon Johnson- Clovis Phillips- Joel Pike- Carter Arrington- Nicholas J Lockewood- Marianne Windham- Roger McCormick- Francis Hylton- Andrew Kingslow- Louise Clare Marshall- Mark Wilkenson- Jen Clempner- Gemma Stoddard- Mike Dolbear- Nicolas Meier- Paul Sexton- Gemma Dorsett- Jihad Darwish- Nigel Price - Michael Bendure- Eddy Smith- Joanna Cooke - Mike Mayfield- Mark EdeSeason 2 will follow shortly.Visit us and watch our videos HERE.Buy as a cup of coffee - or two HERE.Become a Patreon HERE.Support the show
9/23/22 • 25:10
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk - for the second time - to Mark Ede.Mark is the successful manager of international touring artist Jo Harman, partner in consultancy firm BiGiAM, proud champion of the ‘über-indie’ artist and lover of cricket.*we thought this was our 50th episode, turns out it was our 49th!Support the show
5/13/22 • 67:26
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to musician and music creator Mike Mayfield.Stef, James and Mike talk about the important things in life like how bad are hotel scrambled eggs? And thankfully we quickly move on to Mike's astonishing career being guitarist alongside Emeli Sandé, Leona Lewis, Becky Hill, Engelbert Humperdinck, Thirty Seconds To Mars, Eliza Doolittle, Labrinth, Ellie Golding, Rita Ora and Jessie to name but a few.Mike is super humble and we hope it comes across what a genuinely nice person he is and awesome musician.Visit the Masterlink Sessions.Support us on Patreon.Support the show
3/4/22 • 42:58
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to music artist Joanna Cooke.Jo talks passionately about the importance of "saying it how it is" - something very prevelent in her upcoming release 'Kaleidoscope'.Jo talks frankly about her journey in the music industry from creating a dance vocal pack, doing pub gigs, recording with renowned producer Mark Edwards and now venturing out with her own material.She details her struggles with mental health and also gives Stef and James some well needed therapy!Motown legend Martha Reeves summed it up perfectly, describing Joanna Cooke as “the baby girl singing the blues". Joanna, much like her South West blonde counterparts, Joss Stone and Jo Harman, demonstrates that true soul and emotional connection is not simply constrained by colour or creed. Moreover, her self-penned songs leave a lasting impression on audiences, by dint of their raw honesty and song craft. Visit the Masterlink Sessions.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/themasterlinksessions) Support the show
2/7/22 • 48:48
