The Masterlink Podcast
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 48 minutes
- Episodes
- 76
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2023
How To Rock Iconic Album Covers With The Airbrush (with illustrator Mark Wilkinson)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to illustrator Mark Wilkinson.
Mark is an English artist, illustrator and airbrush wizard. His combination …
How To Be An Outstanding Session Vocalist (with Louise Clare Marshall)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Louise Clare Marshall.
In this episode, Louise tells us (in technicolour!) her life in music, from playi…
How To Be a World Class Producer, Composer & Performer (with Andrew Kingslow)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Andrew Kingslow.
In this episode, Andrew talks about his life as a musician, composer, producer and arti…
How To Be Awesome at Bass and then Some (with Francis Hylton)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Francis Hylton.
In this episode, Francis talks about his life as bass player, artist, record label owne…
From High Powered Lawyer to Blues Radio DJ (with Roger McCormick)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Roger McCormick.
Roger McCormick is the presenter of 'The Blues Spectrum' on Brooklands Radio.
"Two hours…
Life as double bassist and Jazz promoter (with Marianne Windham)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Marianne Windham.
In this episode Marianne talks about her love for Jazz, its community, the double bass…
How To Find Yourself As An Artist (with Nicholas James Lockewood)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Nicholas James Lockewood.
Nicholas is a musician, bass player, artist and educator. He has a Degree in J…
How to Navigate a New Community - in a Different Country! (with Carter Arrington)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Carter Arrington.
Carter is a guitarist, live performer and composer and has worked with the likes of Th…
Bringing Nature into Music (with Joel Pike)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Joel Pike (aka Tiny Leaves).
Joel is a composer and goes under the moniker Tiny Leaves he has developed …
How to set up a Studio in Wales, enjoy wine and aircraft too (with Clovis Phillips)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) talk to Clovis Phillips (Add a Band).
Clovis is a multi-instrumentalist, studio owner, producer and lover of win…
How To Serve The Song (with Simon Johnson)
Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) and James Welch (Masterlink Productions) are talking to Simon Johnson.
Simon is a guitarist, producer and composer most recently working on the films Wil…
How to make waves in London as a singer-songwriter from the North (with Kat Eaton)
James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher’s Funkestra, RSB Records) are talking to Kat Eaton.
Kat Eaton is a singer-songwriter from Sheffield living in London. She ha…
How to successfully morph from DJ to record label boss (with Elliot Ireland)
James Welch (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan Redtenbacher (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) talk to Elliot Ireland, director of Pedigree Cuts, musician, engineer, producer, DJ, songwriter and all-round …
How To Be A World Class Studio Owner, Stage Manager and Entrepreneur (with Pete Mills)
Stef and James have an enlightening and candid chat with Send Hill Studios owner Pete Mills.
Pete has been a studio owner, tour/production manager for Elton John and has recently been dabbling in cutt…
How To Be An Incredible Session Drummer (with Mike Sturgis)
James and Stef have an *in-person, face-to-face, no Zoom-call* chat with Masterlink Sessions drummer Mike Sturgis.
Mike delves into his approach to playing and recording at the Masterlink Sessions stu…
How To Have a Healthy Music Recording Obsession (with Fiona Cruickshank)
James (Masterlink Productions) and Stefan (Redtenbacher's Funkestra) talk to Fiona Cruickshank. Fiona is a freelance engineer and producer based in London.
During this relaxed chat they talk about he…
Fred Mollin - The Artist's Producer
Stef and James talk to renowed producer and all-round super bloke Fred Mollin.
Fred is very open about how he works in the studio, his relationship with the songwriter Jimmy Webb, being a film compose…
How To Bring Together Cultures, Genres and Feelings - with great lyrics! (with Jana Varga)
James and Stef talk to Jana Varga - Slovak-born London-based singer songwriter. She talks about her journey from her homeland to the UK, bringing emotion and depth to her songwriting and lots more.
He…
Greta Valenti & Robin Davey | Creative and Enterpreneurial Energy Fields (Part Two)
James and Stef talk to Greta Valenti & Robin Davey | musicians, audio producers, film producers and all around creative entrepreneurial energy fields with their own bands: Well Hung Heart and Beaux G…
Greta Valenti & Robin Davey | Creative and Enterpreneurial Energy Fields (Part One)
James and Stef talk to Greta Valenti & Robin Davey | musicians, audio producers, film producers and all around creative entrepreneurial energy fields with their own bands: Well Hung Heart and Beaux G…