Mike Lindup is best known as the keyboardist and co-vocalist for Brit-Funk legends, Level 42. Mike has blended traditional keyboard instruments, such as the piano and Fender Rhodes, with a myriad pieces of cutting edge music tech over the years. We caught up with him ahead of his new solo release, Changes 2.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - What were your influences?
04:21 - Stevie Wonder
06:14 - The move from classical to pop
08:32 - Robin Scott’s influence
11:51 - The transition to music tech and operating it live
16:35 - When things go wrong!
18:20 - The current rig
20:24 - The home studio
22:35 - Wally Badarou and sampling
26:22 - Changes 2
29:27 - Reissuing Changes and a solo tour
35:26 - Level 42 into 23
40:45 - Quick fire questions inc. favourite synth, live track, what’s on your iPod?

Mike Lindup Biog
Mike Lindup began a successful professional career as founder and keyboard player in Level 42, which continues to this day. He also has a successful solo career, and enjoys supporting a variety of super-talented artists including Dominic Miller, Phil Gould, and Zeep (Da Lata). 

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