Kelli Richards interviews American business executive Dave Kusek
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Music tech trailblazer Kelli Richards exclusive interview with American business executive Dave Kusek.Visit Kelli’s website (https://kellirichards.com) to sign up to her newsletter.Kelli Richards is a seasoned business development exec in digital media — especially in music tech — and a “swat team” strategist with a strong proven track record in identifying opportunities and driving a vision to life from concept to execution. As a ‘superconnector’ she has established long-term trusted relationships with stakeholders across the ecosystem including mainstream talent, content creators, media execs, tech innovators and leaders, brand execs and investors.
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An Independent British Solo Artist / Singer-Songwriter from North London UK, best known as the Lead Singer/Rhythm Guitarist of The Swagger.Now solo, L M S has plans to tour the world once things return to normal supporting Toyah in Oct 2021 and recently working with Music Producer Steve 'Smiley' Barnard & Drummer of The Alarm on his debut single 'I Miss U Now'. Released July 2021 receiving rave reviews & airplay on BBC Radio Surrey/Sussex with his self-titled debut solo album "Part-Time Rock 'N' Roll Star" expected for release in Summer 2022.With his upbeat indie melodic pop songs with elements of britpop/alternatve/country/folk vibe which gives a bit of diversity to his sound. He recently supported Britpop legend Mark Morriss of (The Bluetones) at a sold out London 02 Academy Islington catching attention from various record labels and supporting The Real People at yet another sold out London show who are known as 'The Realies' who inspired Oasis back in the early nineties. Also headlining The Cavern Club in Liverpool in 2019 which went down a treat with the locals.
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Terry Kennedy: Lead Vocals & Chords, Lyrics. Steve Mecca: Bass & all FX & Sequences, Lyrics.This version is from an analog tape recorded on TEAC 4-track and features Henry Ptak playing synth solo and backing chords. In Spring 2025, tape was imported into ProTools and mixed by Terry, mastered at Symphonic.
Farid - Patience
Farid - PatienceFarid made the first steps of his musical journey right after he learned how to stand up on his feet and isn’t ever planning to stop. As a child, he was greatly influenced by the heavy pop & r’n’b music wave that characterised the 90s, identifying strongly with Michael Jackson who, along with Justin Timberlake, have remained his strongest inspirations up to this day and have motivated him to never give up and pursue his dream of a stage career. CREDITS Artist: Farid Writer: Farid EL Hassass Producer: Johannes Lemken Mastering: Paul Laffree Director: Suzy Kay Producer: Priscilla Roemer Co-Producer : Lennard Workala D.O.P: Tobias van Daal Focus Puller : Jesse Koelstra Gaffer: Lighting Jesus Bestboy: Timo Eijskoot Mua: Darien Touma Styliste: Safak Sel Setdresser: Shanya Valies Grader: Tytanium Model by: Tata Orozco
Lee Michael Stevens - I Miss U Now (official video)
An Independent British Solo Artist / Singer-Songwriter from North London UK, best known as the Lead Singer/Rhythm Guitarist of The Swagger.Now solo, L M S has plans to tour the world once things return to normal supporting Toyah in Oct 2021 and recently working with Music Producer Steve 'Smiley' Barnard & Drummer of The Alarm on his debut single 'I Miss U Now'. Released July 2021 receiving rave reviews & airplay on BBC Radio Surrey/Sussex with his self-titled debut solo album "Part-Time Rock 'N' Roll Star" expected for release in Summer 2022.With his upbeat indie melodic pop songs with elements of britpop/alternatve/country/folk vibe which gives a bit of diversity to his sound. He recently supported Britpop legend Mark Morriss of (The Bluetones) at a sold out London 02 Academy Islington catching attention from various record labels and supporting The Real People at yet another sold out London show who are known as 'The Realies' who inspired Oasis back in the early nineties. Also headlining The Cavern Club in Liverpool in 2019 which went down a treat with the locals.
Paradise Eyes - Chemistry Set
Terry Kennedy: Lead Vocals & Chords, Lyrics. Steve Mecca: Bass & all FX & Sequences, Lyrics.This version is from an analog tape recorded on TEAC 4-track and features Henry Ptak playing synth solo and backing chords. In Spring 2025, tape was imported into ProTools and mixed by Terry, mastered at Symphonic.