Episode 19: Level 42 Producer & Engineer Julian Mendelsohn
Mikey, Winston and Bob talk with Level 42 long-time producer and engineer Julian Mendelsohn about his work with the band and how he provided the sweet sugar of 1980’s ear candy.
Episode 18: The 40th Anniversary of World Machine
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Level 42’s career-defining World Machine album, Mikey, Winston and Bob go through this classic collection track by track – and struggle to pick the best or worst of it!
Episode 17: Level 42 ‘Fifth Member’ Wally Badarou
On this episode of Turn It On, legendary composer, keyboardist and producer Wally Badarou talks about his long-time role as the “spirit” of Level 42, his memorable experiences with the band and the exciting possibility of some new music in 2025.
Episode 16: An Update With Mike Lindup
Turn It On closes out the year with a wide-ranging chat with Level 42’s Mike Lindup, honoring his late mother, Nadia Cattouse, while celebrating his new single, Perplexity, the vinyl version of Changes 2 and his upcoming London solo show. Mike also answered some fan questions and noodled on the keyboard for us!
Episode 15: The 40th Anniversary of Mark King’s ‘Influences’
Bob, Mikey and Winston go deep into Mark King’s stellar solo album, “Influences,” on the 40th anniversary of its release, while also discussing Level 42’s forthcoming 2025 tour celebrating the World Machine album and exciting news items from Mike Lindup, Nathan King and Frost* and Yolanda Charles!
Episode 14: Jakko Jakszyk
Jakko Jakszyk, guitarist extraordinaire for Level 42 in the 1990s and with King Crimson for the past decade, joins Bob, Mikey and Winston to discuss his MUST-READ memoir ‘Who’s The Boy with the Lovely Hair,” which is released TODAY, and tells incredible stories from his time in the band!
Episode 13: Lolita Jackson
Level 42 superfan and singer Lolita Jackson joins Winston, Mikey and Bob to discuss a shared past of band love and loyalty, as well as her personal stories of surviving both the 1993 and 2001 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center.
Episode 12: Stuart Clayton
On this episode of Turn It On, the guys speak with world-renowned bass instructor and Bassline Publishing founder Stuart Clayton – and how discovering Level 42’s Mark King was instrumental in setting him on his path.
Episode 11: Celebrating 40 Years of True Colours
On this episode of Turn It On, Bob, Mikey and Winston do a song-by-song retrospective of Level 42’s diverse and game-changing album, True Colours, which was released 40 years ago. Also on this episode, the guys talk about the Level 42 songs that would have made great videos.
Episode 10: Catching Up With Level 42 Vocalist Annie McCaig
On a very special episode of Turn It On, the guys speak to longtime Level 42 backup singer Annie McCaig about her history with the band, the fascinating stories behind the many top 80s artists she performed with and what she’s doing now!