The experience of playing music with a physical medium like a record, cassette, or CD is a ritual that requires the listener to become deeply engaged with it. Join Jose, Ray, and Marc, as the Tunesmate writers discuss why collecting vinyl records, made a comeback. Whether you are just starting out as an album collector or you're a seasoned pro looking to upgrade your sound system, find out how vinyl has taken the world by storm.
May 09, 2020•43 min•Ep. 20
Join Ray and Marc as they catch up with legendary melodic guitar instrumentalist Neil Zaza . Just like many artists during this time, Neil has been busy writing new music. Find out what albums represent his best eras, how he composes new tunes, and why he has international appeal. Listen to the discussion and discover what's next for this world-renowned guitarist!
Apr 24, 2020•37 min•Ep. 19
Join Ray & Marc as they interview performing arts innovator, technologist, speaker, and musician Thomas Mulready, creator of CoolCleveland , IngenuityFest , and This Analog World. Find out how digging deeper and understanding what's behind the music can lead to a deeper appreciation of an artist. During this up-close and personal interview, discover how music can inspire, give hope during these challenging times, and bring people together....
Mar 31, 2020•47 min•Ep. 18
Join Ray & Marc as they catch-up with Jim Brickman and his Executive Producer Bob. Find out how this Grammy-nominated, world-renowned celebrity, piano sensation, radio talkshow host, and composer finds inspiration to create new music. Get the behind the scenes story about the hit he wrote for Michael W. Smith "Love Of My Life". Discover how Jim deeply connects with his audience and what projects are next up his sleeve.
Mar 20, 2020•29 min•Ep. 17
Listen to an intriguing interview with singer, songwriter, photographer, and musician Holly Knight, whose compositions are revered by fans worldwide and span many music genres from rock to pop. As an inductee of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, she co-wrote the hit songs "Rag Doll" by Aerosmith, "Obsession" by Animotion, "Love Is a Battlefield" by Pat Benatar, "The Best" by Tina Turner, "Never" by Heart, "Just Between You and Me" by Lou Gramm from Foreigner, "The Warrior" by Scandal, "Change" by Jo...
Feb 15, 2020•31 min•Ep. 16
Cruise on over and join Ray and Marc in this episode of Tunesmate's Podcast as they explore the world of Yacht Rock. Discover what constitutes a Yacht Rock song. Is this category just about being smooth and soulful? Discover the music of Christopher Cross, Dan Fogelberg, Toto, Peter Frampton, and many others. Find out if music from other decades can cross over and join this elegant category.
Feb 06, 2020•29 min•Ep. 15
Join Ray & Marc as they discuss what it takes to be a rockstar. Then discover the engaging world of Marvelless Mark, who is a motivational speaker and author of the book Opportunity Rocks! He infuses the teachings of Dale Carnegie with the world of music to take you on a memorable journey to improve your day-to-day life.
Jan 30, 2020•32 min•Ep. 14
Join Ray and Marc as they discuss the creative process and interview a talented upcoming musician Gntl Ghst . His unique music is part EDM, New Disco, R&B, & Witch House. He blends sounds together that push the envelope possibly into another dimension. Discover what drives this artist and what is his secret to making music. https://soundcloud.com/gntlghst
Jan 12, 2020•25 min•Ep. 13
Join Ray and Marc as they discuss Tunemate's 2000th Daily 80s Flashback (DEF). What's your favorite 1980s tune? Discover some of the favorite songs posted over the last five years including some of the most reminiscent. Take a trip down memory lane in this week's episode.
Dec 30, 2019•27 min•Ep. 12
Did you know that Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Joan Jett, UB40, and Ace Frehley's most defining hits are remakes? What makes a good cover song? What songs do you wish your favorite musicians should remake? Join Ray and Marc as they discuss what makes a good cover song and what does not.
Nov 28, 2019•33 min•Ep. 11
