My Life, Level 42, the Universe & Everything!
The Hustle – podcast Episode 148 – Mike Lindup of Level 42 In the states, Level 42 may only be seen as two-hit-wonders thanks to the massive success of “Something About You’ and “Lessons in Love” in the mid-80s. But around the rest of the world, Level 42 were viewed as a seriously complex group […]
ARIFA – the movie
A British-Pakistani woman reaches a crisis in her life when the escalation of her feelings for an intriguing, but evasive, man coincides with the reappearance of her estranged father. Mike Lindup composed the score and is even seen in a scene playing piano.
Madness – how the “On The One” EP was created
Mike introduces the stories behind the creation of his “On The One” EP, starting with “MADNESS”
Limited availability of “CHANGES”
Mike’s 1990 album “Changes” was re-release on the Resurgence imprint in 1994. Having been out of print for a while, we are thrilled to be able to make twenty of the last CDs from this batch available to purchase for £20 (plus £3.80 P&P).
Mike’s venture into film music composing
Something I have wanted to do for years is coming into fruition right now! You can support my venture into film music composing by contributing to this Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for @ArifaMovieofficial! My music is available for download as one of the many rewards!
Mike demonstrates his keyboards prior to Level 42’s 2016 Autumn Tour
As Level 42 are about to hit the road with their Sirens II tour in October, Mike demonstrates some of his keyboard parts and signature sounds that are part of the magic.
Level 42 festival and tour plans in 2016
Level 42 have embarked on a busy festival season, with shows already played in Indonesia (above photo of Mike taken at Java Jazz) and Singapore Jazz festivals. Upcoming festival shows will be taking place throughout the summer in the UK, Turkey, Belgium, Holland, Germany and Curaçao. In October 2016 they will begin an extensive UK and European […]
Mike on tour conducting Thriller Live 2015-2016
Mike is currently on tour again with Thriller Live, the smash hit musical tribute to Michael and the Jackson 5. This time serving as Musical Director, he has taken the helm for a 10-month tour which started in the UK in October 2015, then travelled to Scandinavia, Germany and Switzerland, and is continuing to play around […]
Latin American shows with Dominic Miller
Mike will be playing with Dominic Miller in Mexico and Costa Rica next week, at Teatro Ocampo in Morelos, Mexico on October 13th, and at Jazz Café Escazú in San José, Costa Rica October 14th, with a workshop at the University of Costa Rica on the 15th.
Mike Lindup -New Trio Live at the 606 Tues 21st April
Mike will be playing with Davide Giovannini (drums) and Davide Mantovani (bass) at the 606 Club, Chelsea on Tuesday 21st April. “This is the first time the three of us have played as a trio, having worked with each of them previously in Negrocan, Da Lata, Zeep and with Alex Wilson. I have taken the […]