Behind the Scenes of an indie artist

Episode 5: David Stark

David Stark, founder of SongLink International, has spent over 45 years shaping the music industry through roles at legendary labels such as DJM (Dick James Music), Decca Records, and Billboard / Music & Media. In 1993, he launched SongLink, delivering monthly briefs to songwriters on exactly what labels, managers, and producers are looking for, followed by Cuesheet, a similar tool for film and TV media composers. Since then, he’s taken SongLink from a small startup to a globally respected brand, earning himself the reputation as “the guy who knows (almost!) everyone.”
David’s industry accolades include the prestigious Gold Badge Award from the British Academy of Composers & Songwriters, not to mention trips to music events everywhere from Cuba to Canada. He is the co-author of Inspirations: The Stories Behind the Songs, where he raised over £250,000 for charity with songwriters’ donations of lyrics. And while he’s met every Beatle, he’s also a drummer himself, performing for years with tribute bands like the Trembling Wilburys.
Whether he’s serving as a jury member for global song contests or sharing stories from his Beatles-inspired memoir IT’S ALL TOO MUCH, David is truly an icon in the industry trenches.
We’d love to hear your suggestions for Daisy’s Life Skills or if you have any feedback or ‘Behind the Scenes’ stories please drop us an email ⁠auburnbehindthescenes@gmail.com⁠.
David's fave Auburn track: Day dreamin' from the Indian Summer album⁠
Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@auburnbanduk⁠⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠⁠Auburn's website⁠⁠⁠⁠
Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Auburn with Liz Lenten⁠⁠⁠
Recorded and edited by Lantana Hewitt.
Produced by Daisy Gilham.
Artwork by Donavan Lenten and Daisy Gilham.
Theme music by Liz Lenten and Sie Medway-Smith.

Episode 4: Jackie Khan

In this episode, we sit down with Jackie Khan, a dynamic force in the creative world whose career spans publishing, management, and promotion. Jackie is currently the driving force behind her Corner Gallery in London, where she champions emerging artists and provides a platform for fresh talent. Her passion for the arts, combined with her love for food and culture, has made her a true powerhouse in
the creative industry. Tune in as we explore Jackie’s inspiring journey, her insights on nurturing new voices, and how she’s shaking things up in the creative scene.
We’d love to hear your suggestions for Daisy’s Life Skills or if you have any feedback or ‘Behind the Scenes’ stories please drop us an email auburnbehindthescenes@gmail.com. And don’t forget to check out Jackie’s Gallery @corner.gallery on Insta and The Corner Gallery Gifts on Facebook - you can also get in touch with her at info@corner-gallery.com.
Instagram: ⁠⁠@auburnbanduk⁠⁠
⁠⁠⁠Auburn's website⁠⁠⁠
Spotify: ⁠⁠⁠Auburn with Liz Lenten⁠⁠
Recorded and edited by Lantana Hewitt.
Produced by Daisy Gilham.
Artwork by Donavan Lenten and Daisy Gilham.
Theme music by Liz Lenten and Sie Medway-Smith.

Episode 3: ”Perfect” Pat Garvey

PAT GARVEY is drummer in the legendary Ozric Tentacles and has played with a diverse range of artists over a long career as a professional musician, including The David Cross Band (King Crimson), The Prototypes, prog overlords Lonely Robot, Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix), JAMES, David Jackson (Van Der Graaf Generator), Tim Booth, Freddie V (Average White Band), Lewis Stephens (Freddie King), and Fischer-Z amongst numerous others….including Auburn!. He also plays with renowned blues guitarist Danny Giles, is a multi-instrumentalist, an artist in his own right, and has written and produced music for brands like Range Rover, Santander, and Jamie Oliver. He also worked on the iconic Cadbury Gorilla advert.
Co-founder of ‘Toga Creative’, Pat is also Head of Drums/Principal Lecturer at BIMM University in the UK, works internationally as a demonstrator/clinician, lectures in popular music history and personal and professional development and runs a successful 1:1 private teaching and mentoring practice. He’s written over 300 educational articles for various industry and educational magazines/ webzines including iDrum Magazine and the iconic Rhythm Magazine, consulted on course design, led on module and assessment writing, and his own play-along book ‘LAWLESS’ was published in 2015. Pat has performed masterclasses and facilitated educational events all over the world and as well as his extensive professional experience also holds a masters degree and PGCert qualifications in Learning and Teaching.
We’d love to hear your suggestions for Daisy’s Life Skills or if you have any feedback or ‘Behind the Scenes’ stories please drop us an email ⁠auburnbehindthescenes@gmail.com⁠
Pat's fave Auburn track: Spoke in the Wheel from the Game of Faith album
Instagram: ⁠@auburnbanduk⁠
⁠⁠Auburn's website⁠⁠
Spotify: ⁠⁠Auburn with Liz Lenten⁠
Recorded by Lantana Hewitt.
Produced by Daisy Gilham.
Edited by Lantana Hewitt.
Artwork by Donovan Lenten.
Theme music by Liz Lenten and Sie Medway-Smith.

Episode 2: Mark ”Gus” Gustavina

In the second episode of Auburn Behind the Scenes of an indie artist, host Liz Lenten and PA Daisy Gilham are joined by guitarist extraordinaire, Mark (Gus) Gustavina. Gus takes us on a thrilling ride through his career in live music, sharing stories that capture the essence of life as a professional guitarist. Whether you're a die-hard music fan or just curious about what it takes to make it in the world of live music, this episode is packed with anecdotes, insights and reminiscences. Get ready to turn up the volume and dive in!
We’d love to hear your suggestions for Daisy’s Life Skills or if you have any feedback or ‘Behind the Scenes’ stories please drop us an email auburnbehindthescenes@gmail.com
And don’t forget to check out Gus’s youtube: @M66GUS - you can also get in touch with him at M66gus@gmail.com
Gus’s fave Auburn track: Enough from the Dreams album
Instagram: @auburnbanduk
⁠Auburn's website⁠
Spotify: ⁠Auburn with Liz Lenten
Recorded by Lantana Hewitt.
Produced by Daisy Gilham.
Edited by Lantana Hewitt.
Artwork by Donovan Lenten.
Theme music by Liz Lenten and Sie Medway-Smith.

Episode 1: Sie Medway-Smith

Welcome to the very first episode of Auburn Behind the Scenes of an indie artist! In this debut episode, your host Liz Lenten, alongside her trusty PA Daisy Gilham, dives deep into the captivating world of music production.
Joining us is the incredibly talented, experienced music producer Sie Medway-Smith, who shares his journey through the highs and lows of the music industry. From his best days, working on groundbreaking tracks, to the challenges that tested his passion and perseverance (getting locked in that pesky studio!), Sie offers a candid look at what it takes to succeed behind the scenes. Whether you're a budding producer or a music enthusiast, this episode is packed with invaluable insights and behind-the-scenes stories that you won't want to miss. Tune in and discover the magic and madness of music production with Auburn Behind the Scenes!
We’d love to hear your suggestions for Daisy’s Life Skills or if you have any feedback or ‘Behind the Scenes’ stories please drop us an email at auburnbehindthescenes@gmail.com.
And don’t forget to check out Sie’s music production courses - The Music Production Academy - or email him at sie@themusicproductionacademy.com
Sie’s fave Auburn track: Good Morning Sunshine which is our latest single!
Find us on Instagram at @auburnbanduk
Auburn's website
Spotify: Auburn with Liz Lenten
Recorded by John Offord.
Edited by Lantana Hewitt.
Producer - Daisy Gilham
Artwork by Donovan Lenten.
Theme music by Liz Lenten and Sie Medway-Smith.

Behind the Scenes of an indie artist - trailer

Behind the Scenes of an indie artist - trailer